( Reaffirmed 1996 )

c IS : 4832 ( Part 11) - 1969

Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
CHEMICAL RESISTANT MORTARS
PART II RESIN TYPE

Flooring and Plastering Sectional Committee, BDC 5

Chairman Reprwcnting
SUBI 116.8. BHATIA Central Pnblio Worke Department
Members
DB D. BANEBJEE Nation81 Rubber Manufscturere Ltd, Calontt8
DE M. L. BEAUXISC( AIternote )
8HBI DINESE A. CHOK~HI Araoy Industries, Ahmedabad
SHBI RAi3rprLA~A. C~oxsar
( Alternote )
DEPUTY CEXEP M~EO~IAN~JALMinistry of Rsilweys
ENQINBSU~. INTE~BAL COAOE
FAOTOBY, PERAMBW
DEPUTY DI=EC~~B ( AZUJH)
REsEAllo& DB818Ns AND
STAN~ABDS ORQANIZA-
._
TION, LUOKNOW ( ,fftWtlOte )
SNBI P. K. Doo~o~ The Conareta Aaeocistion of. India, Bombay
SEBI K. P. CHOSE Engineer-in-Chief’s Branch, Army Headqusrterr
-SHEI B. P. MUKBE~JEE ( Alternote~)
SHBI N. HABILAL Oxy-chloride Flooring Produots Ltd. Bombay
Da PBANLAL PATEL ( Afternote)
DB JOSEPHGxoao~ Cent;~r~x~lding Research Institute ( CSIR ),

DB MOHAN RAI ( Alternote )

SHBI 5. C. Kazoos Modern Tiles & Merble, New Delhi
SHEI A. C. KAPOOB ( Alternote )
SHBI M. R. MALY A Burmsh-Shell Oil Storage & Distributing Co of
Indie Ltd, Bombay
DB B. S. BASSI ( Alternate )
SHBI HAZABI LAL MABWAE Central Builders’ Association, New Delhi
SHIU T. R. MEHANDRU The Institution of Engineers ( Indie ), Calcutta
Srrar M. V. MURIJQAPPAN Coromandel Prodorite Pvt Ltd, Madras
SHEI It. SBINIVASAN ( Ahernote’)
SHBI H. M. NANDKEOLYAB India Linoleums Ltd, 24 Pargenes ( West Bengal )
SEBI M. G. PADRYE Mahsrashtrs Engineering Research Institute,
Naaik
SHBI N. M. Joo ( Alternote )
SRBI RAB~ANM. PATEL The Bhor Industries Ltd, Bombay
SH~I J. M. SEBOFF ( Alternate )
( Continued on page 2 )

INDIAN STANDARDS INSTITUTION

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI
Is : 4832(Part II ) - 1969

( Continuedfrompoge 1)
Members Representing
SERI RAI~IxDEBQINQx National Buildinga Grgsnizetion, New Delhi
SHUI 0. P. RATRA (Alternate)
SHBI E. K. RAMAO~I~.XMU.~ National Tent House, Csioutta
Snnr K. L. BAF~ERJEE ( Alternate )
SRBI G. S. SAVXAR Directorate Gouerel of Snpplies & Disposals
SH~I L. G, SELVAbf Bureau of Publio Enterprises ( Ministry OE
Finance)
SHBX T. M. VARUG.XE~E( Alternate)
SHsr 0. C. Sfi~suA Indisn Institute of Arahiteote, Bombay
SrrPEnINTEUnrwo ENGINEER Publio Worke Department, Government of Temil
(PLANNING& DESIGNSCIRCLE) Nsdu
DEPUTY Carm ENGXNEXK
d
( Box~~nso ) ( Alternate )
SUY~;;;;NULSO SUBVEY~B OS Central Publio Works Department

SosvrYoE OB WoRKa I To
SSW I { Alternote )
SX%F R. XACJARAJAN, Director General, IS1 ( &-officio Member )
Director ( CiY Engg )
Secretary
L. RAMAOHANDBA
SARI RAO
Deputy Director ( Civ Engg ), IS1

Acid Resisting Flooring and Cementing Materials

Subcommittee, BDC 5 : 6

Convener
SHBI L. G. SnLYA%f Bureau of Pubho Enterprises (Mini&y of
Finance )
Members
Sasx H.N.B~~aarler Tha Associated Cement Companies Ltd. Bombay
DB L. K. BELL Indian Drugs & Pharmaceutioels Ltd. New Delhi
SHBIH. V. BEASKAERAO Refraotory Sectional Committee, SMDC 18 of IS1
SwRI DINRSE A.ChoKs~1 Arooy Industries, Ahmedebed
DR K. G. SKAa I AIternote I
Sxm K. P. Guos~ ’ Engineer-in-Chief’s Branch, Army Headquarters
Sam B. P. M~KI-IEXUCJE ( Alternote )
SHEI A. D. &JPTA Fertilizer Corporation of Indie Ltd, New Delhi
DB R. B. HAJELA Cent;o~r~~lding Research Institute ( CSIR ),
DaH. A. MONTEIRO Ciba of India Ltd, Bombay
Sssr M.V. ~~UP.I~~APPAIV Coromande! Prodorite Pvt Ltd, Madras
San3 R. S~INI~ASAZJ (: AIternute)
8a~xD.V. RAJADEYAKSHA Flintrook Produota PYt Ltd. Bombey
Snar ANILN.QIIAH Nateon Manufacturing Co, Bombay

2
c
IS : 4832 (Part II) F 1969

Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
CHEMICAL RESISTANT MORTARS
PART II RESIN TYPE

0. FOREWORD
0.1 This Indian Standard w&s adopted by the Indian Standards Insti-
tution on 25 November 1969, qfter the draft finalized by the Flooring
and Plastering Sectional Committee had been approved by the Civil
Engineering Division Council.
0.2 The resin type chemical resistant mortars have fairly good resis-
tance to non-oxidizing mineral acids and poor resistance to oxidizing
mineral acids. They are fairly resistant to inorganic alkalies. As the
resin type of mortars are resistant to water, the joints between bricks
or tiles are impermeable when bonded with these mortars. These types
of mortars are used for jointing acid-proof bricks or tiles in pickling
tanks, storage tanks and as jointing material in floors. For actual
method of use of resin type mortars IS : 4443-1967* shall be referred.
0.3 In the formulation of this standard due weightage -has been given
to international co-ordination among the standards and practices pre-
vailing in different countries in addition to relating it to the practices
in the field in this country. This has been met by deriving assistance
from C395-1963 ‘ Specification for resin-type chemical resistant
mortars’ issued by the American Society for Testing and Materials.
0.4 Investigations carried out by the Central Building Research Ins&
tute, Roorkee, has also been of assistance. c

0.5 This sti3nd2,ld contains clause 6.1 which ca?Is fop agreement
between tt~c~:;?;~~:harr:r ~+nd the supplier with regard to the limits of
chemical r‘titiotance,
6.6 This stdna;ir.j is one of B series of Indian Standards on the use of
chemical rcsrstar:: mortars, Other standards published so far in the
series are:
IS : 444!-1967 Code of prac~tice for use of silicate type chemical
resistant rncsraars

WJoofprwtme 1‘~ we of resin type chomicd reaeistont mortars.

3
IS : 4832 ( Part XI) - 11.969

IS: 4442-1967 Code of practice for use of sulphur type chemical

resistant mortars
IS : 4143-1967 Code of practice for use of resin type chemical
resistant mortars
IS : 4456 t Part I ‘1-1967 Methods of test for chemical resistant
mortars: Part X Silicate type and resin type
IS: ~$456 ( Part II )-I967 Methods of test for chemical resist.ant
mortars: Part II Sulphur type
IS : 4632 ( Fart III )-1968 Specification for chemical resistant
mortars: Part III Sulphur type
0.7 For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of
this standard is complied with, the final value, observed or calculated,
expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in
accordance with IS : 2-1960*. The number of significant places retain-
ed in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified
,value in this standard.

1. SCOPE
1.1 This standard covers the requirements for resin-type chemical
resistant mortars for bonding chemical-resistant masonry units.

2. .TERMiNOLOGY
2.0 For the purpose of this standard, the following definition shall
apply *
2.1 Resin Type Chemical-Resistant Mortar - An intimate mixture of
liquid resinous material and a powder composed of properly selected
filler materials and usually containing the setting agent. These com-
ponents are mixed at ordinary temperatures to form a trowelable mortar
that subsequently hardens,

3. MATERIALS
3.1 Resins
3.1.1 The liquid resin may be either of any or a combination of the
following types:
a) Phenolic resin,
b) Furane resin,
c) Epoxy resin, and
d) Polyester resin.

*Rules for rounding off numerical values ( rev{&).

4
 BS : 4832 (Part III) - 1969

3.2 Fillers - Siliceous and other types of inert fillers may be used but
carbonaceous fillers shall be used where resistance to hydro-fluoric acid
is required. In general, the filler material shall be selected to have
resistance to the particular chemicals to which they will be exposed.
3.3 Catalgrst Material -The catalyst material may be incorporated in
the fillers in such a manner that it becomes eff’ectivc when mixed with
the resin. However, it may also be supplied separately to be added to
the resin or fiiler materials prior to use in accordance with the manu-
facturer’s recommendation.
NOTE -The resin, filler, accelerrrtor and cetslyst may be supplied in
separete packs. For phsnolic and furane resin mortars the resin and filler m8y
be sent in two psoks. For epoxy resin mortar the components msy be sent, in 3
pocks and for polyester resin morter they may be sent in 3 or 4 packs.

4. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
4.1 The resin mortars prepared from the materials -given in 3 shall
satisfy the requirements given in Table 1 when tested in accordance
with IS : 4456 ( Part I )-1967*.

TABLE I PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF RESIN TYPE CHEMICAL

RESISTANT MORTARS
( Clauses 4.1, A-3.1 and A-3.3 )
REQ~IRE~IRNT fluB Tam or METEOD
MORTAR OF T&s<4
REP TO CL
‘Plr;to- Fursne Epoxy Poly- ’ No. OF
ester IS : 44543

(1) (2) (31 (4) (51 (31

1. Working time, &fin. st 27’ 20 20 20 20
f PC ( minutes )
2. Flexurel strength, Mill, 76 75 ISB 160
kg/cm* i st, 7 days )
3. Compresaive strength, &fin, 360 350 500 600 7
kg/cmr : at 7 days )
4. Bond strength, &fin, kg/ems i0 10 12 12 8
(see Note )
6. Absorption, Max, percent 1.0 1.0 1’0 1Q 9
by weight
NOTE - In the test for~bond strength the joint sh8li not fail 8t or be!ow the
V8hIe specified.
*Methods of test for obemical reeistrtnt mortars: Part I Silicnrte tyne =d resin
type.

*Methods of test for chemic81 resistant mortars: Psrt I Silicate type and resin
type.

5
IS:4832(Part II)-1969

5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 The resin shall have a viscosity that will permit it to be readily
mixed with the powder by manual methods. The filler materials shall
have properly graded particles that will permit the preparation of a
minimum joint thickness of 1’5 mm.

6. CHEMICAL RES [STANCE REQUIREMENT

6.1 The limits of chemical resistance may be mutually agreed to between
the purchaser and the supplier when tested in accordance with IS : 4456
( Part I )-1967*.

7. SHELF-LIFE
7.1 The shelf-life from ~datc of manufacture of the resins is fairly
limited, especially those of phenolic and polyester types. At the
normal temperature of 27” & 2°C the shelf-life for the phenolic
and polyester resins is about 3 months and for furane and epoxy resins
is about 12 months.
7.2 The shelf-life for t.he dry-mix depends on the stability of the setting
agent incorporated in it. The manufacturer should indicate clearly the
maximum shelf-life for both the dry-mix and resin.

8. SAMPLING
8.1 The method of drawing representative samples of the material and
the criteria for conformity shall be as given in Appendix A.

9. PACKING AND MARKING

9.1 The resin shall be packed in suitable sealed airtight containers.
The filler shall be properly packed to prevent deterioration in storage.
The following information shall be marked legibly on each package:
a) Name of manufacturer,
b) Product name,
c) Bate of manufacture/batch No.,
d) Net weight,
c) Storage requirements,
f) Storage life, and
g) Date of expiry.

‘Nethods uf test for chemical resistant mortars: Pert ; Silimte type and resin
typa.

6
<.
IS : 4832 (Part II ) - 1969

9.1.1 Each package may also be marked with the PSI Certification
Mark.
Nons - The use of the ISI Certification Mark b governed by the provisions of the
Indian Standards Institution ( Certification Marks ) Act and the Rula and Rcgulatiom
made thereunder. The TSI Mark on products covered by an lndian Standard
conveys the assurance that rhcy have been produced to comply with the requirements
of that standard under a welldefined system of inspection, testing and quality control
which is devised and supervised by IS1 and operated by the producer. IS1 marked
products are also continuously checked by ISI for conformity to that standard as a
further safeguard. Details of conditions under which a licence for the use of the ISI
Certification Mark may be granted to manufacturers or processors, may be obtained
from the Indian Standards Institution.

APPENDIX A
( Clawe 8.1 )
SAMPLING PROCEDURE FOR ACCEPTANCE TEST
A-l. LOT
A-l.1 The quantity of resin, filler and catalyst material from the same
manufacturing unit offered for inspection in one lot shall be such as to
give not less than 1000 kg of the mortar when mixed well by suitable
means.
A-l.2 Samples shall be selected and tested from each lot separately for
ascertaining its conformity to the requirements of the specification.
A-2. SELECT-ION
A-2.i Since the mortar is obtained by intimately mixing the resin, filler
and catalyst material which are pa~cked separately, as a first ‘step
suitable number of containers of resin, filler and catalyst material shall
be selected from the lot. Thenumber of containers shall not be less
than 10 percent of the total number of containers in the lot. Equal
quantities of material shall be taken from each container selected and
the resin, filler and catalyst material shall be mixed well to give the
sample of mortar for the lot.
A-3. CRITERIA FQR CONFORMITY
A-3.1 Specimens shall be taken from the mortar sample and tested for
all the requirements given in Table 1 of this standard.
A-3.2 A lot shall be considered as having satisfied the requirements of
this specification if the results for all the tests satisfy the relevant
requirements of this specification.
A-3.3 Re-test -If the sample when tested, do not comply with the
requirements specified in Table 1, another set of sample shall be pre-
pared from the same lot and subjected to the tests. K the second
sampIe also fails to comply with the requirements of Table 1, then the
lot represented by the samples shall be rejected.
 AHENDMENT No. 1 APRIL 1981
To
IS:4832(Part II)-1969 SPECIFICATIONFOR
CHEMICALRESISTANT MORTARS
PART II RESIN TYPE

Alteration
-e--e
I
(Page 7, clause A-1.1, %8 3) - Substitute '500 kg'
fur '1 000 kg' .

Addenda
----

(page 6, cluuse 6.1) - Add the following new

matter at the end of the clause:

'A general guide for chemical resistance of resin type

mortars to various substances is given in Table 1 of
Is:4443-lg8o-b
,
(Page 6, foot-note with ‘*I mk) - Add the
following new foot-note after '*' mark:

'*Code of practice for use of resin type chetical

resistmt mortars (first red&n).'

n----enhv II-nit. TST_ New Delhi, IMia