Code: P898 2022/08 - IN

Biofix
Mineral adhesive for fixing ceramic tiles,
vitrified tiles and stones on floor and wall.

08.22

Rating 4
1. Ideal for walls Regional Mineral ≥ 60%
2. Polymer-modified Recycled Mineral ≥ 30%
CO2 ≤ 250 g/kg
3. Thicknesses up to 15 mm VOC Very Low Emission
4. Ideal for wet areas Recyclable

5. No sag
6. Very low voc
7. For glass mosaic
8. Prolonged workability
9. Adjustable
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Areas of application
Intended use: Uses:
Surfaces: - Floors and walls
- Cement-based screeds and mortars - For internal use - external
- Cement-based plasters/renders - Domestic applications
- Cellular concrete, for internal use - Commercial applications
- Waterproofing products - Street furniture
- Concrete surfaces
- Biocem based dry screeds
- Cement-based self-levelling products
- Mortar modified with Aquastop P6

Materials:
- Ceramic tiles
- Vitrified tiles
- Terracotta
- Marble and natural stone
- Various mosaics
- Internal insulating and soundproofing panels

Instructions for use

Preparation of the surface
All surfaces must be dimensionally stable Application
according to IS 1443-2018, level, cured, To guarantee maximum adhesion it is necessary
undamaged, compact, rigid, resistant, dry and to apply a sufficient layer of adhesive.
free from any debonding agents and from damp Large, rectangular sizes with sides > 30 cm may
rising. require adhesive to be applied directly on the
It is good practice to dampen highly absorbent back surface of the tile.
concrete surfaces or apply a coat of Primer A Check samples to make sure the adhesive has
Eco. been transferred to the back of the material.
Create elastic expansion joints:
Adhesive preparation - ≈ 10 m2 in external applications,
Mixing water: - ≈ 25 m2 in internal applications,
7 - 8,5 litres of clean water per bag - every 8 metres in long, narrow applications.
Respect all structural, fractionizing, and
The amount of water to be added, indicated on perimeter joints present in the surfaces.
the packaging, is an approximate guide. It is
possible to obtain mixtures with a more or less
non-sag consistency, depending on the type of
application.
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Special notes
Pre-treatment of special surfaces Do not use
Gypsum-based plasters/renders: Primer A Eco. On wood, metal, plastics, resilient materials,
Please see the technical data sheet on how to use deformable substrates.
the Primer properly. On surfaces subject to vibrations.
On non-cured screeds, plaster/renders or
Materials and special surfaces concrete.
Marble, Natural Stones and Recomposed On plasterboard and fibre-cement slabs without
Materials that are subject to deformation or priming.
staining due to water absorption require a
reactive adhesive. Marble, natural stones and
recomposed materials in general may have
characteristics that vary even with reference
to materials of the same chemical and physical
nature. For this reason it is essential you consult
Kerakoll India Helpline to request specific
indications or to carry out a test on a sample of
the material.
Check for the presence of any really consistent
traces of rock dust created during cutting, and
remove them if found.

Certificates and marks

C 2TE Type 2 T
EN 12004 IS 15477:2019

*É
 mission dans l’air intérieur Information sur le niveau d’émission de substances volatiles dans l’air intérieur, présentant un risque de toxicité par inhalation, sur une échelle de
classe allant de A+ (très faibles émissions) à C (fortes émissions).
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Technical Data compliant with Kerakoll Quality Standard

 12 months in the original packaging in dry environment. Protect
≈
Shelf life
from humidity
Pack 25 kg

Adhesive thickness up to 15 mm
Temperature of the air, substrates
from +5 °C to +35 °C
and materials
Pot life:

- +23 °C ≈ 7 hrs

- +35 °C ≈ 5 hrs

Open time (BIII tile):

- +23 °C ≥ 60 min. EN 12004-2

- +35 °C ≥ 25 min. EN 12004-2

Correction time (BIII tile):

- +23 °C ≥ 15 min. EN 12004-2

Foot traffic/grouting of joints:

- +23 °C ≈ 30 hrs

- +35 °C ≈ 18 hrs

Grouting in walls:

- +23 °C ≈ 20 hrs

- +35 °C ≈ 12 hrs

Ready for use at +23 °C / +35 °C:

- light foot traffic ≈ 4 / 2 days

- heavy traffic ≈ 6 / 3 days

Coverage:

- Grey 1,2 kg/m2 per mm of thickness

- White 1,2 kg/m2 per mm of thickness

Values taken at +23 °C, 50% R.H. and no ventilation. Data may vary depending on specific conditions at the site, i.e.temperature, ventilation and absorbency level of the substrate and of the materials
fixed.
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Performance

VOC Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) - Volatile organic compound emissions

GEV Certified
Conformity EC 1 plus GEV-Emicode
4984/11.01.02
HIGH-TECH
Tensile adhesion (concrete/porcelain tiles) after
≥ 1 N/mm2 EN 12004-2
28 days
Shear adhesion (porcelain tiles/porcelain tiles)
≥ 1 N/mm2 ANSI A-118.4
after 28 days
Shear adhesion after water immersion ≥ 1 N/mm2 ANSI A-118.4

Shear adhesion after heating to +100 °C ≥ 1 N/mm2 ANSI A-118.4

Durability test:

- adhesion after heat ageing ≥ 1 N/mm2 EN 12004-2

- adhesion after water immersion ≥ 1 N/mm2 EN 12004-2

- adhesion after freeze-thaw cycles ≥ 1 N/mm2 EN 12004-2

Working temperature from -30 °C to +80 °C

Values taken at +23 °C, 50% R.H. and no ventilation. Data may vary depending on specific conditions at the site.

Warning
Product for professional use use the right size of toothed trowel for the format
abide by any standards and national regulations of the tile or slab
do not use the adhesive to correct substrate guarantee a full-bed in all external fixing
irregularities greater than 15 mm operations
protect from direct rainfall for at least 24 hrs if necessary, ask for the safety data sheet
the temperature, ventilation and absorption of for any other issues, contact the Kerakoll
the surface and covering materials to be fixed India Helpline (Toll Free) 1800-200-6550 -
may cause variations in the adhesive workability info@kerakollindia.com
and setting times

The Rating classifications refer to the GreenBuilding Rating Manual 2012. This information was last updated in August 2022 (ref. GBR Data Report - 08.22); please note that additions and/or amendments may be made
over time by KERAKOLL SpA; for the latest version, see www.kerakoll.com. KERAKOLL SpA shall therefore be liable for the validity, accuracy and updating of information provided only when taken directly from its
institutional website. The technical data sheet given here is based on our technical and practical knowledge. As it is not possible for us to directly check the conditions in your building yards and the execution of the work,
this information represents general indications that do not bind Kerakoll in any way. Therefore, it is advisable to perform a preliminary test to verify the suitability of the product for your purposes.

M/S. Kerakoll India Pvt. Ltd. Kerakoll India Helpline (Toll Free) www.kerakoll.com
Office No. 202, A-Wing, Business Square 1800-200-6550
Solitaire Park, Opp Apple Heritage, info@kerakollindia.com
Andheri Kurla Road, Chakala Andheri (E),
Mumbai-400 093, Maharashtra, India