Nitomortar GP, UA & BC

(Formerly known as Expocrete GP, BC & UA) constructive solutions

Two-part epoxy resin mortars

Typical Properties
Uses Setting time: 30 to 45 minutes at 20C
General Purpose Applications: Nitomortar GP is a Cure time : Initial cure: 24 hrs at 20C
versatile low slump material used for general repair work. Final cure: 7 days at 20C
Typical applications include patching spalled or
Shrinkage on cure: None
honeycombed vertical surfaces, protecting exposed
reinforcement, reinstating damaged arises and repairing Water immersion: Nitomortar UA may be applied

damaged precast concrete building units. underwater. Nitomortar GP and

BC must be fully cured prior to
Bedding Applications: Nitomortar BC is designed for
immersion.
bedding applications and can be trowelled to a fine
Compressive
accurate surface. Applications include bedding concrete
Strength : After 1 week at 20C
kerbs to concrete, bedding bridge bearing pads and 2
Nitomortar GP : 65 N/mm
mounting heavy plant and equipment. Nitomortar BC : 65 N/mm
2

2
Underwater Applications: Nitomortar UA is formulated Nitomortar UA : 75 N/mm

for use in exceptionally wet conditions and underwater Flexural strength : After 1 week at 20C
2
Nitomortar GP : 35 N/mm
applications. Nitomortar UA is recommended for 2
Nitomortar BC : 35 N/mm
reinstating structures exposed to the heavy battering of
Nitomortar UA : 35 N/mm2
the sea (e.g. sea walls) for repairing submerged steelwork
Tensile strength : After 1 week at : 20C
or concrete (particularly exposed reinforcement) and for
Nitomortar GP: 13 N/mm2
fixing slip bricks and tiles. Nitomortar BC: 14 N/mm2
2
Nitomortar UA: 12 N/mm
Advantages
Thermal linear
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High compressive strengths Expansion : Coefficient from -25 to 25 C
5
Nitomortar GP : 2.9 x 10- per deg C
Fast cure 5
Nitomortar BC : 2.7 x 10- per deg C
No shrinkage on curing Nitomortar UA : 3.0 x 10-5 per deg C
Excellent resistance to chemical and physical attack
Application instructions
Description Surface preparation
Nitomortar mortars are two packs. Each is a different Thoroughly clean surfaces to remove all traces of surface
colour to provide visual confirmation of adequate mixing laitance, loose material, marine growth, rust, scale, dust,
on site. Nitomortar cures chemically and therefore does debris and other contamination. Degrease steel work if
not require the presence of water, solvent or oxygen. necessary.
Nitomortar products have high compressive strengths, Where tiles or bricks are being fixed, the concrete surface
cure with negligible shrinkage and are resistant to should be scabbled, wire brushed and washed with clean
chemical and physical attack. water. Bond faces of bricks should be scrubbed. Shake to
After 48 hours at 20C Nitomortar compounds will have remove excess water.
achieved between 60 to 70% of their final compressive
strength.

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Priming without side support. For thicker beds use polythene

Fosroc Primer 13 should be applied to all clean and dry or covered timber shuttering. Kerbs and other units should

slightly damp surfaces to assist bonding when using be aligned and leveled within 25 minutes of mixing

Nitomortar GP and Nitomortar BC. Nitomortar (@ 20oC). Spacers will be necessary with
heavy units or thick beds. Nitomortar GP or UA may be
No primer is required with Nitomortar UA.
used for bedding, where a stiffer mortar is required.
To mix primer, pour the contents of the Part B tin into the
c) Underwater application: Mixed Nitomortar UA should
Part A tin and stir thoroughly. Brush apply primer right
be carried in plastic bags to work area and contact with
after mixing, ensuring that it is worked well into the
water avoided until the point of application. Mixed mortar
surface.
should be applied within 25 minutes of mixing (@ 20oC).
Before application of Nitomortar ensure the primer has
Apply small quantities, approximately 5 mm thick by
become tacky (generally about 30 minutes @ 20oC).
pressing firmly into position and ensuring that all water is
Primed surfaces left for over 3 hours must be re-primed,
expelled from between the repair surface and Nitomortar
before Nitomortar is applied. Both Nitomortar and Fosroc
UA. Uncured material should be protected from scouring
Primer 13 should not be applied if the surface temperature
and displacement by moving water until cured.
is below 5C.
d) Fixing of slip bricks, tiles and other items: Rub
Mixing
Nitomortar UA into the wetted bond surfaces. Apply a
6 litre packs: These should not be mixed by hand. A
25mm thick sausage of Nitomortar UA onto the item being
Pennine or Creteangle mixer should be used. Empty all of
fixed. Firmly press onto concrete with a twisting action to
Part B (black) into the mixer drum. With the drum rotating,
ensure complete material bed of the required thickness
all of Part A should be added in (fist size) lumps over a
(usually 6 to 12 mm). Thicker beds should be made by
period of about 2 minutes. Each lump should be allowed
previous applications of Nitomortar UA. Heavy items
to break up before the next is added. After all has been
should be supported for 12 to 48 hours, to prevent
added, mix the combined material for at least 5 minutes.
slipping.
Alternatively both components may be mixed together
Cleaning
using a slow speed drill fitted with a suitable paddle.
Nitomortar should be removed using water or detergent
Application
solution. Cured mortar must be heated with a gas torch
a) Overhead, vertical and horizontal repair work: In dry and removed with a wire brush. Use suitable cleaner to
and slightly damp situations apply Nitomortar GP to a remove uncured primer from brushes.
primed surface. In horizontal locations where a more fluid
material is suitable, Nitomortar BC should be used. Estimating

In wet locations use Nitomortar UA on an unprimed Supply

surface. Nitomortar BC, GP and UA: 6 litre pack

Overhead and in vertical situations apply Nitomortar GP or

UA between 3mm - 15mm thick in one application. Fosroc Primer 13: 200 ml tin

Use a damp or heated trowel to obtain a smooth surface. Coverage

b) Horizontal bedding: For optimum adhesion Fosroc Nitomortar: 1 litre per m2 per mm thick

Primer 13 should be applied, before applying Nitomortar

BC. Nitomortar BC may be applied up to 5 mm thick Fosroc Primer 13: 200 ml per m2

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Storage accidental skin contact occur, remove immediately with a

Storage life is 12 months when kept in original containers, resin removing cream, followed by soap and water. Do not

in cool conditions not exceeding 25C. use solvent. In case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of clean water and seek medical
Precautions
advice. If swallowed seek medical attention immediately
Health and Safety Do not induce vomiting.

Nitomortar and Fosroc Primer 13 contain resins which Fosroc Primer 13 has a flashpoint of -7C and is highly
may cause sensitization by skin contact. Avoid contact flammable. Keep away from sources of ignition - no
with skin and eyes and inhalation of vapour. Wear suitable smoking.
protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. Barrier For further information, refer to relevant Material Safety
creams provide additional skin protection. Should Data Sheet.

** Nitomortar is the trademark of Fosroc International Limited

Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the
Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous
control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products,
whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.

Fosroc Singapore
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