Product Data Sheet

Version 04/07/2013

SikaLatex
Bonding Agent and Waterproofing Admixture

Product Description A synthetic rubber emulsion for adding to cement mortars where good
adhesion and water resistance are required.
Uses SikaLatex is a high quality emulsion that substantially increases the
quantity of cement mortars, such as :
 Thin layer patching mortars
Renders
Floor screeds
Concrete repair mortars
Abrasion resistant linings
 Tile fixing mortars
Masonry mortars
Characteristics / SikaLatex provides the following beneficial properties to mortar:
Advantages  Extremely good adhesion
 Reduced shrinkage
 Greater elasticity
 Excellent water resistance
 Increased abrasion resistance
 Improved chemical resistance
 Non-toxic
 N.B. SikaLatex does not re-emulsify, even in high alkaline conditions
Form
Colour White
Packaging 1 kg / pail
5 kg / gallon
25 kg / pails
Storage
Storage Conditions Free from frost
Shelf Life 1 year when unopened
Technical Data
Type Styrene Butadiene Rubber
Specific Gravity 1.02 kg / l

SikaLatex 1/2

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Instructions for Use
Surface Preparation Concrete surfaces should be clean, sound and free from oil grease, cement
laitance and all loosely adhering particles.
Absorbent surfaces should be saturated thoroughly but no ponding.
Materials Aggregates should be well graded and thoroughly washed. Sand particle
sizes should correspond to the thickness of mortar to be applied and
required surface finish.
Up to 2 mm thick 0 - 0.5 mm
2 - 5 mm 0 - 1.0 mm
5 - 15 mm 0 - 3.0 mm
over 15 mm 0 - 6.0 mm
Dilution Rates SikaLatex is generally added to the clean mixing water within the range
1:1 - 1:4. For all applications apart from sprayed on renders a bonding
coat of Sika-Latex-water 1:1 mixed with fresh cement should be brushed
into the prepared surface.
Subsequently mortar application must be carried out whilst the bonding
coat is still wet.
Use and Application 1. Bonding agent for rendering/ Bonding between old and new concrete
Mixing ratio: 1 ltr Latex + 1 ltr water + 4 kg cement = slurry consistency.
The above slurry covers approx. 4 m2
Application : Add cement to the Latex-water premix and mix until an
even,creamy consistency is achieved. Apply the Latex
slurry onto the prewetted substrate in 1-2 mm thickness
and place new concrete or mortar render immediately
(wet-on-wet application).
2. Repair Mortar
Solution : SikaLatex : Water =1:1 (by volume)
(for coat under 10 mm.)
SikaLatex : Water =1:2 (by volume)
(for coat above 10 mm.)
Dry mix : Cement : Sand vary from 1:1 to 1:3 (by volume)
Granular size : Fine or coarse sand depend on layer thickness
Consumption : 0.7 - 2.3 kg/m2 per cm thickness
3. Floor Screeds, Intermediate coat for water resistant
Solution : SikaLatex : Water =1:1 to 1:3 (by volume)
depend on wearing resistance requirement
Dry mix : Cement : Sand =1:2 to 1:3 (by volume)
Granular size : Coarse sand (0-max.6 mm.) according coat thickness
Consumption : 0.4-1.9 kg/m2 per cm thickness
Note : For other application ie. other ratio of solution and Dry mix
consumption of SikaLatex can be drawn from the table given.
Important 1. Never use SikaLatex and water as a bonding coat without adding
Recommendation cement (and fine sand).
2. Proper curing method is needed
3. Always prewet the absorbent substrate but no ponding
4. Multi-lay work always wet on wet
Cleaning Clean all tools and equipment with clean water immediately after use.

SikaLatex 2/2