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For the fast and permanent reinstatement of concrete, Nitomortar S can be applied in section up to 50 mm
particularly where high strength, abrasion-resistance and thickness in horizontal locations and 12 mm in vertical
resistance to chemicals is required. The product is designed locations in a single application without the use of
for horizontal use but can be applied vertically, although formwork. The material should not be applied at less than
generally in thinner sections. It is ideally suited for acid tanks, 5 mm thickness. Greater thicknesses than those specified
sea walls, industrial floors and for use as a bedding mortar. above can be achieved by application of subsequent
Nitomortar S can be used for emergency repairs where fast layers. Larger areas should be applied in a ‘chequerboard’
strength gain is important. When properly compacted, the fashion. Consult the local Fosroc office for further
mortar is highly impermeable. information.
In certain instances, Nitomortar S can be used on metal For higher build characteristics to vertical or overhead
substrates. Contact the local Fosroc office for advice in this locations, Nitomortar HB is recommended.
respect.
Properties
For fast repairs in vertical and overhead locations where a
higher-build, lightweight formulation is required, the use of The following results were obtained at a temperature of
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Nitomortar HB is recommended. 20 C unless otherwise specified.
Test method Typical result
Advantages Compressive strength:
2
(BS 6319, Part 2) 70 N/mm at 28 days
High ultimate strength - suitable for structural use. Flexural strength:
2
(BS 6319, Part 3) 20 N/mm at 28 days
Early development of strength minimises disruption. Tensile strength:
2
(ASTM C-307) 10 N/mm at 28 days
Abrasion-resistance - suitable for heavily trafficked areas. Compressive modulus:
2
(ASTM C-469) 16.2 kN/mm at 28 days
Water absorption: 0.2% (concrete - 5.0%)
Highly resistant to a wide range of chemicals. o
Pot life: 45 minutes at 20 C
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20 minutes at 35 C
Will cure under damp conditions - cured product is highly
Initial hardness: o
24 hours at 20 C
impermeable to water. o
16 hours at 35 C
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Full cure: 7 days at 20 C
Typically twice as strong as good quality concrete. o
4 days at 35 C
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Fresh wet density: Approximately 2000 kg/m
Pre-weighed components ensure consistency. (fully compacted)
Chemical resistance: The low permeability of
Description Nitomortar S retards
chemical attack in
Nitomortar S is based on high quality solvent-free epoxy resin aggressive environments.
system. The special silica aggregates provide high strength Performance of Nitomortar S
and excellent abrasion resistance. Nitomortar S is a three- blocks continually immersed
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component material supplied in pre-weighed quantities ready at 20 C.
for on-site mixing and use. Citric acid 10% Excellent
Tartaric acid 10% Excellent
Technical support Hydrochloric acid 25% Excellent
Sodium hydroxide 50% Excellent
Fosroc offers a comprehensive range of high performance, Diesel fuel/petrol 100% Excellent
high quality construction products. In addition, the company Sulphuric acid 10% Very good
offers a technical support package to specifiers, end-users Sugar solutions Saturated Very good
and contractors, as well as on-site technical assistance in Lactic acid 10% Very good
locations all over the world. Hydrocarbons 100% Very good
Phosphoric acid 50% Very good
Nitric acid 10% Good
Acetic acid 5% Limited
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Nitomortar S
Specification clauses primer cures hard, a second application must be made
before application of Nitomortar S. The useable life of the
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High strength epoxy repair mortar mixed primer is approximately 60 minutes at 20 C or 30
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minutes at 35 C.
The high strength repair mortar shall be Nitomortar S, a three-
component epoxy resin with a density not greater than 2000 Mixing
3
kg/m . The cured mortar shall achieve a compressive strength
2 2 Care should be taken to ensure that Nitomortar S is
of 70 N/mm , a flexural strength of 20 N/mm and a tensile
2 thoroughly mixed to produce a fully homogeneous
strength of 10 N/mm when tested at 28 days. The water
absorption of the cured mortar shall not exceed 0.2%. trowellable mortar.
Nitocote epoxy resin protective coatings should be applied When a known sea crossing is involved, whether local to
within 24 hours. Dekguard products should not be applied the Saudi Arabia or for export worldwide, Fosroc will
until the Nitomortar S is at least 3 days old. For further advise, supply in the correct UN packaging. Where Fosroc are
consult the local Fosroc office. only requested to deliver within the Saudi Arabia mainland,
but the purchaser intends to ship on, it is incumbent on the
purchaser to specify that UN packaging is required at the
time of placing the order.
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.
www.fosroc.com Khamis Mushayt Tel: (07) 250 0469 Fax: (07) 250 0469 CSD Tel: (02) 608 0999 Fax: (02) 638 0693
Registered Office: Industrial Area, Phase 4, Road No. 414, Street No. 407
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