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T-78 Technical Data Sheet

T-78 MMA Crack Sealer is a low viscosity methacrylate resin used to seal cracks and pores in concrete. It must be mixed with powder hardener prior to application via flooding the surface. Broadcast sand is applied before curing. Cure and pot life times vary based on temperature. T-78 dries tack-free within 30-40 minutes at 70°F and has high tensile strength and elongation. It is supplied in containers and has a one year shelf life when stored properly.

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T-78 Technical Data Sheet

T-78 MMA Crack Sealer is a low viscosity methacrylate resin used to seal cracks and pores in concrete. It must be mixed with powder hardener prior to application via flooding the surface. Broadcast sand is applied before curing. Cure and pot life times vary based on temperature. T-78 dries tack-free within 30-40 minutes at 70°F and has high tensile strength and elongation. It is supplied in containers and has a one year shelf life when stored properly.

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Technical Data Sheet

MMA Polymer Crack Sealer


T-78
T-78 MMA Crack Sealer is a very low viscosity, low surface tension, rapid curing methacrylate reactive resin system that is
highly effective for sealing and filling cracks and pores in concrete structures.
Application Procedure
Surface Preparation: Concrete surfaces that are to receive T-78 should be thoroughly clean and sound. Remove all surface
dirt, grease, paint, rust, and other contaminates by sand blasting or shot blasting. Applications on LMC overlays do not
require blasting or mechanical abrasion, the surface can be high pressure washed to remove contamination. Before
application of T-78 the surface must be dry for 24 hours and just prior to application cracks should be cleaned with dry high
pressure compressed air. The concrete surface should be visibly dry and the moisture content in the concrete should be tested
according to ASTM D4263. The ambient temperature of the deck should be between 40ºF – 100ºF (4ºC-40ºC). For colder
temperatures contact a Transpo representative.
Mixing: T-78 must be mixed with the appropriate amount of powder hardener just prior to application. Air/substrate
temperature determines the amount of powder hardener used. Table 1 lists the appropriate amount of powder hardener to be
added to one gallon of T-78 resin. Using clean, dry plastic buckets and scoops; add powder hardener to T-78 and mix until
dissolved (approximately one minute). A drill-mounted paddle mixer should be used for larger batches. Mixed T-78 must be
used immediately.
Table 1: Mixing Instructions for Powder Hardener per one gallon of T-78

Temp ºF (ºC) Packets Weight %


(30-grams each)
40 5 5
50 4 4
60 3 3
70 2 2
90 1 1

Application: T-78 is applied in a gravity-fed process. The rate of application of T-78 resin should be approximately 100-150
ft²/gal. However, this will vary depending on the surface porosity, size, and quantity of cracks present in the area being
treated.
During application, the concrete surface should be flooded with the resin, allowing sufficient time for penetration into the
surface and complete filling of all cracks. Excess material should be redistributed using squeegees or brooms within five
minutes after application. The quantity of T-78 resin mixed at one time should be limited to five gallons.
Broadcasting of Aggregate: Broadcast sand should be applied to the entire treated area prior to cure, typically at 1-2 lb/yd².
The sand used should be 12x16 mesh, #1 or #2 blasting sand, and should have a maximum moisture content no greater than
0.5%. It should be placed within minutes of the resin application and before any setting of the resin occurs. Traffic can be
restored once the concrete surface is cured tack-free. Note: if line striping is to be applied after the application of T-78 the
cured material on the concrete surface may need to be removed before application of the striping material.

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Table 2: Pot life and Cure Times* for T-78 depending on temperature

Temperature ºF Cure Time* (min) T-78 Pot life (min) T-78


40 35 – 40 (with 10 % Additive CW) 10 – 15
50 30 – 35 (with 10% Additive CW) 7–9
60 45 – 50 15 – 20
70 45 – 50 15 – 20
90 30 – 35 5 – 10
*Cure times are approximate and will vary with ambient and deck temperature, humidity, and sunlight.
Table 3: Properties of T-78*

Property Unit of Measure Test


Appearance Bluish Liquid
Viscosity <5-10 cps (mPa-sec) Brookfield
Density 8.08lb/gal (0.95kg/L) ASTM D2849
Pot Life @ 70ºF 15 – 20 min AASHTO T237
Tack Free Time @ 70ºF (21ºC) 30 – 40 min AASHTO T237
Solids Content 100% ASTM D1644
Tensile Strength 8,100 psi (56.4 MPa) ASTM D638 Type I
Tensile Elongation 5% ASTM D638 Type I
Slant Shear Strength (14 days) 2,200 psi (15.2 MPa) ASTM C881
*To be used as general guidelines only

Packaging
T-78 comes in five and fifty gallon containers. The powder hardener is provided in separate labeled containers or in pre-
measured quantities.
Storage
T-78 should be stored in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry location, out of direct sunlight. Maximum storage
temperature is 68ºF. Store materials in original containers.
Caution
T-78 is a flammable liquid in the uncured state. Read and understand product labels and SDS prior to use. T-78 may produce
minor skin irritations to persons prone to such reactions. It is recommended that all persons involved in mixing and
application wear protective clothing such as goggles, rubber boots, rubber gloves.
Warranty
The following warranty is made in lieu of all other warranties, either expressed or implied. This product is manufactured of
selected raw materials by skilled technicians. Neither seller nor manufacturer has any knowledge or control concerning the
purchaser’s use of product and no warranty is made as to the results of any use. The only obligation of either seller or
manufacturer shall be to replace any quantity of this product that proves to be defective. Neither seller nor manufacturer
assumes any liability for injury, loss or damage resulting from use of this product.

10/2017

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