PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Sikadur®-53 UF Grout
Moisture insensitive flowable high early strength epoxy resin grout

DESCRIPTION Concrete repairs:

▪ Spalled concrete structures
Sikadur®-53 UF Grout is a 3-part high performance, ▪ Industrial floors
high early strength, solvent free, moisture tolerant ▪ Holes and voids
pourable epoxy grout. It has good flowability, low ▪ Runways and hardstanding's
shrinkage, good mechanical strengths and is suitable ▪ Car park decks
for many static or dynamic precision grouting applica- ▪ Under water applications in dams and hydraulic
tions. Also suitable as a flowable concrete repair ma- structures
terial.
CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES
Specially designed for grouting in under water / wet
conditions. When it is poured into the cavity, it dis- ▪ Suitable for dry, damp, wet and underwater condi-
places the water and cures to a rigid high strength ma- tions
terial. ▪ High early strength
▪ Shrinkage free hardening
USES ▪ Seals against moisture and oxygen
▪ Good adhesion to concrete, masonry, stone and
Sikadur®-53 UF Grout may only be used by experi- steel substrates
enced professionals. ▪ Good adhesion to salt-water immersed, cementitious
substrates
▪ High density ensures good water displacement
High strength grouting and fixing of:
▪ Good mechanical underwater strengths
▪ Starter bars
▪ Easy to apply
▪ Anchors
▪ Free flowing
▪ Fasteners
▪ Tie rods
▪ Crash barrier posts
▪ Fence and railing posts
Under-grouting and bedding of:
▪ Precision seating of base plates
▪ Machine bases, seat base plates for light and heavy
machinery including heavy impact and vibratory ma-
chinery, reciprocating engines, compressors, pumps,
presses, etc.
▪ Bridge bearings
▪ Mechanical joints (i.e. road, bridge, deck etc.)
▪ Crane rails
▪ Ballast less rail tracks

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Chemical base Epoxy resin and selected fillers and aggregates

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Packaging Part A+B+C pre-batched 11 kg set
Part A 2 kg container
Part B 1 kg container
Part C 8 kg bag

Shelf life 12 months from date of production

Storage conditions The product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged sealed
packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +40 °C.
Protect from direct sunlight.
Appearance / Colour Concrete grey flowable mortar

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Compressive strength Curing time Compressive strength (ASTM C579)
3h ≥ 20 N/mm2
6h ≥ 40 N/mm2
1d ≥ 60 N/mm2
7d ≥ 80 N/mm2
Test specimens cured at +30 °C under water
Tensile adhesion strength > 10 N/mm2 (ASTM C882)
Test specimens cured at +30 °C under water

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Mixing ratio Part A : Part B : Part C = 2 : 1 : 8 (by weight)
Fresh mortar density 1.9 ± 0.1 kg/L (Part A+B+C mixed, +27 °C) (EN ISO 2811-1)

Layer thickness Maximum 50 mm per layer

Minimum 10 mm
Additional layer thickness can be applied in successive layers once each
layer has cooled and hardened sufficiently. The last layer of a multiple
pour must be at least 50 mm.
Product temperature Condition the material between +10 °C and +30 °C for 48 hours before use.
Ambient air temperature +10 °C min. / +40 °C max.
Dew point Beware of condensation.
The substrate and uncured applied product must be at least +3 °C above
dew point to reduce the risk of condensation.
Substrate temperature +10 °C min. / +40 °C max.
Pot life > 20 minutes (100 g mass, +30 °C) (FIP 5.1)
Pot life begins when all parts have been mixed. It is shorter at high temper-
atures and longer at low temperatures. The greater the quantity mixed,
the shorter the pot life. To obtain longer workability at high temperatures,
chill parts A+B before mixing (i.e. only when application temperatures are
above +20 °C).

BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS

All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are ▪ Cold ambient, substrate or material temperatures
based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may will reduce the curing and flow characteristics.
vary due to circumstances beyond our control. ▪ Do not subject Sikadur®-53 UF Grout to sudden tem-
perature changes during early curing stages.
FURTHER DOCUMENTS ▪ Sikadur® resins are formulated to have low creep un-
der permanent loading. However due to the creep
Sika Method Statement: Epoxy Resin Grouts behaviour of all polymer materials under load, the

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 long term structural design load must account for Shutter Formwork
creep. Generally the long term structural design load ▪ The consistency of the Sikadur®-53 UF Grout epoxy
must be lower than 20–25% of the failure load. A grout system requires the use of permanent or tem-
structural engineer must be consulted for design cal- porary forms to contain the material around base
culations. plates. All formwork must be of adequate strength,
▪ Do not add solvents. Solvents will prevent proper treated with release agent and sealed to prevent
curing and change the mechanical properties. leakage.
▪ Sikadur®-53 UF Grout is a vapour barrier when ▪ Prepare the formwork to maintain a minimum 100
cured. mm grout head to assist with placement. A grout box
equipped with an inclined trough attached to the
ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY formwork will also improve the grout flow and re-
duce air voids.
User must read the most recent corresponding Safety
Data Sheets (SDS) before using any products. The SDS MIXING
provides information and advice on the safe handling,
1. Mix parts A and B in the part A container for ~60
storage and disposal of chemical products and con-
seconds with a low speed (< 400 rpm) electric hand
tains physical, ecological, toxicological and other
held paddle mixer until a uniformly blended colour
safety-related data.
and viscosity has been achieved.
2. During the mixing operation, scrape down the sides
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS and bottom of the mixing pail with a flat or straight
edge trowel at least once, to ensure complete mixing
SUBSTRATE QUALITY of parts A and B. Avoid air entrainment while mixing.
3. Place the mixed epoxy resin into a clean container.
Concrete
4. Slowly add the contents of part C and continue mix-
▪ Concrete must be at least 3–6 weeks old and of suffi-
ing for at least 3 minutes until a uniformly coloured
cient strength.
▪ Substrate surfaces must be sound, clean, dry, wet consistent mix has been achieved. Over mixing must
or damp, free from ice, dirt, oil, grease, coatings, lait- be avoided to minimise air entrainment. Mix full
ance, efflorescence, old surface treatments, all loose units only. Mixing time for A+B+C = 4 minutes.
5. After mixing, allow material to remain in the mixing
particles and any other surface contaminants that
container until the majority of entrained air bubbles
could affect adhesion.
have disappeared.
Note: Mix only the quantity which can be used within
Steel
its pot life.
▪ Surfaces must be clean, dry, free from oil, grease,
Note: Always mix part A and B by adding part C (this
coatings, rust scale, all loose particles and any other
prevents an exothermic reaction between A and B
surface contaminants that could affect adhesion
which generates excess heat).
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
APPLICATION METHOD / TOOLS
Concrete
▪ Substrate must be prepared by suitable mechanical Reference must be made to further documentation
preparation i.e. very high pressure water blasting, where applicable, such as relevant method statement,
needle gun, scabbler or bush hammer to achieve a application manual and installation or working instruc-
laitance and contaminant free, open textured sur- tions.
face.
▪ Any pockets or holes for structural fixings must also Grouting
be cleaned of all debris. 1. Immediately after mixing, pour the mixed grout into
▪ All anchor pockets or sleeves must be free of water. the prepared formwork from one or two sides only
▪ All dust and loose material must be completely re- ensuring a continuous flow and maintaining a 100
moved from all substrate surfaces before application mm grout head to prevent air voids.
of the product by vacuum / dust removal equipment. ▪ Where formwork has been used for grouting base
plates, machine bases and seat base plates, place
Steel sufficient epoxy grout in the formwork to rise slightly
▪ Substrate must be prepared by suitable mechanical above the underside (3 mm) of the grouted base.
preparation i.e. abrasive blast cleaning techniques or ▪ The minimum void depth beneath the baseplate
high pressure water blasting, angle grinder or chisel shall be 12 mm. Where the void beneath the base
to achieve a bright finish or to a standard equivalent plate is greater than 50 mm, place the epoxy grout in
to SA 2.5. Avoid dew point conditions. successive 50 mm lifts or less, pour only once the
▪ When grouting areas or equipment that is sensitive preceding lift has cooled. Minimum layer thickness
to vibration, it is recommended the contact surfaces for last pour shall be 50 mm.
are prepared according to the advise of Sika Technic- Important: For specific bolt grouting applications
al Services or engineer-incharge. please refer to Sika Technical Services.
▪ All dust and loose material must be completely re- Important: For control joint spacing on large base
moved from all substrate surfaces before application plate grouting projects please refer to Sika Technical
of the product by vacuum / dust removal equipment. Services.

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Flowable repair
1. Immediately after mixing, pour the mixed material
into the formwork or repair area ensuring a continu-
ous flow.
CLEANING OF TOOLS
Clean all tools and application equipment with
Sika® Colma Cleaner immediately after use. Hardened
material can only be removed mechanically.

LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
Note that as a result of specific local regulations the
declared data and recommended uses for this product
may vary from country to country. Consult the local
Product Data Sheet for exact product data and uses.

LEGAL NOTES
The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
products, are given in good faith based on Sika's cur-
rent knowledge and experience of the products when
properly stored, handled and applied under normal
conditions in accordance with Sika's recommenda-
tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
from this information, or from any written recom-
mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
user of the product must test the product’s suitability
for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
serves the right to change the properties of its
products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the local Product
Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which
will be supplied on request.

Sika India Pvt. Ltd. Contact:

620, Diamond Harbour Road Phone: +91 33 2447 2448
Commercial Complex II Fax: +91 33 2397 8688
Kolkata - 700 034 [email protected]
West Bengal, India www.sika.in

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