POLYBAC® #1193 - POLYGEM, Inc.

3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
POLYBAC LOW MODULUS #1193 GEL is a 100% solids, two component, moisture insensitive epoxies designed for stresses of impact and thermal variations in concrete patching and resurfacing. POLYBAC LOW MODS are formulated to bond to concrete, steel and timber providing a high strength, structurally sound patch.

POLYBAC #1193 GEL is a non-sag formula designed for vertical and overhead applications. The gel-like adhesive will remain flexible for repairing spalls, pinning broken masonry, protecting steel reinforcements and bonding concrete that exhibits thermal variations. POLYBAC #1193 GEL meets criteria for ASTM C-881, Type II & III, Grade 3, Class B & C.

4. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Surface should be prepared by using conventional cleaning methods such as acid etching, disc grinding, sandblasting or power washing. The surface to be covered should be free of loose materials, paints, sealants or oils.
Mix POLYBAC #1193 separate cardboard. Using a trowel, mix 1 part A (Resin) to 1 part B (Hardener) until uniform in color. DO NOT ADD SOLVENTS!
Apply to prepared surface with brush, roller, squeegee, or trowel. For pressure injection, refer to Recommended Concrete Crack Repair.
When preparing mortar, mix 3 parts aggregate to blended material with slow speed mixing paddle. Clean tools with #20 solvent. Dip trowel in #20 solvent to obtain smooth consistency of epoxy.

Consult Polygem for additional technical instructions

Packaging
2, 4, 10 gallon kits
22oz. cartridge

5.TECHNICAL DATA

Performance Properties

Test Test Method Results

Viscosity @ 75° F (mixed) Non-Sag Gel

Consistency Petroleum Jelly

Tensile Strength ASTM D-638 2,200 psi (min)

Compressive Strength ASTM D-695 7,500 psi (min)

Shore D Hardness 75-70

Pot Life @ 75° F (½ gallon) 50 minutes

Cure Time @ 75° F 14-18 hours

Ratio 2:1 by volume

Elongation (at break) 36% (min)

Polygem, Inc. warrants its products to be free of manufacturing defects and that, at the time and place of shipment, our material will meet current physical properties when applied within Polygem’s directions and tested in accordance with ASTM and Polygem standards. Polygem, Inc’s liability is limited to replacement of material found defective. As Polygem, Inc. has no control over the use to which others may put its products, it is recommended that the product be tested to determine if suitable for a specific application and/or our information is valid in a particular circumstance. Responsibility remains with the architect or engineer, contractor and owner for the design, application and proper installation of each product. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to be a recommendation to use or as a license to operate under or to infringe any existing patents.

Data sheets are subject to change without notice, for latest revision check our website at www.polygem.com