POLYBAC #1605 - POLYGEM, Inc.

3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
POLYBAC #1605 is a 100% solids, two component, fast setting anchoring epoxy. This cold weather formula is moisture insensitive and will bond to damp or dry concrete even underwater. POLYBAC #1605 is commonly used to anchor reinforcing bars, smooth dowels, threaded rod and ties into concrete. The thixotropic paste may be used with screen tubes to anchor rods in unreinforced masonry or brick. This high performance adhesive can be used vertically or horizontally without sagging.

POLYBAC #1605 is available in gallons or cartridges. For high volume applications adhesive can be dispensed with an air-powered machine.

POLYBAC #1605 is packaged in cartridges and dispensed with a pneumatic or manually operated caulking gun. Cartridge sizes are available in 22 oz. and 11oz.

Advantages / Features

MEETS ASTM C-881, TYPE I, II, IV & V, GRADE 3, CLASS A, B & C
RAPID CURE - LESS THAN 1 HOUR
BONDS TO WET OR DRY CONCRETE - EVEN UNDERWATER
100% SOLIDS - NO SOLVENTS
EASILY MIXED
APPLIED VERTICALLY OR HORIZONTALLY
AVAILABLE IN BULK OR PREMEASURED CARTRIDGES
D.O.T. APPROVALS

4. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Surface should be prepared by using conventional cleaning methods such as acid etching, disc grinding, sandblastirtg or power washing. The surface to be covered should be tree ofloose materials, paints, sealants or oils. Use #20 solvent to remove oils and dirt.
Drill hole to correct diameter and depth. (At least 9 times diameter of rod.)
Clean hole with nylon brush and blow or flush dust out of hole.
Dispense epoxy into hole, filling from the bottom to avoid air pockets.
Insert anchor slowly, turning anchor during the insertion.
Heat hole with torch it temperatures are below 32° F. Maintain epoxy above 50° F for maximum adhesion to concrete and easy dispensing.

Consult Polygem for additional technical instructions

Packaging
22 oz., 11 oz. Cartridges

5.TECHNICAL DATA

Performance Properties

Test Test Method Results

Compressive Strength ASTM D-695 14,000 psi (min)

Tensile Strength ASTM D-638 7,250 psi (min)

Tensile Elongation ASTM D-638 1% minimum

Pot Life @ 75°F 10 minutes

Cure Time @ 75°F 1 hour

Shore D Hardness 87-82

Ratio 1:1 by volume

Color (mixed) Gray

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