Data sheet

For use with all Altro safety flooring (in areas subject to spillages), Altro Mondoflex, Altro Mondo Sportflex and Altro Mondo Ramflex. It is also recommended for use with Altro materials which can be bonded to Altro Everlay underlayment.

Properties
AltroFix 19 Plus is a solvent and water-free, two-part polyurethane adhesive supplied in the correct quantities for mixing. Both A and B parts are held within the container. Supplied in 1.5kg, 3kg, and 6kg units. Subfloors and site conditions - must conform with BS 8203, 2001 AltroFix 19 Plus can be used on dry, dust-free subfloors such as sand/cement, flooring grade asphalt (flooring grade 1 to BS 6925: 1988), granolite, plywood, chipboard, hardboard, metal and epoxy surfaces, damp- proof membranes and power float concrete. It is important that the subfloor is as smooth as possible, any undulation may cause pockets of adhesive to form bubbles in the floor covering.

Application
Apply adhesive to subfloor only, as soon as possible before adhesive thickens (within 15-20 minutes of mixing, depending on temperature). Spread evenly with a notched trowel. It is important to use a small notched trowel to avoid entrapment of air between the floor covering and subfloor. Place floor covering into wet adhesive, do not roll, and expel all trapped air with the use of a flat wooden or Perspex trowel, wrapped in a soft textile material which has been pre-wetted. Limit trafficking of the floorcovering when the adhesive is still fresh. If any corners, joints or edges are lifting while the adhesive is setting, these must be weighted. Leave weight undisturbed and the floorcovering traffic free until the adhesive has set. Where this procedure is not followed, special care should be taken to check all joints etc, before leaving site for the day.

Health & safety Mixing of parts A and B

Part A is a viscous paste. Part B is a fluid liquid supplied in silver foil sachets. Stir part A thoroughly. Transfer part B into large container holding part A and mix thoroughly until a uniform consistency is obtained throughout. A drill with a paddle attachment should be used to ensure complete mixing. Scrape sides thoroughly during this process. Care should be taken to avoid spillage when mixing, as staining of the floor surface may occur. AltroFix 19 Plus component B is hazardous if inhaled. It also may irritate the skin, the eyes and the respiratory apparatus, and may cause allergic reactions in those subjects predisposed. While preparing and applying the product, we recommend protecting the throat and lungs, and the use of protective gloves and goggles. Apply the product in well-ventilated areas. In the case of accidents, or a feeling of nausea, seek medical attention. For further information see Health and Safety datasheet available from Altro. PRODUCT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE.

AUGUST 2011

AltroFixTM 19 Plus

WARNING
Although the technical details and recommendations contained in this product datasheet correspond to the best of our knowledge and experience, all the above information must be taken as merely indicative and subject to confirmation after long-term practical application: for this reason, anyone who intends to use the product must ensure beforehand that it is suitable for the envisaged application: in every case, the user alone is fully responsible for any consequences deriving from the use of the product. Technical Data (typical values) Mix only full packs Shelf Life: 1 year from date of manufacture if stored in its original sealed container Recommended storage and application temperature range: +10C to +27C Recommended service temperature: -30C to +100C Average coverage: 4 to 4.5 sqm/kg depending on porosity of the subfloor and trowel size Trowel size: For flat backed materialUse 1mm deep x 4mm centres serrated trowel For textured or waffle backed materialUse 2mm deep x 6mm centres serrated trowel Pot life of mix: 15-20 mins at 20C Open time: 80 mins at 20C Setting time: 4 hours at 20C Set to light foot traffic: 6 hours at 20C Time before putting into service: 24 hours at 20C

Sweep or vacuum the floor to remove debris For normal cleaning, dilute an alkaline detergent such, as AltroCleanTM 44 or similar, by 1:40 in clean water Alternatively, dilute by 1:20 for infrequent heavy cleaning Liberally apply the water and detergent solution to the floor, scrubbing with a deck scrubber or slow-speed (< 400rpm) scrubbing machine fitted with an Altro UniPadTM or similar Pay particular attention to areas where residues may accumulate, such as internal corners of perimeter coves and around columns etc. If possible, allow the detergent solution to remain on the floor for several minutes to break down deposits, but not sufficiently long to allow the solution to evaporate Remove the solution by wet vacuum recovery and follow this with a fresh water rinse, or rinse the solution into drains if permissible It is important that all detergent residues are removed from the textured surface of the floor. Detergent may become slippery which affects safety, or sticky which attracts and holds more dirt

AltroClean 44 and Altro UniPads are available through Resins Sales Desk. Please obtain the correct MSDSs from Altro prior to beginning the installation. To Order E-mail ResinSalesDesk@altro.com Call 01300 320620 Fax 01300 321122

NOTE: Altro Ltd (Altro) endeavours to ensure that advice and information given in Product Data Sheets, Method Statements and Material Safety Data Sheets (all known as Product Literature) is accurate and correct. However, where Altro has no control over the selection of its products for particular applications, it is important that any prospective customer, user or specifier, satisfies him/herself that the product is suitable for the intended application. In this process, due regard should be taken of the nature and composition of the background/base and the ambient conditions both at the time of laying/applying/installing/curing of the material and when the completed work is to be brought into use. However, as site conditions and the execution of the work are beyond our control, we accept no resultant liability. Altros policy is one of continuous research and development and we reserve the right to update our products and information at any time without prior notice.

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