Nitobond AR

Jan 07

Nitobond AR

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Acrylic emulsion bonding agent

Typical Properties

Uses

Typical tensile bond values in N/mm2

Nitobond AR is a bonding agent for the Renderoc Concrete

Priming system

Repair System. It may also be used as a bonding agent for

Nitobond AR:

Renderoc S
3.5

Renderoc HB
1.5*

concrete and cement / sand mortar. Nitobond AR will act as

a curing compound when sprayed onto freshly applied

** Bond values are limited to tensile strength of Renderoc

repair patches.

HB (Typically 1.5N/mm

at 28 days). Failure occurs in

Renderoc HB Layer

Advantages

Notes: Tensile test specimens (ASTM C190) are 50% sand

Single component, No mixing required on site.

cement mortar/50% Renderoc repair mortar. Method as

Easy to use, as supplied straight from the container.

described in Bonding systems for concrete repair - an

Excellent bond strength between polymer modified

mortars and concrete.

assessment of commonly used materials. A.l. Judge, L.W.

Cheriton and R.W. Lambe, Adhesion between polymers and
concrete, Proceedings of RILEM conference ISAP 86, Aix-

Cost effective and economical in use.

en-Provence, France, September 16-19, Chapman and

Can be used as curing membranes for Fosrocs

Hall, London and New York, pp661 to 681 (1986).

Renderoc S & HB
Curing efficiency
Water resistant, can be used internally and externally
The curing efficiency of Nitobond AR was measured to DOT

with complete safety.

Clause 2709 modified to include mortar pre-drying period.

Description

Priming System

Curing efficiency (%)

Nitobond AR is single component milky emulsions based

Nitobond AR:

58

upon modified acrylic type resins.

Nitobond AR is designed for use with the Renderoc

Application Instructions

Concrete Repair system and as a bonding agent for

Nitobond AR is an integral part of Fosrocs Renderoc

concrete and mortar.

Concrete Repair System. As such, before use, Fosroc

Both products are resistant to hydrolysis and therefore can

recommends that the reason for concrete failure be

be used in external or internal applications.

established and the appropriate repair option chosen.

Technical Support

1.

Fosroc offers comprehensive technical support, including

help at the design stage, application advice and on site
problem solving. Specifiers and contractors are encouraged
to contact our trained staff for answers to their questions.
For further information please contact Fosroc.

As a bonding agent

Nitobond AR is supplied ready for use. Do not dilute with

water or solvents of any kind. Pour milky liquid into suitable
container ready for application onto previously prepared
surfaces.
Successful repairs to reinforced concrete depends on
correct surface preparation. Mechanically remove all loose
or damaged concrete exposing full circumference of any

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corroded reinforcing steel. It is recommended that all repair

Typical improvements in mechanical properties of 3:1 sand/

areas should be defined by a 10mm saw cut to avoid

cement mortar using Nitobond AR

feather edging of the repair mortars. All fine, loose debris

should be removed by oil-free compressed air. Finally, presoak the repair zone with copious amounts of clean water
preferably for a minimum of 1 hour prior to application of the

Curing
Conditions

Control

Using
Nitobond AR

Dry

35

40

Wet

30

30

Dry

4.0

4.5

Wet

3.0

3.5

Dry

8.0

11.0

Wet

7.0

9.0

Dry

5.0

20.0

Compressive Strength
N/mm2 (B.S. 6319)

Nitobond AR. Remove excess surface water with a stiff

brush.
Nitobond AR is simply applied by brush ensuring the
complete surface is wetted out. Use of a stripping action
rather than a painting action is recommended. The

Tensile Strength N/mm2

(ASTM C109
Flexural Strength N/mm2
(B.S. 6319)

Renderoc repair mortars or concrete should be applied

immediately.
Warning

Adhesion to concrete Slant Shear Bond

N/mm2 (B.S 6319)

Do not over apply Nitobond AR as slippage of the repair

mortar may occur in high build applications

3.

As a curing aid

In vertical and overhead applications, whilst laboratory tests

Nitobond AR can be spray applied as a curing aid to

show that bond strengths are not greatly affected even after

Renderoc repair mortars and normal concrete giving a

Nitobond AR is allowed to dry for 24 hours, practical

curing efficiency of approx 58% when tested in accordance

difficulties of maintaining compaction onto the dry primer

in BS7548 : 1992 to include mortar pre-drying period. It is

layer will reduce the build which can be achieved with

important to ensure that a continuous film is applied.

Renderoc HB. (It is recommended therefore that should

o
Nitobond AR dry, i.e. longer than 8 hours at 20 C, a fresh

coat be applied)

In harsh drying conditions additional curing precautions

such as wet hessian, polythene or ponding should be used.
Nitobond AR can be over- coated by Dekguard, the anti-

2.

As a cement modifier

chloride,

anti-

carbonation

penetrating

sealer

which

completes Fosrocs Concrete Repair System.

Mix Designs
Cleaning
Patching, repair mortars and renders
Wash all brushes and other equipment with clean water .
OPC 50kg
Estimating
Zone 2 sand 150 kg
Supplying
Nitobond AR 15 litres
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Water add sufficient to give required consistency.
Nitobond AR

: 20 liter containers

Mechanical Characteristics
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treatment. Nitobond AR is slightly alkaline; therefore skin

Coverage

contact should be avoided. Gloves and protective coating

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As a bonding agent

dependent on substrate

As a curing aid

4-5m2/litre

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should be worn.
Fire
Nitobond AR is non- flammable
Additional Information

Storage

Fosroc manufactures a wide range of products specifically

Shelf life 6-9 months at 20oC. Store out of direct sunlight.

designed for the repair and refurbishment of damaged

Precautions

grade repair mortars, fluid micro- concretes, chemical-

reinforced concrete. This includes hand-placed and spray

resistant epoxy mortars and a comprehensive package of

Health & Safety

protective coatings. In additional, a wide range of

Nitobond AR is non toxic. However, it should never be

ingested and if it comes into contact with eyes wash
immediately with plenty of water and seek medical

complementary products is available. This includes joint

sealants, waterproofing membranes, grouting, anchoring,
and

specialized

flooring

materials.

Nitobond is the trademark of Fosrc International Limited

Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the
Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous control
over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products, whether or
not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.

Fosroc Singapore
1 Cleantech Loop
#02-21
Singapore 637141

telephone:
+ 65 6665 3828

fax:
+ 65 6899 1283

www.fosroc.com
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email:
Fosroc.Singapore@Fosroc.com