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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

KERAFIX - P
Adhesive for outdoor ceramic tiles

DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE OF APPLICATION

Kerafix - P is a grey powder product based on hydraulic and polymer binders, stone
aggregates and specific additives.
It is used as a construction adhesive for bonding wall, floor and facade ceramic tiles
in internal and external conditions of exploitation, and it is also recommended for
bonding natural stone and siporex. Adequate surfaces for bonding are: concrete
surfaces (at least two months old), cement lime mortars (at least a moth old) and
similar. Inadequate surfaces are: wood, metal and cement surfaces still containing
moisture.

PROCEDURE OF APPLICATION

Substrate preparation

The substrate for adhesive application must be mechanically stabile, clean, cracks
free, free of grease, dust, colours, wax and other dirt. Wet surfaces may cause
slower bonding of adhesive and substrate. When it comes to variations in levels of
horizontal surfaces, they must be levelled prior to application with the products from
our offer “PODOLIT“ (for thicknesses up to 5 mm) or “PODOLIT-D30“ (for
thicknesses from 4 to 30 mm). After PODOLIT is dried (10 to 30 days, depending on
layer thickness and temperature of drying), our product “KVARCNA PODLOGA“
can be applied as well (concentrated or diluted maximally 5 % with water). Following
24 hours of “KVARCNA PODLOGA“ drying (at t=20°C and relative humidity =
65%), the substrate is ready for application of Kerafix – P.

Product preparation and application

Mix the Kerafix - P 25 kg bag content into approximately 6 to 6.3 litters of water, i.e.
content of 5 kg bag mix into approximately 1.2 to 1.5 litters. Mix thoroughly with
slow-speed mixer until homogeneous, smooth mass is reached. Leave material for
at least 5 minutes to stand in container, than remix.

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For better adhesive power, first apply thick layer of Kerafix - P on substrate using flat
side of trowel, and then apply desired thickness of Kerafix – P by using an
appropriate notched trowel.
Depth and width of notch depends on the ceramic tile. Ergo, if ceramic tile is of a
mid-size (sides between 10 and 20 cm), then depth and width of notches should be
from 4 to 6 mm. For ceramic tiles over 20 cm, depth and width of notches should be
larger and consequently for smaller tiles a notched trowel with smaller notches is to
be used. Tiles with a high absorption are to be water moistured due to better
bonding. When applying adhesive, a tile is to be pressed for total surface contact
with adhesive. Recommended is that bonding of adhesive to indoor ceramic tile is
min. 60 %, while for outdoor ceramic recommendation is min. 90%. In case a
surface film is formed on the adhesive, it is necessary to remove the same, re-apply
a new adhesive layer and then lay a tile on such adhesive. Bonding of ceramic tiles
may be with a contact of tiles or with joints, in which case plastic spacers are placed.
Once tiles are set, they can be adjusted, if change of their position is needed, within
time frame of 10 minutes. Product open time is approximately 4 hrs (t = 20°C and
relative humidity = 65%). Wall tiles joints can be filled in a desired colour after 12 -
16 hrs, and floor tiles joints after 24 hrs with our special sealant product “KERAFUG
– C“.
Floor base can be used for walking approximately 24 hours after setting. Total
drying out period, under the normal conditions, takes approximately 7 days.

Recommended weather conditions for laying are as follows:

 Air and substrate temperature from 5 °C to 30 °C
 Relative air humidity 65 %

NOTE: Works are to be carried out only when recommended weather conditions.
High relative humidity and low temperatures can slow down time of adhesive drying.

TECHNICAL DATA

Test type U/M Test result

Bulk density
of dry sample g/dm³ 1245

7 days 14 days 28 days

Dry
Flexural strength MPa sample 4.15 6.04 8.23
Wet
sample 3.85 5.12 7.14

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7 days 14 days 28 days

Dry
sample 16.87 17.12 26.60
Compressive strength MPa
Wet
sample 15.01 16.14 24.55
Water absorption 6,0 – after 24 h
(hardened sample) % 6,5 – up to total saturation
Adhesion 7 days 14 days 28 days
 concrete base N/mm² 0.66 1.07 1.28
 standard ceramic
tile 0.55 0.65 0.95

CLEANING OF TOOLS

Clean all tools and containers with water immediately after use, while material is
fresh, and wipe all blurred surfaces with a wet cloth. If tools and containers are not
cleaned immediately after use, hardened material is to be mechanically removed.

STORAGE, USAGE AND PACKAGING

Keep out of reach of children. To be stored at the temperature between 5 °C and 30

°C, in dry conditions, in original and undamaged packaging on wooden pallets.
Usage: 4 to 5 kg/m² (on bag is printed 3 to 4)
Shelf life: 12 months
Packaging: 5 kg and 25 kg paper bags

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

When working with the subject product, and if the case of high dust levels, protective
gloves, mask and goggles are to be used.
In line with the Rulebook on Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Chemical
and Other Products („Official Gazette of the Republic of Srpska“, no.: 50/10),
DSD/DPD system of classification and labelling is officially introduced:

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Xi – Irritant

Product contains cement!

R – Codes

R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin

R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact

S – Codes

S2 Keep out of the reach of children

S22 Do not breathe dust
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice
S28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water
S37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection
S46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or
label

For more detailed safety instructions, please refer to the Safety Data Sheet.

ECOTOXICOLOGY DATA

Based on the experience and current information, negative side effects on the health
conditions are not known when the product is properly used. Uncontrolled
discharging into the sewerage systems and watercourses must be prevented

DISPOSAL

In line with the Rulebook on Waste Classification and Waste Catalogue, published in
„Official gazette of the Republic of Srpska“, no.: 39/05, it is to be proceeded as
follows:
Do not dispose together with a domestic waste, do not flush into sanitary sewer
system and watercourses.
Hardened / cured material is to be treated as a construction waste and is to be
classified in line with the classification code 17 09 04.
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Waste packaging: Waste packaging is classified according to 15 01 01 classification

waste code.

OTHER INFORMATION

If the Contractor notices any aesthetic or applicability issues while applying the
material, it is obliged to stop the works and inform the Manufacturer about the same.
The Manufacturer shall take such complaint into consideration in the most
reasonable time. Complaints related to the subject features and addressed to the
Manufacturer after the largest part or the whole material is applied, are not subject
to claim.

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Colorit d.o.o. conducts products control in its own laboratory, as well as regular tests in
certified laboratories. Technical Data Sheet is a product of our knowledge and previous
practical experiences, and thus should serve to all users as a recommendation for
obtaining the best results.
If the weather or other conditions differ from the ones stated in our instructions, please take
our instructions as general guidelines, without guarantees for application.
Colorit d.o.o. bears neither responsibility for any damaged originated due to the improper
usage or wrongful selection of product, nor for poor quality of executed works. Assumed is
the Contractor mastered the techniques of application and usage of various products.
Colorit d.o.o. does not have any legal obligations in relation to the above-stated.
With regard to this Technical Data Sheet, Colorit d.o.o. keeps the right for any possible
further modifications and amendments. September 2013.

Colorit d.o.o.
117b Blagoja Parovića, 78000 Banjaluka, B&H
Tel.: 051/ 388 – 820, Fax: 051/ 388 – 830
e-mail: coloritbl@inecco.net
www.coloritbl.com

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