Technical Information

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Acronal 5018
Polymer Dispersions for Construction

Chemical nature Areas of Application Processing

Aqueous APEO-and plasticizer-free Acronal 5018 is used to modify Additions of 10 − 20 % Acronal 5018,
dispersion of a copolymer of acrylic hydraulic binder systems. The product in relation to the weight of the hydrau-
acid ester and styrene enables the formulation of sag-resis- lic binder, are generally sufficient for
Type of dispersion: anionic tant repair mortars with good process- the aforementioned applications.
ing properties even when there is a Acronal 5018 is already effectively
Technical Data low water/cement ratio. With appropri- defoamed for use in hydraulic binder
ate formulation it is thus possible to systems. Should more defoaming be
Solids content approx. 50 % obtain repair mortars even within the required in the formulation, we recom-
pH-value approx. 7.0 – 9.0 stability range set out in DIN EN 1504. mend our Lumiten® EL. Typical appli-
Viscosity approx. 100 – For use in pourable systems, e. g. in- cation rates are within the range
300 mPa·s dustrial screed coatings, it may be 0.3 − 1 % in relation to the wet compo-
Tg approx. 19 °C possible to dispense with additional nent.
flow promoters or at least reduce the
The exact specifications can be found quantity used. The foam-suppressing
in the specification data sheet. action of Acronal 5018 is beneficial for
both areas of application.

BASF SE
Regional Business Unit
Dispersions and Resins Europe
67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany
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Edition: May 2012 TI/ED 2096 e

This data sheet will be rendered invalid if it is superseded by a later version.

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