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Merlex Stucco has provided high-quality products to the Southern California construction industry since 1963. We are a family owned leading stucco manufacturer with superior quality and personal service.
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| Bonding Agents & Admixes |
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 View the Acrylex MSDS PDF |
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Name
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Acrylex |
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Type
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Liquid
Acrylic Adhesive Admixture |
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Product
Overview
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 Acrylex
is a one component, water-base, non-yellowing acrylic polymer emulsion, used as an internal admixture fro Portland cement mortars, cement plaster, stucco, and concrete mixes. |
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Benefits
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- Improves
tensile, flexural and compressive strengths when added to portland
cement materials.
- Increases
adhesion and curing properties.
- Increases
water resistance.
- Reduces shrinkage,
cracking, and freeze/thaw damage.
- Increases
resistance to problems associated with high alkalinity.
- VOC compliant.
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Components
and Storage
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Available
in 1 gallon bottles and 5 gallon pails. Do not store in direct sunlight.
Storage temperature should be between 50° F (10° C) and 90°
F (32°C). Protect from freezing. Shelf life is approximately 2
years with proper storage. |
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Surface
Preparation
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All
receiving surfaces must be structurally sound, clean, free of dust,
dirt, silicones, paint products, efflorescence or any other contaminant
which could hinder bonding ability. Allow new cement and masonry surfaces
to fully cure (approximately 28 days) prior to application. Surface
cracks, holes or voids should be repaired. Smooth or painted surfaces
must be cleaned in an abrasive manner (high pressure water blast,
scraping, sanding or sandblasting) to open surface pores and allow
for a good bond. |
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Admix
Usage
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Use with cement plaster and stucco to increase adhesion and reduce cracking. Use in Portland cement-base repair and patching materials for repairing. Cement mixes prepared with Acrylex are suitable fro exterior, interior, above or below grade applications where a hard, strong, fast curing material is required. |
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Admix
Mixing
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Stir
slowly according to package directions. Dilute as recommended with
clean, potable, water. Do not aerate. For maximum improvements in
adhesion and strength, add Acrylex at a ratio of 1:3 with clear, potable
water to the plaster or stucco. When used as an admix the normal ratio to Acrylex to water is 1 part Acrylex to 3 parts of water (1:3). Where the need for more physical and chemical resistence are needed, increase the Acrylex content in the mixing liquid to a 1:2 or 1:1 Acrylex to water ratio. |
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Clean
Up
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Clean
all tool and equipment with detergent and water immediately after
use. Clean up spills, spatters and overspray before it is allowed
to dry. |
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Limitations
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Do
not allow Acrylex to freeze. Do not apply over frozen or frost filled
surfaces. Do not use when ambient temperature will fall below 40º
F (4º C) within 48 hours after application. Caution: Do not use with
air entrained cements. |
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Warranty
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Acrylex
is warranted to perform in accordance with the product specification
when used according to application instructions on the label. This
warranty is limited and shall not exceed the total amount paid by
the buyer for the product. In no event will Merlex Stucco, Inc. be
liable for loss of profits, special or consequential damages in respect
to any claim. The foregoing warranties are in lieu of all other warranties
express or implied including those concerning fitness for a particular
use. |
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Environmental
& Safety
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Avoid
contact with skin. Avoid breathing mist. Wash hands after use and
before eating. For contact with eyes, flush immediately with water
and consult physician. If ingested, induce vomiting and call physician.
Keep out of reach of children. Acrylex is a water based
product and is environmentally safe; however, it is intended for industrial
use only. |
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Technical
Data
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| Property |
Result |
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type |
100%
acrylic polymer emulsion |
| Appearance |
Milky
White |
| Weight |
8.9
lbs (4 kg) |
| Specific
Gravity |
Approximately
1.05 |
| Solids |
Approximately
30% to 35% |
| pH |
Approximately
9.0 to 9.3 |
| Minimum
film formation temperature |
Approximately
50° F (10°C) |
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