Resbuild EPA

Thixotropic Epoxy paste adhesive

Resbuild EPA is a versatile Epoxy paste adhesive being particularly suitable for all general purpose bonding operations. Resbuild EPA may also be used for thin section concrete repairs.

Description

Resbuild EPA is a thixotropic, solvent free Epoxy adhesive ideal for bonding a wide range of building materials to one another e.g. concrete, brick, metal, stone and wood. Resbuild EPA has a high level of mechanical integrity and exhibits excellent bonding characteristics even under damp conditions. Resbuild EPA is easy to mix and apply and requires no primer.

Advantages

  • Colour coded components to ensure correct mixing
  • Excellent adhesion to most building materials
  • Bonds to damp substrates
  • Low odour
  • Thixotropic nature facilitates application in both vertical and overhead locations
  • Very good chemical properties and cohesive strength
  • Resistant to water, weathering and a wide range of chemicals
  • No primer required
  • Creep resistant
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Typical Properties

Pot life @ 20C: 50 Minutes

Colour: Light Grey

Specific Gravity: 1.5g/cm³

Compressive Strength: 40MPa (1 day @ 20°C) & 75MPa (7 days @ 20°C)

Tensile Strength: 18MPa

Moisture resistance: <0.4% increase @ 28 days (BS 6319: part 8)

Lap Shear Strength to grit blasted steel: 14MPa²

Shrinkage on curing: Negligible

Hold up: >15mm

Application temperature range: 3°C-30°C