Product Data Sheet

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Sikadur XL Gel

Sikadur XL Gel

Construction

High Gel Epoxy

Description

Sikadur XL Gel is a thixotropic two-component epoxy.

Where to Use

Ideal for setting horizontal dowels in concrete, when extended with silica sand.
Used to set ports and plastic tees when injecting cracks. Its consistency allows
brushing to speed up crack preparation.

Advantages

Thixotropic, suitable for extending with sand.

Can be used to patch vertical and overhead surfaces.
Good chemical resistance to a wide variety of chemicals.
Technical Data
Packaging
Shelf Life

Mixing Ratio
Component A
Component B

4 L (1.05 US gal.) unit

2 years in unopened packaging. Store dry between 5 and 32C (41 and
89F). Do not allow product to freeze. Condition product between 18 and
25C (65 and 77F) before using.
Weight
Volume
80
78
20
22

Component
Specific Gravity
Viscosity
Colour
Solids by Weight
Curing Time
Pot life (200 g)

Resin A
1.15
gel
clear
10C (50F)
-

Properties at 23C (73F) and 50% R.H.

Hardener B
1.03
gel
amber
25C (77F)
12-15 min

Tack-free time

7 hrs

3 hrs

Full cure

14 hrs

6 hrs

Mixed A + B
1.13
gel
clear
100%

Cure time is considerably longer at colder temperatures.

Compressive Strength
ASTM C 109
84 MPa (12 180 psi)
Bond Strength
AASHTO T237-73
51 MPa (7395 psi)
Tensile Strength ASTM D 638
48 MPa (6960 psi)
Product properties are typically averages, obtained under laboratory conditions. Reasonable variations can be expected on-site
due to local factors, including environment, preparation, application, curing and test methods.

How to Use
Surface
Preparation

This is the single most important step. Best results will be achieved by following the
suggested recommendations.
Concrete surfaces: Surfaces must be clean and sound, free of old existing coatings.
New concrete should cured to at least 80% of the design strength before applying. Dry
surfaces provide best results. However, product will adhere to clean, damp surfaces.
Remove all laitance, oil, grease, curing compounds or other contaminants from the
working surfaces. Sandblasting or mechanical abrading is preferred.
Steel surfaces: Surfaces should be sandblasted to white metal immediately before
the application of the bonder.

Mixing

Pre-mix each component. Empty component B into component A pail. mix for
3 minutes using a low-speed drill (300 - 450 rpm) to minimize air entrapment. Use
an Exomixer type mixing paddle (recommended model). During the mixing operation,
scrape down the sides and bottom of the pail with a flat or straight edge trowel at least
once to ensure thorough mixing. Upon completion of mixing, Sikadur XL Gel should
be uniform in colour. Mix only that quantity you can use within its pot life. Can be mixed
one to one by volume with clean dry bagged silica sand to achieve easier troweling or
when grouting bolts.

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Application

Sikadur XL Gel can be applied by pneumatic or hand-operated caulking gun, by

trowel or by hand using rubber gloves. Putty knives can be used to spread the bead
applied with a caulking gun.

Clean Up

Clean all tools and equipment with Sika Equipment Cleaner. Once hardened, product
can only be removed mechanically. Wash soiled hands and skin thoroughly in hot
water or use Sika Hand Cleaner towels.

Limitations

Sikadur XL Gel is capable of curing down to -18C (0F), but must not be placed at
this temperature.

Health and Safety For information and advice on the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemical
Information
products, users should refer to the most recent Material Safety Data Sheet
containing physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-related data.

Construction

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY

The information, and in particular, the recommendations relating to the application and end-use of Sika products, are given in
good faith based on Sikas current knowledge and experience of the products when properly stored, handled and applied under
normal conditions, within their shelf life. In practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site conditions are such that
no warranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any legal relationship
whatsoever, can be inferred either from this information, or from any recommendations, or from any other advice offered. The
proprietary rights of third parties must be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our current terms of sale and delivery. Users
should always refer to the most recent issue of the Product Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will be supplied
on request or can be accessed in the Internet under www.sika.ca.

Sika Canada Inc.

Quebec
601 Delmar Avenue
Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 4A9
Tel.: 514-697-2610
Fax: 514-697-3087

Ontario
6915 Davand Drive
Mississauga, ON L5T 1L5
Tel.: 905-795-3177
Fax: 905-795-3192

Alberta
18131114th Avenue N.W.
Edmonton, AB T5S 1T8
Tel.: 780-486-6111
Fax: 780-483-1580

1-800-933-SIKA

www.sika.ca

An ISO 9001 certified company

Pointe-Claire : ISO 14001 certified EMS

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