Product Data Sheet

Edition: 28/05/2018
Identification no.
Version no: 3 GCC
Sikadur®-42 PC PLUS

Sikadur®-42 PC PLUS
3-Part Epoxy Grouting System for Pile Capping
Product Sikadur®-42 PC PLUS is a solvent-free, high strength, castable, three-component,
solvent free, moisture tolerant, impermeable epoxy grouting system specially
Description designed for pile cap applications.
Suitable for use under tropical and hot climatic conditions.
Construction

Uses Sikadur®-42 PC PLUS can be used for the following applications;

 High strength grouting and topping of concrete pile caps and pile heads
 Structural filling of cavities in concrete
 Pile top waterproofing
Characteristics / Sikadur®-42 PC PLUS offers many benefits to the user:
Advantages  Solvent-free
 High early strength with excellent mechanical properties.
 Watertight and waterproof
 Moisture tolerant
 Corrosion and chemically resistant to aggressive soils
 Shrinkage-free hardening
 Suitable for various waterproofing membranes and coatings (LAM)
 Excellent adhesion to steel and concrete.

Product Data
Form Components A + B: Resinous liquid
Component C: Powders and aggregates
Appearance / Colour Mixed: Grey
Packaging 56 kg units (A+B+C)

Storage
Storage Conditions Store in dry conditions in original sealed packaging at temperatures between +5°C
and +35°C. Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
Shelf Life Minimum 12 months from date of production if stored properly in original unopened,
sealed and undamaged packaging.

Technical Data
Chemical Base Epoxy Resins and natural aggregates
Density (at 23°C) 2.10 ± 0.1 kg/lt (mixed)
Mixing Ratio A : B : C = 5 : 1 : (50) parts by weight
Add component C according required consistency and desired application
behaviour.
Layer thickness 10 mm minimum 100 mm maximum
(per layer)

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Resistance to water Nil:
Resistant to passage of water
Thermal Expansion 2.1 x 10-5 mm/mm/°C (Temp. range -30°C - +30°C) (ASTM C531)
Coefficient 3.8 x 10-5 mm/mm/°C (Temp. range +24°C - +100°C)
Thermal Stability Heat Deflection Temperature HDT:
HDT = +54°C (7 days / +23°C) (ISO 75)
Pot Life ~100 min at 20°C
~ 70 min at 35°C
~ 45 min at 40°C
Full Cure (at 25°C) Approximate 14 days

Mechanical /
Physical
Properties
Strengths (at 25°C)
Compressive strength ~ 65 N/mm2 @ 1 day (ASTM C579)
~ 95 N/mm2 @ 7 days (ASTM C579)
Flexural strength ~ 20 N/mm2 (ASTM C580)
2
Tensile Strength ~ 15 N/mm (ASTM D638)
2
Adhesion (on Concrete) > 2.0 N/mm (Concrete failure)
(Product cured and tested at temperatures indicated. Typical values at 7days)
E-Modulus 20’000 N/mm2 (Compressive) (ASTM D695-96)
Thermal Compatability No delamination / pass (ASTM C884)
Exotherm Peak ~38°C (at +25°C) (ASTM D 2471)
Strength Development Confirm the strength development by producing cubes on site and testing them for
compressive strength.

Application Details
Substrate Quality Mortar and concrete should be cured for 21-28 days or, it must achieve a minimum
strength requirement as per ACI 503R recommendations, where a minimum
compressive strength of 20.70 Mpa and pull off strength greater than 1.20 Mpa.
Verify the substrate strength (concrete, natural stone etc.).
The substrate surface (all types) must be clean, dry and free from contaminants
such as dirt, oil, grease, existing surface treatments and coatings etc.
Steel substrates must be de-rusted to a standard equivalent to SA 2.5.
The substrate must be sound and all loose particles must be removed.
Substrate must be dry or mat damp and free from any standing water, ice etc.

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Substrate Preparation Concrete, mortar, stone:
Substrates must be sound, dry, clean and free from laitance, ice, standing water,
grease, oils, old surface treatments or coatings and all loose or friable particles
must be removed to achieve a laitance and contaminant free, open textured
surface.
Steel:
Must be cleaned and prepared thoroughly to an acceptable quality standard
equivalent to SA 2.5 i.e. by blastcleaning and vacuuming. Avoid dew point
conditions. Surface and base plate contact area must be clean and sound. For best
results, the substrate shall be dry. Remove dust, laitance, oils, grease, curing
compounds, impregnations, waxes, foreign particles, coatings, and disintegrated
materials by mechanical means, i.e. chipping with a chisel, blastcleaning etc.
All anchor pockets or sleeves must be free of water. Apply grout immediately to
prevent re-oxidizing / rust formation.
Substrate Temperature +8°C min. / +40°C max.
Application Temperature +8°C min. / +40°C max.
Material Temperature Sikadur®-42 PC PLUS is recommended to be applied and mixed within a
temperature range between +18°C and +32°C. (As per ACI 351.1R-12)
Store material at temperatures of between 20°C -25°C (room temperature) for at
least 48 hours prior to its use.
Substrate Moisture ≤ 4% pbw
Content
Dew Point Beware of condensation!
Substrate temperature during application must be at least 3°C above dew point to
avoid condensation.

Application
Instructions
Mix Ratio Standard pourable consistency : Solid / liquid ;Part (A + B) : C = 1 : 8.33 by weight

Mixing Time Pour all of component B into the component A container. Mix
with a basket type stirrer connected to an electric mixer of low
speed (300-450 rpm). Mix thoroughly until uniformly blended
in colour and viscosity and avoid entraining air. Pour the
mixture into a suitable mixing vessel and slowly add component C (to keep air
entrapment at a minimum). Stir for approximately 5 minutes until mortar of a
homogeneous consistency is obtained.
Mix only that quantity which can be used within its potlife.
Note: Never mix only Component A and B without adding component C (as the
exothermic reaction between A and B alone generates excess heat)
Application Methods/ Prior to application, allow the mix to stand for a short time to allow entrained air to
Tools escape.
The consistency of the Sikadur®-42 PC PLUS epoxy grout system requires the use
of forms to contain the material on top of pile head or pile cap and around base
plates. In order to prevent leakage or seepage, all of these formers must be sealed.
Pour the Sikadur®-42 PC PLUS mortar onto the pile cap surface or into a prepared
opening (hopper) and maintain enough static pressure to achieve the desired flow.
The mortar may be spread by steel trowel to the required thickness levels. Ensure
that entrapped air can easily escape.
Large volumes have to be poured in layers. Pour next layer as soon as the
previously applied layer has hardened and started to cool.
Allow the grout to harden and set prior to removal of formwork
Opened containers (Comp A & B) must be closed immediately after use.
Cleaning of Tools Clean all tools and application equipment with Sika® Colma Cleaner immediately
after use. Hardened/cured material can only be mechanically removed.
Sweep excess grout into appropriate containers for disposal before it has hardened.
Dispose of in accordance with applicable local regulations.

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Notes on Application / Do not thin with solvents. Solvents will prevent proper curing and change
Limitations mechanical properties.
Sikadur®-42 PC PLUS is a vapour barrier when cured.
Cold ambient, substrate or material temperatures will influence the curing and flow
characteristics of Sikadur®-42 PC PLUS.
Do not subject cured epoxy grout to sudden temperature changes especially during
early curing stages.
Protect from direct sunlight. The higher the temperature of the product the quicker
the reaction time and the shorter the potlife.
For large or specific grouting projects please contact Sika Technical Services
Department for advice.

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 All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are based on laboratory tests.
Value Base Actual measured data may vary due to circumstances beyond our control
Please note that as a result of specific local regulations the performance of this
Local Restrictions product may vary from country to country. Please consult the local Product Data
Sheet for the exact description of the product uses.

Health and Safety For information and advice on the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemical
products, users shall refer to the most recent Material Safety Data Sheet containing
Information physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-related data
The information, and, in particular, the recommendations relating to the application
Legal Notes and end-use of Sika products, are given in good faith based on Sika's current
knowledge and experience of the products when properly stored, handled and
applied under normal conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommendations. 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 written recommendations, or from any other
advice offered. The user of the product must test the product’s suitability for the
Construction

intended application and purpose. Sika reserves the right to change the properties
of its products. The proprietary rights of third parties must be observed. All orders
are accepted subject to our current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data Sheet for the product
concerned, copies of which will be supplied on request.

All products are manufactured under a management system certified to conform to the requirements of the
quality, environmental and occupational health & safety standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.

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