Installation Guide

ANSI Specication
Test Method Specication Standard Test Results
ANSI A118.3, chemical resistance
(ASTM C267)
Conforms to ASTM C267
Pass (see the Chemical Resistance
table below)
ANSI A118.3, vertical sag in joints No noticeable change in joint shape Pass
ANSI A118.3, cleanability ANSI A118.3 Pass
ANSI A118.6*, compressive strength
Cement grouts ≥ 3,000 psi (20,7 MPa)
at 28 days
4,922 psi (33,9 MPa)
* Modified ANSI method: 28 days at 73°F (23°C) in a grout joint
Chemical Resistance (ASTM C267)**
Ammonia Pass
Bleach Pass
Potassium hydroxide, 3% Pass
Acetic acid, 3% Pass
Acetic acid, 10% Pass
Ammonium chloride Pass
Citric acid, 3% Pass
Citric acid, 10% Pass
Lactic acid Pass
Peanut oil Pass
Olive oil Pass
Phosphoric acid, 3% Pass
Phosphoric acid, 10% Pass
Sulfamic acid, 3% Pass
Sulfamic acid, 10% Pass
Hydrochloric acid, 3% Pass
Hydrochloric acid, 10% Pass
Sulfuric acid, 3% Pass
** Testing conducted after 28-day full cure, with 24-hour full immersion
Product Performance Properties
Laboratory Tests Results
Hardness at 72 hours (Shore A) 85
Foot traffic rating (ASTM C627) Medium commercial rating; passes 10 cycles
ASTM C627 Robinson Floor Testing Passes 10 cycles for a rating of moderate commercial grade
VOCs (Rule #1168 of California’s SCAQMD) 44 g per L
VOCs (Section 01350 of California’s CDPH) Passed
Abrasion (Gabbrielli Abrasimeter) – modified ISO 13007-4
method – for cement grouts
7 days ≤ 450 mm
3
28 days ≤ 400 mm
3
Water absorption (TCNA method) – 14 days at 73°F (23°C)
and 2 days in water
Pass
Shelf Life and Product Characteristics
Shelf life
18 months at 73°F (23°C) and 50% relative humidity
if unopened and if opened but stored with a closed lid
Colors
Available in MAPEI’s palette of 40 colors organized into 5
color collections. Refer to MAPEI’s grout/caulk color palette.
Sample grout color chips are available upon request.
Odor Slight latex odor, with no ammonia smell
Application Properties
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at 73°F (23°C) and 50% relative humidity
Protect from light foot traffic 24 hours
Protect from normal foot traffic 48 hours
Protect from commercial/heavy foot traffic 6 to 7 days
Full cure 3 days
†
Protection and curing times will vary depending on ambient temperature, substrate temperature and humidity.