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• Features & Benefits
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Features & Benefits

Ultrabond Eco TX3 acrylic adhesive in water dispersion, formulated in a ready to use, dark beige paste.

• Suitable for jute, polypropylene, Action-Bac , woven, latex, foam, needle felt, etc
• Also for the installation of linoleum on natural jute backings
• Static and dynamic loads in residential and commercial areas (offices, hotels, auditoriums, libraries, restaurants, airports, etc)
• Stresses from chair castors according to EN 12529
• Underfloor heating systems
• Double-stick installation
• Peel 90° adhesion test according to EN 1372 (N/mm) - in compliance with EN 14259:
  • Carpet with Action-Bac backing
  • Carpet with foam backing
  • Carpet with latex backing
  • Needle-punch
  • Linoleum with natural jute backing
    
    

Application

Warning:

• Install in recommended temperatures, normally between +15°C and +35°C
• Do not install on substrates not protected from rising damp

Preparing the substrate:

• Substrates must be uniformly dry, absorbent, level, sound, mechanically strong, free of dust, loose parts, cracks, paints, wax, oil, rust, traces of gypsum or other products that can interfere with bonding
• On non-absorbent substrates, apply a smoothing compound to a minimum thickness of 2mm
• The moisture content must comply with the local regulations
• It is essential to make sure there is no rising damp present
• Unbondedd screeds laid over lightweight concrete or over insulation and screeds laid directly onto earth must be separated by a vapour barrier to prevent rising damp

Spreading the adhesive:

• Ultrabond Eco TX3 is ready to use and does not need any preparation
• Before using, stir the adhesive in the bucket
• Apply the adhesive evenly to the substrate with a suitable notched trowel

Installing the flooring:

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions as for the installation techniques
• Leave a waiting time (0-10 mins) according to the application quantity, climatic conditions, substrate absorbency and type of covering
• Make sure not to exceed the open time (10-30 mins) and to ensure a good transfer to the backing of the covering
• Lay the floor covering whilst still wet: the adhesive ridges has to be impressed
• Take care to avoid air pockets and carefully rub the floor covering down to ensure good adhesive transfer to the backing
• Avoid excessive stress at the seams
• After some minutes installing the floor covering, it is always necessary to carefully roll it down again or to firmly rub it down
• Note: waiting and open time may vary depending on temperature, relative humidity and absorbency of the substrate
• They will be shorter at higher temperatures and lower humidity, but longer at lower temperatures, higher humidity and with low absorbent substrates

Cleaning:

• While still fresh, Ultrabond Eco TX3 may be removed from floor coverings and tools with water
• When dry it can be removed by means of alcohol or specialist solvent cleaner

Consumption:

• Consumption varies with uniformity of substrate, the back of the flooring and type of trowel used:
  • MAPEI n. 2 and n. 3 trowel: approx. 400-450 g/m²
  • TKB B1 trowel: approx. 350-400 g/m²
  • TKB B2 trowel: approx. 400-500 g/m²

Storage and Safety Instructions

Storage:

• Under normal conditions Ultrabond Eco TX3 is stable for at least 12 months in its original sealed packaging
• Avoid prolonged exposure to frost

Safety Instructions:

• Ultrabond Eco TX3 is not considered dangerous according to the current regulations regarding the classification of mixtures
• During use, wear protective gloves and goggles and take the usual precautions for handling chemicals
• For further and complete information about the safe use of the product, please refer to the latest version of the Safety
  Data Sheet (see 'Data Sheets' section above)
• Keep out of the reach of children
• Ensure good ventilation during and after use and drying
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
• In case of contact with skin or eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water
• Do not allow product to reach sewage system, water course or soil
• Clean tools with soap and water immediately after use
• Give only empty containers to recycling
• Dried product residues may be disposed of as domestic waste
• Product contains: BIT
• The product contains: water, binders, mineral fillers, preservative (VdL-RL 01/June 2018)