Fortafix Adhesive Fire Cement

Fortafix Adhesive Fire Cement - Standard Grade

Fortafix Adhesive Fire Cement - Standard Grade

Description - pliable adhesive cement of putty like consistency, available in either neutral brown or black colour, odourless. Does not exude oil or stain most absorbent materials. Water based, Non-toxic, Produced from natural mineral products and does not contain hydrocarbon resins or solvents. Withstands heat up to 1400°C (2550°F.)

Typically Used For
SPECIALLY FORMULATED AND RECOMMENDED BY INDUSTRIAL AND DOMESTIC COOKING AND HEATING APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD FOR SEALING EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL JOINTS ON ALL TYPES OF STOVES, OVENS, COOKING AND HEATING APPLIANCES.

Suitable For
Thin films/Coating - Yes Bonding - Yes Encapsulation - No Thick Sections - Yes

Property		Value
Colour:		Brown or Black
Maximum Working Temperature (°C):		1400
Major Constituent		Sodium Silicate, Inorganic Oxides
Ready Mixed or 2 part		Ready Mixed
Dispensable		No
Relative Viscosity		'Putty' like consistancy
Coverage Rate/Coating Thickness
pH:		13
Expansion on Setting %:		0
Shrinkage (Linear %): 150-500°C
Shrinkage (Volume %): 150-500°C
Hardness Moh’s Scale
Oxidation Resistance		Excellent
Alkali Resistance		Can be re-dissolved at high pH & temperature
Acid Resistance		Excellent
Cure Guide		Water based - requires heat curing. (See Below).
Coverage Rate:
Shelf Life:		12 Months
Packaging:		0.25, 0.5, 1, 12.5, 25kg

Additional Information
Strong Adhesive properties at all temperatures Will not crack, craze or crumble from thermal shock, vibration or age under normal conditions Sets into a tough substance which is impervious to acids, solvents, oil and water Hardens by air drying and operational heat which improves and strengthens seals and joints Adheres strongly to any clean surface free from oil, grease and rust - iron, steel, firebrick, concrete, glass, mica, enamel. Withstands operating temperatures of domestic and industrial cooking and heating appliances whilst retaining full adhesive sealing properties up to 1400°C. Confines heat where required and prevents the infiltration of cold air and draughts Improves operational efficiency and fuel saving Economical in cost and application Available in a variety of packaging to suit every requirement including installation and maintenance kits.

Application
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ALL SURFACES TO BE BONDED ARE FREE FROM OIL, DUST OR ANY FORM OF SURFACE COATING OR CONTAMINATION. Ensure that all surfaces to be bonded sealed or insulated, are degreased, clean and free from contamination. A light surface abrasion of the material to be bonded will increase the amount of surface area available for adhesion and will give improved mechanical key. Apply the adhesive to all surfaces to be bonded. Join and apply moderate pressure to ensure even anchorage and solid contact of the surfaces to be bonded, ensure that all surface are fully wetted by the adhesive. Secure the components and allow the adhesive to set and harden.

Curing
This product is water based. In order to cure of the material it is necessary to fully dry & dehydrate the adhesive, by heating as gently & progressively as time and circumstances will allow. The ease by which full curing can be achieved is dependant on the porosity of the substrate, as well as the amount of available surface through which the adhesive film can dry.

Associated Documents
MSDS - Fortafix FC Standard Grade