RHEOMIX® 125

Binder® 5
Adherence and Impermeability Increasing Acrylic Dispersion Based Admixture For
Plasters and Grouts

Description of Product In Grouts

RHEOMIX® 125 is acrylic dispersion based It is used together with Melment® L 10/33 even in
admixture used in plasters and grouts to increase 2 cm grouts for high adherence and obtaining non-
adherence and impermeability. cracking surfaces; against dusting and cracking on
Industrial Soils, and to improve impermeability.
Ministry of Public Works Pos. No: 04.6131-i
In Coating Mortars
Fields of Application
In open spaces, used as admixture to prevent
Q In inner areas for vertical and horizontal mortar prepared for laying down natural stones,
applications. bricks, and floor tiles against Freeze-Thaw cycle.
Q In mortars, plasters, and grouts.
Q As adherence admixture in mortars prepared Shake Plaster Preparation
for repairs.
In smooth surface finishes or gas concrete surfaces,
In Plaster Mortars used before plaster and ceramic application to
increase the adherence in shake plaster.
Used as adherence and impermeability increasing
admixture for inner and outer plasters of concrete 'FBUVSFTBOE#FOFØUT
silos, water tanks, pools, and water treatment
plants. Q Forms strong and durable binding.
Q Enables excellent adherence and impermeability.
P.C.C. (Polymer Cement Concrete) Primer Q Increases strength against water, oil, and salt
in Grouts solvents.
Q Improves strength to Freeze-Thaw cycle.
It is used to prevent cold joint formation and Q Reduces tensions in wide areas by increasing
increase adherence in new concrete or grout flexural strength.
applications on old concrete. Q Enables hardening without cracks by reduced
contraction.

Technical Data
Structure of the Material Modified Acrylic Dispersion
Color White
Solid Material Ratio 42 %
Density ~1.08 kg/liter
Application Ground Temperature +5°C +35°C
Service Temperature -20°C +80°C
Obtained in +23°C, 50% relative humidity conditions. Higher temperatures decrease the time, lower temperatures increase the time.

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Q Gives strength against saponification, does B: 1 kg RHEOMIX® 125 is mixed with 2 kg

not contain additives that cause corrosion. water. A and B mixtures are mixed until it
becomes creamy. Then, it is applied on surface,
Application Procedure which was moisturized 12 hours before, with
2 cm thickness by brush. Fresh concrete has
Preparation of Substrate to be placed on P.C.C. before it dries. After
applying second layer of P.C.C. fresh concrete
Cement based surfaces have to strong, bearing, is placed on top of it. There is a total of 0.35 kg/
dustless, and clean. Surface must be cleaned m2 coverage in first and second layers.
off all kinds of oil, grease, rust, and paraffin
traces that can weaken adherence. The sides Grout
of the surface, which are formed by breaking,
must be cut as straight as possible, rust on 1 m3 river sand in suitable gradation is mixed
the reinforcement must be cleaned, and new with 350 kg cement. 4 kg RHEOMIX® 125 is
reinforcement must be added if necessary. added to 110 kg water. This liquid mixture is
If there is water leak on the surface, it has to added to prepared powder mixture until suitable
be drained or sealed by a suitable stopper. mortar for making primer is obtained. Primer
Application surface has to be watered 12 hours layer, which was described in detail above, has
before, but there must not be any free water left to be applied on surface. Fresh concrete must
on the surface. be placed on primer layer before it dries.

Mixing Making of Grout in Industrial Soils

RHEOMIX® 125 is diluted by water ratios stated Preparing of Concrete

in each application.
1 m3 aggregate in suitable gradation is mixed
In Plaster Mortars with at least 380 kg cement, 85 kg water, 3
kg RHEOMIX® 125 and 6 kg Melment® L
1 m3 washed river sand in suitable gradation is 10/33. Primer, which was prepared before, is
mixed with 350 kg cement. Liquid mixture, pr applied on soil by appropriate tools. Mortar with
pared by adding 5 kg RHEOMIX® 125 into 120 RHEOMIX® 125 is applied to soil by spreading.
kg water, is added onto powder mixture until
trowel consistency mortar is obtained. Surface In Coating Mortars
must be wetted, 12 hours before application
and RHEOMIX® 125 admixture mortar has to 1 m3 aggregate in suitable gradation is mixed
be applied on wet/dry surface. with 250 kg cement, 3 kg RHEOMIX® 125 and
appropriate amount of water. Coating material is
P.C.C. (Polymer Cement Concrete) applied on soil with prepared mortar with admixture.
Primer in Grouts
In Shake Mortars
It is used to prevent cold joint formation and
increase adherence in new concrete or grout 1 m3 river sand in suitable gradation is mixed
applications on old concrete. with 350 kg cement and 10 kg RHEOMIX® 125.
A: 1 kg cement is mixed with 3 kg (0-3 mm Water is added to this mixture until it becomes
grainy) washed river sand. creamy. Then, it is applied on surface, which

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was moisturized 12 hours before, with sprinkle Health and Safety Precautions
tool and left to dry. Surface is moisturized before
plaster or ceramic tile application. Work cloth, protective gloves, goggles and
masks concordant with Work and Worker Health
Drying Time rules must be used during the application. Avoid
contact to skin and eyes during storing and
After 24 hours you can walk on cement based application. If such a contact occurs, it must be
grouts prepared by RHEOMIX® 125 admixture. washed by soap and plenty of water. Consult a
Final strength of RHEOMIX® 125 added mortars physician urgently if swallowed. Food and drink
is gained in +20°C after 28 days. must be kept outside the application areas.
Must be stored away from children. Please look
Compatibility at the Material Safety Data Sheet for detailed
information.
In grouts, 4 kg RHEOMIX® 125 and 5 kg
Melment® L 10/33 can be used for 350 kg Disclaimer
cement. With the use of Melment® L 10/33, the
mechanic properties obtained by RHEOMIX® This information given here is true, represents
125 increase highly. Both of the admixtures our best knowledge and is based not only on
must be added separately to the mixture. laboratory work, but also on field experience.
However, #"4':BQ®,JNZBTBMMBS®4BO"¯is
Cleaning of Tools only responsible from the quality of the product.
#"4' :BQ® ,JNZBTBMMBS® 4BO "¯ cannot
All the equipment must be cleaned by water be hold responsible from the results caused by
immediately after the application. applications of the product not in accordance
with the written suggestions of how and where
Packaging to use the product and/or faulty applications.
This technical document is valid until a new
10 kg and 30 kg drums one is printed and abates the previous editions
(09/2010).
Storage

Must be stored in original packing, closed, and

away from direct sunlight. In short-term storing,
maximum 3 palettes can be stowed on top of
each other and delivery has to be according to
first in first out system. In long-term storing, the
palettes must not be stowed on top of each other.

Shelf Life

12 months after the production date under

appropriate storing conditions. Opened packages
can be used throughout the shelf life if the package
cover is well closed.

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