PRODUCT DATA
3 03 01 30 Maintenance of
Cast-In-Place
APE PILE GROUT
Concrete
Epoxy grout for use with the APE
(Advanced Pile Encapsulation) System
Description Features Benefits
A-P-E Pile Grout is an aggregate filled • Marine grade epoxy Bonds underwater (seawater or fresh) to wood,
epoxy system especially designed for concrete or steel
placement by a plural component • High flow, self leveling formulation Allows the material to be pumped, minimizing
method, both above and below the handling and clean up
waterline. A-P-E Pile Grout is used
with the Advance Pile Encapsulation
process and other applications where
epoxy must be placed in relatively Where to Use How to Apply
large volumes.
APPLICATION Application
Yield
• Combined with APE jackets to encapsulate Methods of surface preparation, application and
One five gallon (19 L) unit of structures handling will vary due to the broad scope of
Components A plus Component B specialized applications. For information on
LOCATION
when mixed with six 50 lb (22.7 kg) estimating, application, pump equipment and further
bags of Component C yields • Piers
recommendations contact your BASF Building
approximately 3.18 ft3. • Bridges Systems representative.
Packaging • Offshore structures Clean Up
Component A: 5 gallon (19 L) • Dams Mixed epoxy is much easier to clean up before it
Component B: 5 gallon (19 L) Units • Sea walls hardens-solvents such as acetone, methyl ethyl
Component C: 50 lb. (22.7 kg) Bags ketone (MEK) and toluene may be used. Commercial
SUBSTRATE
Color epoxy strippers are recommended for hardened
• Concrete
Component A = White epoxy. Consult solvent manufacturer's usage
• Steel recommendation.
Component B = Black
Mixed = Grey • Timber
Shelf Life
18 months properly stored in
unopened containers
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place [50 to 90˚F
(10 to 32˚C)] away from direct
sunlight, flame, or other hazards.
Protection and Repair
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Technical Data Physical Properties
Composition PROPERTY REQUIREMENT
Three component marine epoxy grout Mix Ratio, by volume 1:1, Part A (hardener) to Part B (resin)
Mix Ratio 3.38:1 Part C (aggregate) to Parts A
and B (mixed binder) for pumpable
grout, ratio may vary for other
applications
Mixing and Handling Time Unlimited when plural component
method is used.
Pot Life after mixing at 1 hour Binder @ 77 ˚F (25 ˚C)
downstream end of hoses: Full Cure 7 days
Compressive Strength 10000 psi (68.9 MPa)
(ASTM C 579) 7 days
Tensile Strength 2000 psi (13.8 MPa)
(ASTM C 307) 7 days
Flexural Strength 4500 psi (31.0 MPa)
(ASTM C 580) 7 days
Slant Shear 1450 psi (10.0 MPa)
(ASTM C 882) wet/wet 7 days
Linear Shrinkage < 0.06%
(ASTM C 531) 14 days
NOTES:
Bond Strengths are highly dependent on the application and installation conditions. See your BASF
Building Systems representative for related test data.
For Best Performance Health and Safety First Aid
• Application temperature cure range is 55˚ F A-P-E PILE GROUT PART A In case of eye contact, flush thoroughly with water
(13˚ C) for at least 15 minutes. In case of skin contact,
Warning wash affected areas with soap and water. If irritation
• To obtain maximum bond strength, local water Contains epoxy resin, butyl glycidyl ether, ethyl persists, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. Remove and
conditions have to be taken into account and benzene. wash contaminated clothing. If inhalation causes
appropriate surface preparation procedures have
Risks physical discomfort, remove to fresh air. If
to be followed. discomfort persists or any breathing difficulty occurs
May cause skin, eye and respiratory irritation. May
• Make certain the most current versions of or if swallowed, SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
cause dermatitis and allergic responses. Potential
product data sheet and MSDS are being used; ATTENTION.
skin and/or respiratory sensitizer. Ingestion may
call Customer Service (1-800-433-9517) to Proposition 65
cause irritation. Suspect cancer hazard. Contains
verify the most current version.
material which may cause cancer. Risk of cancer This product contains materials listed by the State of
• Proper application is the responsibility of depends on duration and level of exposure. California as known to cause cancer, birth defects or
the user. Field visits by BASF personnel
Precautions other reproductive harm.
are for the purpose of making technical
recommendations only and are not for Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact
supervising or providing quality control on with skin, eyes and clothing. Keep container closed
the jobsite. when not in use. Wash thoroughly after handling. DO
NOT take internally. Use impervious gloves, eye
protection and if the TLV is exceeded or used in a
poorly ventilated area, use NIOSH/MSHA approved
respiratory protection in accordance with applicable
Federal, state and local regulations.
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A-P-E PILE GROUT PART B A-P-E PILE GROUT PART C Product Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
DANGER – CORROSIVE WARNING! are available and should be consulted and on
hand whenever handling these products. These
Contains: Polyaminoamide; Nonyl phenol; Contains silica, crystalline quartz.
products are for professional and industrial use
Diethyltoluenediamine; Tetraethylenepentamine; Risks only and are only installed by trained and qualified
Tris(2,4,6-dimethylaminomethyl)phenol;
May cause skin, eye or respiratory irritation. applicators. Trained applicators must follow
Diethylenetriamine.
Ingestion may cause irritation. Contains small free installation instructions.
Risks respirable quartz which has been listed as a
Contact with skin or eyes may cause burns. suspected human carcinogen by NTP and IARC.
Ingestion may cause irritation and burns of mouth, Repeated or prolonged overexposure to free
throat and stomach. Inhalation of vapors may cause respirable quartz may cause silicosis or other serious
irritation. May cause dermatitis and allergic and delayed lung injury.
responses. Potential skin and/or respiratory Precautions
sensitizer. Repeated or prolonged contact with skin
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Prevent
may cause sensitization. INTENTIONAL MISUSE BY
inhalation of dust. Wash thoroughly after handling.
DELIBERATELY INHALING THE CONTENTS MAY BE
Keep container closed when not in use. DO NOT
HARMFUL OR FATAL.
take internally. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Precautions Use impervious gloves, eye protection and if the TLV
DO NOT get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Wash is exceeded or used in a poorly ventilated area, use
thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. DO NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection in
NOT take internally. Use only with adequate accordance with applicable Federal, state and local
ventilation. DO NOT breathe vapors. Use impervious regulations.
gloves, eye protection and if the TLV is exceeded or First Aid
used in a poorly ventilated area, use NIOSH/MSHA
In case of eye contact, flush thoroughly with water
approved respiratory protection in accordance with
for at least 15 minutes. In case of skin contact,
applicable Federal, state and local regulations.
wash affected areas with soap and water. If irritation
First Aid persists, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. Remove and
In case of eye contact, flush thoroughly with water wash contaminated clothing. If inhalation causes
for at least 15 minutes. In case of skin contact, physical discomfort, remove to fresh air. If
wash affected areas with soap and water. If irritation discomfort persists or any breathing difficulty occurs
persists, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. Remove and or if swallowed, SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
wash contaminated clothing. If inhalation causes ATTENTION.
physical discomfort, remove to fresh air. If Proposition 65
discomfort persists or any breathing difficulty occurs
This product contains material listed by the State of
or if swallowed, SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
California as known to cause cancer, birth defects or
ATTENTION.ATTENTION.
other reproductive harm.
Proposition 65
VOC Content
This product does not knowingly contain materials
0 g/L or 0 lbs/gal less water and exempt solvents.
listed by the State of California as known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
VOC Content
0 g/L or 0 lbs/gal less water and exempt solvents.
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