MasterEmaco® N 303

Single component polymer modified fairing coat / cosmetic mortar for concrete
surfaces

DESCRIPTION PACKAGING
MasterEmaco® N 303 is a single component acrylic 20kg bags – yield 12.8 litres.
polymer modified repair mortar for use as a
"fairing coat" or cosmetic mortar. When mixed with
water, as directed, a fine grey trowellable mortar STORAGE
results which can readily be applied to fill in Store under cover, out of direct sunlight and
pores, blowholes and blemishes on a concrete protect from extremes of temperatures.
surface. MasterEmaco® N 303 can be used as a
'skim' coat prior to the application of protective Shelf life: 12 months from date of manufacture.
coatings.
Failure to comply with the recommended
MasterEmaco® N 303 is specially formulated to
storage conditions may result in premature
produce a shrinkage compensating mortar with no
deterioration of the product or packaging. For
cracking when applied in a thin section. Adhesion
specific storage advice consult BASF
to concrete and flexibility are excellent.
Construction Chemicals SA’s Technical Services
Department.
PRIMARY USES
As a fairing or skim coat to cover and make good TYPICAL PROPERTIES*
blemishes in concrete surfaces such as slight
honeycombing, blowholes, defects caused by 'sand Plastic density: 1800kg/m³
runs', patch repairs, shutter movement and grout Compressive strength at 28 days 20N/mm²
loss.
* Properties listed are only for guidance and are not a guarantee
• Preparatory treatment to concrete to receive a of performance.
thin film protective coating.
• To produce a uniform surface over repaired APPLICATION
areas.
MasterEmaco® N 303 should be applied to the
ADVANTAGES complete area with the minimum of trowelling.
Leave for a short period before final trowelling.
• Precision made, consistent results.
Finishing may be aided by flicking a small
• Requires only the addition of mixing water. amount of water onto the surface, using a paint
• Shrinkage compensating. brush before final trowelling.
• Excellent adhesion to concrete.
When used as a "scraper coat" MasterEmaco® N
• Flexible.
303 can be applied with a brush or roller and then
• Smooth, easily produced finish. the excess scraped off with the edge of a steel
• Low permeability. float. In this way blow holes and minor blemishes in
• Stadium Grey colour available. an otherwise fair faced concrete can be hidden.
• Excellent resistance to freeze / thaw action and
carbonation.
• Ingress of water borne salts, such as chloride
and atmospheric / chemical attack.
• Subsequent paint coats can be applied with
greater economy.
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CURING EQUIPMENT CARE
Good curing practice is essential even though Tools should be washed with water immediately
MasterEmaco® N 303 is specially formulated to after use.
prevent shrinkage and cracking. Particular care is
required in hot and windy conditions. Cure with a
single coat of MasterKure® 181 which is SPECIFICATION CLAUSE
compatible with most subsequent protective
coatings, or by covering the work with properly SURFACE FINISHING
secured plastic sheeting or with water. All slight surface imperfections should be made
good by the application of MasterEmaco® N 303
PREPARATION as manufactured by BASF Construction
It is essential that the surfaces to be bonded are Chemicals SA. Applications should be strictly
sound, clean and uncontaminated. All loose in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
powdering material must be removed. Concrete
surfaces should be thoroughly soaked prior to STORAGE
application of MasterEmaco® N 303 , to ensure a
Store under cover, out of direct sunlight and protect
saturated, but surface dry condition.
from extremes of temperatures.
Shelf life: 12 months from date of manufacture.
VOID FILLING
Deeper voids should be filled prior to the application Failure to comply with the recommended storage
of a cosmetic coating by reducing the amount of conditions may result in premature deterioration of
water added when mixing to produce a trowellable the product or packaging. For specific storage
putty like mortar. advice consult BASF Construction Chemicals SA’s
Technical Services Department.
MIXING
MasterEmaco® N 303 is formulated to give SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
an easily mixed material. For full bag quantities, As with all chemical products, care should be taken
it is preferable to mix the material in a Crete during use and storage to avoid contact with eyes
angle or similar forced action mixer. mouth, skin and foodstuffs (which can also be
Alternatively, a slow speed, hand held electric tainted with vapour until product is fully cured or
mixer with a suitable paddle can be used. dried). Treat splashes to eyes and skin
Over mixing should be avoided. The powder immediately. If accidentally ingested, seek
should be placed in the mixing vessel and immediate medical attention. Keep away from
mixing commenced. Clean water should be children and animals. Reseal containers after use
slowly added up to the recommended
maximum or until the required
consistency is achieved. No more than
5.6 litres of water per 20kg of MasterEmaco®
N 303 should be added. (W/P ratio = 0.28).

COVERAGE
One 20kg bag of MasterEmaco® N 303 will typically
yield 12.8 litres of mortar and will
cover approximately 5.04m² at 2.5mm thickness.
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QUALITY AND RESPONSIBLE CARE
All products originating from BASF Construction
Chemicals South Africa are manufactured under a
management system independently certified
to conform to the requirements of the
quality (ISO 9001), environmental and
occupational health & safety standards.

* Properties listed are based on laboratory controlled tests.

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they, and not BASF, are responsible for carrying out procedures appropriate to a specific application.

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