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MEYCO® MP 308 03/05/05

Solvent-free, low viscosity, fine injection acrylic resin for permanent


water sealing of underground structures

Product description Accelerator: 2 x 1 kg


Hardener powder: 3 x 22g sachets
MEYCO MP308 is a solvent free, water-soluble
injection resin designed to be used as a Plastic bottle For hardener solution
permanent water sealing resin for cracks and TOTAL PACK: 22.1 kg
injection hoses in underground structures. With its Packs per pallet: 30
low viscosity, MEYCO MP308 is used to inject
damp areas and cracks in concrete, porous brick Technical data
via packers and injection works via injection
hoses. MEYCO MP308 is used at temperatures Resin Accelerator Mix
above 5°C and will cure to form a flexible and Viscosity
50 mPa.s n/a 40 mPa.s
(20°C)
solid plastic, able to withstand permanent water
Density
pressure. (20°C)
1.06 kg/litre 1.1kg/litre 1.065 kg/litre
pH-Value
5.5 11 8.5
Injection hoses up to 10 meters can be injected (20°C)
and vacuumed due to the low viscosity and water- Yellow-
Colour white yellow
orange
soluble properties of the product. Approximate values

In case of small ground/structure settlement or


movement within the joint or crack MEYCO
Application procedure
MP308 will permanently seal since the product Mixing
can swell up to 150% of its initial volume. The 1. Pour 1 litre of resin into a bucket
swelling is reversible and after dry periods the 2. Fill the bottle for Hardener Solution with
resin maintains its self-healing properties. water up to the 500ml mark and add 1
bag of Hardener Powder (22g). Shake
MEYCO MP308 is stable against acid and alkaline until Powder is completely dissolved. Add
solutions, many solvents and fuel. It does not Hardener solution to the resin according
attack bitumen, PVC waterstops or concrete. to the chart
50 ml hardener
Features and benefits 1 1 Liter Resin 2
solution
• Resists permanent water pressure
• Suitable for crack sealing and injection hose
applications
• Very low viscosity allow deep penetration into
very fine cracks
• Controlled gel time
• Good bonding to wet surfaces 3
Accelerator acc.
4
• Workable between +5 C and + 40 C to Table 1
• Environmentally friendly Mix until
• Flexible and self healing gel allowing for uniform colour
structural movement
• NSF certification for use in drinking water
systems (please refer to www.nsf.org)
3. Add accelerator to the resin according to
Table 1
Packaging 4. Mix injection resin until colour is uniform
and inject within the pot-life
Resin: 2 x 10 kg
Table 1: Pot Life
Pot-life Cleaning
20 Min. 30 Min. 40 Min. 50 Min. 60 Min.
5° C 120 / 50 105 / 50 Equipment spoiled with uncured resin and spillage

Amount of accelerator in ml
10° C 142 / 50 105 / 50 80 / 50
on site can be cleaned with soap water or store
Processing temperature

15° C 82 / 50 72 / 50 65 / 50 62 / 50
20° C 77 / 50 65 / 50 55 / 50 47 / 50 42 / 50 equipment in water. This will allow the resin to
25° C 68 / 50 55 / 50 45 / 50 37 / 50 32 / 50 swell and enables cleaning thereafter.
30° C 50 / 50 35 / 50 30 / 50 27 / 50 25 / 50
35° C 42 / 50 30 / 50 25 / 50 22 / 50 20 / 50
40° C
45° C
32 / 50
27 / 50
25 / 50
22 / 50
22 / 50 20 / 50 Storage
50° C
MEYCO® MP308 should be stored in its original
Always add 50 ml of Hardener solution to 1 Liter of resin. packaging at temperatures between 10° and 30°
The amount of accelerator required depends on the requested Gel-time within the
present temperature.
Celsius. In unopened, original containers
If larger quantities are mixed, the amount of Hardener solution and accelerator must be MEYCO® MP308 has a shelf life of 12 months.
increased proportionally.
Remark: at low/high object temperatures the Gel-time of the injection resin will be For further storage details please refer to the
longer respectively shorter Material Safety Data Sheets.
Caution: Processing of resin should be stopped 10 minutes prior the pot-life
indicated in chart!
Safety precautions
The pot-life is very much dependent on ambient
temperature and amount mixed at once. Table 1 Acrylic gels will irritate the eyes and the skin and
shows the amount of accelerator required under may cause sensitisation through skin contact.
different temperatures. Please note that the Normal hygienic precautions (protective glasses,
temperature stands for the combined value of gloves and overalls) shall be taken. Wash hands
structure, air and resin temperature. before eating or smoking.

Injection The cured MEYCO® MP 308 is physiologically


Injection of the gel is normally carried out using harmless. Uncured MEYCO® MP 308 components
one component pumps. For one component pump must not be allowed to enter the local drainage
injection do not mix large amounts, always choose system, rivers, lakes and ground water. Spillage
the volume mixed in accordance with the must be treated with absorbent material (sand or
expected consumption and the time frame! sawdust) and disposed of in the same way as
Wearing parts coming in contact with MEYCO® containers with residues of uncured material
MP308 should be made of stainless steel or be according to local regulations.
chrome plated. Product containers should be
made of plastic. Always protect gel from sunlight For further information on safety measures, refer
and excessive heat to avoid uncontrolled to the product Material Safety Data Sheets for the
polymerisation. Component A, Accelerator and Hardener.
The information given here is true, represents our best knowledge and is based not only on laboratory work but also on field experience.
However, because of numerous factors affecting results, we offer this information without guarantee and no patent liability is assumed.
For additional information or questions, please contact your local UGC representative.

Headquarters: Europe: North America:

UGC International BASF Construction Chemicals BASF Admixtures Inc.


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Vulkanstrasse 110 8048 Zurich, Switzerland Cleveland, OH 44122-5554
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Machines/Equipment: Latin America: Asia Pacific:

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