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688 ELASTIFIX

688

Elastic paste tile adhesive with a very high initial adhesive strength. Ideal for bonding large-format ceramic wall and floor tiles to almost any wall and surface: cement, plaster, sheet material or existing tiling. Very moisture resistant and thanks to Emicode EC 1PLUS (very low emission) also suitable for BREEAM projects.

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Product Typification

Elastic paste tile adhesive with a very high initial adhesive strength. Ideal for bonding large-format ceramic wall and floor tiles to almost any wall and surface: cement, plaster, sheet material or existing tiling. Very moisture resistant and thanks to Emicode EC 1PLUS (very low emission) also suitable for BREEAM projects.
Basis : Ready-for-use dispersion adhesive with an acrylic base.
Colour : Light grey.

Product advantages:
  • Emicode EC 1PLUS (very low emission)
  • Very high initial adhesion strength
  • Moisture-resistant

Performances

Alkali resistance : 688 Elastifix is resistant against an alkaline environment.
Classification : D2TE according to NEN-EN 12004-2:2017. An elastic paste tile adhesive with increased resistance and extended open time. GEV-EMICODE EC 1PLUS (very low emission) tested according to EN 13999-2/4. Suitable for BREEAM projects.
Consumption : 1.0-2.5 kg/m², depending on the smoothness of the subfloor and type of tile. 
Curing : Minimum 24 hours. When fixing tiles with a moisture-absorption capacity < 3%, fully vitrified tiles and large tiles wait for minimum 48 hours. Drying and reaching of the final bond strength of the adhesive depends on temperature, relative humidity, subfloor and type of tile. During the setting of the adhesive, the temperature should remain above 5 °C during the day and at night.
Humidity resistance : After drying 688 Elastifix is moisture-resistant and therefore very suitable for application in the so-called "wet areas". The adhesive cannot be used under water (swimming pools).
Specific weight : 1.5 kg/l.

Application

For fixing:

  • heavy tiles
  • large tiles
  • wall tiles
  • tiles with a moisture-absorption capacity < 3%
  • mosaic
  • natural stone
  • building and insulation materials.

Fix light-coloured natural stone and glass-mosaic with 681 Marmercol or 711 Uniflex.

On almost all walls, e.g.:

  • cement-based subfloors
  • gypsum-based subfloors
  • various sheet materials
  • old tiles.

Working Process

Open time : 15-20 Minutes, depending on temperature, relative humidity, subfloor and type of tile.
Waiting time : Due to the high initial adhesion strength, heavy and/or large tiles can be fixed without a waiting time
Application temperature : From 5º C to 25 ºC (temperature of the surrounding as well as the subfloor).
Curing : Minimum 24 hours. When fixing tiles with a moisture-absorption capacity < 3%, fully vitrified tiles and large tiles wait for minimum 48 hours. Drying and reaching of the final bond strength of the adhesive depends on temperature, relative humidity, subfloor and type of tile. During the setting of the adhesive, the temperature should remain above 5 °C during the day and at night.
Storage : Store free from frost. Protect against temperatures > 35 ºC.
Moisture resistance : After drying 688 Elastifix is moisture-resistant and therefore very suitable for application in the so-called "wet areas". The adhesive cannot be used under water (swimming pools).

* The mentioned values have been established in our laboratory and must be considered as guidelines in view of possible variations in climatic circumstances, subfloor compositions and layer thickness.

Consumption:
1.0-2.5 kg/m², depending on the smoothness of the subfloor and type of tile. 

Substrate:
  • 688 Elastifix is suitable for almost all walls, which are clean, free from dust and grease, smooth and dry.
  • If necessary level stony walls with 658 Wandoforte or 955 Wandostuc.
  • Apply 099 Dispersion Primer on all moisture-absorbent walls.
  • Affix non-absorbent subfloors e.g. old tiles with tile adhesive or prime with 051 Europrimer Quartz. 
  • In accordance with the manufacturers recommendations gypsum plasterwork has to be at least 10 mm thick,
  • For bonding of the adhesive, either the tile and/or the subfloor should be able to absorb moisture.
  • The subfloor should be suitable for the required application.
  • In advance always seek our technical data sheets. In doubt about the application ask for technical advice. 


User manual:
  • Apply the adhesive on the wall and make adhesive strips with the recommended adhesive spreader (see spreading capacity/notched spreader).
  • Place the tiles immediately with a shuffling movement into the adhesive. On impervious subfloors wait for max. 10-15 minutes to allow the adhesive to set-off, before placing the tiles.
  • After drying of the adhesive (at least 24-48 hours) the joints can be filled with Eurocol grouting cement.
  • Clean tools and hands immediately with water.  

Spreading capacity/notched spreader for ready-for-use tile adhesives:

The smoothness of the subfloor and type of tile are determining for the adhesive spreader to be used. For walls inside a minimum adhesive transport of 60% is required (divided equally over the back of the tile).

Notched spreader no. 19, 4x4 mm : Spreading capacity approx. 1.8 kg/m² 
Notched spreader no. 12, 6x6 mm : Spreading capacity approx. 2.5 kg/m²
 
Contains methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (3:1). May produce an allergic reaction.




Quality and guarantee

Environment and health

Safety and environment : Safety data sheets of Forbo Eurocol products according to EEG-guideline 91/155.
MSDS : For extensive information about safety and environment we refer to our website www.eurocol.nl.


Environment and health

  • Environmental Product Declaration EPD-DBC-20220146-IBF1-EN.
  • Tested for emission of volatile organic compounds and has tested EMICODE EC 1PLUS according to EN 13999-2/4.
  • Meets the criteria of BREEAM-NL HEA 9 Volatile organic compounds; promoting healthy and good indoor air quality because the building and finishing materials used cause low emissions of harmful volatile organic compounds and other harmful substances. Suitable for BREEAM new construction and renovation.
  • Packaging is made of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and is fully recyclable. Only hand in packaging without residues for recycling. Dried material residues can be disposed of with household waste.


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