DESCRIPTIONUltrabond ECO 901 adhesive has been specifically formulated as a bonding agent for fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) panels.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS• ExceptionalwetgrabtoholdFRPpanelsfirmlyinplace• Lightincolor;non-staining• LowinVOCsandodor
INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND APPROVALSLEEDPointsContribution LEEDPoints
MRCredit5,RegionalMaterials* ................................................Up to 2 points IEQCredit4.1,Low-EmittingMaterials–Adhesives&Sealants ...........1point
*Using this product may help contribute to LEED certification of projects in the categories shown above. Points are awarded based on contributions of all project materials.
WHERE TO USEUse to install FRP panels to approved substrates.
LIMITATIONSDonotinstalloveranysubstratescontainingasbestos.Forinteriorinstallationsonly.Donotinstallovernonporouspaints,wallpaper,vinylwallcoverings,laminates,ceramictile,metalorsimilarnonporouswallfinishes.
SUITABLE SUBSTRATES• Gypsumwallboardwithpaperintact• Water-basedpaintresidueovergypsumwallboard• Gypsumandcement-basedwall-patchingcompoundsthatarehard,durable,well-
bonded and fully cured
• Exterior-gradeplywood,Group1,CCtype• Otherapprovedwoodunderlayments(permanufacturerrecommendations)• Fullycuredsmoothmasonryandconcretewallsasrecommendedbythepanel
manufacturerConsultMAPEI’sTechnicalServicesDepartmentforinstallationrecommendationsregardingsubstrates and conditions not listed.
SURFACE PREPARATIONAllsubstratesmustbestructurallysound,dry,solidandstable.Substrateshouldbecleanandfreeofdust,dirt,oil,grease,oil-orepoxy-basedpaint,curingagents,concretesealers,looselybondedpatchingcompounds,looseparticles,oldadhesiveresidues,andanyothersubstanceorconditionthatmaypreventorreduceadhesion.Allsurfacesmustbelevel,even,flatandsmooth.Masonryandconcretewallsmustbefreeofhydrostaticpressureandmoisture issues.
MIXINGNote:Chooseallappropriatesafetyequipmentbeforeuse.RefertoMaterialSafetyDataSheet(MSDS)formoreinformation.
• Readytouse;nomixingisnecessary.
INSTALLATIONRead all installation instructions thoroughly before installation.
1. Cutandpre-fitpanels,andthenacclimatetoambientroomconditionsfor12to24hoursbeforeinstallation.InstallFRPpanelsinstrictaccordancewithmanufacturer’swritteninstructions.
2. SelecttheappropriatenotchedtrowelperrecommendationsfromtheFRPpanelmanufacturer(see“TypicalTrowelandApproximateCoverage”sectionforsuggestedtrowel).
Ultrabond
ECO®901
Ultrabond
ECO®901
Premium Adhesive for FRP Panels
Product Performance Properties
Laboratory Tests Results
Polymer type Acrylic-based
Percent solids 45%to65%
VOCs 33g/L
pH 8to10
Trowelability Lightandeasy
Density10.6to10.8lbs.perU.S.gal. (4,81to4,90kgper3,79L)
Consistency Buttery
Color Beige
Shelflife2yearswhenstoredinoriginalpackagingat73°F(23°C)
Storageconditions 40°Fto100°F(4°Cto38°C)
Flashpoint(Tag) >212°F(100°C)
Protect containers from freezing in transit and storage. Provide for heated storage on site and deliver all materials at least 24 hours before work begins.
Application Table
Flash time† Working Time††
FRP Panels 0to10minutes 10to30minutes† Flash time: Amount of time recommended for the adhesive to remain exposed to the air following application before the installation of floor covering. †† Working time: The maximum amount of time that an adhesive can remain exposed to the air and still effectively bond to the floor covering.
Note:Flashtimeandworkingtimesvarybasedontemperature,humidity,substrateporosity,trowelsize and jobsite conditions.
Packaging
Product Code Size
90164 4U.S.gals.(15,1L)
Typical Trowel and Approximate Coverage*
Typical Trowel Coverage*
3/32"x3/32"x3/32" (2,5x2,5x2,5mm)
50to70sq.ft.perU.S.gal. (1,22to1,71m2perL)
*Coverages shown are for estimating purposes only. Actual jobsite coverage may vary according by application method, substrate, substrate conditions and actual thickness applied.
3. Spreadadhesiveevenlyoverthewallsurface,keepingthetrowelata45°angleandleaving no voids or buildups of adhesive.
4. Pressthepanelfirmlyintotheadhesivebed,workingfromthecenteroutusingahand-heldrollertoensurethattheentirebackpanelisincontactwiththeadhesive.Temporarybracingmayberequiredifwallpanelsarenotstraight.
CLEANUP• Promptlycleananyadhesivesmudgesfromthepanel’ssurfacewithwaterwhilethe
adhesiveisstillfresh/wet,orwithmineralspiritsoncedried.Usecautionwithmineralspirits,whichmaybeharmfultosomematerials.
• Cleantoolswithwaterwhiletheadhesiveisstillfresh/wet.
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITYBeforeusing,usershalldeterminethesuitabilityoftheproductforitsintendeduseanduseraloneassumesallrisksandliabilitywhatsoeverinconnectiontherewith.ANY CLAIM SHALL BE DEEMED WAIVED UNLESS MADE IN WRITING TO US WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS FROM DATE IT WAS, OR REASONABLY SHOULD HAVE BEEN, DISCOVERED.
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