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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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