Standard Specification for Epoxy-Resin-Base Bonding Systems for Concrete

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This specification covers two-component, epoxy-resin bonding systems for application to Portland-cement concrete, which are able to cure under humid conditions and bond to damp surfaces. The epoxy-resin bonding systems are classified according to type, grade, class, and color. The bonding systems can be classified as Type I, Type II, Type III, Type IV, Type V, Type VI, and Type VII according to their physical requirements. According to their flow characteristics and viscosity, the bonding systems can be classified as Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3. Also, in accordance with the range of temperatures for which they are suitable, these materials can be designated as Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E, and Class F. Classes A, B, and C are defined for Types I through V, and Classes D, E, and F are defined for Types VI and VII. Epoxy resin systems are normally unpigmented, but they can be colored or darkened. These bonding systems shall be furnished in two components for combining immediately prior to use in accordance with written instructions formulated Component A shall contain an epoxy resin with or without a reactive diluent. Component B shall contain one or more curing agents, which on mixing with Component A shall cause the mixture to harden. A suitable inert filler may be uniformly incorporated in one or both components. The filler shall be either nonsettling or readily dispersible in any component in which it is incorporated. All systems shall cure under humid conditions, and bond to damp surfaces. Different test methods shall be performed to determine the following properties: consistency, gel time, filler content, epoxy equivalent, viscosity, absorption, bond strength, thermal compatibility, heat deflection temperature, linear coefficient of shrinkage, compressive yield strength and modulus, tensile strength and elongation at break, and contact strength.
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1.1 This specification covers two-component, epoxy-resin bonding systems for application to portland-cement concrete, which are able to cure under humid conditions and bond to damp surfaces.
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents, therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with this specification.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  For specific hazards statements, see Section 9.

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Designation: C881/C881M – 02
Standard Specification for
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Epoxy-Resin-Base Bonding Systems for Concrete
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C881/C881M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope D1259 Test Methods for Nonvolatile Content of Resin
Solutions
1.1 This specification covers two-component, epoxy-resin
D1652 Test Method for Epoxy Content of Epoxy Resins
bonding systems for application to portland-cement concrete,
D2393 Test Method for Viscosity of Epoxy Resins and
which are able to cure under humid conditions and bond to
Related Components
damp surfaces.
D2566 Test Method for Linear Shrinkage of Cured Ther-
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units
mosetting Casting Resins During Cure
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the
SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each
3. Terminology
system are not exact equivalents, therefore, each system shall
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
3.1.1 binder, n—the cementitious part of a grout, mortar, or
two systems may result in nonconformance with this specifi-
concrete that binds the aggregate or filler into a cohesive mass.
cation.
3.1.2 bonding system, n—the product resulting from the
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
combination of all the components supplied for use as a
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
bonding material.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.3 component, n—a constituent that is intended to be
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
combined with one or more other constituents to form a
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.Forspecifichazards
bonding system.
statements, see Section 9.
3.1.4 contact strength, n—bond strength measured by slant
2. Referenced Documents shear after a specified contact and cure time.
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3.1.5 contact time, n—specified time between when the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
epoxy system is applied and when the two segments are
C882 Test Method for Bond Strength of Epoxy-Resin Sys-
bonded together and still achieve a specified bond strength
tems Used With Concrete By Slant Shear
after a specified curing time and temperature.
C884/C884M Test Method for Thermal Compatibility Be-
3.1.6 curing agent, n—a substance that causes the conver-
tween Concrete and an Epoxy-Resin Overlay
sion of a fluid resin system to a solid cured resin by means of
D570 Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics
a chemical reaction.
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
3.1.7 epoxy equivalent, n—the weight of resin containing
D648 Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics
one molecular weight of epoxy groups.
Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position
3.1.8 epoxy resin, n—a resin that contains or did contain
D695 Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid
epoxy groups principally responsible for its polymerization.
Plastics
3.1.9 filler, n—afinelydividedsolid,predominantlypassing
the No. 200 [75-µm] sieve, that is used to improve certain
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on properties of the bonding system or to reduce cost.
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
3.1.10 formulator, n—the agency responsible for preparing
C09.25 on Organic Materials for Bonding.
the separate components and for recommending the propor-
Current edition approved July 10, 2002. Published August 2002. Originally
tions to be used in preparing the final bonding system.
published as C881 – 78. Last previous edition C881 – 99. DOI: 10.1520/
C0881_C0881M-02.
3.1.11 lot or batch, n—that quantity of manufactured mate-
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3.1.12 manufacturer, n—a producer of a basic constituent 4. Classification
part of a component.
4.1 This specification provides for the classification of
3.1.13
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