MasterCast® 141M
Multi-purpose admixture for cementitious systems. Waterproofs and improves mortars.
Bonding agent.
DESCRIPTION ADVANTAGES
MasterCast 141 M is (SBR) styrene-butadiene co- • Earlier hardening.
polymer latex specifically designed for use with • Improved flexibility.
cement compositions. It is used in mortar and • Greatly reduced shrinkage.
concretes as an admixture to increase resistance • Prevents bleeding.
to water penetration, improve abrasion resistance • Lower water-cement ratio.
and durability. It is used with cement as a reliable • Increased durability and toughness.
water-resistant bonding agent. • High resistance to water penetration.
• Good abrasion resistance.
PRIMARY USES • Good frost resistance and resistance to salt
• Concrete repair. permeation.
• Floor screeds and toppings. • Good resistance to many chemicals and to
• External rendering. mineral oil.
• Waterproofing and tanking. • Excellent adhesion to steel and concrete.
• Fixing slip bricks and tiles. Adheres well to brick, glass, asphalt, wood,
• Corrosion protection of steel. expanded polystyrene and most building
materials.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS • Prolonged corrosion protection.
Spalled concrete, repairing floors, beams and pre- • Proven performance.
• Similar thermal expansion and modulus
cast slabs.
properties to concrete (unlike resin mortars and
primers).
FLOOR SCREEDS AND TOPPINGS: • Non-toxic. Can be used with potable water.
Abrasion resistant and non-dusting floors underlay • More economical than epoxy or polyester resin
for special finishes, mild chemical and effluent- mortar.
resistant floors.
ACTION
EXTERNAL RENDERING: The use of MasterCast 141 M synthetic latex in
Waterproof, weatherproof and frost resistant cement-based slurries and mortars compensates
render. for many deficiencies in the mixes without
detracting from their inherent strength and
WATERPROOFING AND TANKING: properties.
Basements lift pits, inspection pits, water towers,
liquid tanks, effluent tanks and swimming pools. MasterCast 141 M has been developed
specifically for use with Portland cements. As
ordinary mortar dries out, voids are left which
OTHER TYPICAL APPLICATIONS make it permeable and weaker. When
Bedding tiles, fixing or re-fixing slip bricks, bonding MasterCast 141 M is added, the MasterCast 141
new concrete to old. M particles bind together to form continuous films
and strands - these stitch the opposite sides of the
voids together and block up the spaces, thus
increasing strength and resistance to water
penetration. MasterCast 141 M combined with
cement produces an excellent adhesive; each
component compliments the properties of the other
in this respect.
MasterCast® 141M
COMPOSITION STANDARDS
MasterCast 141 M is a milky, white liquid, MasterCast 141M has been tested to comply with
produced from styrene and butadiene by high ASTM C 1059.
pressure emulsion polymerisation. The latex Approved by Water Research Council for use with
consists of microscopic particles of synthetic
rubber dispersed in an aqueous solution. potable water.
MasterCast 141 M modified mixes may be slightly
darker than corresponding unmodified mixes. SURFACE PREPARATION
Surfaces to which MasterCast 141 M is to be
PACKAGING applied should be clean, sound and free of
MasterCast 141 M is supplied in 5 ltr, 25ltr and deleterious substances.
210 litre containers.
Remove all laitance, oil, grease, mould oil or curing
PROPERTIES compound from concrete surfaces using wire
brush, scabbler or other equipment as appropriate.
Unless otherwise stated typical properties are Ensure that reinforcing steel is clean and free from
based on a 3:1 sand/cement mix in which 10 litres grease or oil; remove scale and rust. When
of MasterCast 141 M per 50kg of Type I OPC repairing spalled or damaged concrete, ensure that
cement has been incorporated. the concrete has been cut back to sound material.
+Compressive 40N/mm² dependent on
BONDING SLURRY
strength: cement used and
workability. Wet down absorbent surfaces, such as concrete,
Freeze thaw Excellent. brick, stone, etc., ensuring that they are saturated
resistance: but free of surface water. Prepare a bonding slurry
Water vapour Less than 4gm/m²/24hr, of 1½ to 2 parts cement to 1 part MasterCast 141
permeability: through an 11mm thick M, mixed to a lump-free creamy, consistency.
test piece.* Using a stiff brush, work the bonding slurry well
Adhesion: Excellent to concrete, into the damp surface, ensuring that no pinholes
steel, brick, glass, etc. are visible. Do not apply bonding slurry at a
Co-efficient of -20°C to +20°C: 12.8 x thickness in excess of 2mm. If a second coat is
thermal expansion: 10-6 necessary, it must be applied after the first coat is
-20°C to +60°C: 12.9 x touch dry. The second coat must be applied at
10-6 right angles to the first to ensure complete
Chemical Resists mild acids, coverage.
resistance: alkalis, sulphates, (Approximately 20ltr of MasterCast 141 M mixed
chlorides, urine, dung, with 50kg of OPC Type I cement will give a creamy
lactic acid, sugar, etc. slurry which will cover 20 square metres of
Shrinkage during 0.01% to 0.02% substrate dependent on surface texture and
cure: thickness applied.)
Resistance to Excellent - no water
water under through a 15mm thick MATERIALS FOR MasterCast 141 M
pressure - 30m test piece.* MODIFIED MIXES SAND
head: Sand should be sharp washed, well graded and
free from excessive fines. For general use select
+ Indicated strengths are typical. Variation BS 882 C&M (previously Zone 2) sand. For
in cement used and workability can give rendering, select sand complying with BS 1199
increased strengths. Table 1.
* MasterCast 141 M added at 10ltr / 50kg
cement.
MasterCast® 141M
Another method is to let the first coat of render dry
CEMENT overnight and apply another slurry coat before
MasterCast 141 M is compatible with all types of applying the second coat of render.
OPC, sulphate resisting Types II and V. For use
For further details refer to the "Guidelines and
with other cements, contact BASF Technical
Services Dept. for advice. Recommendations using MasterCast 141 M.
WATER SCREEDS AND TOPPINGS, APPLIED TO
HORIZONTAL SURFACES:
The strong plasticising action of MasterCast 141
M greatly reduces the water cement ratio for any Screeds, patches, etc., based on
given workability. MasterCast 141 M modified cements, can be laid
to any thickness from 60mm down to 6mm
minimum. After mixing, the MasterCast 141 M
MasterCast 141 M modified mix should be placed over the still wet
Standard dose is 5ltr per 50kg of cement. For bonding slurry, well compacted and struck off to
more demanding situations, such as exposure to level. It may then be trowelled to the required
chemicals or wear, 10ltr per 50kg of cement is finish using a wooden float or steel trowel.
recommended.
Note: Whenever screeds are being laid over
MIXING existing concrete surfaces, it is important that
Mixing should be preferably be carried out in an expansion joints in the sub-floor are carried
efficient concrete mixer - where available a pan through the MasterCast 141 M modified mix. This
type mixer, such as a Creteangle, is can be done by fitting a temporary timber batten
recommended. Hand mixing is only permissible wrapped in polythene sheet into the joint.
when the total weight of the mix is less than 25kg.
CURING
Charge the mixer with the required quantity of sand Correct curing of MasterCast 141M modified
and cement and premix for approx. 1 minute. Add mixes is important.
the MasterCast 141 M and mix for 2 minutes only, Moisture cure for 24 hours and then allow to dry
to avoid excessive air entrapment. out slowly. (Note that initial curing is necessary to
Finally, without delay, add the water slowly until the provide good curing conditions for the hydration of
required consistency is achieved. Owing to the the Portland cement, then the Iatex mortar must be
strong plasticising properties of MasterCast 141 allowed to dry out to permit the latex particles to
M, rapid thinning can occur - avoid adding join together to form the continuous films and
excessive water! strands.)
GUIDE TO APPLICATION RENDERING TO WATCHPOINTS
VERTICAL SURFACES: 1. Never apply MasterCast 141 M modified mixes
Apply the bonding slurry to the prepared surface or concrete to a bonding slurry that has been
and then apply the MasterCast 141 M render into allowed to dry out.
the wet bonding slurry. 2. Always use fresh, cool cement and sharp,
clean, well graded aggregate, free of excessive
Apply MasterCast 141M modified mortars in coats fines.
at a maximum thickness of 6mm per coat. Greater 3. Keep mixing time to a minimum - see
thickness can lead to slumping. Several coats can recommendations.
be applied in fairly rapid succession, usually within 4. Until the user becomes familiar with its
15 to 30 minutes of the previous coat. Close the workability the appearance of a MasterCast
surface using a wooden float or steel trowel. 141 M modified mix is deceptive; when of
correct consistency it may appear to be too dry.
However, it will be found that it can be
MasterCast® 141M
compacted and trowelled satisfactorily. Avoid SPECIFICATION CLAUSE
using excessive water. All cementitious mixes stated shall be modified
5. Trowelling should proceed with the work. Do with MasterCast 141 M, styrene butadiene
not over trowel and avoid retro welling. Protect
copolymer Iatex, manufactured by BASF or similar
from too rapid drying out prior to trowelling.
approved, to the following specification:-
EQUIPMENT CARE
All tools should be cleaned with water immediately Composition Milky, white styrene butadiene
after use. If delayed, use of soap and coarse wire copolymer latex specifically
wool may help. Solvents such as white spirit can made for use with Portland
be used to remove partially hardened mortar. cement.
pH 10.5.
DOSAGE RATE Specific 1.01.
For all normal use the standard dose of 5ltr of gravity
MasterCast 141 M per 50kg cement is adequate. Mean particle 0.17 micron.
For extreme conditions and/or when adhesion, size
waterproofing, water vapour resistance or chemical Butadiene 40 +/- 1% by weight of
resistance are critical, the dosage should be content MasterCast 141 M polymer.
increased to 10ltr of MasterCast 141 M per 50kg
cement. For this higher dosage, the extra water The material shall be used in bonding slurries at
addition required is low and, therefore, use of wet the rate of approximately 1 volume of MasterCast
aggregate may result in excessive workability. 141 M to 1½ to 2 volumes of OPC cement and in
cementitious mixes at the rate of 5 or 10 litres per
COMPATABILITY 50kg cement, as recommended in the
manufacturer's literature.
MasterCast 141 M is specifically designed for use
with Portland cements. It is also compatible with
sulphate-resisting cement, Types II and V. STORAGE
Lime (more than 10% cement weight), air Store under cover, out of direct sunlight and
entraining agents and masonry cement must not protect from extremes of temperature.
be used in conjunction with MasterCast 141 M.
Failure to comply with the recommended storage
conditions may result in premature deterioration of
EFFECTS OF OVER DOSAGE
the product or packaging. For specific storage
The recommended levels should not be exceeded. advice consults BASF's Technical Services
Gross over dosage at an acceptable workability is Department.
not likely, but will result in an increase of the
polymer properties to the detriment of the
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
compressive strength.
Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged contact with
skin. During application always wear gloves and
appropriate clothing to minimise contact. In case
of contact with eyes, immediately flush with plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes. Should skin
contact occur, wash immediately with soap and
water. Seek the advice of a physician should
symptoms persist.
MasterCast® 141M
NOTE
Field service, where provided, does not constitute
supervisory responsibility. For additional
information contact your local BASF
representative.
BASF reserves the right to have the true cause of
any difficulty determined by accepted test
methods.
QUALITY AND CARE
All products manufactured by BASF Egypt, or
imported from BASF affiliate companies world-
wide, are manufactured to procedures certified to
conform to the quality, environment, health &
safety management systems described in the
ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 & OHSAS
18001:2007
* Properties listed are based on laboratory controlled tests.
® = Registered trademark of the BASF-Group in many countries.
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