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Hot-poured, UV-resistant, modified-bitumen, joint sealant

WHERE TO USE • Mapeflex Blackfill BHP may be used for joints up to

Mapeflex Blackfill BHP is used in civil, industrial and 30 mm wide at trafficable areas, and up to 65 mm
hydraulic concrete constructions for sealing horizontal wide for non-trafficable areas.
movement and construction joints. It is also used as a • For water-retaining and water-excluding structures,
filler for surface cracks in concrete slabs before install waterstops from the Idrostop range before
installation of bituminous waterproofing. sealing the joints with Mapeflex Blackfill BHP.
• Mapeflex Blackfill BHP may be used on slabs with
Some application examples gradients up to 1:20.
Sealing horizontal movement and construction joints in: • Use proper heating equipment only and work in
• concrete slabs, kerbs and pavements. well-ventilated areas.
• water-excluding sub-structures. • Do not melt Mapeflex Blackfill BHP by localised
• junctions between concrete and asphalt. heating at the bottom of metal containers. Start
• panel joints in roofing protective screeds. heating from the upper side and apply heat equally
to all sides.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
• The primer, Primer B50 is highly flammable. Work in
Mapeflex Blackfill BHP is a single-component, 100%
well-ventilated areas and do not allow smoking or
solids, thermoplastic, modified bitumen compound
open flames in the vicinity.
applied by hot pouring for sealing horizontal joints in
concrete. • Do not use Mapeflex Blackfill BHP if the surface is
heavily contaminated with oil or solvents. Clean the
Mapeflex Blackfill BHP is UV-resistant, has a high surface thoroughly and consult Mapei Technical
softening point and will not flow under direct sunlight. It Service.
is resistant to water, saline solutions, mild acids and
alkalis. It is not resistant to solvents, oils and greases. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Preparing the substrate
RECOMMENDATIONS The surface of the concrete must be dry, clean and free
• Do not use Mapeflex Blackfill BHP on surfaces which of dirt, dust, oils and any contaminant which may affect
are wet or very damp. adhesion. Remove cement laitance and any deposits by
• Do not use Mapeflex Blackfill BHP at areas which are grit blasting or by rigorous wire brushing and blow out
subject to spillage of solvents, fuels and oils. all remaining loose dust with dry, oil-free, compressed
• Do not use Mapeflex Blackfill BHP to form joint air just before priming. Non-porous substrates must be
sealants exceeding 50 mm deep. The standard clean and dry. Metal surfaces should be warmed to
recommended joint depth is 25 mm. promote good adhesion of the sealant.
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Apply Primer B50 to porous substrates such PACKAGING

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small brush and allow to reach touch-dry
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condition. Immediately apply Mapeflex Primer B50 is available in 1 litre tins
Blackfill BHP.
STORAGE
Priming is not normally required on Mapeflex Blackfill BHP can be stored for 24
non-porous substrates. However, they must months in unopened containers in a dry place
be clean, dry and free from any contaminant at temperatures between +10oC and +40oC.
which may affect adhesion.
PRODUCT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE.
Preparation of the product
Use a heating vessel equipped with an oil SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
jacket, stirrer and thermometer to heat PREPARATION AND APPLICATION
Mapeflex Blackfill BHP to the right pouring Mapeflex Blackfill BHP may irritate the skin,
temperature of between 180oC and 200oC. eyes and respiratory track. When applying the
Cut small pieces of the compound and melt product, we recommend the use of protective
them in the heating vessel, adding more gloves and goggles and to take the usual
pieces as required while stirring continuously. precautions for handling chemical products. We
Ensure all pieces of the compound are fully recommend working in well ventilated areas
molten and stop heating when the target when applying the product. In case of poor
pouring temperature is reached. Avoid ventilation, we recommend wearing the mask.
heating above 230oC. If the product comes into contact with the eyes
or skin, wash immediately with plenty of clean
Application of the product water and seek medical attention.
For good adhesion, make sure the For further and complete information about the
temperature of Mapeflex Blackfill BHP does safe use of our product please refer to our
not fall below 130oC at the time of pouring. latest version of the Material Safety Data sheet.
The sealant material may be applied to its full
depth in one pour, making allowance for PRODUCT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE
approximately 10% shrinkage on cooling to
room temperature. WARNING
Although the technical details and
Flame torch heating may be applied to soften recommendations contained in this product
applied sealant for levelling purposes, making data sheet correspond to the best of our
sure not to burn the material through knowledge and experience, all the above
localised heating. information must, in every case, be taken as
merely indicative and subject to confirmation
For treatment of surface cracks, open after long-term practical application; for this
V-shaped grooves 25 mm wide and 15 mm reason, anyone who intends to use the
deep along the crack line prior to surface product must ensure beforehand that it is
preparation and priming. suitable for the envisaged application. In
every case, the user alone is fully responsible
CONSUMPTION for any consequences deriving from the use
Mapeflex Blackfill BHP: Approximately 1.1 kg of the product.
per litre. Therefore, the quantity of sealant
required per metre in kgs = [(width, mm x Please refer to the current version of the
depth, mm)/1,000] x 1.1 Technical Data Sheet, available from our
website www.mapei.com
Primer B50 : Approximately 1 litre per 50 kgs
of Mapeflex Blackfill BHP. (The actual All relevant references
consumption depends on the joint for the product are available
configuration and the porosity of the upon request and from
substrate.) www.mapei.com

CLEANING
Empty containers immediately after use.
Hardened materials can be scrapped off
mechanically and cleaned with kerosene or
other strong solvents.
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PRODUCT IDENTITY

Appearance: hardened blocks

Characteristic: thermoplastic

Colour: black

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Density (g/cm ): 1.10 – 1.15

Solubility in water: insoluble

Solids content (%): 100%

APPLICATION DATA

Recommended application temperature range (oC): +10 to +40

Pouring temperature range (oC): +180 to +200

Shrinkage, cooling from +150oC to room approx. 10

temperature (%):

Maximum localized heating duration when 10

re-heating cooled material (s):

FINAL PERFORMANCES

Movement accomodation factor (%): 10 (total)

Softening point (ASTM D36)(oC): 80-100

Penetration, at 25oC, 100gm, 5 seconds 15-35

(ASTM D5)(0.1mm):

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Specific heat capacity (J/kg. C): approximately 2,000
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