Epoxy Adhesives / Fillers

Knead-IT® Aqua

Knead_It_Aqua

KNEAD-IT AQUA is a hand kneadable, fast setting co-extruded epoxy repair system that can be used for repairing a multitude of things. It is especially suitable for application to damp, wet or underwater substrates. It comes in a handy roll form, with the white hardener encapsulated in the aqua green resin part. The product hardens in 20 – 30 minutes after mixing, to a white solid material.

Uses

  • For fast and permanent repairs to damp and wet substrates, and even for underwater repairs
  • Patching dings, scratches, cuts, gouges and holes in fibreglass, metal and wooden boat decks and hulls
  • Repair of pipes, fittings, electrical connections, water tanks, tubs, sinks, spas, hot tubs, tanks, pools, leaking gaskets
  • Forming custom gaskets etc
  • Ideal for emergency in – water repairs

Product Range

Product Code: 9300697110145
  • Size & Pack Type: 110g roll
  • Color: White when hard

Technical Features

  • Will not sag, run or drip
  • Easy to use – no mess
  • For use on glass, ceramics, masonry, metal, timber, fibreglass and some plastics
  • Can be drilled, sawed, sanded, filed, tapped, machined or painted one hour after mixing
  • Good adhesive strength
  • Good gap filling properties
  • Heat resistant to 120oC continuously or 140oC intermittently
  • Can be used under fresh or salt water
  • Suitable for contact with drinking water. Complies with AS/NZS 4020:2005

Application Tips

  • Does not adhere to polyethylene, polypropylene or Teflon? (polytetrafluoroethylene)
  • Set time increases at temperatures below 20oC
  • Not recommended for filling joints/cracks subject to movement as the cured product is extremely hard and inflexible

Technical Details and Performance

Indicative information only, not to be used for setting specifications.

Working life (minutes)

20 – 30

Non-volatile content (%)

100

Density (g/ml)

1.9

Shrinkage (%)

<1

Hardness, shore D (after 24 hrs @ 25oC)

65 – 75

Lap shear tensile strength (kPa) (25mm x 25mm x 1mm, steel)

4500 – 6000

Compressive strength (kPa, 24hrs cure @ 25oC)

80000

Electrical resistance (megohms)

30000 (ASTM D257)

Dielectric strength (volts/mm)

11800 (ASTM D149)

Upper temperature limit

continuous (oC): 120 intermittent (oC): 140

Chemical resistance

Resistant to hydrocarbons, ketones, alcohols, esters, halocarbons, aqueous salt solutions and dilute acids and bases

Shelf stability

+18 months