MasterCast® 141

Multi-purpose admixture for cementitious systems. Waterproofs and improves mortars. Bonding
agent.

DESCRIPTION ADVANTAGES
MasterCast 141 is a (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
 Polymer modified concrete. materials.
 Light weight concrete with EPS Beads.  Prolonged corrosion protection.
 Proven performance.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS  Similar thermal expansion and modulus
properties to concrete (unlike resin mortars and
primers).
CONCRETE REPAIR
 Non-toxic. Can be used with potable water.
Spalled concrete, repairing floors, beams and  More economical than epoxy or polyester resin
precast slabs. mortar.

FLOOR SCREEDS AND TOPPINGS ACTION

Abrasion resistant and non-dusting floors,
The use of MasterCast 141 synthetic latex in
underlay for special finishes, mild chemical and
cement-based slurries and mortars compensates
effluent-resistant floors.
for many deficiencies in the mixes without
detracting from their inherent strength and
EXTERNAL RENDERING properties.
Waterproof, weatherproof and frost resistant MasterCast 141 has been developed specifically
render. for use with Portland cements. As ordinary mortar
dries out, voids are left which make it permeable
WATERPROOFING AND TANKING: and weaker. When MasterCast 141 is added, the
Basements, lift pits, inspection pits, water towers, MasterCast 141 particles bind together to form
liquid tanks, effluent tanks and swimming pools. continuous films and strands - these stitch the
opposite sides of the voids together and block up
OTHER TYPICAL APPLICATIONS the spaces, thus increasing strength and
resistance to water penetration. MasterCast 141
Bedding tiles, fixing or re-fixing slip bricks, bonding
combined with cement produces an excellent
new concrete to old.
adhesive; each component compliments the
properties of the other in this respect.
Polymer Modified Concrete ACI 548.3
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COMPOSITION wire brush, scabbler or other equipment as
MasterCast 141 is a milky, white liquid, produced appropriate. Ensure that reinforcing steel is clean
from styrene and butadiene by high pressure and free from grease or oil; remove scale and rust.
emulsion polymerisation. The latex consists of When repairing spalled or damaged concrete,
microscopic particles of synthetic rubber dispersed ensure that the concrete has been cut back to
in an aqueous solution. MasterCast 141 modified sound material.
mixes may be slightly darker than corresponding
BONDING SLURRY
unmodified mixes.
Wet down absorbent surfaces, such as concrete,
brick, stone, etc., ensuring that they are saturated
PACKAGING
but free of surface water. Prepare a bonding
MasterCast 141 is supplied in 20 and 200 litre slurry of 1½ to 2 parts cement to 1 part
containers. MasterCast 141, mixed to a lump-free creamy,
consistency. Using a stiff brush, work the bonding
PROPERTIES* slurry well into the damp surface, ensuring that no
Unless otherwise stated typical properties are pinholes are visible. Do not apply bonding slurry
based on a 3:1 sand/cement mix in which 10 litres at a thickness in excess of 2mm. If a second coat
of MasterCast 141 per 50kg of Type I OPC is necessary, it must be applied after the first coat
cement has been incorporated. is touch dry. The second coat must be applied at
right angles to the first to ensure complete
+Compressive strength: 40N/mm² dependent on coverage.
cement used and (Approximately 20 litre of MasterCast 141 mixed
workability. with 50kg of OPC Type I cement will give a
Slant Shear Bond >9N/mm² creamy slurry which will cover 20 square metres of
Strength ASTM C1059 / substrate dependent on surface texture and
C1042
thickness applied.)
Freeze thaw resistance: Excellent.
Water vapour Less than 4gm/m²/24hr,
MATERIALS FOR MasterCast 141 MODIFIED
permeability: through an 11mm thick test
piece.* MIXES
Adhesion: Excellent to concrete, Sand
steel, brick, glass, etc. Sand should be sharp washed, well graded and
Co-efficient of thermal -20°C to +20°C: 12.8 x 10-6 free from excessive fines. For general use select
expansion: -20°C to +60°C: 12.9 x 10-6 a BS 882 C&M (previously Zone 2) sand. For
Chemical resistance: Resists mild acids, alkalis, rendering, select a sand complying with BS 1199
sulphates, chlorides, urine, Table 1.
dung, lactic acid, sugar,
etc. Cement
Resistance to water Excellent - no water MasterCast 141 is compatible with all types of
under pressure - 30m through a 15mm thick test OPC, sulphate resisting Types II and V. For use
head: piece.*
+
with other cements, contact BASF Technical
Indicated strengths are typical. Variation in cement
Services Dept. for advice.
used and workability can give increased strengths.
* MasterCast 141 added at 10 litre / 50kg cement.
Water
The strong plasticising action of MasterCast 141
DIRECTIONS FOR USE greatly reduces the water cement ratio for any
given workability.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Surfaces to which MasterCast 141 is to be MasterCast 141
applied should be clean, sound and free of Standard dose is 5 litres per 50kg of cement. For
deleterious substances. more demanding situations, such as exposure to
chemicals or wear, 10ltr per 50kg of cement is
Remove all laitance, oil, grease, mould oil or recommended.
curing compound from concrete surfaces using
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MIXING CURING
Mixing should be preferably be carried out in an Correct curing of MasterCast 141 modified mixes
efficient concrete mixer - where available a pan is important.
type mixer, such as a Creteangle, is Moisture cure for 24 hours and then allow to dry
recommended. Hand mixing is only permissible out slowly. (Note that initial curing is necessary to
when the total weight of the mix is less than 25kg. provide good curing conditions for the hydration of
Charge the mixer with the required quantity of the Portland cement, then the Iatex mortar must
sand and cement and premix for approx. 1 minute. be allowed to dry out to permit the latex particles
Add the MasterCast 141 and mix for 2 minutes to join together to form the continuous films and
only, to avoid excessive air entrapment. strands.)
Finally, without delay, add the water slowly until
the required consistency is achieved. Owing to WATCHPOINTS
the strong plasticising properties of 1. Never apply MasterCast 141 modified mixes or
MasterCast 141, rapid thinning can occur - avoid concrete to a bonding slurry that has been
adding excessive water! allowed to dry out.
2. Always use fresh, cool cement and sharp,
GUIDE TO APPLICATION clean, well graded aggregate, free of excessive
fines.
RENDERING TO VERTICAL SURFACES 3. Keep mixing time to a minimum - see
Apply the bonding slurry to the prepared surface recommendations.
and then apply the MasterCast 141 render into 4. Until the user becomes familiar with its
the wet bonding slurry. workability the appearance of a
Apply MasterCast 141 modified mortars in coats MasterCast 141 modified mix is deceptive;
at a maximum thickness of 6mm per coat. Greater when of correct consistency it may appear to
thickness can lead to slumping. Several coats can be too dry. However, it will be found that it can
be applied in fairly rapid succession, usually within be compacted and trowelled satisfactorily.
15 to 30 minutes of the previous coat. Close the Avoid using excessive water.
surface using a wooden float or steel trowel. 5. Trowelling should proceed with the work. Do
Another method is to let the first coat of render dry not overtrowel and avoid retrowelling. Protect
overnight and apply another slurry coat before from too rapid drying out prior to trowelling.
applying the second coat of render. For further
details refer to the "Guidelines and EQUIPMENT CARE
Recommendations using MasterCast 141 ". All tools should be cleaned with water immediately
after use. If delayed, use of soap and coarse wire
SCREEDS AND TOPPINGS, APPLIED TO wool may help. Solvents such as white spirit can
HORIZONTAL SURFACES be used to remove partially hardened mortar.
Screeds, patches, etc., based on MasterCast 141
modified cements, can be laid to any thickness DOSAGE RATE
from 60mm down to 6mm minimum. After mixing, For all normal use the standard dose of 5ltr of
the MasterCast 141 modified mix should be MasterCast 141 per 50kg cement is adequate.
placed over the still wet bonding slurry, well For extreme conditions and/or when adhesion,
compacted and struck off to level. It may then be waterproofing, water vapour resistance or
trowelled to the required finish using a wooden chemical resistance are critical, the dosage should
float or steel trowel. be increased to 10ltr of MasterCast 141 per 50kg
cement. For this higher dosage, the extra water
Note: Whenever screeds are being laid over addition required is low and, therefore, use of wet
existing concrete surfaces, it is important that aggregate may result in excessive workability.
expansion joints in the sub-floor are carried
through the MasterCast 141 modified mix. This
can be done by fitting a temporary timber batten
wrapped in polythene sheet into the joint.
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COMPATIBILITY STORAGE
MasterCast 141 is specifically designed for use Store under cover, out of direct sunlight and
with Portland cements. It is also compatible with protect from extremes of temperature.
sulphate-resisting cement, Types II and V. Failure to comply with the recommended storage
Lime (more than 10% cement weight), air conditions may result in premature deterioration of
entraining agents and masonry cement must not the product or packaging. For specific storage
be used in conjunction with MasterCast 141. advice consult BASF's Technical Services
Department.
EFFECTS OF OVER DOSAGE
The recommended levels should not be exceeded. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Gross overdosage at an acceptable workability is Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged contact
not likely, but will result in an increase of the with skin. During application always wear gloves
polymer properties to the detriment of the and appropriate clothing to minimise contact. In
compressive strength. case of contact with eyes, immediately flush with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Should
SPECIFICATION CLAUSE skin contact occur, wash immediately with soap
All cementitious mixes stated shall be modified and water. Seek the advice of a physician should
with MasterCast 141, styrene butadiene symptoms persist.
copolymer Iatex, manufactured by BASF or similar
approved, to the following specification:- NOTE
Field service, where provided, does not constitute
Composition A milky, white styrene supervisory responsibility. For additional
butadiene copolymer information contact your local BASF
latex, specifically made representative.
for use with Portland BASF reserves the right to have the true cause of
cement. any difficulty determined by accepted test
pH 10.5. methods.
Specific gravity 1.01.
Mean particle size 0.17 micron. QUALITY AND CARE
Butadiene content 40 +/- 1% by weight of All products originating from BASF’s Dubai, UAE
MasterCast 141 polymer. facility are manufactured under a management
system independently certified to conform to the
The material shall be used in bonding slurries at requirements of the quality, environmental and
the rate of approximately 1 volume of occupational health & safety standards ISO 9001,
MasterCast 141 to 1½ to 2 volumes of OPC ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
cement and in cementitious mixes at the rate of 5
or 10 litres per 50kg cement, as recommended in * Properties listed are based on laboratory controlled tests.

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