AROPLEX is a Sodium Silicate Based Cement.

AROPLEX is resistant to wide varieties of acid conditions and shall withstand temperatures up to 650° C prevailing in chemical plant industries.

AROPLEX sets hard and dense and is very easy to use and apply.

 
Mix 2.5 to 3.0 parts of powder ( by weight ) to one part of solution ( by weight ) to
form the mortar. The mixing proportion may slightly vary due to temperature conditions prevailing at the time of mixing.

Mix only that much quantity which can be used in about 15-20 minutes. When the
mortar starts to set it should be discarded and should not to be used.

• The place of brick work must be kept dry at all times until the mortar becomes hard
• and acid cured.
• The bricks/tiles must also be absolutely dry.
• Brick works should not be carried out at the temperatures below 10° C.
  
• The joints of the bricks or tiles must not be more than 4 to 5 mm wide.
  
• Butter the bricks/tiles with excess mortar and slide them in place, then tap them firmly to have uniform spread and minimum joint. Cut off excess mortar extruded from the joints.
  
• Allow bricks/tiles work to cure for two days. Then all the joints are to be treated with either 20% Hydrochloric acid or 30% Sulphuric acid before put into service.
  
• When lining on concrete surfaces , the concrete should be first protected with impervious mastic membrane over 1 or 2 coats of Aroprimer .Steel surfaces should be protected with either rubber lining, P.V.C lining, FRP lining or Teflon lining, depending upon the chemicals being handled and temperatures of the solution. The membrane is then protected with acid proof brick/tile lining. After acid curing as above, the lined surface is ready to be placed in service.

  Consult our technical department for definite recommendations.

 
Recommended for Chemical Plant, Dyes and Intermediate Industries, Refineries, Petrochemicals, Fertilizers, Battery Manufacturers etc.. Where mineral acids (except hydro flouric) such as Hydrochloric, Sulphuric ( alone or in combination ), Nitric, Phosphoric and Chromic acids are used or dealt with.

NOTE : Aroplex is not recommended for alkaline and aqueous media.

SHELF LIFE : 1 Year at Room Temperature (under shade) from the date of mfg.

 
Sodium Base Silicate type Chemical Resistant Mortars when tested meets I.S. 4832 (Part I )