CNSL Resilex Mortar

Resilex, developed from Cashewnut Shell Liquid is non-porous, self-hardening and relatively plastic in nature. When set a dense immpereable and resilient cement is obtained. Resiles exhibits resistance to a wide range of acids, alkalies, mixed alkaline solutions with acids and water. Resilex is good bedding materials in laying the Ceramic bricks and tiles for the construction of acid resisting tanks linings, flooring surface as it possesses excellent resilient property good enough to absorb the heavy impacts subjected to the surface of floors and tanks. It can be also used for jointing Chemical Resisting Stoneware pipe lines transporting corrosive fluids like acids, alkalies and plant effluents.

Resilex cement adheres strongly when applied on the Ceramic, metal and concrete surface, therefore it can be used as a monolithic lining for the construction of dilute acids storage tanks.

PREPARATION OF RESILEX CEMENT MORTAR :

This cement is prepared by combining the powder with liquid solution to form a workable paste. The mixing ration is 1 part Solution to 3 parts powder by weight. The ratio will vary slightly depending o temperature, working conditions. This cement is chemical setting cement and requires an accumulating heat of reaction for proper setting and curring.

The following procedure us recommended in the preparation of cement :

• Stir the liquid solution thoroughly before using place 1 kg. of liquid solutions in a suitable shallow mixing pan.
• Add 3 kgs. Powder by weight and mix thoroughly and rapidly to form a smooth mortar. If the cement is slightly thin add more powder, in small amounts, until the desired consistency is achieved If too stiff, increase the amount of liquid resin. Mix until the mortar is free from lumps and entrapped air.
• Spread out the cement in the layer of about ¾ " thick, to dissipate the heat of reaction and lengthen the working life.
• Batch size can be varied depending upon the temperature and the working speed of the masons. Very large betches will become stiff quite rapidly.
• The cement cannot be used after it begins to get stiff. Never add more liquid to attempt to make the mix usable.
• Make sure that all the Resiles cement has been used from the pan before another batch is mixed.

APPLICATION OF THE CEMENT

Resiles cement mortar is buttered on Acid proof brick using the usual brick layer's method. Brick / Tiles should be clean and dry before being laid Resilex cement is better for jointing the Chemical resisting bricks/ tiles and stoneware pipes. Resilex cement should be applied to the dry surface only. It does not set if it is applied over wet surface and after application of Relisex cement the area should be kept dry unused for minimum period of 5 to 7 days.

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE OF RESILEX MORTAR

* R = Resistance
* L = Limited
* N.R.= Not Resistance
* T1 = Resistance at Room Temp.
* T2 = Resistance upto 180° C