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Ultrabond ECO 350

Ultrabond Eco 350 is a superior adhesive with a MAPEI proprietary acrylic polymer. It offers the unique flexibility of installing floor coverings after a short flash time or once the adhesive exhibits pressure-sensitive characteristics. This universal adhesive has extensive compatibility characteristics with floor coverings and offers superior performance on high end commercial installations. It will never stain vinyl flooring.

Certifications/Credits

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Application/Purpose

For installing solid vinyl tile ; sheet goods, including mineral fibrous felt-backed vinyl; homogenous PVC; vinyl composition tile (VCT); rubber tile; and carpets with jute, polypropylene (ActionBac®), latex-unitary, sponge-rubber, hot-melt (UniBond®), needle-punched, woven, closed- cellular urethane foam and Enhancer backings.

Benefits/Advantages

Ultrabond Eco 350 contains Bio Block technology to help inhibit the growth of various types of odour and stain – causing mould, mildew and bacteria. Bio Block technology provides built in anti microbial protection without expensive additives, extra steps or added time.

Composition

Proprietary Acrylic Co-Polymer Adhesive.

Technical Properties

(Based on 23ºC and 50% relative humidity)

Open time* - 10-25 minutes
Span of pressure sensitivity - 2 hours
Drying time - 24 hours
Shelf life - 4 months when stored in original containers at 23ºC in a dry heated area.
Freeze/thaw stability as low as -18ºC - Stable 5 cycles
Flash point - Non flammable, solvent-free
Maximum MVER of concrete (ASTM F1869) - 1.36kg per 92.9m² per 24 hours
Cleanability - With water while fresh, with mineral spirits when dried.
Colour - Off white
Consistency - Buttery
Health and Safety - Consult Material Safety Data Sheet for safe handling instructions.

* Open times vary based on temperature, humidity, substrate, trowel size and job-site conditions

Installation and Maintenance Summary

Use a notched trowel to ensure 100% coverage of the Flooring materials backing.
Follow the Floor covering manufacturer’s recommendations regarding the proper trowel to use.
Install the flooring material into adhesive while it is still fresh.
Use roller across the width and length of the Flooring surface.
Provide for control and expansion joints where specified.
Restrict traffic for 24 hours to allow proper adhesive setup

Certificates / Compliances and Relevant Standards
	Green Star NZ

Green Star NZ Credit Approval
Please note the information below provides an indication of 'potential points' under Green Star Office Design V.1. Green Star NZ points are weighted by the environmental significance of the category they are in. Each point contributes to the total overall score of the project but are not absolute. For further understanding of the Green Star rating tools, Greenbuild strongly recommends that users attend an 'Introduction to Green Star' seminar. More information is available at the New Zealand Green Building Council website.
Greenbuild has reviewed this product and confirms its potential contribution to points under the following credit categories:
IEQ-13	Up to three points are awarded where it is demonstrated that various finishes meet the benchmarks for low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content. One point is awarded for each criterion below that is achieved: • 95% of all painted surfaces are low-VOC paints OR no paint is used; • All carpets are low-VOC OR no carpet is installed; and/or • All adhesives and sealants are low-VOC OR no adhesives/sealants are used.