Empe glue
Empe glue consists of a mixture of various inorganic substances. The glue is incombustible and does not create smoke if the temperature exceeds the permitted maximum. In that case, it will melt. Empe glue is very suitable for applying thermal insulation materials because the glue can withstand temperatures of about 1000ºC.
The product adheres well to almost all foundations and can be used to glue insulation materials to steel and/or other foundations or to glue insulation materials together. The product has a high pH value so it does not damage steel. In damp conditions, aluminium may be slightly damaged. Empe glue is imperishable, sterile, not subject to decay, odourless and is not damaged by vermin, mould or fungi.
| Properties of Empe glue | |
|---|---|
| Colour | beige/grey (also available in darker shades) |
| Odour | odourless |
| Consistency | pasteus |
| Density | about 1.5 kg/litre |
| Storage | frost-free, at most 6 months |
| Maximum temperature | 1000ºC |
| Drying time | ca. 8 hours at 20C |
| Viscosity | Brookfield RV spindle nr. 4 |
| Speed | 10 RPM 9385 centipoisen/ 20 RPM 5060 centipoisen |
| Average chemical composition of Empe glue Element | |
|---|---|
| Element | % |
| H2O | 47-49 |
| SiO2 | 33-35 |
| Na2O | 7-9 |
Applications of Empe glue
Gluing:
- Pumica plates, dishes and shapes
- other insulation sheets (e.g. silicate)
- fireproof stones
- packaging
- ceramic fibre blanket
Using Empe glue
Empe glue is ready-to-use. If necessary, the product can be thickened by adding Vermiculite powder. However, it can also be diluted with water.
Empe glue delivery range
Empe glue number of buckets/block pallet
Plastic buckets 5kg 100
Plastic buckets 15 kg 48
Plastic buckets 25 kg 33
Plastic buckets 180 kg 4
Test reports
Empe is incombustible according to the EN-ISO 1182:2002 method for Euro classification in accordance with EN13501-1:2002 and in accordance with IMO Res. A. 799 (19). Report numbers of Effectis 2006-CVB-R0524 and 2006-CVB-R0521 are available on request.