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Octocrete and Octocrete U from IPA SYSTEMS

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Octocrete
Octocrete - Dry Polymer Modified Concrete and Masonry Repair Mortar
OCTOCRETE is a single component, ready to use with water, high strength polymer modified cementitious patching mortar for horizontal, vertical and overhead repair of  concrete and masonry.
Advantages of Octacrete
bulletSuperior physical properties to conventional Portland cement mortars
bulletExcellent adhesion *
bulletTraffic bearing in 4 hours
bulletCoefficient of expansion similar to concrete
bulletExcellent resistance to de-icing chemicals
bulletExcellent workability results in labor savings
bulletHangs up in thick layers to speed vertical and overhead repairs
bulletRepaired areas will breathe
bulletTradesman use conventional practices
bulletExcellent freeze-thaw resistance
bulletTwo set times available for convenience - 12-15 minute and 30 minute set
* For extra bond strength, add one gallon of IPA System's OCTOBLEN (Bonding Agent) per 50 pound bag in place of one gallon of mixing water.
Technical Data
bulletPackaging:  50 lb. Bag (22.7 kg), 55 gallon drum (208.2 L)
bulletYield:  A 50 lb. (22.7 kg) bag of OCTOCRETE yields about 0.5 cubic feet (.01 cubic meter) of material 
bulletShelf Life:  One year in unopened bag. Requires dry storage
bulletColor:   Concrete Gray (White by special order)
bulletInitial Set Time: OCTOCRETE 12-15 Min. at 70ºF (21ºC);  OCTOCRETE 30 - 30 Min. at 70ºF (21ºC)
bulletSculpture Time:  For an additional 20 minutes after initial set, OCTOCRETE can be formed (shaved) by the edge of a trowel.  The finisher can shape (shave)  the contour during this period of time.


Octocrete U

Octocrete U- Dry Polymer Modified Underwater Repair Mortar
OCTOCRETE U is a single component, ready to use with water, quick set, high strength polymer modified cementitious patching mortar for horizontal and vertical repair of concrete and masonry under water.
Advantages of Octacrete U
bulletSuperior physical properties to conventional Portland cement mortars
bulletExcellent adhesion *
bulletCoefficient of expansion similar to concrete
bulletExcellent resistance to de-icing chemicals
bulletExcellent workability results in labor savings
bulletHangs up in thick layers to speed vertical and overhead repairs *
bulletRepaired areas will breathe
bulletExcellent freeze-thaw resistance
bulletSets in 6 minutes at 70°F (21°C)
* For extra bond strength, add one gallon of IPA System's OCTOBLEN (Bonding Agent) per 50 pound bag in place of one gallon of mixing water.
Technical Data
bulletPackaging:  50 lb. Bag (22.7 kg), 55 gallon drum (208.2 L)
bulletYield:  A 50 lb. (22.7 kg) bag of OCTOCRETE U yields about 0.5 cubic feet (.01 cubic meter) of material 
bulletShelf Life:  One year in unopened bag. Requires dry storage
bulletColor:   Concrete Gray 
bulletInitial Set Time: OCTOCRETE U sets in 5 to 6 minutes at 70ºF (21ºC)
bulletSculpture Time:  For an additional 20 minutes after initial set, OCTOCRETE can be formed (shaved) by the edge of a trowel.  The finisher can shape (shave)  the contour during this period of time.
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