Mapei Ultracolor Plus (CG2WA) Cementitious Grout 5KG (4 BAGS/CTN)

Description
• Ultracolor Plus is a mortar made up of a blend of special hydraulic binders, graded aggregates, special polymers, water repellent admixtures, organic molecules and pigments. The formulation of Ultracolor Plus contains no Portland cement, making it a safe product for users.
• The impact Ultracolor Plus has on the environment throughout its entire life cycle has been measured using the LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) method and reported in EPD n° S-P-07051 and S-P-07044 (Environmental Product Declaration) in accordance with ISO 14025 standard, certified and published by The International EPD System.
• Ultracolor Plus has very low emissions of VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) to help safeguard the health of both those who apply the product and those who use areas in which it is applied, and is certified EC1 Plus by the German association GEV. Ultracolor Plus helps earn important LEED credits.
• With Ultracolor Plus, the Ultracolor technology is based on a special, self-hydrating hydraulic binder which guarantees colour uniformity, by two innovative technologies which are the result of MAPEI research: BioBlock® and DropEffect®.
• The BioBlock® technology consists in special organic molecules which, by distributing themselves evenly in the micro-structure of the joints, block the formation of micro-organisms that cause mould damage.
• The DropEffect® technology, with a synergic effect, reduces the absorption of surface water. When it is mixed with water in the proportions recommended and correctly applied, Ultracolor Plus forms a grouting mortar with the following characteristics:
   - water-repellent and droplet-effect;
   - uniform colour and free of staining since Ultracolor Plus does not produce efflorescence. From an analysis carried out using an electronic microscope (SEM), note that, compared with a Portland cement-based binder in a normal cementitious grouting mortar, the special cements in Ultracolor Plus do not generate the calcium hydroxide (hydrolysis lime) crystals during the hydration process, which cause efflorescence;
   - colours resistant to ultra-violet rays and atmospheric agents;
   - short waiting time before cleaning and easy finishing;
   - ready for light foot traffic and for use after a short period of time;
   - smooth, compact finished surface, with low water absorbency for easy cleaning;
   - shrinkage compensated, therefore free from cracks;
   - optimum resistance to abrasion, compression and flexural strength, even after freeze/thaw cycles, and therefore optimum durability;
   - good resistance to acids with pH > 3.

Features
• Mould-resistant (BioBlock® Technology)
• Grouted areas are quickly ready for use
• Water-repellent and easy to clean (DropEffect® technology)
• Anti-efflorescence for uniform colour 
• Wide range of colours
• Packaging: 5 kg/bag. 
• ​​​​​​​Storage:
   - 12 Months (for 23 kg bags). 
   - 24 Months (for 2 and 5 kg bags). 
• ​​​​​​​Consumption: The consumption of Ultracolor Plus varies according to the size of the joints and the size and thickness of the tiles. The table illustrates a number of examples of the consumption in kg/m² 

Technical Data
In compliance with: 
• ​​​​​​​European EN 13888 such as CG2WA. 
• ​​​​​​​ISO 13007-3 such as CG2WAF.
Product Identity
• ​​​​​​​Consistency: Fine Powder
• ​​​​​​​Colour: 34 colours from the MAPEI range
• ​​​​​​​Bulk Density (kg/m³): 1,400
• ​​​​​​​Dry solid content (%): 100
• ​​​​​​​EMICODE: EC1 Plus - very low emission
Application Data (at +23ºC - 50% R.H)
• ​​​​​​​Mixing Ratio: 100 parts Ultracolor Plus with 22-26 parts water, dependent on the colour
• ​​​​​​​Consistency of mix: Fluid Paste
• ​​​​​​​The density of the mix (kg/m³): 1,980
• ​​​​​​​pH of mix: approx. 11
• ​​​​​​​Pot life of mix: 20-25 minutes
• ​​​​​​​Application temperature range: From +5°C to +35°C
Grouting after installation    
   - On walls bonded with normal adhesive: 4-8 hours
   - On walls bonded with fast-setting adhesive: 1-2 hours
   - On walls with mortar: 2-3 days
   - On floors bonded with normal adhesive: 24 hours
   - On floors bonded with fast-setting adhesive: 3-4 hours
   - On floors with mortar: 7-10 days
• ​​​​​​​Waiting time for finishing: 15-30 minutes
• ​​​​​​​Set to light foot traffic: approx. 3 hours
• ​​​​​​​Ready for use: 24 hours (48 hours for basins and swimming pools)
Final Performance
• ​​​​​​​Flexural strength after 28 days (N/mm²) (EN 12808-3): 9
• ​​​​​​​Compressive strength after 28 days (N/mm²) (EN 12808-3): 35
• ​​​​​​​Flexural strength after freeze/thaw cycles (N/mm²) (EN 12808-3): 9
• ​​​​​​​Compressive strength after freeze/htaw cycles (N/mm²) (EN 12808-3): 35
• ​​​​​​​Abrasion resistance (EN 12808-2): 700 (loss in mm³)
• ​​​​​​​Shrinkage (mm/m) (EN 12808-4): 1.5
• ​​​​​​​Water absorption (g) (EN 12808-5) after 30 hours: 0.1
• ​​​​​​​Water absorption (g) (EN 12808-5) after 4 hours: 0.2
• ​​​​​​​Resistance to solvents and oil: Excellent
• ​​​​​​​Resistance to alkalis: Excellent
• ​​​​​​​Resistance to acids: Good Resistance to acids with pH > 3

​​​​​​​Where To Use
• ​​​​​​​Internal and external grouting of floors and walls in all types of ceramic (double-fired, single-fired, klinker, porcelain, etc.), terracotta, stone material (natural stone, marble, granite, agglomerates, etc.), and glass and marble mosaic.

​​​​​​​Some application examples
▪ Grouting floors and walls in areas subject to intense traffic (airports, shopping centres, restaurants, bars, etc.).
▪ Grouting floors and walls in residential areas (hotels, private houses, etc.).
▪ Grouting floors and walls on façades, balconies, terraces and on swimming pools.

Recommendation 
▪ Ultracolor Plus does not contain Portland cement and must not be mixed with gypsum or other hydraulic binders; never add water to the mix once it has started to set. 
▪ Never mix Ultracolor Plus with salty or dirty water. 
▪ Use the product at temperatures between +5°C and +35°C. 
▪ Carry out grouting only on substrates which are sufficiently dry or have been waterproofed, to avoid a whitish film forming on the surface. 
▪ In order to avoid an uneven colour finish, we do not recommend sprinkling Ultracolor powder onto the filled grout joints. 
▪ When resistance to acids or, where extreme cleanliness or sterile conditions are required, use a suitable acid-resistant epoxy grout. 
▪ Expansion and movement joints on walls and floors must never be filled with Ultracolor Plus. Use a suitable flexible sealant from the MAPEI range. 
▪ The surface of certain tiles or stone material may have micro-porosity or a rough surface. We recommend carrying out a preliminary test to check how easy it is to clean the surface where necessary to apply a protective treatment to the surface, to ensure the grout does not penetrate into the surface porosity of the tiles. 
▪ If an acid-based cleaner is used to clean the joint, we recommend testing the product beforehand to check the resistance of the colour. Always make sure that the joints are thoroughly rinsed down to avoid leaving traces of acid in the joints.

▪ Technical Data Sheet (T.D.S). 
 

Color Chart 

100	110	111	112	113	114
120	130	131	132	140	141
142	143	144	145	160	170
171	172	181	182

Disclaimer
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