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AquaMend—Underwater repair epoxy putty stick |
 Repair
and rebuild anything made of fiberglass
No Boat should be without
After proper mixing, AQUAMEND® molds like clay and may be used to patch
dings, scratches, cuts, gouges, and holes in fiberglass, metal, and wooden
boat decks and hulls; to repair fittings, pipes, electrical connections,
leaking gaskets, water tanks, fish boxes, tubs, battery cases, sinks, spas,
hot tubs, tanks, pools; to form custom gaskets, etc.
- Repairs to damp wet areas and underwater
applications
- Rebuild holes in fiberglass, metal and wooden
boat decks and hulls
- Repair leaking gaskets, water tanks, spas, hot
tubs, pools, etc.
- Cures to fiberglass white color.
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Product Description |
AQUAMEND® is a hand-mixable, specialty epoxy putty that mixes in just one
minute for repairs to damp, wet areas and underwater applications. It may be
applied under water in either fresh or salt water and will bond tenaciously
to many substrates such as fiberglass, metal, wood, concrete, ceramics,
glass, etc. When applying AQUAMEND® to damp, wet, or immersed areas it is
necessary to work the material forcefully into the surface and apply
pressure until adhesions begins to take effect. In immersed applications,
AQUAMEND®'s cure rate is dependent upon the temperature of the water just as
it is affected by the air temperature in non-immersed applications. The
lower the temperature the longer it takes to cure. AQUAMEND® comes in a
handy four-ounce "tootsie roll" form with the curing agent encapsulated in
the contrasting color base material. The putty-like consistency eliminates
drips and runs, providing "no mess" applications with no tools required for
use.
AQUAMEND® has 100% solids content, will not shrink, and is water
insoluble. The mixed epoxy turns from an aquamarine color to "fiberglass
white" after mixing and will not yellow upon exposure to U.V. After final
cure AQUAMEND® may be drilled, sawed, sanded, filed, tapped, ,machined, or
painted. |
| Basic Uses |
| After proper mixing, AQUAMEND® molds
like clay and may be used to patch dings, scratches, cuts, gouges, and holes
in fiberglass, metal, and wooden boat decks and hulls; to repair fittings,
pipes, electrical connections, leaking gaskets, water tanks, fish boxes,
tubs, battery cases, sinks, spas, hot tubs, tanks, pools; to form custom
gaskets, etc. AQUAMEND® in an excellent adhesive when making repairs with
fiberglass tape. AQUAMEND® is ideal for making emergency in-water repairs.
The unused portion will remain stable for years if stored in its container
at room temperature. NO BOAT SHOULD BE WITHOUT AQUAMEND®. |
| Color |
| "Fiberglass" white color after cure. |
| Packaging |
| AQUMEND® is packed in a reusable clear
plastic tube with a plastic friction top. 12 tubes to a display carton; two
display cartons in a master carton. |
| Technical Data: |
| Refer to table for typical properties*
*for information only - not for specification purposes |
| Application
Properties |
Results |
Test Method |
| Work Life, minutes |
20-30 |
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| Shelf Stability @ 75ºF Months (minimum) |
12 |
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| Hardness, Shore D (Full cure, 24 hours) |
65-75 |
ASTM D-2240 |
| Lap Shear Tensile Strength on Steel (1" x 1"
xa/16"), lbs. |
800-1000 |
ASTM D-1002 |
| Temperature Limitations, ºF |
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| Continuous |
250 |
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| Intermittent |
300 |
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| Chemical Resistance |
Resistance to hydrocarbons, ketones,
alcohols, esters, halocarbons, aqueous salt solutions, and dilute
acids and bases. |
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| Electrical Resistance, megohms |
30,000 |
ASTM D-257 |
| Dielectric Strength, volts/mil |
300 |
ASTM D-149 |
| Shrinkage, % |
<1 |
ASTM D-2566 |
| Non-Volatile Content, % |
100 |
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| Compression Strength, lbs/in² |
12,000 |
ASTM D-695 |
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Application |
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Surface Preparation:
In order to achieve optimum adhesion, surfaces should be clean and free of
grease and dirt. Scuffing or sanding the surface prior to cleaning helps
ensure a good bond.
Mixing:
Twist or cut off required amount. To mix, knead with fingers to a uniform
color. If mixing is difficult, warm AQUAMEND® to a room temperature of
slightly above. Apply to the surface to be repaired (within 15 minutes of
mixing). Force into any cracks or holes to be filled and strike off excess
material, preferably with a tool wetted with clean water. When applying to a
damp, wet, or slowly leaking area, work he material forcefully into the
surface and apply pressure until adhesion begins to take effect. For a
smooth appearance of the cured compound, hand rub with water or a damp cloth
prior to hardening. Remove excess material before hardening begins. After
20-30 minutes the epoxy will begin to form a tenacious bond. After just 45
minutes AQUAMEND® can be drilled, sawed, carved, sanded, stained, or
painted. |
| Health Precautions |
| When mixing by hand, AQUAMEND® does not
cause skin irritation to individuals with normal skin sensitivity.
Individuals with extra sensitive skin should maintain caution and wash hands
thoroughly after mixing the compound, or wear thin plastic gloves. AQUAMEND®
has been classified non-toxic and non-skin irritating when tested versus the
requirements of the Federal Hazardous Substances Labeling Act. |
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Warning |
- May cause irritation to sensitive skin. Wash
hands with soap and water after use.
- Eye irritant. In case of eye contact, flush with
water. Contact physician.
- May be harmful if swallowed.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Not intended for use in structural applications.
- When sending cured epoxy or substrate, use
protective eyewear and dust mask.
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| Warranty |
All recommendations, statements and technical data contained herein are
based on tests we believe to be reliable and correct, but accuracy and
completeness of said tests are not guaranteed and are not to be construed as
a warranty, either expressed of implied. User shall rely on his own
information and tests to determine suitability of the product for intended
use, and user assumes all risk and liability resulting from the use of this
product.
Manufacturer's sole responsibility shall be to replace that portion of the
product of the manufacturer which proves to be defective. Manufacturer shall
not be liable to the buyer or any third party for injury, loss or damage
directly or indirectly resulting from use of, or inability to use the
product.
Recommendations or statements other than those contained in a written
agreement signed by an officer of the manufacturer shall not be binding upon
the manufacturer |
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For more information please click here.
http://www.polymericsystems.com/aquamend.htm |
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For more information about any of this product and
other products please contact us
toll free at (888) 673 9010 or email us at
landmar@land-marine.com. |
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