Use and Care Manual

1
Grouts
CEMENTI
TIOUS
ADHESIV
ES
www.litokol.it
DESCRIPTION
Part A is composed of an epoxy resin mix, based on fine grade glass bead
aggregates and organic rheological components. Component B consists of
an innovative organic catalyst with lower exposure risks for users. Once
mixed together, the two components form a creamy mixture with excellent
smoothness, which is also suitable for vertical application with no dripping.
Once hardened, the product is high-performing in term of mechanical and
chemical resistance.
ADVANTAGES
 Translucent colour that allows the filtration of light.
 Bacteriostatic product which prevents the proliferation of fungi and
moulds.
 Depending on the particular fineness of the glass micro spheres, it is
possible to achieve extremely smooth and compact finishes.
 High mechanical strength.
 Waterproof.
 Total absence of cracking or crazing after hardening.
 Excellent chemical resistance.
 Unlike other epoxy grouts on the market, the Starlike
®
Crystal EVO
catalyst (component B) is labelled only as an irritant. It is neither
corrosive nor hazardous for the environment.
 Starlike
®
Crystal EVO is not classified as hazardous goods and is,
therefore, exempt from transportation restrictions (ADR-ADN-IMDG-
IATA classes).
 Product with ultra-low volatile organic compound emission rate (VOC)
compliant with class A+ according to the French Regulation and class
EC1
PLUS
according to the EMICODE protocol.
 Contains ≥ 50% of recycled material.
EN 13888 CLASSIFICATION:
Class RG – Reactive grout
Packaging
1 kg plastic bucket - 200 kg EUR pallet
2.5 kg plastic bucket - 437.5 kg EUR pallet
5 kg plastic bucket - 500 kg EUR pallet
FIELDS OF APPLICATION
The special translucent colouring of Starlike
®
Crystal means the product,
when filled into the joints, is able to “absorb” the colour of the clear glass
tiles and therefore change depending on their colour.
Best results are obtained when the mosaic is applied to transparent
substrates such as glass and plexiglass, which may eventually be backlit by
a light source. In this case, the mosaic tiles must be bonded using an
appropriate clear adhesive cartridge.
In the case of traditional substrates such as cement or gypsum-based
renders, panelling etc., the mosaic tiles must be bonded with white
adhesives such as Litoplus K55 (cementitious adhesive in class C2TE) or
Litoelastic EVO (two-component reactive adhesive in class R2T) depending
on the type of substrate. Thanks to this characteristic, with Starlike
®
Crystal
EVO it is possible to obtain vitreous mosaic surfaces with highly prestigious
effects and a strong visual impact, for example:
● Creation of backlit indoor walls.
● Backlit wall tiles for bar counters or public venues.
● Floor and wall tiles in bathrooms, kitchens, shower boxes, etc.
● Grouting of vitreous mosaics laid on structures and forms developed with
extruded polystyrene used in Turkish baths, hammam and health spas;
● Grouting of vitreous mosaics in pools and jacuzzis.
● Development of decorative surfaces such as columns, tables, etc.
Another possibility of use for Starlike
®
Crystal EVO concerns the grouting of
artistic mosaic tiles, that is, compositions made using mosaic tiles, which
when specifically shaped and combined, reproduce exclusive images rich in
different nuances and shadings.
If these images were to be grouted using traditional coloured grouts, the
appearance of the represented figure would be compromised insofar as
coloured grouting creates discontinuity between the mosaic tiles. Vice
versa, using Starlike
®
Crystal EVO, thanks to its semi-transparency, the
original nuances of the composition remain unaltered, developing a
“neutral”, colourless grouting that doesn’t interfere with the image.
Product suitable for direct contact with food substances according to the
following EC legislation: Regulation 1935/2004/EC, Regulation (EU)
2018/213, Regulation 1985/2005/EC, Directive 2002/72/EC and
subsequent amendments and modifications and under the following Italian
legislation: Ministerial Decree 21/03/1973 and subsequent amendments
and modifications, Presidential Decree 777/82 and subsequent
amendments and modifications.
A copy of the certificate may be requested from the Litokol technical
department.
The product can therefore be used to grout vitreous mosaics in
environments exposed to direct contact with food.
APPLICATION PHASES
Preliminary checks and joint preparation
Check that the adhesive used to bond the mosaic tile is completely
hardened and dry.
The joints must be completely dry, clean, free of dust and empty for the
entire thickness of the mosaic tile, in order to guarantee the translucent
effect of the product.
For bonding, it is recommended to use a 2 mm V-notch trowel (art. 910).
Mix ratios
Component A: 93.7 parts by weight
Component B: 6.3 parts by weight
The two parts are pre-batched in their respective packaging.
Preparing the mix
Cut off a corner of the bag containing the catalyst (component B), placed in
the small bucket, and pour it onto component A (paste). The entire contents
of the bag should be emptied out by rolling it up and gradually pressing the
Starlike
®
Crystal EVO
TWO-COMPONENT ACID-RESISTANT
TRANSLUCENT EPOXY GROUT FOR GROUTING
CLEAR AND ARTISTIC VITREOUS MOSAICS WITH
JOINTS UP TO 3 mm WIDE