Thorite replacement

[Steveb]

Anyone know if Emaco GP can be used in lieu of Emaco 400? Emaco I believe is the product that is repackaged and sold as EMarco 400 by Marco Rocks.. I'm having a hard time finding Emaco 400 (even online) and would rather buy a whole bag than 3 or 4 of the Marco Rocks 10lb kits.

Emaco 400 Data Sheet

Emaco GP Data Sheet

I should mention that I looked at the MSD for each and the %compositions listed are identical across the two products...

MSD for Emaco GP.

MSD for Emaco 400.

Here is the general description for Emaco GP...

<address> PRODUCT: BASF "Emaco GP" Fast Setting Waterproofing Repair Mortar / Grout, Trowelable Grade. 50-Lb/Bag. Price/Bag. (leadtime 5-10 days)

BASF "Emaco GP" is a fast-setting, trowel grade, nonsag cement-based repair waterproof repair mortar for general surface repairs on vertical, horizontal, and overhead surfaces needing enhanced moisture resistance. Used together with Acryl 60. Formerly called Thorite.</address> <address>
APPLICATIONS</address> <address> • Deteriorated or uneven cast-in-place or precast, and steel-reinforced concrete </address> <address> • Repair of deteriorated concrete in waterfalls, fountains, water features, etc.</address> <address> • Filling and leveling honeycombs </address> <address> • Form tie-wire holes, small spalls, surface irregularities, and other minor surface defects</address> <address> • Pools, spas</address> <address> • High Moisture environments</address> <address> • Immersion service </address> <address> • Bridges </address> <address> • Tunnels </address> <address> • Basements </address> <address> </address> <address> </address> <address> LOCATIONS
• Vertical and overhead </address> <address> • Nontraffic-bearing horizontal surfaces </address> <address> • Interior or exterior </address> <address> • Above or below grade </address> <address> • Interior or exterior</address> <address>
SUBSTRATES </address> <address> • Concrete </address> <address> • Masonry</address>

 

[Steveb]

bump anyone used the GP product?

 

[dzfish17]

I havent used the GP product but I did use 1 kit of the marco 400. I was able to find a gallon of the binder (acryl 60) used in the kit to make my own concrete/mortar mix. The mix that I made (portland cement, sand, acryl 60) was just as strong as the E-marco 400. I think the key is the acryl 60. Probably doesnt help but I thought Id throw it out there anyway since youve got nothing else. Heres the link to my aquascape... the rockwork starts on page 3, post #65 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2174535

 

[Digitalelectric]

lol I read this and thought it said thermite replacement.