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Kerakoll Grout

Fugalite is an eco-friendly, stain-proof, and waterproof epoxy grout and adhesive suitable for joints between 0 to 10 mm, designed for ceramic and glass mosaic coverings. It offers high chemical and mechanical resistance, is bacteriostatic, fungistatic, and complies with food hygiene standards. Available in 28 colors, it ensures long-lasting performance and easy application, making it ideal for various indoor and outdoor settings, including swimming pools and commercial spaces.
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Kerakoll Grout

Fugalite is an eco-friendly, stain-proof, and waterproof epoxy grout and adhesive suitable for joints between 0 to 10 mm, designed for ceramic and glass mosaic coverings. It offers high chemical and mechanical resistance, is bacteriostatic, fungistatic, and complies with food hygiene standards. Available in 28 colors, it ensures long-lasting performance and easy application, making it ideal for various indoor and outdoor settings, including swimming pools and commercial spaces.
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Code: P779 2023/01 IN

Fugalite
Eco-friendly, stain proof and waterproof, KO
LL MONO

KERA

PAC
smooth application, easy-to-clean vitrified B

K
A
epoxy grout and adhesive, for joints SY
STEM
between 0 to 10 mm, guarantees long-
lasting performance in tile joints.

Fugalite is a liquid ceramic for the smooth,


unbroken grouting of all ceramic and glass
mosaic coverings. Available in 3 colour
collections giving a total of 28 different
colours and allowing unlimited creative
potential and original combinations as well
as a striking finish.

01.23

Rating 1
1. Internal floors and walls Regional Mineral ≥ 30%
2. Suitable for vitrified tiles, ceramics, VOC Very Low Emission
large formats, low thickness slabs and Solvent ≤ 5 g/kg
Low Ecological Impact
glass mosaic
Health Care
3. Vitrified, guarantees the lasting
performance of ceramics and a totally
even colour
4. Vitrified, ideal to bond and grout glass
mosaic
5. Vitrified, complete colour uniformity
6. Vitrified, impermeable to water, stains
and dirt
7. Vitrified, prevents the development of
mould and bacteria
8. Complies with HACCP/EC 852/2004
requirements for food hygiene
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Areas of application
Use Do not use in industrial applications, on porous
Water-resistant grouting of joints with high flooring for which more specific or alternative
chemical and mechanical resistance and a high chemical resistances are required compared with
level of hardness; bonding of glass mosaic. those listed in the chemical resistances table, to
grout elastic expansion or fractionising joints, in
Materials to be grouted: thermal water baths and fountains, on surfaces
- vitrified tiles, low thickness slabs, ceramic tiles, that are not completely dry and subject to
klinker, cotto, glass and ceramic mosaic, of all continuous moisture rising
types and formats
- recomposed materials

Flooring and walls in indoor, swimming pools,


domestic and commercial applications, subject
to permanent or occasional contact with
chemical substances, in environments subject to
heavy traffic, heated floors, also in areas subject
to thermal shock and freezing.

Instructions for use


Preparation of substrates - As an adhesive: substrates must be compact
- As a grout: before grouting joints, check that and solid, free of dust, oil and grease, dry and
tiles have been fixed correctly and are anchored free from moisture rising, with no loose debris
perfectly to the surface. Surfaces must be or flaky parts such as residues of cement, lime
perfectly dry. Grout joints in accordance with and paint coatings, which must be completely
the recommended waiting time indicated removed. The surface must be stable, without
on the relative data sheet for the adhesive cracks and have already completed the curing
used. For mortar surfaces, wait at least period of hygrometric shrinkage. Uneven areas
7 – 14 days depending on screed thickness, must be corrected with suitable smoothing and
ambient weather conditions and on the level finishing products. On screeds and plasters
of absorption of the covering and the surface. which are highly absorbent and have dusty,
Any water or moisture rising can cause vapour flaky surfaces, it is advisable to apply one or
pressure to accumulate, which may in turn more coats of Primer A Eco water-based, eco-
loosen the tiles on account of the complete friendly surface isolation primer, following the
non-absorbency of the grout or of the tiles instructions provided, in order to reduce the
themselves. Joints must be free from any water absorption and improve spreadability of
excess adhesive, even if already hardened. the adhesive.
Furthermore they must be of an even depth for
the whole width of the tile covering, thereby Preparation
ensuring maximum chemical resistance. Any Fugalite is prepared by mixing together parts A
dust and loose debris must be removed from and B from the bottom upwards, using a low-
joints by carefully cleaning them with vacuum rev (≈ 400/min.) helicoidal agitator, respecting
cleaner. The surface of the covering to be the preset ratio of 2.82 : 0.18 of the packs. Pour
grouted must be dry and free from dust or site part B into the bucket containing part A, being
dirt; any residual protective coatings must first careful to mix the two parts uniformly until a
be removed using specific products. smooth, even coloured mixture is obtained. In any
- Before grouting joints, check the cleanability case, mix only enough grout that can be used in
of the tile covering, as porous or highly micro- full within 45 min. at +23 ºC, 50% R.H. Fugalite
porous surfaces may cause cleaning difficult. product buckets must be stored at a temperature
It is advisable to perform a preliminary test of approx. +20 °C for at least 2-3 days before
on tiles not to be laid or in a small, concealed use. Higher temperatures make the mixture too
area. In these cases we recommend treating fluid and shorten hardening times, while lower
the covering with specific protective products, temperatures make the mixture harder to spread
being careful to avoid applying them to the and slow down setting times. At temperatures of
joints. less than +5 °C, the product will no longer set.
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Instructions for use


Application as grout: Fugalite must be applied If necessary, replace the sponge or felt cleaning
evenly on the tile covering with a hard rubber pad when saturated with grout. Final cleaning
trowel. Grout material has to be completely filled should be done, by sponge applied in a diagonal
between entire joint areas, the application has to directions to avoid material coming out from the
be done diagonally with respect to the joints. If joints. Wipe the cleaned surface again with a
grouting is to be on joints only, it is recommended dry cloth to make sure it is completely clean and
that a test be carried out in advance before laying there are no streaks of resin remaining. Once
to ensure the surface can be properly cleaned. the grout has dried, any streaks can be removed
Remove most of the excess grout immediately using Fuga-Soap Eco, to be diluted in accordance
using the trowel, leaving only a thin film on the with the working time and the amount of grout
tile. The working area should be covered and to be removed. Do not walk on floors that are still
protected from sun light during the application damp as dirt could still stick to them.
of Fugalite in open areas like swimming pools.
Keep the cover for a minimum period of 7 days to Application as an adhesive: Fugalite can be
ensure adequate curing of the resin. Swimming applied with a suitable toothed trowel, to be
pools can be filled up after a minimum period of chosen according to the size and type of mosaic.
10 days after grouting. Using the smooth part of the trowel, apply a fine
layer of product, pressing down onto the surface
Cleaning as grout: begin cleaning the tilework in order to ensure maximum adhesion, after
when the grout is still fresh. On completion, which the thickness can be adjusted as required
clean up the surface using a thick, large-sized by tilting the trowel at an angle. Apply the
sponge, preferably made of cellulose, damped adhesive to a surface area that will allow fixing
in clean water to avoid removing grout from the of the covering within the open time indicated.
joints. Use circular movements to soften the film Press down the pieces of mosaic using a rubber
of grout on the tiles and finish cleaning the joint coated trowel to allow for maximum coverage of
surface. Specific high-dispersion polymers ensure the surface.
all grout residues are removed using only a small
amount of water. The use of an excessive amount Cleaning
of water when cleaning would impair the final Residual traces of grout can be removed from
chemical resistances. tools with water before the product has hardened.
It is important to rinse frequently and make sure
clean water is used at all times, using appropriate
trays and grills with cleaning rollers (wash-boy).

Special notes
Adding Fuga-Wash Eco to the cleaning water the surface finish of grouting and cleans
gives a better detergent action on coating effectively without the need for rinsing.
materials, keeps the sponge cleaner, improves

Certificates and marks


TE
STED
** Centro
Ceramico
CO OR
L
Bologna

**The Italian Ceramic Center- Bologna (Centro Ceramico Bologna) has carried out a stain resistance test according to UNI EN ISO 10545-14 (Test Report no. 3686/11)
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Abstract
High chemical and mechanical resistance grouting of ceramic and vitrified tiles and glass mosaic using a certified, eco-
friendly, high-slide, easy-to-clean, vitrified grout that is bacteriostatic and fungistatic, water and stain proof with a high
level of chemical and mechanical resistance and GreenBuilding Rating 1, such as Fugalite by Kerakoll India. Joints must
be dry and free from traces of adhesive and loose debris. Use a trowel or hard rubber float to apply the grout and suitable
sponges and clean water to clean joints on completion. Joints of ____ mm width and tiles ____ x ____ cm in size will give
an average coverage of approx. ____ kg/m2. Existing elastic expansion and fractionizing joints must be respected.

Technical Data compliant with Kerakoll Quality Standard

Appearance part A coloured paste / part B straw-coloured liquid

Specific weight part A ≈ 1.77 kg/dm3 / part B ≈ 1.01 kg/dm3 UEAtc

Viscosity ≈ 100000 mPa · s, rotor 93 RPM 10 Brookfield method


Mineralogical nature of inert
silicate - crystalline (part A)
material
Chemical nature epoxy resin (part A) / polyamines (part B)

Grading ≈ 0 – 250 µm

Shelf life ≈ 24 months from production in the original sealed packaging


protect from frost, avoid direct exposure to sunlight and sources
Warning
of heat
Pack monopack part A 2.82 kg / part B 0.18 kg
part A : part B = 2.82 : 0.18
Mixing ratio
part A : part B = 0.94 : 0.06
Specific weight of the mixture ≈ 1.43 kg/dm3

Pot life at +23 °C ≥ 45 min.

Temperature range for application from +5 °C to +30 °C

Joint width from 0 to 10 mm

Foot traffic ≈ 24 hrs

Grouting after laying:

- with Fugalite on coverings immediate

- with Fugalite on floors as soon as foot traffic is allowed

- with adhesive see characteristics of adhesive

- mortar ≈ 7 – 14 days

Interval before normal use ≈ 3 days (mechanical resistance) / ≈ 7 days (chemical resist.)

Coverage:

- as an adhesive ≈ 2 – 4 kg/m2

- as a grout see Coverage table


Values taken at +23 °C, 50% R.H. and no ventilation. Data may vary depending on specific conditions at the building site, i.e.temperature, ventilation and absorbency level of the substrate and of the
materials laid.
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Coverage table

Format Thickness grammes/m2 joint width

1 mm 2 mm 5 mm 10 mm
Mosaic 25x25 mm 3 mm ≈ 395 ≈ 790 ≈ 1975 ≈ 3950

50x50 mm 4 mm ≈ 270 ≈ 540 ≈ 1350 ≈ 2700


Natural 100x100 mm 6 mm ≈ 205 ≈ 410 ≈ 1025 ≈ 2050
stones,
ceramic tiles 100x150 mm 6 mm ≈ 170 ≈ 340 ≈ 850 ≈ 1700
and vitrified
tiles 200x100 mm 6 mm ≈ 155 ≈ 310 ≈ 775 ≈ 1550

300x300 mm 7 mm ≈ 80 ≈ 160 ≈ 400 ≈ 800

300x450 mm 9 mm ≈ 85 ≈ 170 ≈ 425 ≈ 850

300x600 mm 9 mm ≈ 80 ≈ 160 ≈ 400 ≈ 800

600x600 mm 10 mm ≈ 60 ≈ 120 ≈ 300 ≈ 600

1000x1000 mm 12 mm ≈ 40 ≈ 80 ≈ 200 ≈ 400

1200x600 mm 16 mm ≈ 70 ≈ 140 ≈ 350 ≈ 700

1200x2400 mm 16 mm ≈ 35 ≈ 70 ≈ 175 ≈ 350

1800x900 mm 25 mm ≈ 70 ≈ 140 ≈ 350 ≈ 700

1800x1200 mm 25 mm ≈ 60 ≈ 120 ≈ 300 ≈ 600


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Performance

HIGH-TECH

Static modulus of elasticity ≈ 410 N/mm2 ISO 178

Resistance to abrasion ≈ 174 mm3 EN 12808-2

Water absorption after 240 min. ≈ 0.04 g EN 12808-5

Working temperature from -40 °C to +80 °C


Colour fastness according to UNI EN ISO
see table
105-A05
Resistance to fungal contamination class F+ CSTB 2011-002

Resistance to bacterial contamination class B+ CSTB 2010-083

Porcelain tiles/concrete tensile strength ≥ 2.5 N/mm2 EN 1348

Initial shear strength ≥ 4 N/mm2 EN 12003

Shear strength after water immersion ≥ 3 N/mm2 EN 12003

Open time: tensile adhesion ≥ 1.5 N/mm2 EN 1346

Resistance to iodine stains class 4 ISO 10545-14

Resistance to olive oil stains class 5 ISO 10545-14

Resistance to chromium stains class 3 ISO 10545-14

Values taken at +23 °C, 50% R.H. and no ventilation. Data may vary depending on specific conditions at the site.

Chemical resistance (EN 12808-1)

Acids Concentration Permanent contact Occasional contact

Acetic 2,5% • •••

5% • ••

10% • •

Hydrochloric 37% •• •••

Citric 10% ••• •••

Formic 2,5% • •

10% • •

Phosphoric 50% ••• •••

75% • ••
Legend ••• excellent
•• good
• poor Values taken at: - ambient +23 °C / 50% R.H. - chemical aggressive agent +23 °C
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Chemical resistance (EN 12808-1)

Acids Concentration Permanent contact Occasional contact

Lactic 2.50% •• •••

5% • ••

10% • •

Nitric 25% •• ••

50% • •

Oleic 100% • •

Sulphuric 50% ••• •••

100% • •

Tannic 10% •• •••

Tartaric 10% •• •••

Foodstuffs Main foodstuffs (temporary contact)

Vinegar ••

Citrus fruits ••

Ethyl alcohol ••

Beer •••

Butter •••

Coffee •••

Casein •••

Glucose •••

Animal fat •••

Fresh milk ••

Malt •••

Margarine •••

Olive oil •••

Soya oil •••

Pectin •••

Tomato ••

Yoghurt ••

Sugar •••
Legend ••• excellent
•• good
• poor Values taken at: - ambient +23 °C / 50% R.H. - chemical aggressive agent +23 °C
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Chemical resistance (EN 12808-1)

Fuels and Oils Permanent contact Occasional contact

Petrol • •••

Diesel oil •• •••

Coal tar oil •• ••

Mineral oil ••• •••

Petroleum •• •••

Mineral spirit • •••

Turpentine • •••

Alkalis and Salts Concentration Permanent contact Occasional contact

10% •• •••
Oxygenated water
25% • •••

Ammonia 25% • •••

Calcium chloride Saturated Sol. ••• •••

Sodium chloride Saturated Sol. ••• •••

Sodium hypochlorite

1.5% • •••
(Active chlorine)
13% • •

Caustic soda 50% ••• •••

Aluminium sulphate Saturated Sol. ••• •••

Potassium hydroxide 50% ••• •••

Potassium 5% •• •••
permanganate 10% • ••

Solvents Permanent contact Occasional contact

Acetone • •

Ethyl alcohol • ••

Benzol • ••

Chloroform • •

Methylene chloride • •

Ethylene glycol ••• •••

Perchloroethylene • ••

Carbon tetrachloride • ••

Tetrahydrofuran • •
Legend ••• excellent
•• good
• poor Values taken at: - ambient +23 °C / 50% R.H. - chemical aggressive agent +23 °C
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Chemical resistance (EN 12808-1)

Solvents Permanent contact Occasional contact

Toluol • ••

Trichloroethylene • •

Xylene • ••
Legend ••• excellent
•• good
• poor Values taken at: - ambient +23 °C / 50% R.H. - chemical aggressive agent +23 °C

Resistance to stains (iso 10545-14)


Time exposed to staining Time exposed to staining agent:
Staining agents
agent: 24 hours 30 min.
Red wine 5 5

Mineral oil 5 5

Tomato ketchup 2 5

Mascara 3 5

Coffee 2 5

Hair dye 1 2
Legend
5 can be cleaned under a running hot tap while gently rubbing with a sponge
4 can be cleaned with a mild detergent while gently rubbing with a sponge
3 can be cleaned with a basic detergent while vigorously rubbing with a sponge
2 to clean, treat first with a solvent or aggressive acid or basic solution, then vigorously rub with a sponge
1 cannot be cleaned by any of the aforementioned methods
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Colour Fastness*
GSc (Daylight)
Fugalite colour chart
EN ISO 105-A05
standard

01 White 2.5

02 Light Grey 3

03 Pearl Grey 3

04 Iron Grey 4

05 Anthracite 3.5

06 Black 2

07 Jasmin 3.5

08 Bahama Beige 3

09 Caramel 4.5

10 Terracotta 3.5

11 Brown 4.5
Classic

12 Walnut 4

51 Silver 2.5

50 Pergamon 2.5

46 Ivory 3.5

45 Limestone 4

52 Dove Grey 4

44 Cement Grey 3.5


Design

48 Coffee 2

38 Husky 2

47 Mediterranean 2

15 Ocean 2

41 Eucalyptus 2

49 Moss 2

20 Magnolia 2.5

27 Sunset 3

21 Red 4.5
Colors

23 Yellow 1
The shades shown are intended as an indication only.
Legend from 5 to 4 high colour fastness; for internal and external use
from 3.5 to 3 good colour fastness; for internal and external use
from 2.5 to 1 limited colour fastness; for internal use
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Warning
Product for professional use do not walk on floors that are still damp as dirt
abide by any standards and national regulations could still stick to them
use at temperatures between +5 °C and +30 °C do not fix on surfaces subject to moisture rising or
use packs which have been stored for 2 – 3 days which are not completely dry
before use at +20 °C if necessary, ask for the safety data sheet
respect the mixing ratio of 2.82 : 0.18. For partial for any other issues, contact Kerakoll Customer
mixing, weigh the two parts precisely Care +91-22-2839 5593 / 1800 102 4957 -
workability times may vary considerably, depending info@kerakollindia.com
on ambient conditions and the temperature of the
tiles

The Rating classifications refer to the GreenBuilding Rating Manual 2012. This information was last updated in January 2023 (ref. GBR Data Report – 01.23); please note that additions and/or amendments may be made
over time by KERAKOLL SpA; for the latest version, see www.kerakoll.com. KERAKOLL SpA shall therefore be liable for the validity, accuracy and updating of information provided only when taken directly from its
institutional website. The technical data sheet given here is based on our technical and practical knowledge. As it is not possible for us to directly check the conditions in your building yards and the execution of the work,
this information represents general indications that do not bind Kerakoll in any way. Therefore, it is advisable to perform a preliminary test to verify the suitability of the product for your purposes.

M/S. Kerakoll India Pvt. Ltd. Kerakoll India Helpline (Toll Free) www.kerakoll.com
Office No. 202, A-Wing, Business Square 1800-200-6550
Solitaire Park, Opp Apple Heritage, info@kerakollindia.com
Andheri Kurla Road, Chakala Andheri (E),
Mumbai-400 093, Maharashtra, India

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