| HS Code | 631092 |
| Product Name | ELOTEX AD0110 |
| Chemical Basis | Vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) copolymer |
| Physical Form | Spray-dried redispersible powder |
| Color | White to off-white |
| Solid Content | Approx. 99% |
| Bulk Density | Approx. 400-550 g/l |
| Particle Size | Passes 300 micron; typical average 80-120 micron |
| Ph 10 Aqueous Dispersion | 6.0-8.0 |
| Minimum Film Formation Temperature | 0°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature | Approx. -5°C |
| Protective Colloid | Polyvinyl alcohol |
| Anti Caking Agent | Mineral anti-caking agent |
| Redispersibility | Excellent redispersibility in water |
| Storage Stability | Dry, cool, frost-free conditions; 6 months shelf life |
As an accredited ELOTEX AD0110 factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.
| Packing | ELOTEX AD0110 is supplied in 25 kg multi-ply paper bags with an inner polyethylene liner. |
| Container Loading (20′ FCL) | ELOTEX AD0110 loaded as 20′ FCL: 25 kg PE-lined paper bags, palletized and shrink-wrapped, approx. 20 MT per container. |
| Shipping | ELOTEX AD0110 is a redispersible polymer powder supplied in moisture-proof multi-layer paper bags. Ship it in clean, dry, sealed packaging to protect against humidity. Keep pallets covered during transport. No special hazardous goods classification is generally required, but avoid excessive heat, moisture, and prolonged storage. |
| Storage | Store ELOTEX AD0110 in its original, tightly sealed packaging in a cool, dry area. Protect from moisture, humidity, and direct sunlight. Keep away from heat sources and avoid excessive pressure on bags. Under proper conditions, shelf life is typically 12 months from the production date. Use FIFO rotation to ensure freshness. |
| Shelf Life | Shelf life is 12 months from date of manufacture when stored in original, unopened packaging in a dry, cool place. |
Thin-bed cementitious adhesives specified to C2TE-S1 under EN 12004-1:2017 and tested under EN 12004-2:2017 are compounded with ELOTEX AD0110 at a dosage of 3.5–4.5 wt% against total dry mortar mass. The dry blend is produced in a horizontal twin-shaft paddle mixer with batch capacity 500–2000 kg, mixing time 180–240 s, shell temperature below 35 °C, and residual moisture below 0.3%. The polymer powder is introduced after sand and cement are pre-homogenized for 60 s; cellulose ether and calcium formate are side-dosed in the final 60 s to limit shear-generated fines. At the job site, the mortar is mixed with water at 0.24–0.27 L/kg and applied as a 3–6 mm bed using a 10 mm notched trowel. Large-format porcelain tiles require back-buttering and pot life of at least 120 min. The film re-dispersed during mixing reduces absorbed water at the cement hydrating front and improves tensile adhesion after water immersion and freeze-thaw cycling. C2TE classification requires tensile adhesion ≥ 1.0 N/mm² after water immersion, heat ageing, and freeze-thaw cycling, and transverse deformation ≥ 2.5 mm under EN 12004-2:2017. The terminal finished product is a deformable cementitious adhesive for large-format porcelain and low-absorbing ceramic tile in internal and external floor and wall installations.
In self-leveling cementitious underlayments classified under EN 13813:2002 as CT-C25-F6, AD0110 is evaluated in the range 1.5–2.5 wt% of the dry blend. The production line uses a V-type dry-powder drum blender with 6 rpm rotational speed and water-cooled trunnions; AD0110 is added after silica sand, calcium aluminate cement, gypsum, and lithium carbonate have been mixed dry for 120 s. At the point of use, the powder is mixed in a high-torque paddle mixer at 1200–1400 rpm for 60–90 s with 0.18–0.22 L/kg water. The fluid mix is transferred by a 20–40 L/min worm pump onto concrete or anhydrite substrates, then de-aerated with a porcupine roller within 10–15 min of pouring. The dosage window is narrow: below 1.2 wt%, surface abrasion resistance measured under EN 13892-4:2002 tends to drop; above 3.0 wt%, entrained air accumulation raises low-shear dynamic viscosity and ring flow per EN 12706 falls below 240 mm at 20 min, which creates cold joints when two pours meet. When lithium carbonate exceeds 0.5 wt%, published data for AD0110 in this specific accelerated configuration is limited; flow-retention trials under EN 12706 are required before production. The finished article type is a 1–10 mm self-leveling underlayment for internal concrete, anhydrite screeds, and residual old tile surfaces.
| Application scenario | Governing standard / test method | AD0110 addition rate (wt% of dry mix) | Downstream production equipment | Terminal finished product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2TE tile adhesive | EN 12004-1:2017, EN 12004-2:2017 | 3.5–4.5 | Horizontal twin-shaft paddle mixer | Large-format porcelain tile adhesive |
| Self-leveling underlayment | EN 13813:2002, EN 12706 | 1.5–2.5 | V-type dry-powder drum blender | 1–10 mm self-leveling underlayment |
| Cementitious grout | EN 13888:2008 | 2.0–3.0 | High-shear Z-blade mixer | Porcelain tile grout |
| ETICS base coat | EAD 040083-00-0404, EN 998-1 | 3.0–5.0 | Planetary ribbon blender | Mesh-embedding base coat |
| R4 repair mortar | EN 1504-3:2005 | 3.5–5.0 | Twin-screw continuous mixer | Structural repair mortar |
| Waterproofing slurry | EN 14891:2017 | 5.0–7.0 | Double-cone mixer | Under-tile tanking slurry |
For cementitious tile grouts classified CG2 under EN 13888:2008, a dosage of 2.0–3.0 wt% AD0110 on total dry blend is mixed in a high-shear Z-blade mixer at 40–60 rpm, typically for 180 s after pigment predispersion. Iron oxide pigments at 1.0–3.0 wt% are added with the polymer powder to prevent color streaking on large façade areas. The hydrated grout is applied as a paste with a hard-rubber float and forced into 1–6 mm joints. Excess is removed by diagonal squeegee after 15–20 min, followed by moist sponge washing after initial skin formation. Under EN 13888:2008 CG2, water absorption after 30 min and 240 min is limited, and abrasion resistance of the cured grout is tested by the standard’s method; incorporation of AD0110 reduces capillary absorption and retains workability at high pigment loadings. The production bottleneck is dry-blend homogeneity, especially at batch sizes below 300 kg; laboratory checks with a quartering compass sampler at five points are used to verify polymer distribution. Terminal finished products are pigmented and unpigmented cementitious grouts for porcelain, glass mosaic, and ceramic tile facings.
ETICS/EIFS base-coat adhesives and mesh-embedding mortars that must meet EAD 040083-00-0404 and EN 998-1 render requirements are formulated with AD0110 at 3.0–5.0 wt% relative to dry mortar. The dry mix is manufactured in a planetary ribbon blender with 5 rpm shaft speed and 2000 kg capacity; the polymer powder is metered by loss-in-weight feeders into the mix after cement, hydraulic lime, and 0.1–0.5 mm sand fractions. At the façade site, the mortar is mixed at 500–700 rpm in a continuous-shaft mixer and applied as a 4–6 mm cementitious base coat into which a 160 g/m² alkali-resistant glass-fiber mesh is embedded at one-third depth. A finish primer and synthetic resin plaster follow after 24 h. The critical manufacturing parameter is wet density, held at 1.50–1.70 kg/L; entrained air above this range reduces adhesion to EPS or mineral-wool insulation board and increases crack-bridging test failure after the 168 h damp heat conditioning described in EN 13499:2003. Dosage above 6.0 wt% can extend open time but is avoided when the render is to receive a silicate finish, because residual polymer film may impede alkali reactivity. Terminal finished products are base-coat and mesh-bedding mortars for expanded polystyrene, mineral-wool, and cellular glass external wall insulation systems.
In R4-class structural repair mortars governed by EN 1504-3:2005, AD0110 is incorporated at 3.5–5.0 wt% of the bagged dry mix to maintain tensile bond and low shrinkage. The downstream manufacturing operation is a horizontal twin-screw continuous mixer followed by a 5 mm particle-size screening deck; mixing time is set at 240 s to disperse the powder around silica fume and polyacrylonitrile microfibers. The substrate concrete is prepared to a minimum surface roughness profile of 1.5 mm by grit blasting, then saturated surface-dry and primed with a compatible polymer-modified cement slurry. The repair mortar is applied by trowel or wet spray at 10–40 mm thickness; for overhead work, a vertical spray nozzle with 6–8 bar air pressure is used. Under EN 1504-3:2005, R4 requires compressive strength ≥ 45 N/mm² and chloride ion migration resistance; AD0110 contributes to tensile bond strength by reducing water evaporation from the interface, but if applied on substrates with residual form-release oil, bond values may drop below the standard’s minimum. The terminal product type is a polymer-modified structural repair mortar for columns, beams, balcony edges, and soffit repairs.
Flexible cementitious waterproofing slurries formulated with AD0110 at 5.0–7.0 wt% of the dry powder blend must meet EN 14891:2017. The production line for these slurries is a double-cone mixer with 12 rpm rotation and a 25 kg bag-sealing moisture barrier of 200 g/m² polyethylene. The dry blend consists of ordinary Portland cement, 0.1–0.3 mm silica sand, and a powdered superplasticizer; AD0110 is introduced as the final component to minimize mechanical attrition of the spray-dried powder under mixer shear. At the application site, the slurry is mixed at 600–800 rpm for 120 s and applied with a brush or trowel in two coats at 1.5 kg/m² per coat, with 4–6 h between coats. The product is used as under-tile tanking in wet rooms, shower floors, and balconies. The limiting processing risk is film coalescence in cold climates: when ambient temperature remains below 5 °C, the second-coat bond drops markedly; published data for AD0110 in this specific thermal configuration is limited, and formulators verify crack-bridging on 1.0 mm cracked concrete panels under the relevant EN 14891 test condition. Terminal finished products are one-component or two-component cementitious tanking slurries for tile and screed build-ups.
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ELOTEX AD0110 is a spray-dried redispersible polymer powder based on a vinyl acetate–ethylene copolymer. The dispersion is stabilized with a polyvinyl alcohol protective colloid and subsequently converted to a free-flowing white to off-white powder with a mineral antiblocking component. Within the ELOTEX range, AD0110 is positioned for dry-mix cementitious and gypsum systems where low-temperature film formation, low emission, and controlled deformation are required without the use of migratory external plasticizers. The internal ethylene modification differentiates it from polyvinyl alcohol-stabilized vinyl acetate homopolymer powders and from plasticized vinyl acetate grades commonly used in lower-cost thin-bed mortars.
Representative release values from manufacturer technical literature are summarized below. They are not to be read as a universal specification for every batch; the current batch certificate should be consulted for acceptance testing.
| Property | Reported value | Method or condition |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white free-flowing powder | Visual, 25 °C |
| Polymer type | Vinyl acetate–ethylene copolymer | Infrared spectroscopy, DSC fingerprint |
| Protective colloid | Polyvinyl alcohol | Manufacturer identification |
| Bulk density | 450–650 g/L | EN ISO 60 |
| Solids content | 98–100 wt% | Oven drying at 105 °C |
| Ash content at 1000 °C | 10–14 wt% | DIN EN 1246 |
| Residue on 400 µm sieve | ≤2.0 wt% | Mechanical sieve, dry |
| pH of 10% redispersion | 6.5–8.5 | ISO 976 |
| Minimum film formation temperature | ≈0 °C | ISO 2115 |
| Glass transition temperature | ≈ -7 °C | DSC, second heating 10 K/min |
The ash content is largely associated with the antiblocking mineral component and should not be treated as an active filler. Because the powder contains a polyvinyl alcohol protective colloid, its redispersion in water is rapid under moderate shear, but the resulting dispersion is shear-sensitive at high solids. If dry storage exceeds 70% RH, caking can occur and the residue on a 400 µm sieve may no longer represent the original particle size distribution.
In dry-mix production, AD0110 is added after coarse mineral fillers and before final blending. Low-shear compulsory mixers or ploughshare mixers are preferred; a mixing time of 180–300 s at a tip speed below 10 m/s typically produces a coefficient of variation below 2.0% in a 1000 kg batch. Heating above 45 °C should be avoided because the protective colloid softens and the antiblocking agent can redistribute, increasing agglomeration. Continuous gravimetric feeding should be capable of ±0.2 wt% accuracy on the dry-mix formula. Pneumatic conveying can generate static charge and reduce free-flowing character; for this reason, screw feeders with horizontal agitation are often preferred at large scale. Published data for a specific production line configuration is limited, but the stated limits are consistent with general powder-handling practice for polyvinyl alcohol-stabilized redispersible powders.
At addition levels of 2.5–4.0 wt% of dry mortar, AD0110 contributes to interfacial polymer bridging, plastic deformation capacity, and lower crack formation. A representative starting formulation for a C2TE cementitious tile adhesive contains 30.0 wt% CEM I 52.5 R, 65.5 wt% washed silica sand 0.1–0.5 mm, 0.7 wt% cellulose ether, 3.0 wt% AD0110, and 0.8 wt% of a naphthalene sulfonate-based superplasticizer. Water demand is adjusted to give a mortar flow of 145–160 mm under EN 1015-3. The polymer is not a replacement for cellulose ether rheology; it acts primarily at the tile–mortar interface and inside the hydrated cement matrix.
In formulations containing a VAE powder with the characteristics of AD0110, adhesive failure area under EN 1348 commonly shifts from predominantly adhesive to predominantly cohesive when the dosage is increased from 0 wt% to 3.0 wt%. Some manufacturer starting formulations show adhesive failure area falling from 70–90% to below 25%, but this is formulation dependent and must be verified with the selected cement, sand, and admixture combination. Classification under EN 12004-1:2017 requires testing of the finished mortar, not the polymer powder alone. Deformability under EN 12002 may also shift upward by one class when AD0110 is used at the upper end of the recommended range, but S1 or S2 classification cannot be inferred solely from polymer dosage.
Low-temperature application is a key processing distinction. Because the minimum film formation temperature is approximately 0 °C, the redispersed polymer can form a coherent film at 5 °C after water loss, whereas a rigid vinyl acetate homopolymer with a minimum film formation temperature above 15 °C may produce microcracking and dusting unless a volatile coalescent is added. This property is relevant for tile adhesives applied in poorly heated buildings and for thin-bed repair mortars exposed to early low-temperature service. The polymer does not depress the working temperature of the mortar indefinitely; cement hydration still slows below 5 °C, and protected curing should follow standard cold-weather concreting practice.
Rheological response of AD0110 in a cementitious matrix is shear-thinning. In a controlled-stress rheometer with serrated parallel-plate geometry, gap 1.0 mm, at 25 °C, a CEM I mortar containing 3.0 wt% AD0110 typically shows a low-shear viscosity at 0.1 s⁻¹ that is 30–60% higher than the same mortar without polymer, while the high-shear viscosity at 100 s⁻¹ increases by only 5–15%. This narrower viscosity gap improves trowel spread and reduces sag without severely impairing pumpability. The Bingham yield stress may rise from approximately 80–120 Pa to 150–250 Pa when the powder is introduced, but the exact shift depends on cellulose ether chemistry, cement alkali content, and water-to-solids ratio. Machine-applied tile adhesives should be tested with the actual pump and hose configuration because the polymer influences shear recovery and air entrainment.
ELOTEX AD0110 differs from conventional vinyl acetate homopolymer redispersible powders in three primary respects. First, copolymerized ethylene reduces the glass transition temperature from approximately +20 °C to ≈ -7 °C and the minimum film formation temperature from above 15 °C to approximately 0 °C. This removes the need for a volatile coalescing solvent to achieve coherent film formation at normal indoor application temperatures. Second, ethylene segments reduce water sensitivity of the polymer film and improve adhesion retention after water immersion. Third, the polyvinyl alcohol protective colloid contributes to redispersibility but also creates a short-term water-sensitive phase until cement hydration immobilizes it within the calcium silicate hydrate gel. This is a known limitation of polyvinyl alcohol-stabilized VAE powders and is why early water immersion is more demanding than immersion after 7 days of standard curing.
The table below compares polymer classes rather than specific commercial products. Direct performance under identical tile adhesive formulation and curing is limited in published comparative data; therefore, the table should be used as a directional guide only.
| Parameter | ELOTEX AD0110 VAE powder | VAc homopolymer RDP | VA-VeoVa RDP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tg, DSC | ≈ -7 °C | ≈ +20 °C to +30 °C | ≈ +10 °C to +20 °C |
| MFFT | ≈0 °C | ≥15 °C | ≈5–15 °C |
| External plasticizer demand | Not required | Often required | Usually not required |
| Water immersion adhesion retention | High in cement-stabilized films | Variable | High |
| Principal distinction | Low-temperature flexibility without coalescent | High stiffness, lower cost | Hydrophobic character, higher MFFT |
Compared with vinyl acetate–versatate powders, AD0110 may exhibit a different balance of alkali resistance and film softness. Vinyl acetate homopolymers are more susceptible to alkaline hydrolysis in the high-pH cement pore solution because the acetate side groups are exposed; ethylene modification in VAE reduces the overall hydrolysis rate and preserves film properties after wet exposure. Nevertheless, high temperature and high alkalinity accelerate vinyl acetate hydrolysis in any VAE polymer. Wet mortars should therefore not be stored above 40 °C for prolonged periods if film integrity under wet service is critical. This is especially relevant for tile adhesives used in steam rooms or cleaning-intensive environments.
For gypsum-based patching compounds and skimming mortars, AD0110 is typically dosed at 2.0–5.0 wt% of total dry mix. It is dry-blended with calcium sulfate hemihydrate, hydrated lime, limestone filler, and retarders. After water addition, the redispersed VAE particles reduce surface microcracking and improve sanding resistance. A process conflict specific to gypsum mixes is the rapid consumption of water by hemihydrate hydration. At water-to-solids ratios below 0.25, incomplete polymer redispersion can occur if the powder is not uniformly distributed. Therefore, the dry blend should pass through a 500 µm in-line screen before bagging, and the wet mix should be mixed for at least 90 s with a low-speed paddle mixer. At addition levels above 5.0 wt%, open time may be extended, but compressive strength can decline by 10–20% due to polymer film interference with hydration. The optimum dosage must be determined against the required gypsum plaster classification and the specific retarder package.
Regulatory and storage boundaries should be considered separately from application performance. The powder is supplied in 25 kg multilayer paper bags with polyethylene liner. Storage at 5–30 °C and RH <60% is recommended; shelf life is typically 12 months from production. At relative humidity above 70%, moisture uptake can form lumps that no longer redisperse fully. The product is not classified as hazardous under REACH according to the manufacturer’s safety data sheet, but dust generation during handling should be controlled with local exhaust ventilation to keep inhalable dust below applicable national workplace exposure limits. For indoor installations, emission classification under EMICODE, M1, or Indoor Air Comfort Gold is not determined solely by the polymer powder; it remains formulation dependent and requires third-party testing of the finished mortar. Published data for AD0110-specific film ageing under aggressive alkaline immersion is limited, and performance in chemically aggressive environments should be confirmed by laboratory testing of the complete dry-mix formulation.
In production-scale dry-mix lines, the main failure modes associated with this powder include feeder bridging at high humidity, static build-up during pneumatic transfer, and batch-to-batch bulk density variation when silo capacity is calculated rather than weighed. These are operational limitations of the powder form, not chemical incompatibilities with common cement accelerators or retarders. No specific incompatibility with amine-based additives is reported in the manufacturer’s general guidance, but high concentrations of water-soluble transition-metal salts or borate-containing admixtures should be tested before production because they can destabilize polyvinyl alcohol-stabilized redispersions. The recommended approach is a small-scale dry blend followed by wet redispersion at the intended water-to-solids ratio and application temperature, with adhesion and open time measured under EN 1348 and EN 12004-1:2017 before full production is released.
