Akemi Akepox 5010 Waterclear Knife Grade Epoxy

Akemi Akepox 5010 Waterclear Knife Grade Epoxy AKEPOX® 5010 is AKEMI’s professional, gel-like, solvent-free, two-component (Part A + Part B) epoxy adhesive engineered for the stone-fabrication industry. Its knife-grade consistency gives it high creeping strength — it stays put on vertical joints while still allowing thin, precise glue lines — and its water-clear, virtually non-yellowing formula makes it the go-to choice for bonding, filling, and repairing light-colored and even white natural stone. The result is a weather-resistant, high-strength bond on marble, granite, engineered/quartz stone, terrazzo, concrete, and many other materials. Water-clear & non-yellowing — built for white and light-colored stone where ordinary epoxies discolor Knife-grade gel — high creeping strength, holds on vertical surfaces, low sag Solvent-free — very low shrinkage and minimal tension in the bond line Weather- and alkali-resistant — excellent adhesion even on concrete Tintable with AKEPOX® Colouring Pastes / Concentrates (up to 5%) Available Options This product is offered in the following options - select your choice above: Size Item Reference 180 mL EPOX.10568 50 mL EPOX.10684 2.25 kg EPOX.10685 450 g EPOX.22911 Specifications Property Detail Brand Akemi Manufacturer AKEMI GmbH, Nuremberg, Germany Product Type Two-component (2K) epoxy adhesive Chemical Basis Epoxy resin with cycloaliphatic polyamine hardener, solvent-free Consistency Knife-grade gel (non-sag, high creeping strength) Color Water-clear / transparent — very low tendency to yellow Mixing Ratio 2 : 1 (Part A : Part B) by volume or weight Working / Pot Life Approx. 20–30 min at 68°F (20°C) Parts Movable After Approx. 6–8 hours at 68°F (20°C) Ready to Process After Approx. 12–16 hours at 68°F (20°C) Full / Maximum Strength After 7 days at 68°F (20°C) Bending Strength 8,700–10,150 psi (60–70 N/mm², DIN EN ISO 178) Tensile Strength 4,350–5,800 psi (30–40 N/mm², DIN EN ISO 527) Density (A & B) Approx. 1.16 g/cm³ (9.7 lb/gal) Water Absorption Less than 0.5% Minimum Application Temp. 50°F (10°C) — will not fully harden below this Tool Cleaner AKEMI® Nitro-Dilution (uncured adhesive) Available Sizes 50 mL · 180 mL · 450 g · 2.25 kg Features & Benefits Very neutral color with a very low tendency to yellow — safe on light and white stone Gel-like consistency delivers high creeping strength on vertical surfaces, yet still allows thin adhesive joints Very low shrinkage during curing, so tensions in the bonding layer stay low Weather-resistant, dimensionally stable bonds with a low tendency to fatigue Very good alkali stability — exceptionally well suited to bonding concrete Solvent-free: excellent for gas-impermeable materials and materials sensitive to solvents (e.g. expanded polystyrene, ABS) Good adhesion even on slightly humid stone Easily colored with AKEPOX® Colouring Pastes or Colouring Concentrates (up to max. 5%) Applications Recommended for bonding & gluing: Natural stone — marble, granite (silicate-bound stone bonds better than carbonate-bound stone) Techno Ceramics, engineered / artificial (quartz) stone Building materials — terrazzo and concrete Plastics — hard PVC, polyester, polystyrene, ABS, polycarbonate Paper, wood, and glass Not suitable for: polyolefins (polyethylene, polypropylene), silicones, hydrocarbon fluorides (Teflon/PTFE), soft PVC, soft polyurethane, butyl rubber, and metal. For load-bearing construction parts, observe the relevant standards (e.g. DIN 18516 Part 1 & Part 3, DIN 2304). Directions for Use Thoroughly clean and slightly roughen the surfaces to be bonded. Mix 2 parts (by volume or weight) of Part A with 1 part of Part B until a uniform, homogeneous color is achieved. Use two separate spatulas for resin and hardener. If desired, add AKEPOX® Colouring Pastes or Concentrates — up to a maximum of 5%. The mixture stays workable for approx. 20–30 minutes at 68°F (20°C). Working time shortens in heat and lengthens in cold (approx. 60–70 min at 50°F / 10°C; 10–15 min at 86°F / 30°C). Bonded parts may be moved after approx. 6–8 hours, further processed after approx. 12–16 hours, and reach maximum stability after 7 days (all at 68°F / 20°C). Clean tools with AKEMI® Nitro-Dilution before the adhesive cures. Curing is accelerated by heat and delayed by cold. Safety & Handling Keep the correct 2:1 mixing ratio — excess resin or hardener acts as a softener and can discolor the bond edges. Do not apply below 50°F (10°C): the adhesive will not harden sufficiently. At constant temperatures above 122°F (50°C), the cured adhesive tends to yellow. Do not use adhesive that has already thickened or begun to jelly. Part A may slightly crystallize (“honey effect”) — gently warm it to restore workability. Cured adhesive can only be removed mechanically or with high heat (above 392°F / 200°C), not with solvents. Industrial chemical product — use only in well-ventilated areas and wear chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection. Always consult the AKEMI Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before use. Documentation 📄 AKEMI Stone Care Product Portal — Technical Data Sheet & SDS (manufacturer) Industrial chemical product. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Wear chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection. Consult the AKEMI Safety Data Sheet (available from the manufacturer or stein.akemi.de) before use. Technical values are manufacturer figures at 68°F (20°C) and may vary with jobsite conditions.