| Generic type | CNSL (Cashew) | FURAN | SULFER | PHNOLIC | SILICATE | EPOXY |
| Standard Colour | Black | Black | Dark Grey | Black | Off White | White / Brown |
| Mixing Ratio(Powder: Solution) | 3:1 | 3:1 | Hot matt type | 2:1 | 3:1 | 5:1 |
Density (1bs per cubic ft.) |
94 | 102 | 137 | 94 | 124 | 106 |
| Flexure Strength (Kg/cm2 @ 27°C- 7 days) |
79 | 79 | 70 | 75 | 40 | 160 |
Compressive Strength |
360 | 350 | 250 | 350 | 150 | 500 |
Bond strength |
12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 07 | 12 |
Water Absorption (%) |
0.9 | 0.9 | 01 | 01 | 18# | 01 |
Working time - Port life |
25min | 20min | Pouring temp. 265-290°F |
30min | 15min | 20min |
Initial setting time |
7hrs | 5hrs | Thermal shock 50% Retained |
5hrs | 2hrs | 2hrs |
| Maximum Temp. Limit (°C) | 190°C | 170 °C | 93 °C | 170 °C | 950 °C | 100 °C |
| Self life @ 27°C | 180 days. | 60 days @ 27°C | Unlimited | 45 days @ 27°C |
1 year | 90 days |
Absorption of Toluene
In seal pack Drums and Bags under covered shed
GENERAL CHART FOR CEMENTS
| Maximum Temperature Limit of Cement |
Acid | Solvents (Organic) | Alkalies |
| 93°C – BOND | R | N | N |
| 100°C – FANE | R | R | R |
| 170° C – PHANE | R | R | N |
| 190° C - NUT –Y | R | R | R |
| 950° C – REX | R | R | N |
| 170° C – FUR | R | R | R |
- R = Recommended
- N = Not Recommended