Description
Mapei Ultrabond ECO 980 is a 100%-solids, one-component, moisture-cured urethane adhesive specifically designed for the installation of domestic and exotic solid and engineered wood flooring, including bamboo.
- 100% Solids: 100% solids formulation; moisture-cured with no solvent added.
- Durable Bond: Durable bond strength for exotic and domestic wood species.
- Lifetime Warranty: Backed by a lifetime bond performance warranty.
- Low Odor: Low-odor formula with negligible volatile organic compound (VOC) content.
- Renewable Materials: Formula based on rapidly renewable raw materials.
- Easy to Trowel: Excellent trowel-ridge holdout for proper adhesive bonding.
- Mixed Media: Can be used with ceramic tile and stone for mixed media installations with wood flooring.
- Usage Note: Not recommended for flooring designed for nail-down installations only or for prefinished cork flooring.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Brand | Mapei |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Urethane Adhesive |
| Country of Origin | US |
| Adjustability Time | 2-5 hours, depending on temperature and relative humidity |
| Certification | Indoor Advantage Gold |
| Charging Time | Light traffic – 12 hours | Heavy traffic – 24 hours |
| Clearance | false |
| Collection Name | Ultrabond ECO 980 |
| Color | Beige |
| Consistency | Smooth paste |
| Density | 13.8 lb per U.S. gal. (1.66 g per ml) |
| Flash Point | > 200°F (93°C) |
| Indoor Usage | Yes |
| Liter (L) | 15.1 |
| Manufacturer Color Name | Tan |
| Material | Moisture-cured polyurethane |
| Odor | Low |
| Outdoor Usage | No |
| Prosol Quantity per Pack | 1.00 |
| Prosol Quantity per Skid | 48.00 |
| Radiant Heat Compatible | Yes |
| Shelf Life | 1 year when stored in original, unopened packaging at 73°F (23°C) |
| Solid Content | 100% |
| Storage Conditions | 50°F to 90°F (10°C to 32°C) | Protect containers from freezing |
| TVOC Emission | < 20 g per L | Less than/equal to 0.5 mg/m³ |
| U.S. Gallon | 4 |
| Use For | The installation of domestic and exotic solid and engineered wood flooring, including bamboo of any width and length; finger block parquet; acrylic impregnated wood and laminated plank; and reground rubber or cork underlayments | Bonding plywood panels to concrete subfloors as required for nail-down or double-glue installation methods of the final flooring |
| Use On | Suitable Substrates: Concrete (at least 28 days old), cement terrazzo, exterior-grade plywood and other approved wood substrates (per wood flooring manufacturer recommendations), existing ceramic tile, cement-based self-leveling underlayments and patching compounds, MAPEI epoxy moisture barriers, primed gypsum underlayments meeting ASTM F2419 compressive strength requirements, and properly installed radiant-heat systems |
| Warranty | Lifetime bond performance warranty |
| Working Time | 45-60 minutes |
DOCUMENTATION
Technical Resources
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