Other Products ｜Rivo A & B Epoxy (Formerly Rivo 15)

Tenax Rivo A & B is a two-part epoxy adhesive for repairing and bonding marble, granite, and natural stone
Fixtiop, Eliox, Domo, Micto are other Tenax 2-part epoxies.
Tenax Rivo A & B is a two-part knife grade epoxy designed for all types of stone. Rivo is one of the strongest epoxies in the stone industry. It will bond to almost any surface. Tenax Rivo is designed for permanent application. The stone will break before the bond will. Suitable for temperatures below 32° as well as extreme heat. Recommended for both interior and exterior applications. Material must be dry before application.  Straw in color. VOC Compliant.
Instructions
Make sure surface to be treated is completely dry and clean. Keep the glue and hardeners in their original cans. If using an automatic dosing pump avoid contact with metals made of copper, brass or similar metals which may rust. Avoid use of PVC plastic. Use only plastic that is corrosive resistant. Measure out, in either weight or volume, the correct amounts of part A and part B. Mix well using clean tools. Best when applied in a thin layer. Use acetone or butyl acetate to clean tools.
Shelf Life
Keep the containers closed after use. Keep away from heat, humidity and sun light. This product will last 2 years under normal conditions between 65° and 77°.
Safety
Please read the safety data sheet before use and follow the product instructions.
Specs
Tacky free time at 77º: 90 minMinimum reaction temperature: 50ºTemp range for use after hardening: -13º to 143ºRatio of glue to hardener: 1:1 mix ratio

Technical Data

Viscosity Part A cps 25 °C
Tixotropic paste

Viscosity Part B cps 25 °C
Tixotropic paste

Density Part A / Part B at 25 °C gr/cm 3

1.4 / 1.4

Aspect Part A / Aspect Part B
Straw Paste / Straw Paste

Aspect Resin Hard
Straw

GARDNER color of the resin ASTM D1544
NA

GARDNER color of the hardener ASTM D1544
NA

Mixing ratio resin + hardener in weight
100 + 100 = Total 200

Gel time in bulk at 25 °C (100 gr resin + hardener)
Approximately 15-20 minutes

Tacky free in thin layer at 25 °C; 50% relative humidity
Approximately 2 hours

Tacky free in thin layer at 40 °C; 10% relative humidity
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

Hardness in Shore D (1) ASTM D 2240
78

Glass transition temperature Tglass (ASTM E1545) (1)
60 °C

Peeling test with glass fiber on marble (ASTM D3167) (1)
0,5 N/mm

Adhesion force on marble (ASTM D4541)(1)
10 Mpa

Adhesion force on glass (ASTM D4541)(1)
9 Mpa

Weathering test on climatic chamber Qsun, (ASTM D904), 3 years of outdoor condition, light+rain+ thermal shock
N.A.

Yellowing test on the Xenon chamber 3 years (ISO11341)
High

Minimum reaction temperature
+10 °C

Minimum temperature of use after hardening
-25 °C

Maximum temperature of use after hardening
+60 °C

Working time at 25 °C (time for polishing or cutting)
24 hours

SDS Report Part A below
SDS Report Part B below
TDS Report
Brand:TenaxCategory:AdhesivesSKU:1RJA00BG50Tags:inventorytracked, Stone Adhesive