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Syncolite Underlay

What is Syncolite ?
It is a cork-filled composition bound with a high-build synthetic latex resin emulsion. This composition is used to level the imperfections on the steel deck plates of a ship, prior to fixing the top covering like PVC sheeting or Linoleum or Carpets. It consists of three components viz. Slurry Aggregate powder, Cork-filled underlay powder and Resin Matrix.

Where is it used?
All accommodation areas, passageways & other dry compartments of cargo ships, passenger vessels and other sea going vessels.

What is the thickness?
Minimum thickness approved for application is 6 mm. However in practice it is laid 8/10 mm thick so as to provide an even level surface.

Area coverage
Approx. 18 Kgs. per M2.

Packing
Slurry Aggregate powder & Cork-filled underlay powder: 50 Kgs. polylined hessian bags
Resin Matrix : 100 Liter Plastic carboys.

Approvals
Syncolite has been tested in Germany and meets the Standards prescribed under IMO Resolutions A 653 (16) and A 687 (17). Further, it carries a permanent approval accorded by the Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India.

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