CSS-ES
CSS-ES is a two-component, high-strength, high-modulus epoxy resin system used to prime substrates and saturate the Simpson Strong-Tie® Composite Strengthening Systems™ (CSS) fabrics. When extended with fumed silica, thickened CSS-ES is used as a high-performance substrate repair material and CSS finish coating. This product has been evaluated per ICC-ES AC125 for concrete and unreinforced masonry strengthening using externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite systems. This product is NSF-listed safe for potable water. Please refer to the NSF listing for the NSF 61–listed application. This product is part of the tested assembly in UL Design No. N861, which achieved a four-hour fire rating when subjected to ASTM E119 / UL 263 full-scale fire testing. Please refer to UL Online Certifications Directory for the UL listing.
Key Features
- Long working time
- High elongation
- Ambient cure
- Minimal odor
Product Details
Key Features
- Long working time
- High elongation
- Ambient cure
- Minimal odor
- High versatility
- VOC compliant
- NSF listed
- UL listed
- Component of Class A flame spread/smoke developed indices test
Applications
- Seismic retrofit
- Load rating upgrade
- Damage repair
- Defect remediation
- Blast mitigation
Shelf Life
- 2 years in unopened container
Storage Conditions
- Store material in a dry area between 45°F (7°C) and 95°F (35°C) with no exposure to moisture.
Color
- Part A: clear
- Part B: clear
- Mixed: clear
Mixing Ratio
- 2A:1B by volume
Options
Kit Size / Model No.
- 3 US gallon (11.4 L) / CSS-ES-3KT
- 150 US gallon (567.8 L) / CSS-ES-150KT
Literature
Technical Data Sheet
Safety Data Sheet
Strengthening Brochure
CRB Article
Code Reports & Compliance
| Product Series | Compliance/Certification | Report/Approval |
CSS-ES | International Building Code International Residential Code City of Los Angeles Building Code City of Los Angeles Residential Code International Building Code International Residential Code City of Los Angeles Building Code City of Los Angeles Residential Code Hazard Communication Standard Hazard Communication Standard Hazard Communication Standard Hazard Communication Standard Hazard Communication Standard Hazard Communication Standard Hazard Communication Standard Hazard Communication Standard Hazard Communication Standard NSF/ANSI Standard 61 | ESR-3403-NZ ESR-3403 ER-701 Ficha de Datos de Seguridad para CSS-ES Ficha de Datos de Seguridad para CSS-ES (Parte A) Ficha de Datos de Seguridad para CSS-ES (Parte B) Fiche de Données de Sécurité pour CSS-ES (Partie A) Fiche de Données de Sécurité pour CSS-ES (Partie B) Safety Data Sheet for CSS-ES Safety Data Sheet for CSS-ES (Part A) Safety Data Sheet for CSS-ES (Part B) Safety Data Sheet for CSS-ES/Fiche de Données de Sécurité pour CSS-ES NSF/ANSI Standard 61 |