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Table 1 Codes of joint grouts based on different binder types

From: Release of substances from joint grouts based on various binder types and their ecotoxic effects

Code

Binder

Description

Experiment

MOE1

Epoxy resin

Two components to be mixed

1, 3a, 3b

MOE2

Polybutadiene

Ready-to-use

2a, 2b

MOE3

Modified cement*

Powder to be mixed with water

2a, 2b

MOE4**

Modified cement*

Powder to be mixed with water

2a, 2b

MOE5

Polyurethane

One component to be added to sand

2a, 2b

MOE6

Epoxy resin

Two components to be mixed and added to sand

2a, 2b

MOE7

Polybutadiene

Ready-to-use

2a, 3a, 3b

MOE8

Polyurethane

One component to be added to sand

2a, 2b

  1. Experiment 1: both DSLT and percolation test, experiment 2a and 2b: DSLT, experiments 3a and 3b: DSLT after different storage durations for test specimens before the leaching test
  2. *Contains organic additives
  3. **MOE4 is a mortar according to EN 998-1:2016 [12] that can be applied for different purposes including filling cracks