Wilkit Foam

Filling Foam

Technical Support

Uses

It is essential that this product is applied by

suitably trained and qualified personnel. The
service including the products, equipment and
personnel, is provided by Minova.

Treatment of cave-in areas

Filling large voids

Lagging to form seals

Sealing working faces in case of heating

Sealing
inflows

water

bearing

Properties
strata

and

water

Advantages

Several factors will affect density, strength

development and reaction time of the polymerised
product. These include ambient temperatures,
pumping rate and distance, discharge capacity and
pressure at the filling point.

Quick reaction, ideal for void filling and

sealing

Typical properties at 25C of the polymerised

product as follows:

Quick application, ideal

situation, up to 20m3/hour

Application temperature (25oC)

for

emergency

Outstanding expansion capacity, low material

requirement for void filling

0 - 35

Initiation time at 20oC (secs)

20

Yields to ground pressure, accommodates

subsequent ground movement

M1 fire classification, can be used in areas

presenting heat risks, as well as fighting fires
in mines

Expansion Ratio

Easily transportable to site

Remote pumping, can be pumped from a safe

location

Fire classification to
Class 1
BS476 (Part 6) (does not propagate fire)

Seal off water bearing strata and water

inflows

Standards Compliance

German LOBA NRW approval Registration No:

12.22.67-1-8

New South Wales Department of Mineral

Resources Risk Assessment September 1995

Polymerised product complies to BS476 (Part

6) Class 1: does not propagate fire

Description
A two component injection system consisting of
Wilkit Foam Resin and Wilkit Foam Catalyst which
are metered in a 1:1 volume ratio via a pump unit
and mixing gun into the void.
The two
components mix in the gun, which initiates the
reaction of the product.
The mixed product
expands up to 30 times void and/or sealing off the
area.

Reaction time at 20 C (secs)

80
up to 30

Amount of material required per m3 43.2 kg

These figures are given as a guide and may vary

with site application conditions.

Site Preparation
It is highly recommended that a consultant from
Minova Australia advise mine personnel on
formwork construction.

Limitations
Material must be applied within the temperature
range 0oC to 35oC.
Application must fall within the guidelines of the
Coal Mines Regulation Act in particular with
respect to ventilation.
Queensland - Mine Managers Rules apply.
Minova Australia Pty Ltd
A.B.N. 78 084 965 962
102 Albatross Road, Nowra
PO Box 554, Nowra NSW 2541
Tel: 0244 214377
Fax: 0244 221637
Solutions@MinovaInt.com
www.minovainternational.com

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Additional Information

Packaging

Minova Australia offers a comprehensive range of

products, all of which have been developed after
extensive research and testing on a global scale
via our international network of operations. These
products include:

Wilkit Foam is supplied in:

Colour coded tin canisters (20 litre) with

handle and secure cover lid

In colour coded drums (200 litre)

Resin anchor systems

High yield grouts and foams

The drums for the two components A and B are

clearly distinguished by colours and labelling.

High volume output grouts

Monolithic chock systems

Component A
Component B

High performance cable bolt grouts

Polyurethane resin systems

Yield

Binder systems and systems for backfilling

The quantity of material required to fill a void or

seal is variable and will depend on a number of
factors notably expansion ratio. In general 65 kg
of material will be required to fill 1m3.

Pre-packaged high build spray cements

Sprayable coatings for ventilation control

Water stop grout

Ventilation formwork systems including:

Meshblocks,
Gunmesh,
Tecmesh
and
Tecplastic

Grout Mixes and Batches

hydraulically operated

Flexible membranes for strata support and

waterproofing applications

Contract installations

Yellow
Black

Storage
Store in a cool, dry place between 5 and 40oC
away from direct sunlight.
Avoid humidity
entering by storing in a ventilated room and
keeping seals tightly closed when not in use.
Shelf Life

both

air

and

Both Wilkit Foam Resin and Wilkit Foam Catalyst

have a shelf life of 6 months when stored as
above.

If further information is required, please consult

Minova Australia

Precautions

While Minova Australia makes every effort to

ensure the details contained in this data sheet are
as current and accurate as possible, the conditions
under which its products are used are not within
Minova Australias control. The information on this
data sheet is subject to change without notice.
Each user is responsible for being aware of the
details in the data sheet and the product
applications in the specific context of the intended
use. The results may depend on the conditions
under which the products are stored, transported
and used.

Health and Safety

Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and
eye/face protection.

In the case of contact with skin, remove

contaminated clothing and wash with soap
and water, seek medical attention if skin
irritation persists.

In the case of contact with eyes, flush with

copious amounts of water and seek medical
assistance.

If inhaled remove from exposure and seek

medical advice if effects persist.

If ingested do not make the person drink or

try to make him vomit. Immediately consult
a physician.

Buyers and users assume all risk, responsibility

and liability arising from the use of this product
and the information in this data sheet. Minova
Australia is not responsible for damages of any
nature resulting from the use of its products or
reliance upon the information. Minova Australia
makes no express or implied warranties.

MS2327/2003C
Copyright Minova Australia Pty Ltd 2003