ProMasonry Cement Products

Data Sheet | SDS

MORTAR SAND

PROMASONRY Mortar Sand meets or exceeds ASTM C-144 specification for masonry mortar aggregate

SUGGESTED USES:
Can be mixed with Portland cement to achieve a high performance mortar, paver base, paver joints, general landscaping, traction in snow and icy conditions.

Other potential uses:
Paver base, Paver Joints, General Landscaping, Traction in snow and icy conditions

YIELD
One 80 lb (36.3 kg) bag yields approximately .8 cu ft (22.7 L)

Mortar Types and Strengths:

Type M - Very high strength mortar (2500+ psi or 17.2+ MPa) commonly used in exterior applications at or below grade.

Type S - High strength mortar (1800+ psi or 12.4+ MPa) commonly used in exterior load bearing applications above or below grade

Type N - Moderate strength mortar (750+ psi or 5.2+ MPa) commonly used in interior or exterior non load bearing applications at or above grade

Type O - Low Strength mortar (350+ psi or 2.4+ MPa) commonly used in tuck pointing and interior non-load bearing applications

Type K - Very low Strength mortar typically used when tuck pointing historic structures

PROMASONRY Mortar Sand can be mixed with Portland cement to achieve a high performance mortar. Below are two charts for proportioning mixes according to ASTM C-270 standards.

  • The first chart specifies a Portland cement and hydrated lime based mix.
  • The second chart specifies a Portland cement or masonry cement based mix.
  • The left panel lists each mortar type and defines how they are most commonly used.

CAUTION
May cause eye and skin irritation.

HEALTH AND SAFETY
Do not ingest. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for additional information. Keep out of reach of children.

FIRST AID
In case of skin contact, wash thoroughly with soap and water. For eye contact, flush immediately with a high volume of water for at least 15 minutes and contact a medical professional. For respiratory problems remove person to fresh air.

DISPOSAL
Dispose of material in accordance with local, state or federal regulations.

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY
Conproco Corp. warrants this product for one year from date of installation to be free from manufacturing defects and to meet the technical properties on the current technical data sheet if used as directed within shelf life. User determines suitability of product for use and assumes all risks. Buyer's sole remedy shall be limited to the purchase price or replacement of product exclusive of labor or cost of labor. October 2008 NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED SHALL APPLY INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CONPROCO CORP. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY FOR SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.