Is there a non-BPA epoxy grout?

14 years ago

We are building a small inground swim-against-the-current pool and were advised to use epoxy-based grout. We chose to use tile rather than the usual vinyl liner because of nasty chemicals (pthalates) that leach from the liner. Today I learned that the epoxy grout (Spectralock) contains tons of Bisphenol-A (3-4%) that is active as a hormone mimic at sub-microgram concentrations. I'd like to find a non-BPA epoxy grout if anybody knows of one.

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bill_vincent
14 years ago
Once the grout cures, it's completely inert, and poses no health risk whatsoever. This same grout (Spectralock) is being spec'ed for use in competition pools all over the world.
hbrothberg
14 years ago
Your posting regarding 'Is there a non-BPA epoxy grout?' was forwarded to me since I work at Laticrete the manufacturer of SpectraLOCK epoxy grout.

I DON'T know the answer to your question but I WILL look into this issue ...!

Henry Rothberg

Here is a link that might be useful: The Laticrete Website
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bill_vincent
14 years ago
Thanks, Henry. I didn't expect you to go thru registering and actually posting!! :-)

dhc1-- THIS is why I stay with Laticrete products. This gentleman who just posted-- he's a good friend of mine, and after posting to your question, I emailed him to make sure I wasn't mis-stating the facts. He's being a bit modest, though, in saying he "works at Laticrete". He's the company vice president, whose father founded the company.

See if you get this kind of service from any other company!
nicethyme
9 years ago
09 and no answer to this question,,, here's another question, what environmental concerns are there in the manufacture of epoxy grout? By promulgating the use of this product, what are the risks in producing BPA?