Chemgard – 700 S

Chemgard – 700 S
Siloxane Based Water Repellent
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Product Description Chemgard – 700S is a one-component, low viscosity, water
repellent reactive impregnation for cementitious substrates,
based on Alkylalkoxy-Siloxane. Suitable for use in hot and
tropical climates.
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Uses Chemgard – 700S is used as a colourless water-repellent
impregnation compound for absorbent substrates e.g.
-- Concrete (including pre-cast)
-- Bricks, stones, plaster etc.
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Advantages --
Economical and easy to use.
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Reduces capillary water absorption
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Improves resistance to frost
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Reduces penetration of pollutants dissolved in water such
as chloride salts.
-- Reduces efflorescence
-- Protection against driving rain on vertical areas
-- Does not alter the facade colour.
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Product Data
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Base Alkylalkoxy Siloxane
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Colour Shades Colourless liquid
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Packaging 20 Lit. pails, 200 Lit. drums
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Storage Condition Store in original sealed containers in a cool and dry environment
between 5°C and 35°C away from direct sunlight.
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Shelf life 12 months minimum from production date if stored properly in
original unopened packaging.
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Technical Data
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Density Approximately 0.80 Kg/Lit.
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Application /Substrate Minimum 5°C
Temperature Maximum 30°C
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Substrate Moisture Maximum 5%
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Consumption Approximately 0.15 Kg/m2 (0.185 Lit./m2) per coat, depending
on absorbency of substrate.
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Application Details
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Surface Preparation Substrate must be sound, free from dust, dirt, loose particles, oil,
grease, efflorescence and existing coatings. Clean substrate
mechanically, preferably by high-pressure water jetting. Best
results are achieved on dry, well absorbing substrates.
Maximum moisture content: 5%. Minimum age of concrete or
mortar: at least 4 weeks. If to be overcoated, observe the
required substrate conditions.
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Mixing Chemgard – 700S is supplied ready – for – use and must not be
diluted.
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Application Method Apply in excess by brush, roller or suitable spray equipment (no
compressed air). Apply evenly wet on wet in a minimum of two
coats.
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Overcoating Waiting times:Minimum 4 hrs
Maximum 1 week
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Cleaning Clean application equipment with Chem Colma Cleaner
immediately after use.
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Important --
A solvent based version can be available on demand
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Building parts which still need to be painted, must be
securely covered to avoid contact with Chemgard-700S
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Safety
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Toxicity Non-toxic.
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Transportation Non-hazardous.
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