bituseal liquid

Heavy duty bituminous coating

DESCRIPTION TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES COVERAGE

OF WET MATERIAL
bituseal liquid is a solvent-borne Recommended : 300 µm
mineral and fibre-filled bituminous Density (typical) 1,25 g/cm3 ave. dft per coat
solution. Colour Black Theoretical : 1,5 m2/ l
coverage for
Finish Matt
USES above dft
Flash point 36º C Wet film thickness : 650 µm
A heavy duty coating for almost all at above
Consistency Heavy filled liquid
situations. Contains no inhibitive Maximum : 1 mm
pigments against corrosion of steel, recommended wft
therefore should be applied over a Practical coverage : 1,0 m2/ l
TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
primer in these circumstances. for estimating (less on textured
DURING APPLICATION
purposes surfaces)
FEATURES & BENEFITS Volume solids (typical) 46% Recommended :2
Overcoating time Minimum no. of coats
• Asbestos free. @ 25º C 24 hours
• Cold applied waterproofer. o
APPLICATION
• Heavy-duty protective coating. Drying time @ 25 C 12 hours
• Easy to apply. bituseal liquid may be applied by stiff
• Economical. brush, such as a worn paint brush ,
TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES bituseal liquid can be used in
OF DRY FILM conjunction with a glass fibre
SURFACE PREPARATION
Max. service temp membrane to build and reinforce
Any surface to which bituseal liquid is Dry 70 º C thicker coats. The membrane must be
applied must be clean, sound and dry. Immersion 40º C set into the still wet film of bituseal
liquid and ideally all bubbles and
Steel – must be free of grease, oil, rust Minimum service
and scale. For best results steel wrinkles should be removed by means
temperature -10º C of a laminating roller. The film is
should be abrasive blast cleaned to a
1 500 hours allowed to dry and then a second coat
minimum standard of SA 2 on the
Accelerated without chalking, is applied at a sufficient thickness to
Swedish Code of Practice SIS 055900.
If hand cleaned, a standard of SA 3 weathering resistance cracking or completely obliterate the weave and
blistering. pattern of the membrane.
should be aimed at.
Galvanised steel – must be completely Impact resistance @
free of grease and of anti-white rust CLEANING
0º C 2,25 joules
compounds, which should be removed
by scrubbing with a mixture of abe Salt spray resistance Passes 40 hours Tools, brushes and mixing equipment
super brush cleaner and abrasive should be cleaned immediately after
Water resistance Excellent use and before material has set with
soap. All residues must be washed off
with clean water. Solvent resistance Non-resistant abe super brush cleaner followed by
Concrete and other cementitious washing with soap and water.
surfaces – must be free of dust and overcoating, except for steel which
laitance. must be coated with a suitable anti- PROTECTION ON COMPLETION
Timber – must be clean and fairly corrosive primer like abe 4 metal
smooth. primer. Where the bituseal liquid film is finally
Weathered roofing membrane – to be exposed to the effects of sunlight
remove all dust and chalky surface MIXING and ultra-violet radiation, it is
products. recommended that, some 3 - 4 weeks
bituseal liquid must be stirred well to after being applied, it be overcoated
BONDING / PRIMING disperse fillers, and intermittent stirring with abe silvakote. bituseal liquid is
during use is advisable. Always use a also an excellent reviver coat for
Prime with a coat of abe bituprime, flat paddle. roofing membranes that are showing
which should be allowed to dry prior to signs of breakdown of their binder. The
cleaned surface should be treated with
abe bituprime and a final coat of abe
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silvakote should be applied over the IMPORTANT NOTE
bituseal liquid film.
This data sheet is issued as a guide to
TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE the use of the product(s) concerned.
HUMIDITY Whilst abe Construction Chemicals
endeavours to ensure that any advice,
Application temperature range: recommendation, specification or
o o
+5 C - +40 C information is accurate and correct, the
company cannot - because abe has no
Do NOT apply if humidity is in excess direct or continuous control over where
of 85%. and how abe products are applied -
Do NOT apply if surface is less accept any liability either directly or
indirectly arising from the use of abe
than 2° C.
products, whether or not in accordance
with any advice, specification,
MODEL SPECIFICATION recommendation, or information given
by the company.
Heavy duty bituminous coating for
bridge abutments, foundations, FURTHER INFORMATION
retaining walls and similar
installations. Where other products are to be used
in conjunction with this material, the
The coating will be bituseal liquid, a relevant technical data sheets should
solvent-borne, fibre-filled, bituminous be consulted to determine total
solution applied in accordance with the requirements. abe Construction
recommendations of abe Chemicals has a wealth of technical
Construction Chemicals, including and practical experience built up over
bituprime or 4 metal primer where years in the company’s pursuit of
necessary. The solution will have a excellence in building and construction
minimum solids content of 46%. technology.
PACKAGING

1 l, 5 l, 25 l and 200 l containers.

HANDLING & STORAGE

This product has a shelf life of

24 months from date of manufacture if
kept in a dry cool place in the original
packaging and under cover. In more
extreme conditions this period might
be shortened.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Toxicity : Solvents are toxic

Water tainting : Does not taint
water
Fire resistance of : Flammable
wet film

Ventilate working area well during

application and drying. Avoid flames in
vicinity. Always wear gloves when
working with the material and avoid
excessive inhalation and skin contact.
If material is splashed into the eye,
wash with plenty of clean water and
seek medical attention.

Cured bituseal liquid is inert and

harmless.

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Lahore: 25-A, FCC, Syed Maratib Ali Road, Gulberg 4, Tel: +92 42 5763360 Fax: +92 42 5875384