duraslurry

Cementitious waterproofing slurry

DESCRIPTION duraslurry with water to produce a

duraslurry is a ready-for-use (merely
add water) Portland cement based
waterproofing slurry. It consists of a
blend of cements, graded quartz and Appearance
active chemical constituents. It is
supplied as a fine, grey powder.
Bulk density
USES
Service temperature
(fully cured)
duraslurry is an economical, easily
applied method of providing a Colour
permanent waterproof skin on
Physiological effect
concrete, plaster and brick surfaces. It
may be used on both new and existing
structures on either the wet or the dry
side.
duraslurry is recommended for:
• Foundations
• Basements
• Tunnels
• Supporting walls
• Dams
• Reservoirs
• Ponds
• Pools
• Silos
• Sewage plants
• Underground structures
duraslurry acts by the conversion of
the free lime in the concrete to
insoluble calcium compounds. These
seal against capillary ingress of water
into the dry slurry film. Water soluble
materials in the slurry penetrate the
substrate surface where they in turn
crystallize, thus anchoring the coating
to the substrate. duraslurry must not
be exposed to backwater pressure,
running water or rain, until it has fully
set. The treated surface must be
protected from heat and wind. Drying
should be as slow as possible.
Note: Since the duraslurry system is
based on a chemical reaction taking
place inside the concrete, some
moisture penetration can be expected
until voids are sealed by the
crystallization process.
viscous, creamy consistency
TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
(1 volume clean water to 2,25 - 3
Fine powder,
volumes duraslurry). Mixing may be
which is
done by hand or mechanical mixer and
somewhat
should be continued until an
hygroscopic
homogeneous, lump-free product
1,1 kg/ l results. In manual mixing, lumps may
be broken down with the gloved hand.
-40º C to +80º C
On completion of mixing, material must
Grey be used within 30 minutes.
Never attempt to reconstitute by
As cement
further dilution, mixed material that has
become too stiff to apply.
FEATURES & BENEFITS COVERAGE
• Easy to use. 1. Waterproofing externally against
• Economical damp earth and moist ground.
• Wide range of applications. 2 COATS using 2-3 kg/m²
2. Waterproofing internally against
SURFACE PREPARATION rising damp or up to 1 m head of
underground water.
duraslurry is designed for use on 2 COATS using 4-5 kg/m².
porous, absorbent surfaces. Highly Treated floor surfaces must be
porous surfaces such as common protected against subsequent
bricks should be plaster rendered traffic with a cement rendering.
before waterproofing. All surfaces 3. Waterproofing internally to retain
must be clean and sound. They must water as in reservoirs.
be free of laitance, shutter release oil, Waterproofing externally against
dust, loose particles and any other more than 1 head of underground
foreign matter including fungal growth. water; water pressure; surfaces
Large cracks and honeycomb should below the water table; earth
be given a thin coating of duraslurry, covered slabs.
mixed as described in this data sheet. 3 COATS using 6-7 kg/m²
They should then be filled with
3:1 - 4:1 sand/cement mortar prior to APPLICATION
applying the overall duraslurry
system. Floor/wall joints should be cut Any surface to be treated with
to a dovetail and caulked with a 4:1 duraslurry must be fully saturated
sand/cement mortar, prior to applying beforehand, preferably the day before.
the duraslurry system. Surfaces such as floors must be free
of ponded water and verticals must be
BONDING / PRIMING free of water running down the face.
Apply duraslurry by hand using either
No primer required. a medium-hard block brush or a
notched trowel.
MIXING Treatment must be applied in two or
three coats. A second coat must be
duraslurry only needs the addition of applied as soon as the first coat can
water to be ready for use. Gauge no longer be disturbed by brushing. If
a third coat is required it must follow
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Karachi: Room No.1, Mezzanine Floor, Al-Hayat Chambers, A-7, Block-7/8, K.C.H.S. Tel: +92 21 4535898-99, Fax: +92 21 4558071
Lahore: 25-A, FCC, Syed Maratib Ali Road, Gulberg 4, Tel: +92 42 5763360 Fax: +92 42 5875384
within 24 hours, with the surface
having again been pre-dampened. On
horizontal surfaces duraslurry is
normally applied by brush, although
the second coat of a three-coat system
may be notch trowelled. Vertical
surfaces, except for the final coat of
the system are usually applied by
notch trowel. The final coat of a
system must be applied by brush and
left as smooth as possible.
CLEANING
Tools, brushes and mixing equipment
should be cleaned immediately after
use and before material has set with
abe super brush cleaner followed by
washing with soap and water.
PROTECTION ON COMPLETION
duraslurry may be overpainted with a
high quality PVA/acrylic paint.
TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE
HUMIDITY
Do not apply if temperature is below 5 C.
o direct or continuous control over where
MODEL SPECIFICATION
Cementitious waterproofing slurry
for reservoirs, dams, basements,
silos and sewage plants.
The waterproofing compound will be
duraslurry, a single-component,
cementitious slurry applied in
accordance with the recommendations
of abe Construction Chemicals. The
slurry will have a bulk density of 1,1 kg/l.
PACKAGING
duraslurry is supplied in 25 kg
polyethylene lined paper bags.
HANDLING & STORAGE
This product has a shelf life of
six months if kept in a dry cool place in
the original packaging. In more
extreme conditions this period might
be shortened.
Karachi: Room No.1, Mezzanine Floor, Al-Hayat Chambers, A-7, Block-7/8, K.C.H.S. Tel: +92 21 4535898-99, Fax: +92 21 4558071
Lahore: 25-A, FCC, Syed Maratib Ali Road, Gulberg 4, Tel: +92 42 5763360 Fax: +92 42 5875384
HEALTH & SAFETY
duraslurry is alkaline and should not
be allowed contact with skin and eyes.
Avoid inhalation of dust during mixing
by wearing dust masks. The use of
gloves, eye protection and dust masks
is advised. Splashes into eyes should
be washed immediately with plenty of
clean water and medical advice sought
thereafter.
Cured duraslurry is inert and
harmless.
IMPORTANT NOTE
This data sheet is issued as a guide to
the use of the product(s) concerned.
Whilst abe Construction Chemicals
endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification or
information is accurate and correct, the
company cannot - because abe has no
and how abe products are applied -
accept any liability either directly or
indirectly arising from the use of abe
products, whether or not in accordance
with any advice, specification,
recommendation, or information given
by the company.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Where other products are to be used
in conjunction with this material, the
relevant technical data sheets should
be consulted to determine total
requirements. abe Construction
Chemicals has a wealth of technical
and practical experience built up over
years in the company’s pursuit of
excellence in building and construction
technology.
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