GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR XYPEX ADMIX C-1000NF

CONCRETE WATERPROOFING SYSTEM BY CRYSTALLISATION

1. Generally:

1.1 Summary

A. The works shall include: furnishing of all labor, materials, services and equipment
necessary for the supply and installation of cementitious crystalline waterproofing to
concrete substrates, above-grade or below-grade, on either dry or wet side of
substrates, as indicated on drawings and as specified herein.

1.2 References

A. Applicable Standards: The following standards are referenced herein.

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

2. Army Corps of Engineers (CRD)

3. NSF International (NSF)

1.3 System Description

A. GENERAL : The concrete waterproofing material shall be manufactured by

XYPEX AUSTRALIA, and shall be of the cementitious crystalline type known as
XYPEX Admix C-1000NF Waterproofing by Crystallisation and can be obtained
from RNC Integral Concrete Technology (M) Sdn Bhd. Tel: 03-51928186 Fax:
03-51926826. The product chemically controls and permanently fixes non-soluble
crystalline growth throughout the capillary voids of the concrete. This crystalline
growth is highly resistant to extreme water pressure from any direction and also to
most aggressive chemicals. The process is catalytic; therefore the XYPEX crystal
generating process can reactivate at any time to seal or re-seal static cracks and voids,
up to a width of 0.4 millimetre. (Note: XYPEX crystalline products should not be
considered to be flexible).

1.4 System Performance Requirements

A. Testing Requirements: Crystalline waterproofing system shall be tested in

accordance with the following standards and conditions, and the testing results shall
meet or exceed the performance requirements as specified herein.

B. Independent Laboratory: Testing shall be performed by an independent laboratory

meeting the requirements of ASTM E 329-95 and certified by the United States
Bureau of Standards. Testing laboratory shall obtain all concrete samples and
waterproofing product samples.

C. Crystalline Penetration: Crystallizing capability of waterproofing material shall be

evidenced by independent SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) photographs
documenting penetration of crystal-forming waterproofing material to a depth of
50mm

D. Permeability: Independent testing shall be performed according to U.S. Army Corps

of Engineers CRD-C48-73 "Permeability of Concrete". Treated concrete samples
shall be pressure tested to1.05 MPa (106 m head of water). The treated samples shall
exhibit no measurable leakage.
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E. Chemical Resistance: Independent testing shall be performed to determine “Sulfuric

Acid Resistance of Concrete Specimens”. Treated concrete samples (dosage rates of
3%, 5% and 7%) shall be tested against untreated control samples. All samples shall
be immersed in sulphuric acid and weighed daily until a control sample reaches a
weight loss of 50% or over. On final weighing the percentage weight loss of the
treated samples shall test significantly lower than the control samples.

F. Compressive Strength: Independent testing shall be performed according to ASTM

C39 “Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens”. Concrete samples
containing the crystalline waterproofing additive shall be tested against untreated
control sample. At 28 days, the treated samples shall exhibit a minimum of 10%
increase in compressive strength over the control sample.

G. Potable Water Approval: Waterproofing materials on structures holding potable water

shall have Product Usage Approval Certificate from Perbadanan Urus Air Selangor
Bhd and Test Report on suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with
water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of the
water by SIRIM.

1.5 Submittals

Submit the followings for approval:-

A. Product Data: Submit product data, including manufacturer’s specifications,

installation instruction, and general recommendations for waterproofing applications.
Also include manufacturer’s certification or other data substantiating those products
comply with requirement of Contract Documents.

B. Test Reports: Submit for acceptance, complete test reports from approved
independent testing laboratories certifying that waterproofing system conforms to
performance characteristics and testing requirements specified herein.

C. Manufacturer’s Certification: Provide certificates signed by manufacturer or

manufacturer’s representative certifying that the materials to be installed comply in
all respects with the requirements of this specification, and that the applicator is
qualified and approved to install the materials in accordance with manufacturer’s
product data.

D. Manufacturer’s Field Report: Provide copy of report from manufacturer’s

representative confirming that the surfaces to which waterproofing material is to be
applied are in a condition suitable to receive same.

1.6 Quality Assurance

A. Manufacturer: Manufacture of the products shall have no less than 10 years

experience in manufacturing the cementitious crystalline waterproofing materials for
the required work. Manufacturers that cannot provide the performance test data
specified herein will not be considered for the project.

B. Applicator: Waterproofing applicator shall be experienced in the installation of

cementitious crystalline waterproofing materials as demonstrated by previous
successful installations, and shall be approved by the manufacturer in writing.

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C. Pre-Installation Conference: Prior to installation of waterproofing, conduct meeting

with waterproofing applicator, installers of work adjacent to or which penetrates
waterproofing. Architect/Engineer, owner’s representative, and waterproofing
manufacturer’s representative to verify and review the following:

1) Project requirements for waterproofing as set out in Contract Document.

2) Manufacturer’s product data including application instructions.

3) Substrate conditions and procedures for substrate preparation and waterproofing

installation.

D. Technical Consultation: The waterproofing manufacturer’s representative shall

provide technical consultation on waterproofing application.

1.7 Delivery, Storage and Handling

A. Delivery: Deliver packaged waterproofing materials to project site in original

undamaged containers, with manufacturer’s labels and seals intact.

1.8 Project Conditions

A. Compliance: Comply with manufacturer’s product data regarding condition of

substrate to receive waterproofing, weather conditions before and during installation
and protection of the installed waterproofing system.

1.9 Warranty

A. Manufacturer’s Warranty: Manufacturer shall provide standard product warranty by

authorized company official. Term of warranty shall be (10) years from Date of
Practical Completion.
B. Applicator’s Warranty: Applicator shall warrant the waterproofing installation
against defects caused by faulty workmanship or materials for period of (10) years
from Date of Practical Completion. The warranty will cover the surfaces treated and
will bind the applicator to repair, at his expense, any and all leaks through the treated
surfaces which are not due to structural weaknesses or other causes beyond
applicator’s control such as fire, earthquake, tornado and hurricane.

The warranty shall read as follows:-

1. Warranty: The applicator warrants that, upon completion of the work, surfaces
treated with cementitious crystalline waterproofing will be and will remain free from
water leakage resulting from defective workmanship or materials for a period of (10)
years from Date of Practical Completion. In the event that water leakage occurs
within the warranty period from such causes, the applicator shall, at his sole expense,
repair, replace or otherwise correct such defective workmanship or materials.
Applicator shall not be liable for consequential damages and applicator’s liability
shall be limited to repair, replacement or correcting of defective workmanship or
materials. Applicator shall have no responsibility with respect to water leakage or
other defects caused by structural failure or movement of the structure, or any other
causes beyond Applicator’s control.

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2. Materials

2.1 Manufacturer: This specification is prepared based on crystalline waterproofing

materials produced by M/S. XYPEX Chemical Corporation.

The material specified is:-

1) Xypex Admix C-1000NF

2.2 Substitutions: The contractor may offer substitute materials for the approval of the
Superintending Officer. These substitute materials must nevertheless satisfy the
system performance requirements outlined in clause 1.4.

Acceptance or rejection of such substitute material shall be at the sole discretion of

the Superintending Officer.

2.3 GENERAL: The concrete waterproofing material shall be manufactured by

XYPEX AUSTRALIA, and shall be of the cementitious crystalline type known as
XYPEX Admix C-1000NF Waterproofing by Crystallisation and can be obtained
from RNC Integral Concrete Technology (M) Sdn Bhd. Tel: 03-51928186 Fax:
03-51926826. The product chemically controls and permanently fixes non-soluble
crystalline growth throughout the capillary voids of the concrete. This crystalline
growth is highly resistant to extreme water pressure from any direction and also to
most aggressive chemicals. The process is catalytic; therefore the XYPEX crystal
generating process can reactivate at any time to seal or re-seal static cracks and voids,
up to a width of 0.4 millimetre. (Note: XYPEX crystalline products should not be
considered to be flexible).

2.4 XYPEX Admix C-1000NF: Is applied as a dry powder additive in new concrete to
permanently protect and waterproof concrete structures.

3. Storage Of Materials

3.1 REQUIREMENTS: XYPEX products must be stored off the ground in a dry
enclosed area in original undamaged containers above temperature of 7°C. The shelf
life is one year when stored under proper conditions.

4. Steel Reinforcement

4.1 General: Shall be in accordance with the pertinent, current Australian or

British Standards.

4.2 Pre-stressing: Is to conform to the above standards and requirements where

applicable, and as detailed.

5. Application

5.1 DOSAGE OF XYPEX Admix C-1000NF

PERCENTAGE DOSAGE RATES OF XYPEX Admix C-1000NF TO THE

CEMENTITIOUS (ORDINARY PORTLAND CEMENT [O.P.C.] AND
REACTIVE POZZOLANS {e.g.; reactive Fly Ash}) CONTENT OF THE
CONCRETE

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CEMENTITIOUS CONTENT %
PER CUBIC METRE PER M³
</=300 kg 0.9 %
> 301 kg 0.8 %

Example: 210 kg O.P.C and 75 kg Fly Ash @ 0.9% = 2.6 kg dose rate.

NOTE: 1 Exposed concrete decks (joint free) shall be dosed at not less than 0.9%

NOTE: 2 The cement (O.P.C.) content of the mix shall not be less than 10% by
weight.

5.2 Batching And Mixing At Plant (1st Alternative):

5.2.1. XYPEX Admix C-1000NF shall be added to the agitator together with sand,
aggregate, water and cement, being batched into the truck to enable a
thorough mixing of the Admixture throughout the concrete mix.

5.2.2. Maximum water cement ratio should not exceed 0.5.

Requirements for higher water cement ratios must be referred to XYPEX
AUSTRALIA.

5.2.3. Thorough mixing of the XYPEX Admix C-1000NF throughout the mix is
essential to the correct performance of the product. Care should be taken,
therefore, with the addition and blending of the XYPEX Admix C-1000NF to
the concrete to ensure proper dispersal throughout the mix.

5.2.4. The XYPEX Admix C-1000NF will also act as a plasticiser and takes at least
10 minutes after batching to become fully activated. The effect will last
approximately 30 minutes after placement of concrete.

5.2.5. The plasticiser effect is, however, an everlasting type in that it can be re-
activated quickly if necessary. This aids in the finishing of the XYPEX
Admix C-1000NF treated concrete.

5.2.6. Use of retarder for concrete mix shall be approved by XYPEX AUSTRALIA

5.3 Batching And Mixing At Site (2nd Alternative)

When the normal concrete arriving the site, taken its slump and accepted, the pre-weight
XYPEX Admix C-1000NF is then poured into 2 empty container and mix well with clean
water at rate of approx. 1 litre to 1 kg of XYPEX Admix C-1000NF.

The XYPE Admix C-1000NF slurry is then poured into the concrete truck, it shall be mixed
well by turning the concrete drum at high revolution for approx. 7 minutes and it is ready for
casting.

6. Compaction And Finishing

6.1 Compaction

The concrete MUST be compacted until the following conditions are attained;

6.1.1. All entrapped air is expelled,

6.1.2. Formwork is completely filled to the intended level,

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6.1.3. All reinforcement, penetrations and the like are completely surrounded; and

6.1.4. The required properties of the concrete are achieved.

Special Notes:

During the compaction process, over vibration is preferable to under

vibration.

Power or steel trowelling should be viewed as the final part of the

compaction process.

Thorough power or steel trowelling is therefore essential to the compaction

process for all concrete roof and expose concrete structures.

6.2 Finishing

Finishing of the concrete shall include the process of “re-working” bleedwater into
the concrete. This will involve either power trowelling of the surface and/ or
vigorous hand trowelling. Subsequent to this, any desired finish can then be applied.

7. Curing Processes (Aus. Standard 3600 & CIA Recommended Practice Note Z9)

7.1 The concrete shall be cured in accordance with the above to ensure that maximum
XYPEX crystalline growth has taken place at the earliest possible time

7.2 The above curing recommendations call for the application of ponded water, water
soaked hessian cover, or a chemical curing compound that meets AS.3799 (90%+
curing efficiency).

7.3 Curing should begin immediately following the final set.

7.4 In formed concrete, the formwork provides good protection and curing for concrete,
and should be left in place for a period of seven (7) days, only exposed surfaces need
to be kept moist.

NOTE: With roof decks, form work and props should be left on for seven (7) days. This is
recommended as XYPEX Admix C-1000NF treated concrete may be slower in gaining
strength for the first 2-3 days, but will accelerate in the ensuing three (3) days to be around
the design strength mark at seven (7) days.

8. Alternate Curing (Aus. Standards 3799)

Curing compounds complying with the above and having retention levels of 90% or more are
a satisfactory curing agent for XYPEX Admix C-1000NF treated concrete.

9. Backfilling

Normal backfilling procedures may take place, after curing of the concrete. If backfilling
takes place within seven (7) days after the initial set, the backfilling material must be moist so
as not to draw moist from the concrete.

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10. Application Of Paint, Epoxy, Grout, Cement Parget Coat, Plaster Or Stucco

XYPEX Admix C-1000NF treated concrete will become completely and permanently
waterproof. The crystalline formation of dendritic fibres will fill the pores and capillaries thus
reducing the suction characteristics of the concrete. For this reason an additional bonding
system may be required.

NOTE: It shall be the responsibility of the installer of the render or particular surface
applied material to be applied over the concrete to take whatever measures are
necessary, including testing, to ensure acceptance by or adhesion to the concrete
surface.