wallseal

Siloxane water repellent

DESCRIPTION TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES wallseal should be applied by brush or

OF WET MATERIAL through a low pressure knapsack
wallseal is a one-component siloxane sprayer. Application should commence
waterproofing solution. Colour Clear – water white from the highest point of the surface
Flash point
O
23 C and work down the surface. Some run-
USES down of the coating is permissible but
Fire resistance Flammable should not exceed 250-300 mm.
wallseal is designed to deposit a non- Dilution Do not dilute A second coat may be given but only
flammable, dry water-repellent film of after at least two hours drying time
Consistency Low viscosity liquid between coats.
silicones within the capillaries of
porous surfaces that would otherwise Touch dry: + 1 hour wallseal is highly volatile. Avoid
discolour through moisture uptake and Drying time @ 25 C
o
Hard dry: + 24 hours working in full sunshine to achieve
stain as a result of deposition of water- Full cure: + 5 days maximum penetration. Confine
borne contaminants and dirt. This activities to the shadow side of the
water-repellent film permits the structures.
substrate to ‘ breathe‘. wallseal will TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
assist in stabilising lime in plaster DURING APPLICATION CLEANING
surfaces. Volume solids. 5%
Tools, brushes and mixing equipment
FEATURES & BENEFITS Number of coats 2 coats should be cleaned immediately after
use and before material has set with
Over-coating time
• Brush or spray applied direct from Minimum 2 hours abe super brush cleaner followed by
between coats
container. washing with soap and water.
• Equally effective on new or old
surfaces. TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES PROTECTION ON COMPLETION
• Preserves natural colour and OF DRY FILM
texture of treated material. May be overpainted with a high quality
Fire resistance of PVA/acrylic coating.
• Allows surface to breathe. Non-flammable
dry film
• Reduces the risk of efflorescence
and frost spalling. Water resistance of Not suitable for TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE
• Inhibits penetration of soot and dry film immersed conditions HUMIDITY
grime. o o
• Reduces unsightly staining; Application temperature: +5 C - +30
unaffected by salt laden TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES C
atmosphere. DURING APPLICATION
Do not apply if rain is imminent.
Volume solids. 5%
SURFACE PREPARATION
Number of coats 2 coats MODEL SPECIFICATION
The surface to be treated should be Over-coating time
clean, sound and dry. It should be free Minimum 2 hours One-component silane siloxane
between coats
from dust, dirt, loose particles and oily water-repellent solution.
or greasy deposits.
The surface should be dry to allow
MIXING The water repellent will be wallseal, a
maximum penetration of wallseal. No one-component, silane siloxane liquid
Stir well before use. applied in accordance with the
application should be made for at least
four days after rain. recommendations of abe
Plaster should be at least seven days COVERAGE Construction Chemicals. The liquid
old before coating and concrete should will have a minimum of 5% volume
2
cure for at least 28 days. 3 - 5 m / l depending on porosity of solids content.
substrate.
BONDING / PRIMING PACKAGING
APPLICATION
No special primer required. 1 l, 5 l, 25 l and 200 l containers.

Revision 9203

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
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HANDLING & STORAGE

This product has a shelf life of

12 months if kept in a dry cool place in
the original packaging. In more
extreme conditions this period might
be shortened.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Toxicity: Solvents are toxic

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

Ensure working area is well ventilated

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 wallseal 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
direct or continuous control over where
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.

Revision 9203

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