TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

SAPAL RTU
Elastic Acrylic Coating

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: scabbling or other means. New concrete must be fully

cured.
SAPAL RTU is high performance UV resistant water 2. Steel
based acrylic coating for use as waterproofing Scrub at soldered joints with a stiff steel brush. Wash
membrane for old or new roofs, gutters and structures down with plenty of water to remove acidic solder flux,
to most construction materials, including concrete, and then wipe off with solvent to remove grease and
asbestos, cement, corrugated iron, timber, etc. that
oil.
cures into a tough elastic film that can withstand
severe expansion and contraction movements. For corroded areas, apply Metal Treatment Solution.
Wipe off excess residue with slightly damp rag.
It possesses outstanding exterior durability and
excellent elasticity and elongation properties Surface must be completely dry and clean prior to
necessary to bridge forthcoming cracks without SAPAL RTU application.
cracking or wrinkling. Once polymerized it is 3. Masonry
transformed into a non-degradable waterproofing Surface must be clean, dry and free of oil or grease.
membrane. Make good any surface defects with MPCTI REPAIR
It is supplied ready for use direct from the container PRODUCTS.
and is available in a range of colors. 4. Timber
CUSTOMER BENEFITS Surface must be clean, smooth, dry and free of oily
• excellent adhesion residue.
• low dirt pick up 5. Pre-painted surface
• can bridge cracks Scrape off flaking paint and any looses material.
• can be painted Sand back gloss painted surfaces to improve
• maintains flexibility in a wide temperature adhesion.
range
APPLICATION
• UV resistant
Apply SAPAL RTU direct from the container. It can
• seamless, no joints
be applied by roller, brush and airless spray gun.
• easy application through brush, roller or Allow an undercoating interval of 2- hours.
even airless spray
RECOMMENDED: TECHNICAL DATA
• waterproofing for all types or roofs Volume solids : 45 ± 3%
• as a reflective and decorative type Color :
waterproofing Drying time : 2-4 hrs depending on thickness
• can be used over asphalt roofing system, 3-5 coats until a dry film
No. of coats
steel, concrete, aluminum brick, wood, etc. : thickness 0f 8-10 mils is
required
attained.
SURFACE PREPARATION:
Elongation : >250%
1. Concrete
Allow to cure for minimum of 28 days. The substrate
JOINTS
must be clean and sound, free of dust and other loose
For bridging over expansion joints, overlap joints, etc.,
particles.
incorporate MPCTI reinforcing fibre.
Cement laitance, oil, grease. mould release oil must
be removed from concrete surfaces by wire brushing,

Important Note:
The information contained in this leaflet is published to the best of our knowledge and is
supported by current available data. Hence, subject to the care and method of
application, deviations (from published values) in performance may occur. Our
guarantee is therefore limited to the quantity of the supplied material.

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
SAPAL RTU
Elastic Acrylic Coating

ESTIMATING DATA
The approximate coverage is 4-6.5m2 per liter per
coat.
Note: The coverage figures are theoretical- due to
wastage factors and the variety and nature of possible
substrate, practical figures will be reduced.
PACKAGING
SAPAL RTU is available in 16 liter pail.
STORAGE
SAPAL RTU has a minimum shelf life of 1 year when
stored in the original unopened containers under
normal warehouse conditions.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
SAPAL RTU should not be swallowed. Any eye
contamination should be washed with plenty of water.
FIRE
SAPAL RTU is a water based and non-flammable.

Important Note:
The information contained in this leaflet is published to the best of our knowledge and is
supported by current available data. Hence, subject to the care and method of
application, deviations (from published values) in performance may occur. Our
guarantee is therefore limited to the quantity of the supplied material.

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