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Supercast Synkoflex FR constructive solutions

General purpose non swelling preformed

plastic adhesive waterstops for concrete Supercast Synkoflex FR
joints
Non-swelling plastic adhesive waterstop, where shown on
Uses the drawings, shall be Fosroc Supercast Synkoflex FR. It
shall be capable of being applied to freshly poured
Supercast Synkoflex and Supercast Synkoflex FR concrete and be unaffected by fuels or by infiltration of
waterstops provide watertight integrity for construction joints groundwater up to a hydrostatic head of 30m. It shall be
in concrete structures where swellable waterstops are not applied in accordance with Fosroc’s current data sheet.
best suited i.e. bund walls, thin section walls and where
concrete placement is delayed to allow steel reinforcement Properties
fixing.
Supercast Synkoflex
Advantages Form : Square section flexible
waterstop
„ Can be applied onto freshly poured concrete
„ Can be applied onto existing concrete which is Nominal size : 25mm x 25mm x 1m strips
primed with Supercast Synkoflex Primer or Supastik Colour : Black
E10 Adhesive (for Supercast Synkoflex FR)
Specific gravity : 1.20 to 1.35
„ Fuses with fresh concrete, allowing it to be applied
with a minimum cover of 25mm Resistance to : 50m of water
„ Not affected by rainwater, allowing prolonged delays Hydrostatic head
between application and concrete pour
Application Temp. Range : 5oC min 50oC max
„ Can be easily joined to Fosroc Supercast PVC
waterstops at expansion joints Service Temp. Range : -20oC min 50oC max
„ Highly adaptable to accommodate complex joint
shapes
„ Resistant to chemicals Supercast Synkoflex FR
„ Fuel resistant (Supercast Synkoflex FR only) Form : Rectangular section flexible
„ Cost – effective installation. waterstop

Description Nominal size : 30mm x 12mm x 5m strips

Colour : Blue
Supercast Synkoflex is a non-swelling preformed plastic
adhesive waterstop of dimensions 25mm x 25mm. It can Specific gravity : 1.60
be laid onto fresh concrete, or applied to existing concrete
when used in conjunction with Supercast Synkoflex Primer. Resistance to : 30m of water
hydrostatic head
Supercast Synkoflex FR is a fuel-resistant, non-swelling
Application Temp. Range : 5oC min 50oC max
preformed plastic adhesive waterstop of dimensions
12mm x 30mm. It can be laid onto fresh concrete, or Service Temp. Range : -20oC min 50oC max
applied to existing concrete when used in conjunction with
Supastik E10 Adhesive.
Application Instructions
Specification Clauses
Supercast Synkoflex
Supercast Synkoflex
Existing concrete surfaces
Non-swelling plastic adhesive waterstop, where shown on Ensure all debris is removed and surfaces are clean and
the drawings, shall be Fosroc Supercast Synkoflex (or dry. Brush on a 50mm wide strip of Supercast Synkoflex
Supercast Synkoflex FR for fuel-resistant applications) Primer and allow primer to dry (usually 2-3 hours). Hand
obtained from Fosroc Limited, Coleshill Road, Tamworth, press the Supercast Synkoflex onto the primed area.
Staffs, B78 3TL. Individual strips must be overlapped by 25mm.

It shall be capable of being applied to freshly poured Freshly poured concrete

concrete and be unaffected by rainwater or by infiltration of Lay the Supercast Synkoflex onto the fresh concrete and
groundwater up to a hydrostatic head of 50m. It shall be overlap strips by 25mm.
applied in accordance with Fosroc’s current data sheet

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Supercast Synkoflex FR Health & Safety

Existing concrete surfaces There are no known health hazards associated with
Ensure all debris is removed and surfaces are clean and Supercast Synkoflex or Supercast Synkoflex FR in normal
dry. Trowel on a 75mm wide strip of Supastik E10 use. For further information refer to appropriate Product
Adhesive. Hand press the Supercast Synkoflex FR onto the Safety Data Sheet.
primed area. Individual strips must be overlapped by
25mm. Supastik E10: Contains resins which may cause
sensitisation by skin contact, avoid contact with skin and
Freshly poured concrete eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face
Lay the Supercast Synkoflex FR onto the fresh concrete and protection. Barrier creams provide additional skin protec-
overlap strips by 25mm. tion. Should accidental skin contact occur, remove immedi-
ately with a resin removing cream, followed by soap and
Estimating water. Do not use solvent. In case of contact with eyes,
rinse immediately with plenty of clean water and seek
medical advice. If swallowed seek medical attention
Supercast Synkoflex : Box of 25 x 1m strips
immediately — do not induce vomiting.eyes. Wear suitable
25mm x 25mm protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. Barrier
Supercast Synkoflex FR : Box of 6 x 5m rolls creams provide additional skin
12mm x 30mm
Supercast Synkoflex Primer : 3.79 ltr can
Supastik E10 Adhesive : 2 ltr pack

Limitations

Cannot be used for expansion joints.

Should not be installed at less than 25mm concrete cover

(for Supercast Synkoflex) or less than 50mm concrete cover
(for Supercast Synkoflex FR).

Supercast Synkoflex should not be used for fuel storage

areas - Supercast Synkoflex FR (fuel-resistant) should be
used.

Storage

Supercast Synkoflex and Supercast Synkoflex FR have a

shelf life of 12. Store in original boxes in cool, dry
conditions, away from sunlight.

Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the Supply of
Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation,
specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous control over where or how its
products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products, whether or not in accordance with any
advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.

Fosroc Limited
Drayton Manor Business Park, telephone: fax: e-mail:
Coleshill Road, Tamworth, +44 (0) 1827 262222 +44 (0) 1827 262444 uk@fosroc.com
Staffordshire B78 3TL. UK
www.fosroc.com certificate no. FM 610

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