REDWOP – POLYCOTE BB – Waterproofing Chemical

Description:
POLYCOTE BB is a two component acrylic polymer modified elastomeric waterproofing membrane which consists of POLYCOTE BB powder and POLYCOTE BB liquid acrylic emulsion. It requires only clean fresh water on site mix when mixed in the proper proportions, an easily brush able coating is produced. POLYCOTE BB powder consists of specially selected cements, graded hard-wearing aggregates and additives supplied in powder and POLYCOTE BB liquid component of blended acrylic co-polymers. The polymer provides POLYCOTE BB with exceptional adhesion, toughness and durability.

Uses:
Water tanks, reservoirs, swimming pools.
Roofs and terrace of all types of low and high rise building.
To protects against concrete decay providing a long lasting barrier to waterborne corrosive salts and atmospheric gases.
To re-face and even out variations in concrete and masonry surfaces.
To seal concrete masonry walls and bridges the shrinkage cracks which are static.
To provide a tough and durable coating which cannot be easily damaged or worn away.

Advantages:
Minimum surface preparation needed – Low labor costs.
Applied directly to the damp concrete and masonry.
Excellent adhesion – Bonds to porous and nonporous surfaces.
Non-toxic-ideal for potable water tanks.
Waterproof – Excellent for damp-proofing basements.
Breathable-allows transmission of water vapor from interior of building.
Excellent for concrete roof, leaking brick and masonry walls.
Good resistance to Carbon dioxide and Chloride ion diffusion.

Method of application:
For best results moisten the surface before coating with POLYCOTE BB. Apply the mixed material using a short, stiff bristle brush preferably 100 to 150mm width like paint. Trowel thickness. The second coat of POLYCOTE BB shall apply as soon as the first coat has reached touch dry state. On hot substrates, i.e., over 400°C surface temperature, a primer coat of mixed POLYCOTE BB and water with slurry like consistency should be applied. Prime only areas that can be coated with POLYCOTE BB before the primer dries Material should not be applied temperature below 100°C.It is recommended that for general re-surfacing the total thickness of the applied material be 1 to 2 mm. Areas subjected to moderate and heavy loads/hydrostatic pressure, minimum 2mm thickness coating is recommended with screed above. Allow the POLYCOTE BB to dry before covering with screed. Sprinkle coarse sand on wet surface of final coat for better adhesion of screed. Average drying time is 4 to 6 hours at normal temperatures.

Coverage:
Coverage (10 kg + 5 lit pack): 10²m

This depends on the required consistency of surface.

Curing:
It is strongly recommended that concrete should be properly cured.

Packaging:
POLYCOTE BB powder is supplied as a package of 10 kg and 2 kg bag powder.
POLYCOTE BB liquid is supplied in 5 liters and 1 liter jerry cane.

Storage:
Minimum of 12 months self-life if kept under room temperature (i.e. 27°C).

Health & Safety
POLYCOTE BB is non-toxic but it is alkaline in nature. Gloves and goggles should be worn. Any splashes to the skin or eyes should be washed off with clean water and use a dust mask while handing the powder.