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Chemgard 700 S
Siloxane Based Water Repellent
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Product Chemgard 700S is a one-component, low
Description viscosity, water repellent reactive
impregnation for cementitious substrates, based on
Alkylalkoxy-Siloxane.
Suitable for use in hot and tropical climates.
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Uses Chemgard 700S is used as a colourless water-
repellent impregnation compound for absorbent substrates
e.g.
- Concrete (including pre-cast)
- Bricks, stones, plaster etc.
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Advantages - Economical and easy to use.
- Reduces capillary water absorption
- Improves resistance to frost
- Reduces penetration of pollutants dissolved in water
such as chloride salts.
- Reduces efflorescence
- Protection against driving rain on vertical areas
- Does not alter the facade colour.
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Product Data
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Base Alkylalkoxy Siloxane
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Colour Shades Colourless liquid
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Packaging 20 Lit. pails, 200 Lit. drums
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Storage Condition Store in original sealed containers in a cool and dry
environment between 5C and 35C away from
direct sunlight.
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Shelf life 12 months minimum from production date if stored
properly in original unopened packaging.
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Technical Data
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Density Approximately 0.80 Kg/Lit.
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Application /Substrate Minimum 5C
Temperature Maximum 30C
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Substrate Moisture Maximum 5%
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Consumption Approximately 0.15 Kg/m2 (0.185 Lit./m2) per coat,
depending on absorbency of substrate.
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Application
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Surface Preparation Substrate must be sound, free from dust, dirt, loose
particles, oil, grease, efflorescence and existing
coatings. Clean substrate mechanically, preferably
by high-pressure steam or water jetting. Best results
are achieved on dry, well absorbing substrates.
Maximum moisture content: 5%. Minimum age of
concrete or mortar: at least 4 weeks.
If to be overcoated, observe the required substrate
conditions.
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Mixing Chemgard 700S is supplied ready for- use and
must not be diluted.
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Application Method Apply in excess by brush, roller or suitable spray
equipment (no compressed air). Apply evenly wet
on wet in a minimum of two coats.
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Overcoating Waiting times: Minimum 4 hrs
Maximum 1 week
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Cleaning Clean application equipment with Chem Colma
Cleaner immediately after use.
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Important - A solvent based version can be available on
demand
- Building parts which still need to be painted,
must be securely covered to avoid contact
with Chemgard-700S
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Safety
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Toxicity Non toxic.
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Transportation Non hazardous.
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