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• Sea water
• Brackish water
• Effluent and raw sewage
• Acids of low concentration
Figure 1 : Sequence of operations
• Alkalis
1. Untreated crack in face of wall.
• Oils (mineral and organic)
2. Crack cleaned and injection nipples bonded
on.
Application methods
3. Crack sealed with CONCRESIVE® 2200 or
Method 1
1418 and ready for injection.
Areas where cracks occur but which are not
4. CONCRESIVE® injection grout system
substantially affecting the integrity of the concrete
injected, nipples removed, and surface
or structure i.e. sealing to prevent further
sealed.
deterioration through the ingress of harmful
a) Concrete wall.
substances.
b) Crack.
c) Injection nipples.
Method 2
d) Adhesive securing nipple.
Where cracks have developed and require
absolute restoration of structural integrity i.e.
Vertical application
pressure sealing to ensure total bond between
Pre-drill holes into the crack to a minimum depth
interfaces or where injection of CONCRESIVE®
of 15-25mm. The centres of these drilled holes
1355 is required to stop the ingress of water.
should be set apart approximately 1 -1.5 times
the depth of the crack. (approx. 150-300mm)
It is strongly recommended that the services
of an injection specialist are used for this
Note:
method.
If cracks are very fine, drilling should be avoided
In each method of injection, all cracks to be
as the dust produced may block the fissures and
treated should be flushed out with clean, dry, oil
interfere with the injection process.
free compressed air or inert gas (nitrogen). This
should be done after drilling of injection holes or
Attach nipples with flange attachments over these
fixing nipples.
centres and bond with either CONCRESIVE® 1418
or CONCRESIVE® 2200.
Where loose mortar or aggregate exists these
should be neatly routed out into a small U groove
If concrete members are cracked on both sides
and the dust blown out.
those nipples set in the rear should be sited
®
CONCRESIVE 1300 SERIES
midway relative to those at the front (in instances 1. Injection gun
where the thickness of the member and width of 2. Plastic tube
the crack will possibly inhibit the penetration of 3. Crack
grout, Method 2 should be considered). Once all 4. BASF-ME sealing compound CONCRESIVE®
nipples have been bonded the cracks are then 2200 or CONCRESIVE® 1418
sealed at the surface with either CONCRESIVE® 5. Flanged injection nipple
1418 (which will cure sufficiently in 2-3 hours) or 6. CONCRESIVE® injection grout
CONCRESIVE® 2200 (which should be allowed to
cure overnight). It is obviously imperative that Horizontal application
cracks be sealed on both sides. For simple applications such as horizontal slabs,
wider cracks can be filled simply by pouring in
Injection CONCRESIVE® 1315 or 1320. It may be
Thoroughly blend and mix the 2 components (Part necessary to make a small surface reservoir with
A & B) ensuring a uniform colour is achieved. mastic or a similar product by applying around the
Pour the mixed material into the INJECTION GUN crack perimeter. This will avoid spillage and
and insert into the lowest point. Inject material wastage of CONCRESIVE® 1315 or 1320.
until it seeps out of the nipple above. Blank the
first nipple and continue the injection process in Method 2
the nipple above. Using a percussion drill with a 10mm bit, drill
access holes on either sides of the crack at 45°
Repeat the process until the whole length of the angles to the centre of the plane of the crack.
crack has been injected. Ensure that injection is The drill is to pass through the centre of the crack
effected at a steady rate. Allow to cure overnight plane at a depth of half the slab thickness (A-B) =
and remove nipples. Repair any blemishes with ½CD. Holes are drilled at regular intervals on
either CONCRESIVE® 1418 or CONCRESIVE® both sides of the crack. (See Figure 3).
2200.
Using an angle grinder, cut a groove 3-5mm deep
over the crack. Clean the groove and fill with
CONCRESIVE® 2200. Build the CONCRESIVE®
2200 2-3mm thick over the crack, extending 15-
20mm either side of the crack.
Packaging Note
CONCRESIVE® 1315 and 1320 are packed in pre Field service, where provided, does not constitute
- weighed 1 litre units. Larger packs are available supervisory responsibility. For additional
upon request. CONCRESIVE® 1355 is available in information contact your local BASF
20 litre units. representative.
BASF reserves the right to have the true cause of
Specification clause any difficulty determined by accepted test
All cracks and voids, where indicated shall be methods.
injected with CONCRESIVE® INJECTION RESINS
Quality and care
(specify) as manufactured by BASF Dubai, or
All products originating from BASF’s Dubai, UAE
similar approved. The appropriate material shall
facility are manufactured under a management
be mixed and placed in accordance with the
system independently certified to conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
requirements of the quality, environmental and
occupational health & safety standards ISO 9001,
A BASF technical representative or approved
ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
applicator should be consulted to assist with on-
site recommendations etc. 12/94 BASF_CC-UAE revised 07/2008
* Properties listed are based on laboratory controlled tests.
Whilst any information contained herein is true, accurate and represents our best knowledge and experience, no warranty is given or implied with
any recommendations made by us, our representatives or distributors, as the conditions of use and the competence of any labour involved in the
application are beyond our control.
As all BASF technical datasheets are updated on a regular basis it is the user's responsibility to obtain the most recent issue.