Polymers

A Surface Treatment System for Protecting Concrete & Masonry CICO TAPECRETE P-151, popularly known as TAPECRETE is an acrylic based Polymer Modified Cementitious Flexible Composite coating system. CICO TAPECRETE P-151 in conjunction with cement provides properties to combat the shortcomings of plain cement, particularly its poor adhesion properties, low impact strength, low flexural strength and thin section fragility. CICO TAPECRETE P-151 polymer adds to the potential use as well as enhances the properties of cement slurry/ mortar/concrete making them excellent choice for use in new as well as renovation work.

USES
CICO TAPECRETE P-151 is used for surface treatment, protecting, waterproofing and repairing concrete and masonry. Waterproofing of basements, toilets, terraces,
roofs, swimming pools, water towers etc. General concrete repairs. Protection of concrete against corrosion, salt attack etc.

FEATURES:

• Combines a tough, flexible, hard-wearing surface with waterproofing.


• Allows trapped vapour to escape thus preventing peeling and blistering.


• Can be applied in uniform thickness to horizontal and vertical surfaces.


• Develops excellent bond to most building materials.


• Reduces or prevents salt penetration into concrete.


• Is not affected by ultraviolet light or by chemicals ranging from mild acids to strong alkalies.


• Is highly durable in continuous wet condition.


• Is non-flammable and does not give off toxic gases, when exposed to fire.


• Will not rot or corrode.


• Most properties improve with age.


• Is not harmful to the health of workman.

Concure WB is a white, low viscosity wax emulsion which incorporates a special alkali reactive emulsion breaking system. This system ensures that the emulsion breaks
down to form a non penetrating continuous film immediately upon contact with a cementitious surface. This impervious film prevents excessive water evaporation which in turn permits more efficient cement hydration, thus reducing shrinkage and increasing durability. Once formed, the membrane will remain on the concrete surface until eventually broken down and eroded by natural weathering. Where it is required to apply a further treatment to such concrete surface, it may be necessary to remove the membrane remaining after curing by wire brushing or other mechanical means.

Uses
For spraying on freshly cast concrete, or newly exposed concrete surfaces after removal of form work, to form a temporary membrane which will retain sufficient moisture for effective curing to take place. Used for concreting generally but especially useful for large areas of concrete such as pavements, runways and bridge decks; also for vertical or sloping surfaces as on towers, chimneys, canal linings, columns and beams, where water curing is difficult or unreliable.

Advantages

• Single application : Forms moisture barrier for whole of the curing period.
• No other curing necessary : Eliminates use of water, hessian or sand, completely.
• Reliable : No risk of erratic or poor curing and ensures that cement hydrates efficiently.
• Ensures hard-wearing surface : Minimises risk of drying shrinkage, cracks and dusty surfaces.
• Easy and safe spray application: Non-toxic and Nonflammable

Single component acrylic polymer for cement based waterproof composite coating membrane

Uses
Provides an effective and economical method of waterproofi ng to concrete and masonry surfaces, by mixing with cement and application by brush.

Advantages:

• Non - toxic, non-fl ammable and user friendly


• Provides a tough, impermeable waterproof membrane


• Can be applied by brush, on horizontal and vertical surfaces


• Excellent adhesion to concrete and masonry surfaces


• Protects concrete and mortar from natural elements such as wind, rain, sunlight


• Breathable - allows inside water vapour to escape

Description
Hydroproof Xtra is formulated to be mixed with cement on site or simply brush applied over concrete

Modified acrylic emulsion polymer specially for modifying cementitious compositions. Cement Mortars modified with Indofil MC-76 are hard, tough and durable compared with unmodified mortars. They are especially useful where thin sections are desirable and where excessive vibration and heavy loads are encountered.

PROPERTIES:

• Excellent corrosion and water resistance.


• Complete flash and early rust resistance.


• Cures in damp enclosed areas.


• Outstanding flexibility.


• Excellent weatherability and Ambient cure.


• Solvent-free composition.

ADVANTAGES:

• Cement mortars, flooring, plasters modified with Indofil MC-76 have superior flexural, bonding and impact strength, as well as excellent abrasion resistance.


• Indofil MC-76 has excellent waterproofing capability and widely used for waterproofing of floors, rooftops, and maintenance of seepage and leakage. It can be used for crack filling and as tile jointing compound mixing with white cement.


• Indofil MC-76 modified cement mortars doesn't require wet curing as Indofil MC-76 holds the water in the system sufficient for cement curing.


• Indofil MC-76 increases workability of the mortar at one side, at other side thin sections dry rapidly.


• Indofil MC-76 modified cement mortars are resistant to many industrial chemicals, U/V rays and heat.

RECOMMENDED USES:
Indofil MC-76 can be used to formulate two component cementitious metal primers that provide low cost excellent protection for both interior and exterior substrates. The cementitious primers based on Indofil MC- 76 are essentially without odor, flammability or other hazards inherent with solventborne systems.

Nitobond AR Std. is a single component latex acyrlic polymer emulsion used as bonding aid cum cement modifier with waterproofing property.

Uses:

• For improving and bonding floor toppings, mortars and renders


• As a bonding agent for Renderoc and other cementitious mortars


• Polymer modified mortars and screeds for reinstatement of worn out/damaged concrete


• Polymer modified concrete for improving the impermeability and there by enhancing the waterproofing property

Advantages:

• Good adhesion - Provides good bond to concrete, masonry, stone work, plaster and block work.


• Increased strength - Improves tensile and flexural properties of mortar.


• Versatile - Compatible with all common hydraulic cements


• User friendly - application by brush/spray


• Improves cohesion - No bleeding and segregation

Sika® CemCrete is an acrylic product when added to cement improves properties of cement slurry/mortar/concrete making them excellent choice for use in new construction as well as refurbishment work.

USES
Sika® CemCrete is a composite waterproof coating system when used in combination with cement, glass fibre, silica sand, etc.

Suitable for waterproofing of :

• Terraces,slabs, balconies & basements Water tanks, sunshades, sunken toilets,swimming pools and other wet areas.
• Repair and renovation works
• Making polymer modified mortar
• Treatment of leaching and saltpetre action

CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES

• Durable and hard wearing surface on application
• Easy to apply by brush, slurry consistency
• Excellent bonding with most of the substrates.
• Protects against water penetration, salt & carbonation
• Non-corrosive to steel & iron
• Vapour Permeable
• UV resistant & Crack Bridging Property Suitable for contact with potable water when protected with a screed

SikaLatex® Power is a synthetic rubber emulsion which when added to cement slurry/ cement mortar/concrete/grout provides good adhesion and water resistance. It comes in the form of a milky liquid. It is fully soluble in water and is to be added directly to the gauging water of mortar/concrete/ cementitious grout.

USES

• For waterproofing of roof slabs, sunken slabs, basements, water tanks, sunshades etc. in combination with cement


• As a bonding agent for uses in repair and plastering


• For making polymer mortar for repairs mortars etc.


• Treatment for leaching and saltpetre action


• Multipurpose mortar admixture for injection grouts

CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES

• Improves elasticity, flexibility, tensile strength of cement and reduces cracking


• Makes the mortar waterproof and reduces susceptibility to acids and gases, salt petre action etc.


• Mortar with Sika® Latex Power shows extremely good bonding to bases like concrete, stone, brick etc.


• Reduces viscosity of cement injection grout and improves bond of cured injected materials with substrates


• Sika® Latex Power can be diluted with water (1 : 4 - 6) depending on the type of application


• Screed required with Sikacim®/ Sika® Plastocrete Super to protect waterproofing layer


• Standard coating system can be further reinforced by placing Sika®Fab1 fabric layer in between 1st and the 2nd coat.