PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Decothane Root Resistant Top Coat

HIGHLY DURABLE, ROOT RESISTANT, VERSATILE AND EASILY APPLIED LIQUID ROOF WATER-
PROOFING TOP COAT

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION APPROVALS / STANDARDS

Sika Liquid Plastics’ Decothane Root Resistant Top ▪ European Technical Approval No. ETA-07/0004
Coat is a high performance polyurethane coating used ▪ BBA Certificate No. 06/4359
as a finishing coat for the Decothane Inverted Roof ▪ Root resistant to the FLL (2002) test method
waterproofing system.

USES
▪ Top Coat for Sika Liquid Plastics Inverted Roof Sys-
tem
▪ For insulated and non-insulated roof designs
▪ For new construction and refurbishment projects

CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES
▪ Totally seamless, single pack liquid applied mem-
brane
▪ Cold applied – eliminating the risk of fire during in-
stallation
▪ High solids, VOC compliant to 2004/42/CE BBA certi-
fied system
▪ Highest fire ratings once installed (BROOF (t4))
▪ Fast curing, develops early rain resistance
▪ Excellent adhesion to most conventional substrates*
▪ Easy and quick application – Deco Applicator avail-
able
▪ Minimal disruption and low maintenance
▪ Elastic properties – tolerant of thermal movement
▪ Independently tested and certified resistant to root
penetration
▪ Flexible, impact resistant membrane
▪ Can be applied all year round above 2°C
▪ Approved to ETAg 005 (Part 6)
▪ Product Guarantee and Final Inspection Certificate
available if installed by a Sika Liquid Plastics Quality
Assured Contractor

*please refer to Substrate Preparation for further in-

formation

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Product Data Sheet

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Chemical Base One-component, moisture-triggered polyurethane
Packaging 15L (21.15kg approx.) metal pail
Colour Black
Shelf Life 6 months from date of production
Storage Conditions Store in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging in dry condi-
tions at temperatures >0oC and <25oC. Protect from frost.

A shelf-life of 6 months is achieved when stored in accordance with the

above recommendations at a temperature of 20ºC. Exposure to higher
temperatures will reduce the shelf-life.

Reference should also be made to the storage recommendations of the

material safety datasheet.
Density ~1.41 kg/L (23°C) (EN ISO 2811-1)

Solid content by weight ~ 86.4% by weight

Solid content by volume ~ 80.0% by volume

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Chemical Resistance Salt spray 1000 hours (ASTM B117)
continuous exposure
Prohesion testing 1000 hours (ASTM G85-94:
cyclic exposure Annex A5)

Strong resistance to a wide range of reagents including paraffin, petrol,

fuel oil, white spirit, acid rain, detergents and moderate solutions of acids
and alkalis. Some low molecular weight alcohols can soften the material.
Contact Sika technical service for specific information.
Service Temperature –30°C min./+80°C max.

SYSTEM INFORMATION
System Structure
Preparatory Layer Carrier Membrane ad- 1.0 L/m2
hered with Decostik
Embedment Layer Root Resistant Base 1.5 L/m2
Coat
Sika Reemat Premium
Top Coat Root Resistant Top Coat 1.0 L/m2
Note: Ideally overcoat within 2 days - If more than 7 days elapse between
the application of the base coat and the Decothane Root Resistant Top
Coat(s), clean the existing surface thoroughly before apply Sika Liquid
Plastics’ Reactivation Primer and the next coat of Decothane.

For upstands please see Decothane Detail Coat Technical Datasheet.

Dry film thickness 1.9mm
System Performance Please refer to System Data Sheets of Decothane® Systems

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Ambient Air Temperature +5°C min./+35°C max.
Relative Air Humidity 20% min./85% max.
Substrate Temperature +5°C min./+60°C max.

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 ≥3°C above dew point
Substrate Moisture Content Wood moisture equivalent (max): < 28% Please note: Reference should
also be made to the appropriate primer technical datasheet.
Substrate Pre-Treatment Please refer to System Data Sheets of Decothane® Systems
Pot Life Decothane Root Resistant Top Coat is designed for fast drying. High tem-
peratures combined with high air humidity will increase the drying pro-
cess. Thus, material in opened containers should be applied immediately.
In opened containers, the material will form a film within 1 or 2 hours.
Waiting Time / Overcoating Ambient conditions Minimum waiting time
+5°C/50% r.h. 18 hours
+10°C/50% r.h. 8 hours
+20°C/50% r.h. 6 hours
*After four days the surface must be cleaned and primed with Sika® React-
ivation Primer before continuing.
Note: Times are approximate and will be affected by changing ambient
conditions particularly temperature and relative humidity.
Applied Product Ready for Use Ambient condi- Rain resistance Touch dry Full cure
tions
+5 °C 50% r.h. 10 minutes* 8–12 hours 16–24 hours
+10 °C/50% r.h. 10 minutes* 4 hours 8–12 hours
+20 °C/50% r.h. 10 minutes* 3 hours 6–8 hours
* Be aware that impact of heavy rain or rain showers can physically dam-
age the still liquid membrane.
Note: Times are approximate and will be affected by changing ambient
conditions particularly temperature and relative humidity.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS stallation of the horizontal surface.

1. Apply first coat of Decothane Root Resistant Top
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION Coat. Work only so far in advance that the material
stays liquid*.
The surface must be sound, of sufficient strength, 2. Roll in the Sikalastic® Reemat. Overlap the Reemat a
clean, dry and free of dirt, oil, grease and other con- minimum 5 cm and ensure overlaps are sufficiently
tamination. Depending on the material the substrate wet to bond both layers.
must be primed or mechanically cleaned. Grinding 3. The roller may require only a little extra material to
may be necessary to level the surface. Suitable sub- keep wetted but no further significant material
strates are such as: concrete, bituminous felts and needs to be added at this stage.
coatings, metal, brickwork, asbestos cement, ceramic 4. After the coat is dry enough to walk on, seal the roof
tiles, wooden substrates. For detailed information re- area with further coats of Decothane Root Resistant
garding substrate preparation, primers and application Top Coat dependant of the specified system.
Once applied, allow the final coat a minimum of two
please refer to the project specific specification or De-
days cure prior to overlayment with insulation and
cothane® Systems application guide.
ballasting. If site factors prevent the laying of insula-
MIXING tion and ballast within this period, a protection board
should be used to protect against accidental damage.
Mixing is not required, however if the product is Ideally overcoat within 2 days - If more than 7 days
settled or separated on opening, stir Decothane Root elapse between the application of the base coat and
Resistant Top Coat gently but thoroughly in order to the Decothane Root Resistant Top Coat, clean the ex-
achieve a uniform colour. Stirring gently will minimise isting surface thoroughly before apply Sika Liquid
air entrainment. Plastics’ Reactivation Primer and the next coat of De-
cothane Root Resistant Top Coat.
APPLICATION
CLEANING OF TOOLS
Prior the application of Decothane Root Resistant Top
Coat the priming coat if used must have cured tack- Clean all tools and application equipment with Thinner
free. For the Waiting Time/Overcoating please refer S immediately after use. Hardened and/or cured ma-
to the PDS of the appropriate primer. terial can only be removed mechanically.
Damageable areas (handrails etc.)have to be protec-
ted with tape or plastic wrapping. FURTHER DOCUMENTS
Please note, always begin with details prior to the in-

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For detailed information regarding substrate prepara- ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
tion, primers and application please refer to the
project specific specification or Decothane® Systems DIRECTIVE 2004/42/CE - LIMITATION OF EMISSIONS
application guide. OF VOC
LIMITATIONS According to the EU-Directive 2004/42/CE, the maxim-
um allowed content of VOC (Product category IIA / i
Do not apply DDecothane Root Resistant Top Coat on sub- type sb) is 600/500 g/l (Limits 2007 / 2010) for the
strates with rising moisture. ready to use product.
On substrates likely to exhibit outgassing apply during falling The maximum content of Decothane Root Resistant
ambient and substrate temperature. If applied during rising Top Coatis <500 g/l VOC for the ready to use product.
temperatures “pin holing” may occur from rising air.
Do not use Decothane Root Resistant Top Coat for indoor
applications. LEGAL NOTES
Do not apply close to the air intake vent of a running air con-
ditioning unit. The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
Areas with high movement, irregular substrates, or timber tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
based roof decks require a complete layer of Carrier Mem- products, are given in good faith based on Sika's cur-
brane. rent knowledge and experience of the products when
Decothane Top Coat is not recommended for frequent properly stored, handled and applied under normal
traffic. If daily pedestrian traffic is unavoidable, Decothane conditions in accordance with Sika's recommenda-
Root Resistant Top Coat shall be covered with appropriate tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
elements such as tiles, stone plates, or wooden panels. strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
Do not apply cementitious products (e.g. tile mortar) directly ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
onto Decothane Root Resistant Top Coat particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
When lower temperatures are anticipated (e.g. overnight), legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
Sikalastic Accelerator is recommended to shorten the overall from this information, or from any written recom-
curing period. products should not be applied under condi- mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
tions where these limits are likely to be exceeded.
Do not use grit salt and/or other de-icing agents between
user of the product must test the product’s suitability
coats as this may interfere with the cure and inter-coat ad- for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
hesion of the product. serves the right to change the properties of its
At no stage should the Sika Liquid Plastics system or water- products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
proof coating in its finished or intermediate stage be used as be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
a workspace or access floor without adequate protection current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the local Product
VALUE BASE Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which
will be supplied on request.
All technical data stated in this Data Sheet are based
on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may vary
due to circumstances beyond our control.

LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
Note that as a result of specific local regulations the
declared data and recommended uses for this product
may vary from country to country. Consult the local
Product Data Sheet for the exact product data and
uses.

TECHNICAL ENQUIRIES SIKA LIMITED

Tel: 01772 255015 Watchmead
Web: www.liquidplastics.co.uk Welwyn Garden City
Twitter: @LiquidPlastics Hertfordshire, AL7 1BQ
Tel: 01707 394444
Web: www.sika.co.uk
Twitter: @SikaLimited

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