Product Data Sheet

Edition 11/12/2014
Identification no:
02 03 03 01 002 0 000048
Sikagard®-740 W

Sikagard®-740 W
Silane based reactive water repellent impregnation

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Product Sikagard -740 W is a one part low viscosity, reactive impregnation for concrete and
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cementitious substrates based on concentrated Silane emulsion. Sikagard -740 W
Description complies with the requirements of EN 1504-2 for hydrophobic Impregnation
(penetration depth class I & resistance to freeze and thaw salt stresses)
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Sikagard -740 W is classified as sealer Type 1b to the ALBERTA infrastructure and
Construction

transportation specifications.
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Uses Sikagard -740 W is used as water-repellent impregnation (hydrophobic treatment)
for absorbent substrates such as concrete in civil engineering or building concrete
structures in both vertical and horizontal traffic area
Suitable for protection against ingress (Principle 1, method 1.1 of EN 1504-9),
Suitable for moisture control (Principle 2, method 2.1 of EN 1504-9)
Suitable for increasing the resistivity (Principle 8, method 8.1 of EN 1504-9)
Characteristics / Good penetration
Advantages Economic and easy to use
Reduces capillary water absorption, protection against driving rain and
splashing on vertical areas
Reduction of absorption of aggressive or deleterious agents dissolved in water
(i.e. chlorides)
No change in water vapour permeability
Increases the resistance of concrete to freeze and thaw cycles and de-icing
salts
Water based emulsion, Low VOC
Resistant to sea water
Ready to use

Tests
Approvals / Standards Conformity to the requirements of the EN 1504-2 class I – MPL, Sika Tüffenwies
dated July 2009
CTL (US) report, April 2009: Scaling resistance (ASTM C 627 / C 672M-03), Rapid
Chloride permeability (ASTM C 1202-08), NCHRP Report 244 Series II & IV,
AASHTO T 259 & T 260 Chloride penetration.
AMEC (Canada), January 2010, Compliance to ALBERTA Infrastructure and
transportation specifications

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Product Data

Form
Appearance / Colour Milky water like liquid emulsion
Packaging 19 kg (20 lt) yellow pail and 210 kg (200 lt) drum

Storage
Storage Conditions / 9 months from date of production if stored in unopened, undamaged and original
Shelf Life sealed packaging in dry and cool conditions Protect from moisture.

Technical Data
Chemical Base Alkoxysilane (~40% active content)
Density ~ 0.950 kg/l (at +25°C)
VOC <350 g/lt ASTM –D 5095 – 91 / EPA Method 24
Resistance to Freeze- Comply (EN 13581)
Thaw-Salts Stress
Depth of Penetration Class I: < 10 mm Test performed on concrete with a W/C = 0.70
Water Absorption < 7.5% (EN 13580)
Alkali Resistance < 10% (EN 13580)
Drying Rate Coefficient Class I: > 30% (EN 13579)

System
Information
System Structure 2 - 3 coats applied ”wet on wet”

Application Details
Consumption Dependent on absorbency of the substrate as well as the required penetration
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depth: ~ 100 to 150 g/m per coat
Substrate Quality Free of dust, dirt, oil, efflorescence and existing paint coatings.
Cracks in concrete more than 300 microns must be repaired first prior to carry out
the hydrophobic treatment.
Substrate Preparation Cleaning is best done with suitable detergents or by light blastcleaning, steam
cleaning etc.
Best results are obtained on dry, very absorbent substrates. The substrate must
look dry with no damp patches.

Application
Conditions /
Limitations
Substrate Temperature +5°C min. / +35°C max.
Ambient Temperature +5°C min. / +35°C max.

Application
Instructions
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Mixing Sikagard -740 W is supplied ready for use and must not be diluted.
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Application Method / Sikagard -740 W is applied using a low-pressure spray, airless spray, brush or
Tools roller, in a single pass from bottom up taking care not to let the product run. Apply
subsequent pass “wet on wet” until the required consumption is achieved.
On horizontal surface, use flooding technique but avoid excessive ponding on the
surface.

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Cleaning of Tools Clean all tools and application equipment with water immediately after use.
Hardened / cured material can only be mechanically removed.
Overcoatability Can be overcoated with water and solvent based polymer paint - contact the
proposed paint manufacturer for recommendations.
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Sikagard -740 W can be used as a water repellent primer under many Sikagard
protective coatings. Penetration of water is thus prevented at possible weak spots
or in the event of damage to the top coat and the risk of consequential damages
such as paint flaking can be reduced.
Waiting time: minimum 5 hours, maximum 1 week.
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Notes on Application / Best results are achieved when Sikagard -740 W is applied on 28 days old
Limitations concrete – however, due to its high alkali resistance; it is still possible to apply it at
an early age – lower penetration might then be expected.
Areas such as window frames which still need to be painted must be securely
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covered to avoid contact with Sikagard -740 W.
Areas not to be impregnated such as window panes need to be protected from
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being accidentally contaminated with Sikagard -740 W.
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Sikagard -740 W can damage some coatings and bituminous products.
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In rare cases, Sikagard -740 W might lead to light darkening of concrete, apply
sample areas first.
Cannot be overcoated with limewash or cement paint.
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Apply Sikagard -740 W onto a sample area to confirm consumption rates versus
penetration depth.

Curing Details
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Curing Treatment Sikagard -740 W does not require any special curing but must be protected from
rain for at least 6 hours at +20°C.

Value Base All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are based on laboratory tests.
Actual measured data may vary due to circumstances beyond our control.

Local Restrictions Please note that as a result of specific local regulations the performance of this
product may vary from country to country. Please consult the local Product Data
Sheet for the exact description of the application fields.

Health and Safety For information and advice on the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemical
products, users should refer to the most recent Material Safety Data Sheet
Information containing physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-related data.

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 Legal Notes The information, and, in particular, the recommendations relating to the application
and end-use of Sika products, are given in good faith based on Sika's current
knowledge and experience of the products when properly stored, handled and
applied under normal conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommendations. In
practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site conditions are such
that no warranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose,
nor any liability arising out of any legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred
either from this information, or from any written recommendations, or from any other
advice offered. The user of the product must test the product’s suitability for the
intended application and purpose. Sika reserves the right to change the properties
of its products. The proprietary rights of third parties must be observed. All orders
are accepted subject to our current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data Sheet for the product
concerned, copies of which will be supplied on request.
Construction

SIKA LIMITED
Head Office ∙ Watchmead ∙ Welwyn Garden City ∙
Hertfordshire ∙ AL7 1BQ ∙ United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1 707 394444 ∙ Fax: +44 1 707 329129 ∙ www.sika.co.uk

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