Polytex

Elastomeric acrylic waterproofing and protective coating

Single component product that upon curing forms a tough and flexible
coating which is resistant to UV and other weathering agents.
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DUBAI GREEN BUILDING REGULATIONS

Certificate No. CL17020460
C R E D IT S

characteristics
► Single component, easy to apply
► Protects exposed concrete structures against carbonation
and ingress of atmospheric gases and salts
► Excellent UV resistance
► Elastomeric- high crack bridging capability
► Excellent adhesion to most of the substrates
► Good resistance chloride and sulphate ions

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DESCRIPTION
Polytex is a single component, elastomeric, acrylic
waterproofing and protective coating. Polytex upon curing
forms a tough, flexible and durable coating which is
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resistant to UV and other weathering agents.
Priming
FIELDS OF APPLICATION Polytex shall be diluted with 20% water and applied as
can be used as waterproofing and protective coating for primer coat on the concrete surface to seal the pores
sloped concrete roofs & metal profile roofs and stabilize the surface. The primer also functions as an
adhesion promoter for the top coats. This primer coat can
Environmental Information be applied by a brush, roller or airless spray and allowed to
Contributes toward satisfying LEED® v4 requirements of the dry completely before the application of acrylic coating.
SS Credit- Heat Island Reduction and the EQ Credit- Low-
emitting Materials (for the VOC content) Application
Mix the contents of the drum prior to the application to
Application instructions remove any sediment. Polytex can be applied by soft
Application procedures may vary slightly depending upon bristled brush, roller or an airless spray. When applying
site conditions. The general recommended guidelines for by airless spray then dilute the coating with approximately
the application of the coating is as follows: 5% water to reduce the viscosity of the coating. Apply
the first coat of undiluted material at a coverage rate of
Surface Preparation 1L/m²/coat to get a Dry Film thickness of 0.50 mm. It is
Concrete Surface: important to ensure that each coat has to be cured totally
Clean the surfaces which shall receive the coating of all before applying the next coat. The second coat should be
dust, dirt, moss, oil and grease, loose particles, cement applied at right angle to the first at the same coverage
laitance and all other deleterious materials which will affect rate, to ensure a full unbroken coating to the substrate. For
the adhesion of the coating with the substrate. Cracks and improved strength and flexibility, embed a 65 g/m2 non
potholes shall be repaired with concrete repair mortar from woven geo-textile membrane whilst the first coat is still wet
the Polycrete* range. on all corner joints, fillets and pipe penetration joints. Allow
Metal surface: the coating to cure fully for 72 hours to achieve its full
Clean the surface of all rust scales. This can be achieved by properties.
wire brushing or grit blasting.

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 Caution: Prolonge­d water stagnation will cause the supply
coating to beome soft and peel off. Adequate protective
Polytex 20L pail
measures shall be taken when applying in water logging
areas. Polycrete 25kg bag

coverage technical specification

1L/m /coat for 0.5mm Dry Film Thickness. Two coats will
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PROPERTIES VALUES TEST
give a combined thickness of 1.0mm thickness. STANDARDS
Cleaning & disposal Color White/grey -
Clean all the tools with water after use. Hardened materials Tensile strength,
can be removed mechanically only. Allow the waste to [N/mm2] > 1 ASTM D 412
cure. Seal it into a suitable container and bury in landfill. Elongation
Use licensed waste disposal contractor and consult the @break, [%] >50 ASTM D 412
local authorities when disposing. UV resistance
@100 [hrs] Passes ASTM G 154
storage & shelf life
Crack bridging ability,
The pails and drums must be stored in a covered area, [mm] > 0.5 ASTM C 836
away from direct sunlight, UV and other sources of heat.
The shelf life of the product is up to 12 months if stored Application temp, [°C] 5 to 45 -
as per recommendations. Excessive exposure to sunlight Service temp, [°C] -5 to 70 -
an UV will result in the deterioration of the quality of the VOC [g/L] <50 ASTM D3960/
product and reduce its shelf life. D 2369
health & safety All values given are subject to 5-10% tolerance
As with all construction chemicals products caution should
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Apart from the information given here it is also important to observe the relevant
always be exercised. Protective clothing such as gloves and guidelines and regulations of various organisations and trade associations as
goggles shall be worn.Treat any splashes to the skin or eyes well as the respective standards. The aforementioned characteristics are based
immediately with fresh water. Should any of the products be on practical experience and applied testing. Warranted properties and possible
uses which go beyond those warranted in this information sheet require our
accidentally swallowed, do not induce vomiting, but call for written confirmation. All data given was obtained at an ambient and material
medical assistance immediately. temperature of +23°C and 50 % relative air humidity at laboratory conditions
unless specified otherwise. Please note that under other climatic conditions
hardening can be accelerated or delayed.
The information contained herein, particularly recommendations for the
handling and use of our products, is based on our professional experience.
2 As materials and conditions may vary with each intended application, and
thus are beyond our sphere of influence, we strongly recommend that in each
case sufficient tests are conducted to check the suitability of our products
for their intended use. Legal liability cannot be accepted on the basis of the
contents of this data sheet or any verbal advice given, unless there is a case
of wilful misconduct or gross negligence on our part. This technical data sheet
supersedes all previous editions relevant to this product.

Henkel Polybit Industries Ltd.; PO Box: 293, Umm Al Quwain, UAE

Tel:+971(6)76 70 777; Fax:+971(6)76 70 197; [email protected]
Henkel Polybit Industries Ltd.; PO Box: 5911, Dammam-31432, KSA
Tel:+96613808 4061 / 62, Fax: +966 13 812 1164; [email protected]
www.henkelpolybit.com
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