Aquashield BX
Aquashield BX
Aquashield BX
Non-Fiberated Coating
DESCRIPTION APPLICATION
BITUMAT AQUASHIELD BX heavy duty general 1. Apply at the rate of 1.33 litre/m2 by soft brush
purpose emulsion coating is a brush applied, clay or broom to damp (not wet) or dry surfaces.
stabilised, jointless bitumen waterproofing 2. Application is eased by dampening before and
compound. BITUMAT AQUASHIELD BX is during use.
specially formulated to provide high water vapour 3. Allow first coat to dry. Then apply the second
permeability with very high resistance to coat at the same rate of 1.33 litre/m2. This coat
re-emulsification upon long term contact with is applied at right angles to the first.
water. 4. For reinforcement and additional flexibility, an
open weave glass mesh may be incorporated
USES on top of the uncured first coat and under the
second coat of BITUMAT AQUASHIELD BX.
5. Keep tools in water during use. Clean with water
• General waterproofing. Can be used on a wide when wet, with white spirit when dry.
variety of surfaces including concrete, brick,
6.Protect from frost and rain until fully cured.
bitumen & mastic asphalt membranes, asbestos
cement, slates, tiles, lead, copper, zinc,
corrugated iron and similar surfaces.
STORAGE
• Lining water tanks, etc. Apply on its own or with Store BITUMAT AQUASHIELD BX under cover, at
an open weave glass mesh.
temperatures between 5°C and 40°C. Stored
correctly in an unopened containers, a shelf life
OUTSTANDING FEATURES of 12 months can be expected. Storage must be
frost free.
• Micro porous-breathes to stop blistering
• No re-emulsification in water STANDARDS
• Non toxic
• Odour & taint free Exceeds requirements of ASTM D 1227 87 type
III. Meets Singapore Standard 133:1987 type III.
• Jointless finish
• High temperatures stability
HEALTH & SAFETY
• Ease of application
1. Fire - Non-flammable when wet.
INSTALLATION 2. Skin - Avoid repeated or prolonged skin
contamination. Remove with water when wet or
PREPARATION with a hand cleaner when dry.
1. Thoroughly clean all surfaces to be coated 3. Eyes - No special precautions required. But if
with BITUMAT AQUASHIELD BX. eyes become contaminated, irrigate them with
2. Repair any damaged or cracked substrate. copious amounts of clean water.
3. Prepare porous surfaces by priming BITUMAT
AQUASHIELD BX diluted 50:50 with water.
Treat, friable surfaces with BITUFAST Primer.
Allow to dry before application of coating.
4. Stir BITUMAT AQUASHIELD BX well prior to
application.
AQUASHIELD BX
Non-Fiberated Coating
TECHNICAL DATA
Property Typical Value
1. Residue by evaporation, % 55-60
2. Ash content, % 8 (max.)
3. Specific gravity 1.0
4. Flammability Non-flammable when wet
5. Drying time (firmset) Less than 24 hrs at 80% RH (+/-5%) @27°C (+/-2°C)
6. Heat resistance, at 100°C No flow, sag or blistering
7. Direct flame test Coating chars in place
8. Flexibility at 0°C No cracking or flaking
9. Water resistance No blistering or re-emulsification in water*
* Application involving with potable water, use BITUMAT HEAVY DUTY EMULSION, Type RV
The information given in this Technical Data Sheet is given to the best of our knowledge based on laboratory test and practical experience.
However, as the product is often used under conditions beyond our control, we cannot guarantee anything but the product itself.
THIS PUBLICATION AUTOMATICALLY SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS PUBLICATION RELATING TO THIS PRODUCT.
MSD 10/2003