Sikagard - 550 W in
Sikagard - 550 W in
Sikagard - 550 W in
Sikagard®-550 W IN
Anti-carbonation and crack bridging protective coating for concrete
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Product declaration Confirms to IRC:SP:80
Chemical base Acrylic polymer (acrylate) dispersion
Packaging 10 kg and 25 kg plastic bucket
Shelf life 12 months from date of production
Storage conditions The Product must be stored properly in original and unopened, sealed and
undamaged packaging, in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C
and +35 °C. Protect from direct sunlight and frost.
Appearance / Colour Thixotropic liquid available in various ~RAL shades
IMPORTANT
Dark colour shades may fade more rapidly than other lighter tone colours.
This has no influence on the function and performance of the product. Re-
freshing coat might be required at earlier interval than usual.
IMPORTANT
For colour matching: Apply colour sample and confirm selected colour un-
der real lighting conditions.
IMPORTANT
Slight colour variation is possible between different batches of product.
This has no impact of performance of the coating.
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Density 1.4 ± 0.05 kg/L (at +30 °C) (EN ISO 2811-1)
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Tensile strength > 1.5 N/mm2 (ASTM D638)
Chloride ion diffusion resistance Negligible chloride ion penetrability (ASTM C1202)
SYSTEM INFORMATION
System structure Layer Product 1) No of coats
Primer2) Sikagard®-552 IN Primer 1
W
Protective coating3) Sikagard®-550 W IN 2
1) Please refer to the respective product data sheet for additional informa-
tion.
2) For very difficult substrate (very dense or weak with tensile strength < 1
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Mixing ratio The materials are supplied ready for use. Stir thoroughly prior to applica-
tion.
Consumption Product Consumption
Sikagard®-551 S Elastic Primer ~0.100–0.150 kg/m2
Sikagard®-552 IN Primer W ~0.120–0.200 kg/m2
Sikagard®-550 W IN ~0.200–0.220 kg/m2/coat
The consumption may vary depending on substrate porosity, temperature
and humidity.
Layer thickness 200–225 microns in 2 coats (to achieve desired equivalent air thickness for
CO2 diffusion and Water vapour diffusion).
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Ambient air temperature +8 °C min. / +40 °C max.
Relative air humidity < 80 %
Dew point Substrate and ambient temperature must be at least +3 °C above dew
point.
Substrate temperature +8 °C min. / +40 °C max.
Waiting time / Overcoating Waiting time between coats at +20 °C substrate temperature:
Previous coating Next coating Waiting time
Sikagard®-551 S Elastic Sikagard®-550 W IN 18 hours min.
Primer
Sikagard®-552 IN Primer Sikagard®-550 W IN 6 hours min.
W
Sikagard®-550 W IN Sikagard®-550 W IN 2 hours min.
Note:
▪ When application is on existing coatings, the waiting time for both
primers will increase by 100 %.
▪ Refresher coats of Sikagard®-550 W IN can be applied without priming if
the existing coat has been thoroughly cleaned.
Applied product ready for use ~7 days (full cure) at +20 °C
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CLEANING OF TOOLS
Clean all tools and application equipment with clean
water immediately after use. Hardened / cured mater-
ial can only be removed mechanically.
For Sikagard®-551 S Elastic Primer use Sika® Thinner C.
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 exact product data and uses.
LEGAL NOTES
The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
products, are given in good faith based on Sika's cur-
rent knowledge and experience of the products when
properly stored, handled and applied under normal
conditions in accordance with Sika's recommenda-
tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
ranty 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 recom-
mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
user of the product must test the product’s suitability
for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
serves 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.
Sikagard-550WIN-en-IN-(10-2023)-3-1.pdf
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