Brushbond AquaProtect constructive solutions

Potable & hygiene waterproof coating for Technical support

water retaining structures, RCC & Masonry
Fosroc offers a comprehensive range of high performance,
structures.
high quality repair, maintenance and construction products. In
Uses addition, Fosroc offers a technical support package to speci-
fiers, end users and contractors, as well as on-site technical
Brushbond AquaProtect provides seamless elastomeric cemen- assistance in locations all over the world.
titious waterproof coating suitable for use in potable water tanks,
swimming pools, reservoirs, canals, culverts, roofs, toilets and Properties
wet areas to ensure water tightness . Typical properties of mixed material
The material which can be used on concrete, brick and block- Pot life at 20°C : 2 hours
work substrates exhibits good crack bridging qualities even after
Pot life at 35°C : 1 hour
long term water immersion. This is a conditions a number of
cementitious coatings cannot satisfy. Brushbond AquaProtect Colour :Grey or white
has been developed to readily accommodate the maximum Mixed density :1950 kg/m3
permissible crack widths recommended in BS8007:1987 the
Minimum application temperature :5°C
British Standard Code of Practice for the design of concrete
structures for retaining aqueous liquids. Water Permeability EN12390 (part8) : Nil
Advantages (part8) 2008) Negative pressure

 Approved for use in contact with potable water. Chloride Ion penetrabality as per : Low
 Withstands high positive and negative hydrostatic pressures ASTM C 1202-03

 Excellent crack accommodation after immersion. Note: The typical physical properties given above are derived
 Excellent bond to concrete and masonry. from testing in a controlled laboratory environment. Results
derived from testing field-applied samples may vary, dependent
 Long working life.
on actual site conditions.
 Easy application by brush, roller, trowel or spray.
 Bonds to green or damp concrete. Specification clause

 Effective barrier to sulphates and chlorides. The waterproofing coating shall be Brushbond AquaProtect, an
elastomeric cementitious coating tested as per USFDA CFR
Standards compliance
175-300 deemed to be suitable for use with potable water,
Brushbond AquaProtect is deemed to be suitable for use
with potable water, tested as per USFDA CFR 175-300 Poor quality, friable or contaminated concrete may require
grit-blasting.
DIN 1048 : Water Penetration Test.
Application instructions
Description
Instructions for use
Brushbond AquaProtect two-component polymer modified
cementitious coating is supplied in pre-packaged form. The Surface preparation
product is designed to be easily mixed on site using a slow All surfaces which are to receive the coating, must be free
speed drill fitted with a mixing paddle and then applied to the from oil, laitance, grease, wax, dirt or any other form of foreign
substrate using either brush, trowel or spray. Roller application matter which could affect adhesion. Typically, concrete sur-
may also be used, however, finishing the surface with a trowel faces can be cleaned using a high pressure water jet or grit
is recommended for best results. blasting or wire brushing or mechanical grinding to achieve
proper adhesion between the concrete surface and coatings.
Brushbond AquaProtect, available in grey and white, cures to
form and elastomeric impermeable membrane

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Spalled surfaces or those containing large blowholes, and Brushbond AquaProtect should be applied at a wet film thick-
other such defects, should be repaired using Brushbond ness of 1 mm (approximate coverage per coat is 1.9 kg/m2).
AquaProtect or a Fosroc approved repair mortar. Care must To ensure the correct thickness is achieved measure out an
be taken when choosing the repair mortar to ensure that it area then calculate how much material will be needed to cover
has all necessary approvals for contact with potable water. this area. Monitor the coating thickness during application at
regular intervals using a wet film gauge. Care must be taken
If the surface contains small blowholes, typically less
to attempt to fill all imperfections such as blow holes during the
than 1 mm wide, the coating can be applied directly
application. If not, they can be filled while the coating is still fluid
onto the substrate without the need for a treatment.
by using a dry sponge. If the coating has dried before these
Cracks which are less than 0.3 mm in width can be imperfections are found they can be filled using fresh material.
over-coated as long as the crack is not likely to open
All the mixed material should be used within one hour of
up to greater than 0.3 mm (this is greater than the
mixing. For water retaining structures Brushbond Aqua-
maximum permissible cracks widths recommended in
Protect should be applied in two coats at a wet film thick-
BS8007:1987, the British Standard Code of Practice for the
ness of 1mm per coat to achieve total thickness of 2mm.
design of concrete structures for retaining aqueous liquids).
Allow the first coat to cure for a minimum of 4 hours at 20oC per
Cracks which are greater than 0.3 mm in width should be chased
50% RH and longer at lower temperatures or higher humidity’s.
out to 4 mm in width and approximately 15 mm in depth. This should
be filled with Brushbond AquaProtect. When the material in the The exact drying time will depend on surface temperature,
crack has hardened the coating should be applied over the crack relative humidity and air movement. High temperatures and/
or low humidity will reduce the drying time. This can vary from
Mixing
1 to 16 hours. The first coat should be left to dry until firm and
The liquid polymer is poured from the plastic container into unmarkable to the touch. There is no maximum time between
a plastic or metal drum having a volume of at least 25 litres. coats, however the surface may need cleaning with water
prior to the application of the second coat to remove potential
To this, the powder is gradually added whilst mixing with an
contamination.
approved spiral paddle attachment on a slow speed drill. Mix-
ing is continued until a lump free slurry is obtained. This should The second coat should also be applied at a wet film thickness
take a minimum of 3 minutes and a maximum of 5 minutes. of 1 mm. Pre-dampening of the surface is not necessary prior
to applying the second coat.
Note: the preferred drill speed is between 280 to 640 rpm
Freshly applied coating should be protected from rain and
Mixing warning
strong wind or until firm to the touch to prevent damage to the
Brushbond AquaProtect may exhibit satisfactory handling char- wet coating.
acteristics even though inadequately mixed. This will result in
Water curing OR Curing membrane shall not be applied over
a significantly lower level of performance or possible failure. It
Brushbond AquaProtect coating, only air curing is recom-
is therefore essential that mixing instructions are adhered to
mended.
with particular emphasis on the time of the mixing operation.
Brush application
Pre-wetting of the substrate
The most suitable type of brush is a soft bristled wallpaper
Thoroughly dampen the substrate surface with water using a paste brush (120 to 220 mm wide). Where larger areas are to
brush roller or spray bottle. High porosity substrates will require be applied it is advisable to use a brush with a handle. Load
more dampening than dense substrates. Do not apply the the brush up well and spread the material to the required thick
coating when the substrate is wet, but allow the water to soak
in until the substrate is just visibly damp prior to proceeding.

Any excess water should be removed using a sponge. Any

running water should be stopped with a suitable plugging
mortar such as Renderoc Plug. Contact the local Fosroc office
for further advice on other suitable water stopping materials.

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ness. If the brush begins to drag during application, do not add The mixing paddle should also be cleaned to remove hardened
water to the material, but dampen the surface again. Finish in material which if ingested may cause blockage in the pump.
one direction for a neat appearance. For floor application, a
Pour the material into the hopper. Scrape the sides of the hop-
soft bristled broom is recommended. Pour the material on to
per down at regular intervals to prevent hardened material from
the substrate and then spread to the required thickness
contaminating the mix. Place a cover over the hopper to prevent
Roller application product skinning caused by water loss.

Application by roller has the benefit of speed over brush applica- The mixed material is pumped through the hose to the spray
tion, particularly on smooth substrates. A good quality medium gun. Substrate preparation and coverage rates described above
hair roller is recommended. The roller should be well loaded for should be adhere to. Wet film thickness should be measured
ease of application. A heavy roller pattern will be left, therefore using a wet film thickness gauge every 2 to 3 metres initially
it is important to use a finishing tool to produce a smooth coat- until the spray operator has judged the ideal application speed
ing, with a uniform 1 mm wet film thickness. and distance from the substrate. Any areas less than 1 mm thick
should be re-sprayed. Subsequent film thickness measurements
Trowel application
should be carried out approximately every 10 m2.
Application with a steel plastering trowel also has the benefit of
Mechanical Key (Vertical & Horizontal application)
speed over brush application, as well as producing a superior
finish. It is recommended that a scratch coat of Brushbond Sprinkle sieved coarse sand on wet surface of final coating for
AquaProtect be applied prior to the first coating to fill blow- better adhesion of plaster or screed.
holes, which should be allowed to cure for the equivalent of 2
Allow the coating to dry for a minimum period of 7 days before
hours at 20oC.
covering with plaster on the vertical surface & 3 days before
Finishing tools covering with screed/plaster on the horizontal surface. Maxi-
mum thickness of cement plaster recommended is 12 to18mm &
A finishing tool may be required to produce a smooth finish or
height of 1mt in a single day to avoid de-bonding of plaster from
to repair film defects. Example of suitable tools include a steel
Brushbond AquaProtect coating. Any deviation from the above
plastering trowel, a caulking tool and a hard sponge. All of these
recommendation please contact Local Fosroc office for advice .
must be used immediately after coating application, otherwise
the coating may drag or tear. When using a hard sponge, it Sealed joints
should be dry or very slightly damp. A wet sponge should not
Where required joints should be sealed with a suitably approved
be used as this will cause polymer to come to the surface of
joint sealant prior to the application of Brushbod AquaProtect.
the coating which causes an unsightly white, streaky effect.
For further details on suitable sealants contact your local Fos-
Spray application roc office.

Spray application should be carried out using the Graco Make Apply debonding tape over the sealant. Following the applica-
TEXSPRAYTRX5500px/ToughTek F800e/similar make This is tion of Brushbond AquaProtect remove the tape and overlaying
the preferred method for applications over 150 m2. coating.
In smaller tanks with restricted access it may be beneficial to Mock up
spray. This means the material will be pumped into the restricted
It is advised that a mock up trial is made and signing off
area rather than having to be physically carried.
with applicator is mandatory to proceed with actual work.
Mixing should be carried out as previously described, with par-
The product must be allowed to cure for a minimum of 7 days
ticular care being taken to ensure that no lumps remain in the
at 23oC or greater.
mix. The mixing container should be placed on plastic sheeting
to prevent contamination in the mix. Material should be scraped
from the mixing vessel above the wet line following every mix.

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Tanks should be flushed with water prior to filling. The tank Storage
should be disinfected in accordance with local regulations prior
Shelf life is 12 months in unopened packs. The liquid component
to reconnecting to the public water supply. must not be allowed to freeze.

Brushbond AquaProtect should not be used when the tem- Precautions

perature is below 5oC and falling. The product should not be
Health and safety
exposed to rainfall or moving water during application or within
4 hours at 20oC. The maximum ambient temperature for ap-
Brushbond AquaProtect is irritating to the eyes, respiratory
plication is 40oC. Brushbond AquaProtect should not be used
system and skin. Avoid inhalation of dust and wear suitable
on external surfaces where aesthetic appearance is critical
respiratory protective equipment. Brushbond AquaProtect liquid is
because differences in environmental conditions during cure
not classified as dangerous. Brushbond Aquaprotect , when mixed
may cause colour differences in the final surface. If any doubts
becomes highly alkaline. Wear suitable protective clothing,
arise concerning temperature or substrate conditions, consult
gloves and eye protection.
the local Fosroc Office.

For both components and for the material when mixed avoid
Estimating
contact with eyes or skin rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice. For further information,
Brushbond AquaProtect please refer to the Product Safety Data Sheet.
Components 15kg pack 5kg pack
Brushbond AquaProtect powder 11.75kg 3.92kg Cleaning and disposal
Brushbond AquaProtect liquid 3.25kg 1.08kg
Immediately following application, clean all tools and
Coverage/pack equipment with clean water. Hardened material can be removed
Coverage rate at 1mm 7.5m2 2.5m2 by mechanical means. Waste material should be allowed to
harden overnight and then dispose of as nonhazardous.
The coverage figure given is theoretical - due to wastage factors
and the variety and nature of possible substrates, practical
coverage figures may vary.

Important note :
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold
subject to its standard terms and conditions of sale, copies of which may be obtained on
request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation, specification
or information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or
continuous control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either
directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products whether or not in accordance with
Fosroc Chemicals any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by it.
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