| Product description: SILRES® BS 1001 A is a stable, VOC compliant, 50% actives silicone emulsion that reduces with water to form a stable penetrating water repellent emulsion. SILRES® BS 1001 A, currently produced in the USA, was developed to treat a wide variety of mineral substrates including architectural concrete, concrete block, splitface block, pavers, stucco, porous and dense brick, clay tile, and exposed aggregate concrete. It has been found to be particularly effective in the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) markets where good water repellency, beading, ease of use and stability are required. SILRES® BS 1001 A is not recommended for below grade applications where hydrostatic pressure can be significant. Special features: - Provides excellent water repellency to reduce cracking, spalling, freeze / thaw damage, chemical degradation, biological growth, efflorescence, and dirt pickup, thereby lengthening substrate life maintenance costs
- Provides excellent beading for improved aesthetics
- Superior storage stability including freeze/thaw stability for ease ofuse
- Low VOC emissions upon curing; EPA compliant
- Formulated to minimize darkening effects thus not changing substrate appearances
- Good stability on highly alkaline surfacesfor long term durability
- Physically and chemically bonds to substrates increasing coating life and making cleaning easier, thereby reducing maintenance costs
- Applications of SILRES® BS 1001 A are UV stable and resistant to biological degradation for loger service life, leading to less cost for repetitive applications
- Applications of SILRES® BS 1001 A are vapor permeable to resist cracking, peeling and blistering, and allowing carbonation to continue after coating application. This lengthens coating and substrate lives and allows for greater substrate structural strength over time
- Applications of SILRES® BS 1001 A can improve adhesion of paints mineral substances thus priming them for painting
Application: SILRES® BS 1001 A should be blended with water to achieve the desired concentration before application. Tap water may be acceptable for blending. However, due to the chemical variables in tap water, it is recommended that blended samples are tested prior to the use of tap water. Distilled or de-ionized water is recommended. Two coats of the solution should be applied using a "wet-on-wet" procedure to ensure complete coverage. SILRES® BS 1001 A emulsions can be applied by brushing, spraying or dipping. Maximum water repellency is realized in 72 hours depending on curing conditions. Beading generally improves over time. For most applications dilution rates of 1:4 to 1:9 provide good performance depending on the absorbency of the substrate. A test patch should be performed prior to general application with the customers approval to ensure that desired water repellency and appearance is achieved.Information provided by Wacker Chemie AG. |
