| Product Description: A clear, penetrating, waterborne, breathable water repellent for use on concrete and masonry. Ready-to-use, low-VOC, silane emulsion. Reduces the ingress of water an waterborne contaminates that cause premature deterioration of the substrate. Penetrates the substrate and chemically bonds with silica to form a permanent attachment of the water repellent molecule. Protectosil AQUA-TRETE 40 water repellent is especially suited for application when solvent-borne products are not acceptable, as in states that have VOC regulations for AIM coatings. Protectosil AQUA-TRETE 40 meets all national and state VOC regulations. By preventing water and waterborne contaminates from entering the substrate, Protectosil AQUA-TRETE 40 reduces such problems are efflorescence, leaching, acid rain deterioration, scaling, dirt buildup, staining, corrosion of reinforcing steel mildew. Treated surfaces are fully breathable because their natural moisture vapor transmission is not affected. This will reduce problems that entrapped moisture can cause, including blushing of the sealer and freeze-thaw damage to the concrete. Applications: For use on concrete to protect the reinforcing steel from corrosion due to the effects of water, deicing salts and other waterborne chemicals. Protects precast concrete from deicer scaling and freeze-thaw-related damage. Protects concrete (including GFRC) from the damaging effects of acid rain and freeze-thaw cycles. In addition, to keep the concrete clean by reducing the amount of dirt and other pollutants that may absorb into the concrete. Provides resistance against water, alkalis, acid rain, UV and staining. Advantages: Protectosil AQUA-TRETE 40 is a silane in a proprietyary emulsion system. Unlike other silane or siloxane emulsion systems. Ptrotectosil AQUA-TRETE 40 is designed to provide a high level of surface beading with penetration to protect against wind-driven rain. The active components are unique because they chemically bond to the silica in the substrate and set up a hydrophobic layer of protection. By incorporating Protectosil AQUA-TRETE 40 into your integrated design, you can earn vital Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) credits for both new and existing construction projects. The main benefits of the product are: - Non flammable
- Excellent resistance to chloride ion ingress
- Reduced efflorescence
- Breathable system
- Good penetration into substrate
- No change in surface appearance
- High resistance to alkali attack
- Long service life
- Keeps substrates cleaner
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