These are integral Liquid Waterproofing & Admixture for concrete and cement mortar. It has good plasticizing properties, makes concrete cohesive and prevents segregation. The liquid is to be added to the wet concrete or mortar. The product conforms to IS 2645-1975 as an integral waterproofing admixture. It fills up the capillaries in the concrete and makes it waterproof. Also used to expedite the setting time of freshly mixed
concrete.
Technical Information
PROPERTIES
SPECIFICATION
RESULTS
Appearance
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Free flowing liquid
Colour
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Wine red
Sp. gr. 25°C
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1.00-1.10
Non volatile content
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13.0-15.0%
pH value
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11.0-15.0
Setting time, minutes
IS:2645:2003
Passes
Chloride content
IS:2645:2003
0.02%
Water permeability
IS:2645:2003
Passes
Compressive strength N/mm²
IS:2645:2003
As per the standard
Typical Application
Waterproofing of concrete and sand-cement mortars used in...
- Basements.
- Roof slabs and screeds.
- Water tanks & water retaining structures,
- External plastering,
- Bathrooms and balconies.
- Sumps and drains
Being liquid easily
flowable.
Fills the capillaries in
concrete.
Exhibits Consistent
Plasticity & Air entrainment.
Required in small dosage
& Compatible to all types of sand and cement.
Improves work ability of
concrete and helps to achieve compaction.
Easy to handle and works
effectively across a variable mixing efficiency and time
Method of Application
Charge cement & aggregates to concrete mixer as per the mix design, mix in dry state for 1-2 minutes.
Start addition of 75-80% mixing water & mix for 2-3 minutes.
Qlumate's QLW-100 is added as per the recommended dosage into the remaining mixing/gauging water. then add to concrete mixer & mix for another 2 minutes
Place the concrete or apply plaster, as needed.
Cure the applied mortar or concrete as per good construction practices.
