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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Product Type
- Technologies
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Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Benefits/Features
- Contains up to 5X more active ingredients than similar products
- Will maintain the natural, unsealed look and feel of the substrate
- Will provide up to 7-10 years of life before the need for a recoat
- Breathable, low odor.
- Will reduce deterioration caused by water absorption such as cracking, spalling, pitting, staining
- Will reduce the formation of mold and mildew
- Will reduce freeze-thaw and salt damage
- Will reduce the movement of moisture through the concrete pores
- Is approved by the Department of Transportation as a water repel-lent sealer in several states
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Method
- Suggested Applications
- Poured, broom finished, and troweled concrete.
- Pavers and brick.
- Aggregate and natural stone.
- Driveways, walkways, and stairs.
- Pool decks and patios.
- Garage, warehouse, and basement floors and walls.
- Car ports, pole barns, retail and restaurant floors.
- Coverage
Note: Coverage will vary depending on porosity, surface condition, application method, and the amount of material applied by the applicator. Two coats are suggested for even coverage and appearance.
- Application Instructions
Surface Preparation: Prior to surface preparation, protect people, property, automobiles, plants and any other non-masonry surfaces and objects from the material, wind drift, and splash, residue, and fumes of the material. Proper surface preparation is highly important. Use the proper cleaning detergent for the substrate at hand. It is recommended that Armor SX5000 WB be applied on a clean, dry and absorbent surface. Please note that excessive moisture inhibits good penetration, which can reduce the life and performance of the coating. Newly constructed and repointed substrates should be fully cleaned and cured 28 days prior to application. Always test for compatibility before applying. Please test using the following application instructions. It is important to let the test area dry completely before final inspection and approval.
The temperature of the air and surface must be 45-85 degrees F during application. If freezing conditions exist prior to application, it is highly recommended that the substrate be allowed to fully thaw. Should this recommendation not be followed, the product may not yield adequate protective properties.
Proper equipment should be used when applying Armor SX5000 WB. A low pressure sprayer should be used to apply. Be sure the psi is no greater than 20. Set the sprayer to achieve a good, wet stream, avoiding atomization of the product.
To allow for proper absorption and reaction, the Armor SX5000 WB should only be applied in the early evening (around 5 PM or later) when air and surface temperatures are declining, and when the sun is no longer positioned over the surface. It should only be applied to unsealed concrete, brick, pavers, and natural stone.
Once applied, the surface should be kept dry for at least 24 hours.Application: Using a pump sprayer, apply the first coat of Armor SX5000 WB, ensuring the entire surface is evenly saturated. Broom out puddles until surface is penetrated. Second coat should be applied “wet-on-wet”.
Substrates sealed with Armor SX5000 WB may be coated with silicone emulsion paints and many oil based paints once the surface has had 72 hours to dry. Testing is always nec-essary and recommended to assure proper adhesion. Adhesion may be improved if the surface is pressure washed and allowed to dry prior to application. Armor SX5000 WB is not a paint primer. Adhesion of cementitious coatings, stucco, plaster, etc., may be adversely affected. These types of substrate treatments should be installed and allowed to fully cure before applying Armor SX5000 WB. Always test to verify compatibility.
Time of Day: To allow for proper absorption and reaction, the Armor SX5000 WB should only be applied in the early evening (around 5 PM or later) when air and surface temperatures are declining, and when the sun is no longer positioned over the surface.
Surface Preparation: The Armor SX5000 WB should be applied to a completely clean and dry surface. If the surface was cleaned with water or pressure washed prior to application, allow the surface to dry for at least 24 hours before sealing. While the surface may appear dry and feel dry to touch, water below the surface trapped in the pores can cause the same issues. While pres-sure washing the surface is typically sufficient, spot treatment may be necessary for deep or older stains. If the surface is smooth troweled, or does not easily accept water, acid etching may be required prior to applying sealer. It is always suggested to apply the Armor SX5000 WB to a test area to verify absorption, coverage, compatibility, and project suitability.
The Armor SX5000 WB is designed specifically for unsealed concrete and masonry surfaces. Do not apply this product over a surface recently sealed with a water repellent sealer, or previously sealed with a film-forming sealer or coating.
The applicator is responsible for suitability of application, and the results of the application. We suggest applying to a test area first to verify compatibility, absorption, coverage rate, and project suitability.- Clean Up
Use warm water and soap. Dispose of containers in accordance with local and federal regulations.
- Product Removal
Armor SX5000 WB penetrates deep into to the surface. Removal is not recommended.
Properties
- Dry Appearance
- Invisible
- Wet Appearance
- Clear
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Alkalinity Resistance | Excellent | — | — |
| Application Temp | 45 - 85 | °F | — |
| Blush Resistance | Excellent | — | — |
| Concrete Adhesion | Excellent | — | — |
| Coverage (Porous Surfaces) | max. 175 | Ft²/Gallon | — |
| Coverage (Smooth Surfaces) | max. 200 - 225 | Ft²/Gallon | — |
| Drying Time | 1 - 2 | hours | — |
| Foot Traffic | 12 - 24 | hours | — |
| Re-Coat Time | Wet on Wet | — | — |
| Solids | 20.0 | % | — |
| VOC Content | Low | — | — |
| Wheel Traffic | 24 - 48 | hours | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Compliances
- NCHRP 244 Report, Series II
- Reduction in Water Absorption: +/- 81-95%
- Reduction in chloride ion content: +/- 84%
- Reduction in water vapor transmission: +/- 100%
- Dried coating is USDA accepted
Safety & Health
- Precautions and Limitations
- Apply sealer with plenty of ventilation. Should be stored in accordance with local laws.
- It is recommended to store this product in an area where the temperature is between 45-85 degrees F.
- Do not allow sealer to be subject to any form of rain or moisture for at least 24 hours before and after application.
- Coverage rates depend upon many conditions including application method, surface porosity, applicator, etc. Porous substrates will require more material.
- Sealer will not keep water out of cracks, defects, or open joints.
- Sealer should never be thinned or mixed with any form of liquid.
- Do not apply this product in the morning or mid-day.
- Do not apply this product to surfaces that currently have or previously had a film-building sealer/coating on the surface.
- Do not apply this product to surfaces that currently have a water repellent sealer on the surface.
- It is recommended to wear the proper personal protective equipment when applying this product.
- Properly protect and cover any areas not intended or suggested to be sealed during application.
- Surface water beading will not occur on all surfaces. While some surfaces may experience an instantaneous bead, others won’t experience a surface water bead at all. Surface water beading is not a sealer benefit.
- The applicator is responsible for suitability of application, and the results of the application. We suggest applying to a test area first to verify compatibility, absorption, cover-age rate, and project suitability.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
The Armor SX5000 WB is available in a 16 OZ Sample, 1 Gallon Bottle, 5 Gallon Pail, and 55 Gallon Drum.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
When properly sealed and stored, the shelf life of the Armor SX5000 WB is up to 1 year.