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SILRES® BS 1001 A

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SILRES® BS 1001 A is a stable, VOC-compliant, 50% active silicone emulsion that reduces with water to form a stable, penetrating water repellent emulsion. SILRES® BS 1001 A is developed to treat a wide variety of mineral substrates, including architectural concrete, concrete block, split-face block, pavers, stucco, porous and dense brick, clay tile, and exposed aggregate concrete. It is 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.

Product Type: Primer

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Brick, Concrete

Features: Blister Resistance, Chemical Resistant, Cleanable, Cost Effective, Crack Resistant, Efflorescence Control, Excellent Aesthetics, Excellent Dirt Pick-up Resistance, Excellent UV Stability, Freeze/Thaw Stability, Good Adhesion, Good Stability, High Durability, Long Shelf Life, Low VOC, Microbe Resistant, Peel Resistance, Prevents Thermo-Oxidative Degradation, Vapor Permeable, Water Resistant

Chemical Family: Silicones

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

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Applications & Uses

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Application Details
  • 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. Recoatability Substrates which are coated with SILRES® BS 1001 A at dilution rates of 1:3 or higher (125 ft2/gallon) are generally re-coatable with water and solvent borne paints.
  • SILRES® BS 1001 A can be used as a primer to provide improved adhesion with paints on mineral substrates. Clean Up Thoroughly rinse application equipment with clean water. Disposal SILRES® BS 1001 A must be disposed according to local, state and federal regulations.
  • SILRES® BS 1001 A and it's dilutions should be treated as dilute solutions of "silicone resins" which are non-RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) or nonhazardous wastes.

Processing

Surface preparation depends on substrate placement, type and strength, curing and finishing processes, age, condition, previous contamination, and the presence of previous coatings as well as the application of SILRES® BS 1001 A. Surfaces should be clean from dust, dirt, oils, grease, curing compounds, other coatings, efflorescence, and laitance before applying SILRES® BS 1001 A.

Cleaning methods which are compatible with the application of SILRES® BS 1001 A include:

  • Mechanical - abrasive blasting (sand, baking soda, vacuum).
  • Chemical - acid etching, stripping, solvent de-greasing, caustic soda scrubbing, alkaline soap scrubbing, high pressure washing, high pressure washing with sand.
  • Heat - propane and acetylene torching.

If strongly acidic or caustic cleaning agents are used, neutralize the surface and completely wash to remove any residues. Before using any surface preparation method, a test patch should be performed with the customer's approval to ensure that their needs are met. New concrete should be allowed to cure for at least 28 days before applying SILRES® BS 1001 A. In addition, any repair work should be performed at least 3 days before SILRES® BS 1001 A is applied.

Properties

Appearance
White opaque emulsion
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
CompositionSilane / Siloxane
Silicone Content50wt %
Properties
  • 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 esthetics
  • Superior storage stability including freeze/thaw stability for ease ofuse
  • Low VOC emissions upon curing
  • 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 lifeleading 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

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Packaging & Availability

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  • Latin America
  • North America