SILRES® BS 1803 A

Identification & Functionality

Product Type

Concrete Admixture,

Sealer

Technologies

Ready-to-Use Products

Product Families

Ready-to-Use Products — Construction Materials

Concrete Admixtures

Ready-to-Use Products — Paints & Coatings

Primers & Sealers

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features

Chemical Resistant,

Crack Resistant,

Efflorescence Control,

Excellent Dirt Pick-up Resistance,

Freeze/Thaw Stability,

Good Aesthetics,

Good Stability,

Low VOC,

Reduces Moisture Uptake,

Water Resistant

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Paints & Coatings

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Concrete Coatings & Stains

Building & Construction — Infrastructure, Roads & Paving

Coatings & Markings

Application Method

Brush,

Roller,

Spray

Applications

• Concrete Admixtures
• Concrete Protection

Application Details

• Use of SILRES BS 1803 A as a waterproofing concrete admixture in accordance with ASTM C 494: SILRES BS 1803 A can be diluted in the mix water, added simultaneously with the mix water or post added to the wet concrete blend. The recommended admixture range is 0.2-1.0% based on cement (3 oz. to 16 oz./cwt).
• We recommend testing compatibility with other concrete admixtures separately. Use of SILRES® BS 1803 A as a topical waterproofing sealer (post-treatment): Recommended dilution is a 1:4 ratio of SILRES® BS 1803 A to water (by weight).
• Recommended application rate is 125 ft² per gallon.
• Product may be applied with a roller, brush or low pressure sprayer. Note:Do not atomize this product.

Processing

• Thoroughly mix SILRES BS 1803 A prior to use to insure that the emulsion is homogeneous.
• Tap water is acceptable for blending. Due to the chemical variables in tap water and in concrete formulas it is recommended that samples be tested for water repellency, beading and other performance parameters prior to commercial use.
• Mixing time should be adjusted to insure thorough distribution of all components including SILRES® BS 1803 A.
• Depending on curing conditions, water repellency can be seen after 24 hours and maximum water repellency is realized in about 72 hours. Beading generally improves over time however best results are noticed after 28 days.

Properties

Appearance

White opaque emulsion

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Composition	Silane / Siloxane	—	—
pH	approx. 10.0	—	—
Silicone Content	approx. 60	%	—

Properties

• Excellent water repellency: reducing cracking, spalling, freeze / thaw damage, chemical degradation, efflorescence and dirt pick-up
• Excellent beading for improved esthetics
• Low VOC emissions during curing
• Minimizes darkening effects, maintaining the original substrates’ appearance
• Minimal effect on adhesion of topcoats to the mineral substrate, improving the service life of the paint
• Lengthens substrate life, reducing maintenance costs

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EC No.1907/2006,

REACH Exempt (Europe)

Chemical Inventories

AIIC (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TCSI (Taiwan),

TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

Mexico,

USA

Regional Availability

• Latin America
• North America