PRODUCTS

AQUASHIELD FX

AQUASHIELD FX is specially formulated to provide high water vapour permeability with very high resistance to re-emulsification upon long term contact with water.

USES

  • General waterproofing.
  • Used on a wide variety of surfaces including concrete, brick, bitumen & mastic asphalt membranes, asbestos cement, slates, tiles, lead copper, zinc, corrugated iron and similar surfaces.
  • Lining water tanks. (Not for potable water). Applied on its own or with an open weave glass mesh.
  • Also used to weatherproof exposed insulation, when used with a reinforcing fabric, as above.

OUTSTANDING FEATURES

  • Fibred extra flexibility
  • Micro porous - breathes to stop blistering v No re-emulsification in water
  • Jointless finish
  • Ease of application
  • Non toxic, odour & taint free v High temperature stability.
  • Solvent free (environment friendly)

INSTALLATION APPLICATION
The surface must be clean, free of dirt, dust and debris, grease or oil. Over concrete, metal or brittle asphalt surfaces, prime with BITUFAST before applying ELASTIFLASH. It does not require any heating or thinning. It can be applied by trowel or putty knife.

DESCRIPTION
AQUASHIELD FX heavy duty general purpose emulsion coating is a brush applied, jointless bitumen compound. It is clay stabilized and reinforced with non-asbestos fiber. It is used wherever extra flexibility and stability are required.

CLEANING
Tools : Clean with kerosene
Hands : Use a hand cleaner or kerosene, followed by soap and water.

COVERAGE RATES :
One course application: 2.4 - 2.5 Kg/M2 Two course application: 4.8 - 5.0 Kg/M2 (Allow 1 st course to cure 4 hours before installing 2nd course)

STANDARDS
Exceeds the performance requirement of ASTM D 4586

PACKING
20-kg pails and 200-kg drums

HEALTH & SAFETY
Contains Petroleum distillate; flammable; keep away from open fire, sparks or other ignition sources. Wear protective clothing, gloves and goggles.
1 . Fire - Flammable when wet, flash point 40 deg. C.
2. Skin - Avoid repeated or prolonged contact. Remove with hand cleaner that removes oil or grease, then clean with soap and water.
3. Eyes - Contact could cause irritation. If contact occurs flush with clean water.
4. Inhalation - Can cause dizziness. Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty persist, administer oxygen.

TECHNICAL DATA

Property

Result

Residue by evaporation

55 - 60

Ash content, %

20% (max.)

Specific Gravity

1.05

Drying time (firmset)

Less than 24 hrs at 80% RH (+/-5%) @ 270C (+/-20C)

Heat resistance, at 100 0C

No flow, sag or blistering

Direct flame test

Coating chars in place

Flexibility at 0C

No cracking or flaking

Water resistance

No blistering or re-emulsification. Suitable for lining Water tanks.*

Reinforcement

Non-asbestos mineral fibers

*For contact with potable water use BITUMAT HEAVY DUTY EMULSION, Type RV.

The information given in this Technical Sheet is to the best of our knowledge based on laboratory tests and practical experience. However, as the product is often used under conditions beyond our control, we cannot guarantee but the product itself.