PRODUCTS

CONCRETE PRIMER

USES
BITUMAT BITUPRIME roofing primer  is suitabel for concrete, smooth asphalt roofs, brick and metal surfaces. Used as the priming coat before applying any of BITUMAT membranes.

OUTSTANDING FEATURES

  • Select solvents allow for optimum penetration of BITUMAT CONCRETE PRIMER into the surface pores, pin holes and cracks.
  • Absorbs the existing dust and scale and prevents the formation of additional dust and scale.
  • The resulting surface permits the proper bonding of self adhesive as well as torchable membranes, in addition to any of the bituminious adhesives and coatings.

APPLICATION
The surface must be thoroughly cleaned, all dust, dirt, loose coating, oil and grease must be cleared and the surface should be dry before priming. It can be applied with a roofing brush, roller, squeegee or airless spray equipment at the recommended coverage rates.

DESCRIPTION
BITUMAT CONCRETE PRIMER is a cold applied general purpose  roofing primer, formulated with highly pliable, flexible bitumen, select petroleum solvents and compounded with wetting and saturation additives. 

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

Dying Time
4 house to touch

PACKING
20-litre pails and 200-litre 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 °C.
2. Skin - Avoid repeated or prolonged contact; if contact occurs 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 and if breathing difficulty persist administer oxygen.


 TECHNICAL DATA - CONCRETE PRIMER

Property

Result

Test Method

Density at 250C., Kg/Ltr.

0.87 - 0.89

ASTM D-70

Viscosity,  @ 25 0 C                                             

70-160

Bookfield

Drying time, to touch 

4

-

Drying time, through .

24 hrs

-

Flash Point, T.O.C P.M, Deg. C

40 Min

ASTM 3143

Non-volatile, % Wt.

40 (Min)

ASTM D-402

Volatile, % Wt.

45 Max

ASTM D-402

Penetration of asphalt

20-50

ASTM D-5

Water Content

Nil

ASTM D-95

Coverage rate

0.3-0.5/Lt/M2

Depending upon type and condition of surface

 

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.