Concentrate
When mixed with water, this light grey powder is applied as a cementitious slurry coat to above-grade or below-grade concrete, either as a single coat or as the first of a two-coat application. Xypex Concentrate is also mixed in Dry-Pac form for sealing strips at construction joints, or for the repairing of cracks, faulty construction joints and honeycomb.
Advantages
- Becomes an integral part of the substrate
- Resists extreme hydrostatic pressure
- Can seal static hairline cracks up to 0.5 mm
- Highly resistant to aggressive chemicals
- Can be applied to the positive or the negative side of the concrete surface
- Does not require a dry surface
- Non-toxic / no VOCs
- Is Permanent solution requiring no further maintenance
- Less costly to apply than most other methods
- Extends the service life of concrete
- No costly surface priming or leveling prior to application
- Does not require sealing, lapping and finishing of seams at corners, edges or between membranes
- Does not require protection during backfilling or during placement of steel, wire mesh or other materials
- Cannot puncture, tear or come apart at the seams
- Allows concrete to breathe
- Available in white for enhanced illumination
Recommended for
- Reservoirs
- Sewage and Water Treatment Plants
- Secondary Containment Structures
- Tunnels and Subway Systems
- Underground Vaults
- Foundations
- Parking Structures
- Swimming Pools
- Precast Components
Packaging
Xypex Concentrate is available in 20 lb. (9.1 kg) pails, 50 lb. (22.7 kg) pails and bags.
Coverage
For normal surface conditions, the coverage rate for each Xypex coat is 6 – 7.2 sq. ft./lb. (1.25 – 1.5 lb./sq. yd. or 0.65 – 0.8 kg/m2).
Storage
Xypex products must be stored dry at a minimum temperature of 45ºF (7ºC). Shelf life is two years when stored under proper conditions.