Sika® Igolflex® R | Flexible Rubber Bitumen Emulsion (20kg)
Brand : Sika
Product Type : Flexible rubber / bitumen emulsion coating
Size : 20kg
Composition : Bitumen
Density : 0.96–1.20 kg/L (at +30 °C, Density cup 100 cc.)
Solid Content by Weight : ≥ 55 %
Product Description:
Sika® Igolflex® R is a solvent free, flexible thick film coating based on rubber bitumen emulsion with a pasty consistency. When applied to concrete surfaces, Sika® Igolflex® R provides protection against the penetration of salty ground water and mild soil acids.
Usage:
Used as a flexible external protective coating and vapour barrier for:
Retaining walls
Basements
Settlement tanks
Features / Advantages:
Suitable for use on both dry and damp surfaces
Easy to apply
Ready-to-use, no mixing or heating
Non-sag on vertical surfaces
Good weather resistance and ageing properties
Bridges shrinkage and hair-line cracks
Flexible, permanently plasto-elastic, even at low temperatures
Odourless and fungus resistant
Good resistance to mild soil acids and salts
Shelf Life:
9 months from date of production
Storage Conditions:
Store properly in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +30 °C. Keep away from direct sunlight and frost.
Application Guide:
Temperature Resistance : The cured film will not flow or sag under direct sunlight.
Substrate Temperature : Max:+35 °C, Min+8 °C
Drying Time :
Tack free : ½ - 1 hour
Overcoating : 6 -12 hours
Final cure : 2 - 4 days (depending on climate and coat thickness)
Application Steps:
Substrate Preparation
New concrete, screed or render should have a brushed or wood float finish, and should be free from contamination by any material that could impair adhesion. Protrusions greater than 3mm should be removed.
Concrete surfaces should be mat-moist and free from standing water.
Brickwork, blockwork and masonry should be flush pointed.
All intersections of horizontal and vertical surfaces should be profiled with a mortar fillet of 25 x 25mm.
Mixing
Mechanical mixing is not required. Product should be manually stirred with a plastic spatula until a smooth consistency is obtained.
Cleaning of Tools :
Clean all tools and application equipment with water immediately after use. Hardened or cured material can only be removed mechanically.
