DESCRIPTION

Unicoat is a cold applied bitumen emulsion

TYPICAL USES

Unicoat is used where a cold applied, damp proofing is needed, such as:

    • Shallow concrete, block and brick foundations.
    • Facades where a vapour/salt barrier behind cladding or curtain walls is required
    • Footings and other buried elements.

TECHNICAL DATA

Color:                             Dark brown, dries to black

Viscosity                       10-30 poise

Specific gravity            0.90 – 0.93

Solids content              30%

Usage Rate                    2 m2/liter per coat

Drying time:                  3 hours @ 35°C

Recoat time:                 6 hours @ 35°C

APPLICATION

Containers must be well stirred before use. Where a single drum is used for prolonged periods, occasional stirring during application is recommended. Apply evenly and in one direction using a stiff brush. A two-coat application is recommended to avoid possible holidays in the film, with the second coat applied at right angles to The first, each coat must be allowed to dry before applying the next. Do not apply Unicoat to external areas in wet weather or when rain is expected.

SURFACE PREPARATION

Surface must be sound and clean. Dust, loose materials and Protrusions must be removed and cracks, holes, etc. made good. Unicoat may be applied to damp surfaces such as green concrete providing there is no standing water. Cementations surfaces must be dampened with clean cold water to facilitate application. Care should be taken to remove excess water before application.

EQUIPMENT CLEANING

Unicoat may be removed from tools and equipment with water when wet. On drying, use of Cleaning Fluid, white spirit or kerosene is recommended.

APPLICATION TEMPERATURE RANGE

5°C to 45°C

PACKAGING

Unicoat is supplied in 20 liter pails and 200 liter drums.

STORAGE

  • Store Unicoat in sealed containers under shade, between 5°C and 45°C. Reseal partly used containers tightly after each use. When stored for extended periods, the containers must be rolled periodically to reduce the risk of settlement.
  • Unicoat has a shelf life of 6 months when stored under favorable conditions.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Skin contact Use gloves or barrier creams when using the material. Clean hands and skin using hand

Cleaners, followed by washing with soap and water, do not use solvents.

Eye contact Wash with copious amounts of clean water and seek immediate medical treatment.

FLAMMABILITY

Unicoat: Non-flammable.