Reverse Water Barrier

RWB (Reverse Water Barrier), formerly known as HW, is an eco-friendly waterborne product that effectively blocks water infiltration from the rear side of concrete substrates. When applied to the concrete surface, it penetrates 7-15 cm deep, filling pores and bonding with concrete components to form a hydrophobic seal.

Description

RWB, Reverse Water Barrier, previously HW, is an eco-friendly waterborne product that effectively seals off water infiltration from behind concrete substrates. When applied to the concrete surface, it penetrates 7-15 cm deep, filling pores and bonding with concrete components to create a hydrophobic seal.

Super Hydrophobic Sealant: RWB incorporates a catalytic agent that interacts with the alkali content within concrete, converting it into a natural compound. This compound effectively fills concrete pores and forms a tight bond with the pore surface, creating a hydrophobic seal.

Increases Concrete Surface Density: Due to its bonding and pore filling characteristics RWB adds density to the upper layer of the concrete increasing hardness and durability.  It can be used on old and new concrete including bridges, walls, ceilings, floors, parking garages, decks, loading docks, and driveways.

Exceptional Tensile Strength: RWB serves as the perfect protective sealant for surfaces subjected to heavy tensile loads, including loading docks, parking lots, dams, and bridges. Its remarkable bonding strength at the upper layer of concrete enables it to withstand high tensile forces effectively.

Features and Benefits

Ease of Application

  • One component, waterborne, environmentally-friendly

  • Spray applied

  • Easy clean-up - soap and water

  • No special personal protection equipment required

  • No maintenance of treated surface required

Green and Safe Product 

  • Waterborne product, VOC close to zero

  • Non Toxic and Non Flammable

  • No hazardous vapors or odor

  • Usable over large bodies of water

  • Usable in confined spaces

Other Key Feature

  • Excellent surface bonding and hardening

  • Halts the detrimental reaction between alkali and silica

  • Adds density to the upper portion of the concrete surface

  • UV resistant

  • Fair abrasion resistance

  • Fairs well in freeze thaw cycles

  • Defends against entry of new salts and chlorides

Application Spray Protocol

RWB spray application for small/restricted areas can be achieved with the use of HPLV spray equipment. Pressure and atomization are the key elements. 

2000 PSI-138 bar is essential for proper application. This allows for proper separation of the active ingredients and the carriers which allows for integration and penetration of RWB. This spec can be found in a HPLV system. Regulated spray pot pressure will apply best at 20-100 PSI / 1-7 Bar, this will be equal or slightly less at the fluid nozzle or tip at the gun/the length of spray lines.

Air pressure at the air cap on the gun should be at 40-80 PSI / 3-6 Bar to give the spray a finer mist. A smaller tip size found in the HPLV equipment allows for less over spray, better containment of waste, faster application times, and reducing cost. Larger airless equipment is better served for higher square meter / square foot projects where hoses and over-spray are less likely to affect the outcome.

Properties

Physical
Liquid
Color
Clear
Odor
None
Specific Gravity
1.11+/-
Flash Point
None
pH
12+/-
Toxicity
None
Boiling Point
2120F/1000C
Freeze Temperature
320F/00C
Hazardous Vapors
None
Weight per Gallon
9.18lbs/4.16kg
Cure Time (existing concrete)
72 hours
Cure Time (new concrete)
28 days
Environmental Impact
Neutral
User-Friendly
Yes
Freeze Harm
None (must thaw completely)
Surface Bond Quality
Excellent
Flammability
None
VOC/VOS Content
Under 25 gr/liter
Resistance to UV
Excellent
Paintable
Yes
Waste Disposal Methods
Non-Hazardous
Resistance to Abrasion
Excellent
Polymerization
None
Solids Before Applied
None
Solids After Applied
100%

Standards

CRD D48-73;  ASTM C192;  AASHTO T260;  ASTMC-156; ASTM CD-4541;  ASTM-666;  ASTM C-309;  AASHTO T-259;  ASTM-672

Shelf Life

Shelf life is expected to be 5 years if the container is new/sealed and stored in a cool and dry environment.

Refer to our Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) regarding regulatory compliance, safety, hazards, spill procedures and disposal of this product.

While the descriptions, designs, data and information contained herein are presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, it is provided for your guidance only. Because many factors may affect processing or application/use, we recommend that you conduct tests to determine the suitability of Maxon Technologies, Inc. products for your particular purpose prior to use. 

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