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CAPISEAL

Deep penetrative, reactive, cementitious crystalline capillary waterproofing


system for concrete and mortar surface
Description:
The CAPISEAL is a cementitious crystalline capillary waterproofing coating system. It contains proprietary
blend of portland cement, quartz aggregate and special additives. In the presence of moisture, the active
chemicals in CAPISEAL crystalline waterproofing system penetrates concrete and react chemically with free
lime to produce water-insoluble nano-crystals. This crystalline growth reduces porosity by blocking capillaries
and filling hairline non structural cracks caused by shrinkage or expansion. Unlike metallic and membrane
types of waterproofing which only form a surface barrier, CAPISEAL crystalline waterproofing system, in the
presence of water, continues producing crystals and lasting imperviousness to water.

Primary Applications:

CAPISEAL crystalline waterproofing system is used for waterproofing against the positive or negative sides of
hydrostatic heads of water, for damp-proofing, repairing cracks, plugging holes, sealing wall - floor joints and
stopping active leaks in a wide variety of conditions including

Water tanks, Reservoirs


Building Basements & foundations
Swimming pools and water parks
Sewage and Water treatment plants
Dams, canals, Tunnels, Harbours
Retaining walls & sea defence walls
Concrete pipes

Features & Benefits:

Suitability to potable water


Penetrates concrete, seals capillary tracts
Contains no chloride
Easy to apply
Resists chemical attack of sewage and industrial wastes
Suitable for external and internal applications.

Technical Support:

Durabuild offers a comprehensive range of waterproofing products and coatings. In addition, Durabuild offers
technical support service to specifiers, end users and contractors, as well as on-site technical assistance in
locations all over the country.

Technical Properties:
Parameters Typical Values
Aspect Grey coloured free flowing powder
Water/Powder ratio by weight 0.3
Mixed density 1.85 kg/litre
Workability time 45 minutes @ 25C
Resistance to Positive pressure >10 bar
Resistance to Negative pressure >10 bar

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Application Instructions:

Surface Preparation:

Old Concrete
Surfaces must be clean and sound. Remove all oil, dirt, laitance and other contaminants by water blasting.
Water blasting is preferred for surface preparation because it mechanically cleans and roughens the surface, is
environmentally safer and leaves the surface saturated with water. Surface must be damp for application of
CAPISEAL crystalline waterproofing system.

New Concrete
After forms are stripped, acid etch or water blast as above to remove form oils and laitance. Surface must be
left damp for application on CAPISEAL crystalline waterproofing system. For horizontal surfaces, the crystalline
powder can be broadcast on the top surface while concrete is still green @ 1-1.5 kg/sqm. Construction joints,
cold joints and non-leaking joints greater than 0.25mm wide must be cut in V-groove shape and filled with
CAPISEAL crystalline waterproofing system in mortar consistency.

Mixing
2 to 2.25 parts of CAPISEAL powder (by volume) shall be added to 1 part of clean potable water and mixed
thoroughly with a slow speed drill equipped with a paddle. For larger batches, mixing shall be done with a
mortar mixer. If mixture thickens, it shall be re-stirred to reduce consistency. The average water demand for a
fluid consistency is from 28% to 30% (7 to 8 Liters for one bag of 25 Kg). Mix the applying quantities in 30
minutes.

Curing
CAPISEAL crystalline waterproofing system application must be kept moist for a minimum of 48 hours. After
initial set, moist curing, using continuous water spray is recommended. Treated surfaces shall be fog sprayed
3 to 4 times daily for the 48 hour period. For warmer climates, more frequent spraying may be required. It is
important to keep the CAPISEAL crystalline waterproofing system moist to allow the crystal formation to occur.
The surfaces shall be protected from foot traffic for 48 hours or heavy traffic for 7 days. Freshly applied
CAPISEAL crystalline waterproofing system must be protected from extreme weather conditions such as rain,
strong winds, high temperatures and freezing for a period of not less than 48 hours after application. A
minimum of 7 days of air curing shall be allowed prior to immersing the surface in water.

Estimating:

Packing
CAPISEAL is supplied 25kg moisture resistant bag.

Coverage
CAPISEAL is approximately 1to 1.5kg /m per application by brush.

Storage:
CAPISEAL crystalline waterproofing system concentrate should be stored in protected, dry areas. When left in
original unopened package, CAPISEAL crystalline waterproofing system will maintain its design performance
characteristics for 12 months.
Health & Safety
CAPISEAL crystalline waterproofing system contains chemicals that may cause irritation to the eyes and skin.
Goggles, rubber gloves and long sleeves should be worn when working with these products. Read warnings
noted on product package and refer to product material safety datasheet (MSDS) prior to use.

Important note :
Durabuild products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and sold subject to its
standard terms and conditions of sale, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Durabuild
endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation specification or information it may give is
104-106, Dimension Deepti Plaza, Plot No.3, LSC, Pocket- accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous control over where or how its
6, Nasirpur, Dwarka, New Delhi-110045 products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products
Ph. 011-25050236/7, Fax. 25050238 whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by it.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.durabuildcare.com

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