Grace Building Envelope Systems

Hydro Active® Cut™ CFL AF

Next generation, phthalate free, closed cell, 1-component,
high performance, low viscosity, hydrophobic, hydro-
active, semi-rigid polyurethane injection grout for cutting
off gushing water leaks with a high flow rate and/or high
hydrostatic pressure in applications where both high
strength and flexibility are required
Description
In its uncured form, Hydro Active® Cut™ CFL AF
(hereby referred to as HA Cut CFL) is a dark brown,
non-flammable liquid without phthalate plasticisers. 040-020-1135
HA Cut CFL AF is a next generation 1- component
injection resin with improved waterproofing and
water cutting performance. When it comes in
contact with water, the grout expands and quickly
(depending on temperature and the amount of
catalyst HA Cut Cat AF used) cures to a tough, semi-
rigid, closed-cell polyurethane foam that is generally
unaffected by corrosive environments.

Advantages
• ADR free transport.
• Next generation resin with improved
waterproofing performance.
• Improved cell structure of the cured compound
resulting in better mechanical properties and
durability.
• Phthalate free resins, REACH compliant.
• Improved performance at temperatures below
5°C, no crystallisation of HA Cut Cat AF.
• Fast, Extra-Fast and Super Extra-Fast catalysts
available for applications where the standard
catalyst reaction speed is insufficient due to
low temperatures or very high water flow (See
respective Technical Data Sheet).
• HA Cut CFL AF forms a semi-rigid gasket with
high strength and a small amount of flexibility in
the joint or crack.
• Non-flammable, solvent free.
• User friendly: 1- component material.
• Controllable reaction times: by using catalyst
curing times can be reduced.
• Cured compound is resistant to most organic
solvents, mild acids, alkalis and micro-
organisms (*).
• HA Cut CFL AF can also be mixed on site using
HA Cut AF and HA Flex LV AF with 35% HA Flex
LV AF to the quantity of HA Cut AF. Use the HA
Cut Cat AF series as accelerator.
For chemical resistances please contact your Grace
(*)

representative.
Field of Application product into the crack. Water in the crack will activate
• Designed for cutting off gushing water leaks with the resin.
a high flow rate and/or high hydrostatic pressure in
moving or non-moving joints or cracks. 2. Resin and Equipment Preparation
• Used to block leaks into diaphragm walls. • Prepare the resin with the predetermined amount of
• Filling large voids such as rock fissures, crushed catalyst. Shake HA Cut Cat AF well before use.
faults, gravel layers, joints, cracks and honeycombs • No reaction with the resin will occur until the resin
in concrete structures that are subjected to small comes into contact with water.
settlement or movement. • Protect the resin from water, since this will trigger a
• For curtain injections behind tunnel segments. reaction in the container used and might cause the resin
• For screen injection behind porous structures when to harden or foam prematurely within the injection
high velocity water streams are present. equipment.
• It is highly recommended to use separate pumps for
Application the water and the resin injection to prevent cross
Before commencing the injection, consult the Technical contamination and blockages.
Data Sheets and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) in • The pumps should be thoroughly primed with Washing
order to be familiar with the materials at hand. Always Agent Eco to lubricate and dry the system before
shake the HA Cut Cat AF well before use. injection. We recommend the use of pneumatic or
electric 1-component pumps.
1. Surface Preparation
• Remove surface contaminants and debris to establish 3. Injection
the pattern of the crack or joint. Active leaking cracks • Start the injection at the first packer.
larger than 3 mm need to be sealed with an approved • Start injecting at the lowest pressure setting of the
method. pump. Slowly increase the pressure until the resin
• Drill holes of the correct diameter for the selected begins to flow. Pressures may vary from 14 bars to 200
packer. Drill at an angle of 45°. Preferably the holes bars depending on the size of the crack, the thickness of
should be drilled staggered around the crack to the concrete and the general condition of the concrete.
insure good coverage of the crack in case it is not • A little leakage of resin through the concrete or crack is
perpendicular to the concrete surface. useful in showing the extent of resin travel. Large leaks
• The depth of the bore should be approximately half of should be plugged with rags, wait for the resin to set,
the thickness of the concrete. As a rule of thumb the then inject again.
distance of the drill point from the crack is half the wall • During the injection water will first flow from the
thickness. crack, followed by foaming resin. After this, pure resin
• Distance between holes can vary by 15 to 90 cm, will flow from the crack.
depending on the actual situation. • Stop pumping when the pure resin reaches the next
• Insert the correctly sized packer into the hole up to packer.
2/3 of its length. Tighten with a wrench or spanner • Move to the next packer and repeat the procedure.
by turning clockwise until sufficient tension has been • After injecting through a few of the packers, go back to
reached to keep the packer in place during injection. the first one and re-inject with resin.
• Flush the crack with water before injecting with resin. • After the resin injection, water can be re-injected into
This will flush out dust, debris and prime the crack the ports to cure resin left behind.
for the injection resin and improve penetration of the

Technical Data / Properties

Property Value Norm
HA Cut CFL AF

Uncured

Solids 100% EN ISO 3251

Viscosity at 25ºC (mPas) Approx. 350 EN ISO 3219
Density (kg/dm3) Approx. 1.075 EN ISO 2811
Flash Point (ºC) 140 EN ISO 2719
HA Cut Cat AF
Viscosity at 25ºC (mPas) Approx. 15 EN ISO 3219
Density (kg/dm )3
Approx. 0.950 EN ISO 2811
Flash Point (ºC) 70
Cured
Density (kg/dm3) Approx. 1.000 EN ISO 1183
Compressive Strength (MPa) Approx. 9.5 EN 12190
Flexural Strength (MPa) Approx. 9 EN 12190
• Let the resin cure thoroughly before removing packers. 30 minutes. Do not use solvents or other cleaning
The resulting holes can be filled with hydraulic cement. products since they give less positive results and can
• When the injection is finished, clean all tools and create hazardous situations.
equipment which have been in contact with the resin • Products should be disposed off according to local
with Washing Agent Eco. This should be done within legislation.

4. Reactivity
Reactivity % HA Cut Cat AF Start Reaction End Reaction Foam Factor
At 5°C 2 Approx. 3’20” Approx. 18’30” Approx. 12V
3 Approx. 2’00” Approx. 12’30’’ Approx. 15V
5 Approx. 1’20’’ Approx. 8’00” Approx. 17V
10 Approx. 45” Approx. 4’20” Approx. 22V
At 10°C 2 Approx. 2’40” Approx. 16’00” Approx. 14V
3 Approx. 1’35” Approx. 11’30’ Approx. 18V
5 Approx. 55” Approx. 6’30” Approx. 20V
10 Approx. 40” Approx. 3’50” Approx. 25V
At 15°C 2 Approx. 2’15” Approx. 14’15” Approx. 16V
3 Approx. 1’15” Approx. 9’30’ Approx. 20V
5 Approx. 50” Approx. 5’45” Approx. 22V
10 Approx. 40” Approx. 3’35” Approx. 25V
At 20°C 2 Approx. 1’40” Approx. 12’30” Approx.17V
3 Approx. 1’00’ Approx. 8’35” Approx. 20V
5 Approx. 45” Approx. 5’00” Approx. 23V
10 Approx. 35” Approx. 3’10” Approx. 26V
At 25°C 2 Approx. 1’10” Approx. 10’35” Approx. 17V
3 Approx. 55” Approx. 7’45’’ Approx. 21V
5 Approx. 40” Approx. 4’40” Approx. 24V
10 Approx. 30” Approx. 2’45” Approx. 27V
At 30°C 2 Approx. 1’00” Approx. 8’35” Approx. 20V
3 Approx. 50” Approx. 6’45” Approx. 22V
5 Approx. 35” Approx. 3’35” Approx. 25V
10 Approx. 25” Approx. 2’25” Approx. 28V
At 35°C 2 Approx. 55” Approx. 7’25” Approx. 21V
3 Approx. 40” Approx. 5’55” Approx. 23V
5 Approx. 30” Approx. 3’05” Approx. 25V
10 Approx. 20” Approx. 2’00” Approx. 28V

Appearance Packaging
HA Cut CFL AF: Dark brown liquid.
HA Cut CFL AF
HA Cut Cat AF: Red liquid.
5 kg, 25 kg or 200 kg metal drums

Consumption 1 Pallet 180 x 5 kg drum

Has to be estimated by the engineer or operator and 24 x 25 kg drum
depends on the size of the cracks and voids which need 4 x 200 kg drum
injecting, and on the expansion rate of the chosen resin. HA Cut Cat AF
0.5 or 2.5 ltr plastic bottle or 20 kg metal drum
Storage 1 box = 8 x 0.5 ltr
1 box = 5 x 2.5 ltr
HA Cut CFL AF is sensitive to moisture and should
1 Pallet 84 boxes with 0.5 ltr bottles
be stored in original containers in a dry area. Storage
temperature must be between 5°C and 30°C. Once the 40 boxes with 2.5 ltr bottles

packaging has been opened, the useful life of the material 24 x 20 kg metal drums
is greatly reduced and should be used as soon as possible.

Shelf life: 2 years.

Accessories In case of spills and accidents, refer to the Material Safety
To be ordered separately Data Sheet of the products or when in doubt contact your
• IP 1C - Manual hand pump. local Grace representative.
• IP 1C - Compact electric airless diaphragm pump.
• IP 1C - Pro electric airless diaphragm pump. Always wear protective clothing, gloves and protective
• Packers and connectors. goggles when handling chemical products.
(Please consult the relevant data sheet).
For full information, consult the relevant MSDS.
Health & Safety
HA Cut CFL AF is classified as harmful.

HA Cut Cat AF is classified as irritant.

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