MasterSeal 726 - TDS

MasterSeal® 726
Self-adhesive, polymer-modified bituminous waterproofing membrane
DESCRIPTION PROPERTIES
Masterseal 726 is a self-adhesive polymer Supply form : Rolled sheet
modified bituminous waterproofing Thickness : 1.50 mm
sheet membrane, laminated onto a tough
Mass per unit area : 1.6 kg/m2
HDPE film on one side and a silicone release
film on the other. Top surfacing : HDPE film
RECOMMENDED USES APPLICATION
Masterseal 726 is recommended for The application temperature should be between

waterproofing or damp-proofing for concrete 4ºC to 45ºC. Application procedures may vary
protection. It may be used for horizontal and slightly depending upon site conditions. The
vertical application for tanking below ground general recommended guidelines for the
structures, subways and retaining walls application of the self- adhesive waterproofing
system is as follow:
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Surface Preparation
• Cold applied, self-adhesive and easy to The surfaces shall be cleaned thoroughly of all
apply. contaminants like dust, traces of curing
• Excellent adhesion to vertical and horizontal compound, oil and grease. All surface
surfaces. imperfections, protrusions, structurally unsound
• Improved heat resistance. and friable concrete must be removed and
repaired.
• Excellent resistance to chlorides, sulphates,
dilute alkalis and acids. Fill surface irregularities such as blowholes,
honeycombs etc., with an EMACO
• Good tear and puncture resistance repair mortar to achieve a smooth and
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE DATA level surface. Repair cracks either by resin
injection or by caulking depending on the
nature of cracks. Where needed, provide
Elongation at break : >700% expansion joints and seal them with BASF
(Median) range of construction sealants (see separate
Tensile Strength, ASTM : 3.4 MPa data sheets). Consult BASF Construction
D412 (Median) Chemicals representatives for advice on repair
methods
Peel Adhesion Strength, : 2.4Kn/m width
ASTM D1000 Priming
Puncture Resistance, : 12.8 N.mm Use Masterpren Primer or a similar bituminous
ASTM G14:2004 primer. Apply the primer by brush or roller over
the prepared substrate at a rate of 6 to 8 m2/L.
Behaviour after storage in : No blisters, Lay the membrane after the primer reaches
Aqueous Solutions – 10% peeling or touch dry state. Prime only an area that can be
NaCI (sodium chloride).
Saturated Ca(OH2)
racking covered within the same working day.
(Calcium Hydroxide), 5-6% Alignment
H2 SO3 (Sulphurous Acid) Start the installation of all membrane plies from
Hydrostatic water pressure, : No rupture or the low point or drains, so that the flow of water
DIN 16726 leakage is over or parallel t the piles, but never against
the laps. All overlaps at the membrane seams
shall be installed so as to have “up” slope laps
over “down” slop laps. Begin membrane
application by unrolling the roll of Masterseal
726 membrane and aligning the side laps.
MasterSeal® 726
Placing bubbles with a sharp needle. The pinholes will heal
It is important to lay the membrane without by themselves during the smoothing process.
creases. Protection
Peel back the release paper to a length of about Temporarily protect the membrane from
30cm and stick the membrane onto the mechanical damage during application using
prepared substrate, starting preferably from one polystyrene boards or similar approved methods.
end of the areas. After completion, protect the membrane by a
Unwind the roll in a straight line, without screed, paving, soil infill or by lining with tiles to
prevent mechanical damage in service.
creasing by pulling the release paper carefully.
Using a rubber roller, simultaneously smooth ESTIMATING DATA
the membrane from the centre outwards to the One roll of Masterseal 726, after deducting for
edges for optimum adhesion and to expel any the overlaps, covers an area of 18.7m x 0.98m. i.e.
entrapped air. After one roll has been installed and coverage is approximately 18.33 m2 per roll.
smoothed, lay the next roll with at least 100mm However, slightly higher consumption is possible
overlap at the ends and 50mm along the edges. while treating oddly shaped areas, or where many
Ensure total bonding at the overlap by using the joints are required.
roller.
PACKAGING
Note: The detailing at external and internal
corners and penetrations of pipes, cables, ducts, Masterseal 726 is supplied in rolls of :
etc. must be carefully carried out before 1m width x 20m length.
commencing application of horizontal sections of SHELF LIFE
the membrane.
While covering vertical faces, always start from the Masterseal 726 can be kept for 12 months from
top. Chase the membrane into a groove or date of manufacture if stored in original
temporarily batten it to prevent it from falling while unopened packaging, in a dry and shaded area.
laying. The battens can be removed after the Masterseal 726 shall be store on wooden pallets
whole face has been covered. neatly covered by a thick fabric and tied securely
Provide suitably designed flashings at the grooves in a manner that will minimize exposure to
where the membrane is chased in, over the sunlight and UV. The membrane shall be
membrane edge on the vertical surface and above protected from all sources of heat.
every projection from the vertical surface such as Excessive exposure to sunlight, UV and other
pipe lines, ventilators, air conditioners, etc. Consult sources of heat will result in considerable
BASF Construction Chemicals for advice. deterioration of the product and reduce its shelf life.
At the corners, between the vertical and horizontal, PRECAUTIONS
maintain an overlap of at least 100mm. It is For the full health and safety hazard information
recommended that the horizontal area is laid first, and how to safely handle and use this product,
followed by the vertical, so that the vertical please make sure that you obtain a copy of the
membrane laps over the horizontal one. BASF Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from
If the membrane has ballooned at a few spots after our office or our website.
laying, due to entrapped air or water, puncture the
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The technical information and application advice given in this BASF Construction Chemicals publication are
based on the present state of our best scientific and practical knowledge. As the information herein is of a
STATEMENT OF general nature, no assumption can be made as to a product's suitability for a particular use or application and no
RESPONSIBILITY warranty as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness either expressed or implied is given other than those
required by law. The user is responsible for checking the suitability of products for their intended use.
Field service where provided does not constitute supervisory responsibility. Suggestions made by BASF
NOTE Construction Chemicals either orally or in writing may be followed, modified or rejected by the owner, engineer or
contractor since they, and not BASF Construction Chemicals, are responsible for carrying out procedures
appropriate to a specific application.
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Self-adhesive, polymer-modified bituminous waterproofing membrane

Masterseal 726 is recommended for The application temperature should be between

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