Nitowrap UW: High Performance Glass Fibre System For Under-Water Strengthening & Retrofitting

Nitowrap UW constructive solutions
High performance glass fibre system for under-

water strengthening & retrofitting
Uses Description
Nitowrap UW is a glass fibre composite system for

Nitowrap UW is a glass fibre composite wrapping system
strengthening & retrofitting of load bearing structures particularly
where Nitowrap GF is used in conjunction with a high build
where enhancement of axial load, shear & flexural strength is
under water epoxy saturant Nitowrap 410 UW.
required. It is ideal for seismic retrofitting also. Typical
applications include piers, columns, beams, retaining walls, Properties
piles, tunnels, etc which are either fully or partially underwater.
Nitowrap GF Type I Type II
Advantages Weight of fibre 920 g/m2 750 g/m2
 Very high strength to thickness or weight ratio - Density of fibre 2.6 g/cc 2.6g/cc
Appreciable increase in strength and load carrying capacity
Fibre thickness 0.90 mm 0.6mm
without significant increase in dead load
 Enhanced stiffness, shear & tensile capacities - Fibre orientation Unidirectional Unidirectional
Increased load carrying capacity and better resistance to
Nominal thickness
seismic forces and deflection.
per layer 1.5 mm 1mm
 Chemical resistant – Excellent resistance to acids ,
alkalis chlorides etc. Tensile strength 3400 N/mm 2 3400 N/mm 2
 Flexible- Can be applied on any shape or contour of
Tensile modulus 73,000 N/mm2 73,000 N/mm2
substrate
 Thin sections - Can be effectively used in space
constrained areas. Nitowrap 410 UW Saturant
 Economical- Easy to install, time & labour saving Viscosity Thixotropic
 Resistant to biological growth like fungus, algae, barnacle Density 1.25 - 1.26 g/cc
etc.
Pot Life (Above water) 20 mins @300C
Pot Life (Below water) 35 mins @ 300C
Cure time 7 days @ 300C
Product WFT DFT Practical coverage

(microns) (microns) Per coat/Ltr.
Nitowrap 410 350 350 2.0 m2

Nitowrap UW
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Application instructions Curing
Surface preparation The wrapping will become tack free in approximately 12

hours and be fully cured in 7 days.
Concrete surfaces to be treated shall be free from oil residues,
barnacle, algae, fungus, grout holes, protrusions & any other Cleaning
marine deposits. The concrete surface to be wrapped shall
be structurally repaired prior to treatment, for corrosion Tools and equipments should be cleaned with Nitoflor Sol,
induced damage/ structural damage, by suitable underwater solvent immediately after use. Hands and skin shall be
epoxy grouting and epoxy/polymer modified Renderoc repair washed with soap, or an industrial hand cleaner.
mortar systems. Any depressions in the concrete substrate Limitations
shall be repaired with Exposeal UW epoxy putty to even out
undulations.
Nitowrap UW is only recommended for use as described in
Mixing the uses section of this datasheet. The performance of
Nitowrap UW is limited to the specifications and
Before mixing, the contents of each can should be thoroughly recommendations as described in this datasheet.
stirred to disperse any settlement, which may have taken
place during storage. The base and hardener are emptied Estimating
into a suitable container and the material is thoroughly mixed
Packaging
for at least 3 minutes. Mechanical mixing using a heavy-duty
slow speed (300 - 500 rpm), flameproof drill, fitted with a
Nitowrap Glass Fibre is supplied in rolls of 1m width & around
mixing paddle is recommended.
43 to 44m length.
Application
Nitowrap 410 UW - 4L
The Nitowrap GF shall be cut to the required size & shape. A Nitoflor Sol - 5 & 20 L
polythene sheet shall be spread on the levelled firm
substrate. Storage
Shelf life
Saturant
All the above products have a shelf life of 12 months if stored
The mixed material of Nitowrap UW saturant shall be applied
in unopened containers below 350C.
on to the polythene sheet and thickness shall be 350
microns. Then glass fibre shall be spread and rolled with
Precautions
wooden roller so that the saturant is impregnated into the
fibre. On the top of the fibre one more coat of saturant is Health and safety instructions
applied at 350 microns and rolled to remove entrapped air
Some people are sensitive to epoxy resin systems and may
without causing any disturbance to the fibre. The wet film
develop dermatitis on skin contact. Rubber gloves and/or
thickness shall be maintained @ 350 microns. The
barrier creams, protective clothing, goggles and respirator
sandwiched layer of glass fibre shall be taken under water
shall be worn while handling the materials. Sufficient
and wrapped on to the substrate profile and pressed by
mechanical and/or local exhaust ventilation shall be provided
gloved hand. Then rolling shall be carried out to ensure
to maintain easy working conditions. If contact with skin or
thorough bonding of fibre to the substrate.
eyes occurs, washing with plenty of water is suggested.
The same procedure shall be followed for multiple layer fibre Solvent should not be used. If irritation persists, immediate
strengthening & retrofitting. medical advise shall be sought. Smoking is prohibited
during application/ handling of the product.
Gloves & protective clothing shall be worn while handling &

application of Nitowrap GF fabric.
Application shall be carried out by authorised & trained divers.
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Nitowrap UW
Flash Point
Nitowrap 410 UW 65 0C
Nitoflor Sol solvent 33 0C
Additional information
The Fosroc range of associated products includes

admixtures, curing compounds, flooring systems, precision
grout, repair mortars, protective coating, joint sealants,
waterproofing systems & echem solutions.
Separate datasheets are available on these range of

products.
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Nitowrap UW
Important note :
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold
subject to its standard terms and conditions of sale, copies of which may be obtained on
request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation specification
or information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or
continuous control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either
Fosroc Chemicals directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products whether or not in accordance with
any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by it.
(India) Pvt. Ltd.
Head Office telephone fax e-mail
“Sapthagiri Palace”, No.38,
II & III Floor, 12th Cross, ++91 80-23551500 ++91 80-23551510 [email protected]
CBI Road, Ganganagar North,
Bangalore 560 032
Regional Offices
Bangalore Mumbai Delhi Kolkata

“Sapthagiri Palace”, No. 38 1401/1402, 14floor, D-166 Sector 10 304, Jodhpur Park
II & III Floor, 12th Cross, A-Wing’The Great Eastern Summit’ Noida, Kolkata 700 068
CBI Road, Ganganagar North, Sector-15, CBD, Belapur UP 201 301 Ph:033-65343188
Bangalore 560 032. Navi Mumbai 400 614 Ph:0120-4270620
Ph:080-23551500 Ph: 022 -43406800-04 Fax: 033-2499-0280
Fax : 080-23551510
www.fosroc.com
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Nitowrap UW constructive solutions

High performance glass fibre system for under-

Nitowrap UW is a glass fibre composite system for

 Economical- Easy to install, time & labour saving Viscosity Thixotropic

Pot Life (Below water) 35 mins @ 300C

Cure time 7 days @ 300C

Product WFT DFT Practical coverage

Nitowrap 410 350 350 2.0 m2

Application instructions Curing

Surface preparation The wrapping will become tack free in approximately 12

Gloves & protective clothing shall be worn while handling &

Application shall be carried out by authorised & trained divers.

constructive solutions page 2 of 4

Nitoflor Sol solvent 33 0C

The Fosroc range of associated products includes

Separate datasheets are available on these range of

constructive solutions page 3 of 4

Bangalore Mumbai Delhi Kolkata

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