POLYCOAT RBE
Rubberized bitumen emulsion
polyCoAt RBE is­an­emulsified­rubber­modified­bitumen­coating,­which­dries­to­form­a­tough,­seamless,
flexible­vapor­proof­protective­coating.­polyCoAt RBE conforms­to­the­requirement­of­AStMD­1227­-
TDS_Polycoat-RBE_GCC_0514
type­iii,­class­1
characteristics
4 Cold­applied
4 Single­component,­easy­to­apply
4 Can­be­applied­on­damp­substrates
4 Dual­advantage­of­curing­as­well­as­protection
of­concrete
4 Can­be­applied­in­closed­or­confined­areas.
4 Water­based
4 Good­resistance­against­chloride­and­sulphate
ions
4 Has­good­adhesion­to­most­building­substrates
1
4 Seamless/joint­free
Fields oF application
Can­be­used­for­a­wide­variety­of­applications,
which­includes­the­following:
4 protective­coating­on­concrete­foundations­
4 Curing­ compound­ on­ freshly­ cast­ concrete
structures
4 Dampproof­ membrane­ in­ sandwich
constructions
4 Vapor­ proof­ barrier­ coating­ for­ interior­ &
exterior­floors­&­walls
application instructions
the­application­temperature­should­be­between
5°C­ to­ 55°C.­ Application­ procedures­ may­ vary
slightly­ depending­ upon­ site­ conditions.­ the
general­ recommended­ guidelines­ for­ the
application­of­the­bitumen­coating­system­is­as
follows:
Surface­preparation
the­ surface­ shall­ be­ cleaned­ thoroughly­ of­ all
contaminants­ like­ dust,­ traces­ of­ curing
compound,­ oil­ and­ grease.­ light­ mechanical
grinding/grit­blasting/high­pressure­water­jet­may
be­ used­ to­ clean­ the­ surface­ of­ all­ the
contaminants­ depending­ on­ the­ degree­ of
contamination­ on­ the­ surface­ to­ be­ coated.­ All
surface­ imperfections­ and­ protrusions­ shall­ be
removed­and­repaired.­Structurally­unsound­and
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friable­concrete­must­be­removed­and­repaired
with­a­suitable­polyCREtE*­concrete­repair­mortar.­
priming
it­is­highly­recommended­to­apply­a­priming­coat
prior­ to­ the­ application­ of­ the­ polyCoAt RBE
coating­ on­ the­ substrate.­ the­ primer­ can­ be
prepared­in­the­site­by­diluting­polyCoAt RBE with
20%­water­and­applying­this­diluted­coat­as­the
primer.­For­very­dry­and­porous­substrates­apply
two­coats­of­this­primer.­the­primer­can­be­applied
to­ damp­ or­ freshly­ cast­ concrete­ surfaces­ also.
However,­it­should­not­be­applied­on­waterlogged
or­ flowing­ water­ areas.­ Further­ coats­ shall­ be
applied­ only­ after­ the­ primer­ coat­ dries­ off
completely.­in­case­of­delay­in­application­of­the
top­coat­for­more­than­24­hours,­a­fresh­coat­of
primer­shall­be­re-applied.­
Foundation­Dampproofing
Stir­ the­ contents­ of­ the­ drum­ thoroughly­ before
application­to­remove­all­sediments.­Depending
on­ the­ dry­ film­ thickness­ required,­ apply­ the
rubberized­bitumen­coating­@1–4m²/lt./coat.­on
vertical­ areas,­ it­ is­ recommended­ to­ apply­ the
coating­in­multiple­layers­in­order­to­avoid­sagging
of­ the­ heavy­ bodied­ coating.­ Subsequent­ coats
shall­be­applied­only­after­the­previous­coat­dries
off­completely­and­shall­be­applied­at­right­angles
to­ the­ previous­ coat.­ Clean­ dry­ sand­ may­ be
broadcasted­onto­the­wet­coating­to­provide­a­key
for­the­subsequent­coats­and­achieve­a­greater­dry
film­thickness.­the­coating­should­be­applied­and
finished­up­to­the­DpC­level.­if­a­plaster­or­cement
render­ is­ to­ be­ applied­ on­ the­ bitumen­ coated
surface,­clean­dry­sand­shall­be­broadcasted­on­to
the­coating­whilst­it­is­still­wet.­leave­the­coating
for­ curing­ for­ a­ minimum­ ­ ­ ­period­ of­ 48­ hours
before­ applying­ any­ protection­ board­ or
backfilling.­Care­shall­be­taken­to­ensure­that­the
first­coat­is­not­punctured­during­the­application
of­ the­ second­ coat.­ However,­ if­ the­ coating­ is
damaged,­the­area­can­be­readily­over­coated
provided­the­surface­preparation­is­done­properly.
 protection technical speciFication
polyCoAt RBE coating­should­be­protected­from
getting­damaged­due­to­the­ongoing­site­activities pRopERtiES VAluES tESt
and­during­backfilling.­Coating­laid­on­horizontal StANDARDS
surfaces­can­be­protected­either­by­a­cement­sand
Color Dark­Brown -
screed­(50mm­thick)­or­by­an­asphaltic­protection
board­ (BituBoARD)*.­ on­ vertical­ surfaces­ the Form thixotrophic -
membrane­ has­ to­ be­ protected­ with­ BituBoARD. Viscous
BituBoARD can­ be­ fixed­ on­ the­ membrane­ by­ a liquid­­­­­
double­sided­bitumen­adhesive­tape­(BitutApE tS)*. Density,­[g/cc] 1.02±0.02 AStM­D­2939
Solid­Content,­[%] 60±5 approx AStM­D­2939
coverage
Rubber­Content,­[%] >­10­
the­coverage­varies­depending­on­the­type­of­use:
Elongation,­[%] >­30 AStM­D­412
General­use :­4­m2/lt/coat
TDS_Polycoat-RBE_GCC_0514

Curing­Compound :­5­m2/lt/coat Drying­time­[min] 60 -

Application­temp,
cleaning [° C] 5­to­55
Service­temp,­[° C] -5­to­75
Clean­all­tools­immediately­after­use­with­water.
Hardened­material­can­be­cleaned­with­a­solvent.­ All­values­given­are­subject­to­5-10%­variation

storage & shelF liFe supply

the­drums­must­be­stored­in­a­covered­area,­away polyCoAt RBE 20l­pail­&­200l­drum­
from­direct­sunlight,­uV­and­other­sources­of­heat.­ BituBoARD 3.2­mm 2m­x­1m,­­ wt­7.7kg#
the­shelf­life­of­the­product­is­up­to­12­months­if 6.0­mm 2m­x­1m,­­­­­­­ wt­14.0kg#
stored­ as­ per­ the­ recommendations.­ Excessive
exposure­ to­ sunlight­ and­ uV­ will­ result­ in­ the BitutApE tS 10m­x­50mm,­­wt­0.60kg#
2 deterioration­of­the­product­and­reduce­its­shelf *Refer­to­website­for­tDS
life. #­
Approximate­weight

health & saFety

As­ with­ all­ bitumen­ products,­ caution­ should
always­be­exercised.­protective­clothing­such­as
gloves­and­goggles­should­be­worn.­(See­packing
for­specific­instructions).­treat­any­splashes­to­the
skin­or­eyes­with­fresh­water­immediately.­Should
any­of­the­products­be­accidentally­swallowed,­do
not­ induce­ vomiting.­ Call­ for­ medical­ help
immediately.­Ensure­that­the­container­is­available
for­ medical­ attendant­ to­ examine­ any­ relevant
instructions­and­content­details.

Apart­from­the­information­given­here­it­is­also­important­to­observe­the­relevant­guidelines­and­regulations­of­various­organisations­and­trade­associations­as­well
as­the­respective­standards.­the­aforementioned­characteristics­are­based­on­practical­experience­and­applied­testing.­Warranted­properties­and­possible­uses­which
go­beyond­those­warranted­in­this­information­sheet­require­our­written­confirmation.­All­data­given­was­obtained­at­an­ambient­and­material­temperature­of­
+23°C­and­50­%­relative­air­humidity­unless­specified­otherwise.­please­note­that­under­other­climatic­conditions­hardening­can­be­accelerated­or­delayed.
the­information­contained­herein,­particularly­recommendations­for­the­handling­and­use­of­our­products,­is­based­on­our­professional­experience.­As­materials
and­conditions­may­vary­with­each­intended­application,­and­thus­are­beyond­our­sphere­of­influence,­we­strongly­recommend­that­in­each­case­sufficient­tests­are
conducted­to­check­the­suitability­of­our­products­for­their­intended­use.­legal­liability­cannot­be­accepted­on­the­basis­of­the­contents­of­this­data­sheet­or­any­ver-
bal­advice­given,­unless­there­is­a­case­of­wilful­misconduct­or­gross­negligence­on­our­part.­this­technical­data­sheet­supersedes­all­previous­editions­relevant­to
this­product.

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