Chem 4a

Chem 4a
Quick Setting Waterproofing Compound
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Product Description Chem 4a is a ready to use, liquid waterproofing compound.
When mixed with cement it sets rapidly to seal areas of severe
water infiltration. The product is suitable for use in tropical and
hot climatic conditions.
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Uses Chem 4a is used for preliminary waterproofing work on wet
surfaces, prior to the application of subsequent cementations
render. It can also be used for fixing bolts and anchors in rock or
concrete.
Chem 4a is part of a range of internationally used normal and
quick setting waterproof admixtures.
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Product Data
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Type Blend of inorganic chemicals
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Form Clear, colorless to yellow liquid
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Packaging 25 liter and 200 Liter drums
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Storage Conditions Store in a dry area between 5°C and 35"C. Protect from direct
sunlight
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Shelf Life 12 months minimum from production date if stored properly in
original unopened packaging
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Technical Data
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Density at 25oC Approximately. 1.24 Kg/lit.
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pH Approximately 11
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Chloride Content Nil (EN 934-2)
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Application Details
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Dosage Dosage Dilute 1 part Chem 4a with l - 4 parts clean mixing
water depending on the type of application and water pressure.
Setting time is 15 – 45 seconds. Use only with fresh Portland
cement.
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Dispensing The Chem 4a water mixture is first poured into the container.
Cement is then sprinkled in quickly until the liquid is covered.
Mix quickly and thoroughly into a paste.
Use a ratio of approximately 1 part liquid to 3 pans cement. Use
immediately after mixing. Mortar that has been left to set cannot
be re used and should be discarded.
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Application Application Clean and roughen concrete surfaces. Remove all
loosely adhering particles when working with rock. Using a
dilution rate of 1:1, concentrate on sealing the major area of
leakage but at the same time allow the water to continue to flow
through plastic tubes. Apply the first coats of WP-l render to
wall area, including working around inset tubes. Allow render to
set.
Remove tube and plug hole with Chem 4a mixed with cement.
Apply final coats of WP-l render.
Mix only sufficient Chem 4a cement paste that can be used
immediately.

1.
Concrete: roughened and cleaned. Rock: cleaned, loose
part: removed.
2. Infiltration concentrated at a few points.
3. Preliminary waterproofing with Chem 4a cement paste.
4. Plastic lube set in Chem 4a cement paste,
5. Water discharging through plastic tube.
6. Two coat WP-I rendering on roughened surface of
preliminary waterproof coat (or [—2 Gunite layers).
7. After removal of plastic tube, plugging of discharge holes
with Chem-2 or Chem 4a cement paste.
8. Final WP-I coat and surface finish (or finished Gunite
layer).
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Curing Standard Curing practice to be followed.
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Cleaning Cleaning Clean all equipment and tools with water immediately
after use.
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Remarks Mixing water should be clean, free from any components
harmful to cement, and above 5°C.
Substrates must be sound and clean.
All loose particles should be removed and any sharp protrusions
leveled off.
Mix the cement paste in a clean container.
For mortar of uniform consistency, use measuring cylinders for
batching.
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Safety
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Precautions Accidental splashes to the skin must be washed off with water
and soap‘
Accidental splashes to the eyes or mucous membrane must be
rinsed with clean warm water. Seek medical attention without
delay.
Skin barrier cream, safety goggles and rubber gloves are
recommended
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Ecology Do not dispose of into water or soil but according to local
regulations
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Toxicity Class 3, under the relevant Swiss health and safety codes.
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Transportation Corrosive 8/46 c.
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