Aquagard Blue

Description

A premium quality, single-pack, waterbased liquid synthetic rubber membrane developed specifically as tough, durable, permanently elastic and secure waterproof barrier for all critical areas of commercial and residential construction.

Uses

Aquagard Blue is used for bathrooms, shower trays, laundries, perimeter flashings, sill or window flashings, balconies, ponds, and water features. It may also be used for tanking applications including planter boxes, retaining walls and landscaped areas.

Its companion product Chemind Newflex is used for most external waterproofing needs.

It can be readily applied to most surfaces encountered in construction.

Features

No toxic or hazardous ingredients

Water clean-up, low odour

Environmentally friendly

Simple application and quick drying

Waterproof - resists ponded water

Paintable - Non-staining

Total adhesion - no water tracking

Permanently flexible

Long life – internal or external use

Single pack - no mixing

Multi-purpose - high-build

Forms a one piece membrane barrier

CSM reinforced-high stress applications

Pre-reinforced grade - use Newflex-R100

Will not become brittle with age

Has CSIRO approval No. 162 to AS3740 "Waterproofing of Wet Areas"

Systems for Total Project Specification

Available pre-reinforced - Newflex-R100

Typical Properties

Composition	Waterbased Synthetic Rubber Elastomer
Solids Content	65%
Service Temperature	-10°C to 80°C
Cure Time - ready for Flood Test, tiling, topping	After 48 hours
Tensile Strength (AS1145)	2.55 MPa
Elongation (AS1145)	500%
Moving Joint Test	Passed (CSIRO)
Immersion (AS1145)	Passed (Water, bleach, detergent)
Peel Test (AS1526)	Concrete = 167N Glass = 53N
Permeance (ASTM E96)	5.9 g/mm/m²/24 hrs
Accelerated Weathering (ASTM D822A)	No effect

Preparation

Surfaces to be waterproofed must be sound, smooth and free from dust, loose matter, oil, grease or other contaminants.

All surface defects shall be repaired using Chemind Chembond modified mortar.

Use Chemind Chemflex LM PU sealant to fill joints, cracks, gaps and form angle fillets to internal corners or penetrations.

Application

Priming

Apply one coat Chemind Primer "W" or Aquagard Blue diluted with 20% clean water, at 8-10 m²/litre.

For any exposed decks, pits, pools or water features, apply one coat of Chemind Epocote F100W Clear water based epoxy sealer, at 5 – 6m²/litre.

Detailing

Detail all joints, cracks, outlets, penetrations and internal corners with a 150mm strip of Chemind Fibreglass Reinforcing Mat bedded between two heavy coats of Aquagard Blue and centred over the joint.

Application of Continuous Membrane

Apply Aquagard Blue membrane liberally by brush, squeegee, roller or spray in two or more coats to desired uniform membrane thickness. Allow to dry fully between coats.

Surfacing

Aquagard Blue may be subjected to foot traffic 8 hours after installation. Use the following surfacing systems for specific situations listed. Such surfacing materials shall be installed only after the Aquagard membrane system has fully cured.

Tiles

Ceramic tiles may be laid on a mortar bed or otherwise fixed directly with fully guaranteed Chemind Chem-Fix adhesives.

Tanking

Cover with Chemind Protectoboard, Protectodrain or Chemind Rapid Drain, followed by backfill or landscaping.

Other Rigid Surfaces

Use a 0.2 mm PE slip-sheet under all concrete toppings.

Chemind Chembond polymer modified render or textures.

Decorative Coatings

Waterbased acrylic paints and exterior coatings may be applied directly to Aquagard Blue membrane.

Insulated - Thermally

Use Chemind Dow Roofmate closed cell Insulation board to provide fully guaranteed thermal insulation.

Insulated - Acoustically

Use Chemind Sound-Shield sound deadening system under tiles etc. to give the required acoustic value.

Coverage

Wet Areas

Floors – 1.5 litres/m² @ 1 mm dry film thickness.

Walls – 0.5 litres/m² @ 0.3 mm dry film thickness.

General

Water features, balconies, window or sill flashing, and tanking – 1.25 litres/m²

Packaging

Aquagard Blue is packed in 15 litre plastic pails for the domestic market or 20 litre pails for export.

Clean Up

Remove uncured Aquagard Blue with water. Chemind GP Solvent may assist with the removal of cured product. Exercise care when using solvents. Please review all MSDS before use.

Shelf Life

Unopened or re-sealed pails of Aquagard Blue when stored in a dry, cool place will have a shelf life of 2 years from date of manufacture. Protect from frost.