Visqueen IGW Admix - Waterproofing Admixture
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BBA Agrément Certificate
Certificate type
Waterproofing admixture used in concrete protection.
Application
Typically used in reinforced concrete substructure walls and floors.
Description
A waterproofing admixture used to provide Type B watertight concrete protection in accordance with BS 8102:2022.
Features and benefits:
- Crystalline growth provides continuous protection for the lifetime of the concrete structure.
- Reduces water penetration with less permeability when compared to an equivalent plain concrete.
- Enhanced resistance to reinforcement corrosion when compared with an equivalent plain concrete.
- More durable than an equivalent plain concrete.
- Available in a tub consisting of six 4.1 kg soluble bags and used in the ratio of 1:1 i.e. one 4.1 kg bag for each 1 m³ of concrete.
General information
Color | Grey |
Material | Polymer-modified cement |
Shape | Formless |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Warranty description | Guidance for specification option: See manufacturer's insurance document for warranty details. Consult manufacturer for further information. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | M10/47 Admixtures E10/418 Proprietary admixture M41/248 Admixtures J10/120 Cement: sand mortar with proprietary waterproof admixture M10/307 Admixtures |
Specification data - Waterproofing mortar admixtures
Classification data | |
Third party product certification | BBA certifcate 20/5783. |
Dosage (% by weight) | Concrete containing Visqueen IGW Admix is normally supplied as a ready-mixed concrete. The concrete must have a minimum cement content of 350 kg/m³ and be batched with a maximum 0.45 water:cement ratio. |
Standard | Suitable for use as a Type B structurally integral protection to BS 8102:2009. |
Weight | 4.1 kg per standard bag (six bags per tub). |
Shelf life | Minimum 12 months. |
Application temperature | Manufacturer recommends that Visqueen IGW Admix should not be incorporated into the concrete mix when temperatures are 5°C and falling. |
Sustainability data
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Polymer-modified cement |
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Product certifications
BBA Agrément Certificate
BBA Certificate Visqueen IGW Admix
Literature
Visqueen Product Guide 2022