Hydrocell XL
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A cross-linked, closed cell, semi-rigid, non-absorbent polyethylene joint filler.
Application
Suitable to use for forming or filling movement joints in concrete, brickwork and blockwork. Particularly recommended for water retaining or water excluding structures.
Description
A cross-linked, closed cell, semi-rigid, non-absorbent polyethylene joint filler.
Features and benefits:
- Non-extruding.
- High compression recovery.
- Provides excellent support for sealants subject to hydrostatic pressure.
- Complies to the following standards: Water Authorities Association, Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry 4th Edition, Clause 2.124; DTp Specification for Highway Works, December 1991, Series 1000, Clause 1015; BS 5628, Part 3: Code of Practice for the Use of Masonry; Drinking Water Inspectorate Regulation 31(4)b of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2000 and 2001.
- Excellent resistance to acids, alkalis, oxidizing agents and biological deterioration.
General information
Color | Black |
Material | Polyethylene |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Warranty description | Manufacturer guidanceA project specific warranty document for an agreed period for products supplied in accordance with a detailed specification document is available on request. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | E40/520 Sheet joint filler F30/610 Movement joints with sealant F30/76 Movement joints with sealant P12/385 Sealant-backing materials |
Specification data - Extruded polyethylene (PE) foam joint fillers
Classification data | |
Standard | To Highways England, Specification for Highway Works, Series 1000. |
Duty | Heavy duty. |
Weathering test | To DTp Clause 1015, No disintegration. |
Density | Medium density. Manufacturer guidanceVaries from 25–190 kg/m3. Specifier to detail. |
Recovery | To ASTM D3575, 98% after 50%. |
Size | |
Thickness | 10 mm. 15 mm. 20 mm. 25 mm. |
Width | 1000 x 2000 mm. |
CompressiveStrength | 0.15 N/mm². |
Water absorption | <0.05% by volume. |
Composition | Cellular polyethylene. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Material | Polyethylene |
Expected Life | 50 year |
Literature
Literature type
Fosroc Sealant Solutions for Airports
Fosroc Solutions for General Buildings
Technical Datasheet Catalogue 15th Edition
Hydrocell XL Product Datasheet
Hydrocell XL Safety Datasheet
Solutions for the Water Industry
Case studies
Canterbury Riverside Square B11-13 Car Park Case Study
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