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Xypex Admix has been tested and proven and is compatible with concrete mix design with inclusion of Supplementary Cementitious Materials (Fly Ash, GGBS, Silica Fume). Information on properties of concrete modified with Xypex Admix is available upon
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Xypex becomes an integral part of the concrete mass itself. Traditional barrier products, on the other hand, rely solely on their performance at the surface of the concrete and are therefore subject to deterioration caused by exposure to the
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Use of Xypex Admix requires a minimum of 10% Portland cement content. Of course, optimum effectiveness will be dependent on a number of factors such as thickness of the concrete, Portland cement content, whether there is sufficient reinforcing steel
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When applied according to specifications, Xypex performs at 100% efficiency within -25F to +265F (-32C to +130) constant temperatures or within -301F to +2786F (-185C to +1530C) periodic temperatures. Humidity, ultraviolet and the oxygen level (
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The Xypex dry shake products are designed specifically for use on horizontal concrete slabs during the new construction phase. By incorporating the dry Xypex powder into the top surface of freshly poured concrete, the active chemicals in Xypex use
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Based on independent testing according to ASTM C 267-77 Chemical Resistance of Mortars, the Xypex coating is not affected by a wide range of aggressive chemicals including mild acids, solvents, chlorides and caustic materials. Because Xypex is pH
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Xypex DS-2 has been specially designed for dry shake applications on horizontal concrete slabs where greater resistance to abrasion and impact is required. Xypex DS-2 contains the same crystalline waterproofing properties as DS-1, however it also
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Xypex is totally compatible with the chemistry of concrete, whether poured-in-place, pre-cast or shotcrete. It is not suitable for application to cut-limestone, clay brick, wood, metals, asphalt or other non-concrete building materials.
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Yes. Xypex has a specific repair system that utilizes its unique crystalline waterproofing technology to stop water flow through cracks, faulty joints and other defects. In the case of expansion joints or chronic moving cracks, a flexible sealant is
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• Resists extreme hydrostatic pressure from either positive or negative surface of the concrete • Becomes an integral, permanent part of the substrate • Self healing capacity for static cracks up to 0.4mm in width. • Corrosion protection •
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