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Sika® Bitumen-W

Bitumen Emulsion with High Viscosity

A water base Bituminous coating for damp-proofing of concrete surfaces subjected to aggressive soils.
Sika Bitumen® -W is complies with ASTM D-1227 type 3 Class 2

  • Easy application (Brush, roller or airless spray).
  • No heating required (cold application).
  • Can be applied over damp surfaces.
  • Increased coverage rates.
  • Not contain solvent so no solvent odor and not need special health precaution during application
  • High resistance to aggressive salts.
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Usage

Sika Bitumen® -W is directly used for protection of foundations, basements and below ground concrete from salt attack.
It is used as a damp proof protective coating.  

Advantages

  • Easy application (Brush, roller or airless spray).
  • No heating required (cold application).
  • Can be applied over damp surfaces.
  • Increased coverage rates.
  • Not contain solvent so no solvent odor and not need special health precaution during application
  • High resistance to aggressive salts.

Packaging

14 kg pails
200 kg drums

Colour

Browne-black turns to black film after drying

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

CERTIFICATES AND TEST REPORTS

Sika® Bitumen-W complies with ASTM D1227 type 3 class 2

VOC Content < 100 g/l.
Product Information

Composition

Bitumen Emulsion

Shelf life

12 months from date of production if stored properly in original unopened packing.

Storage conditions

  • In dry conditions and under maximum temp. 40 °C.
  • Do not store in direct sunlight.
  • Avoid humidity, cold freezing conditions

Density

1.05 ± 10% kg/l

Application

Application Information

Curing time

7 days

Waiting time to overcoating

Min. 2 hours (depending on ambient temperature)

 
Consumption

Consumption

0.35 – 0.50 Kg/m², 1st coat.
0.15 – 0.30 Kg/m², 2nd coat, depending on substrate porosity.
Application steps

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

All surfaces must be clean, free from oil, grease, standing water and all loosely adhering particles.

MIXING

Add 10-20 % of water to Sika Bitumen® -W to first coat and stir it to achieve homogeneous consistency of the product.

APPLICATION

By brush or roller.
Stir throughly before use. 
Minimum 2 coats are required.

CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT

Clean with water for non-hardened material, for hardened materials use Sika Thinner 2.
 

 

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