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TECHNICALDATASHEET

PenetratingWaterRepellentforConcrete,

BlockandMasonryPRO TECH SERIES

PRODUCTOVERVIEWAQUA-XTM11isdesignedforusebyprofessionalcontractorswhodemandexcellentproducts,providingtheperformancetoexceedtheircustomers'expectations.AQUA-XTM11isawater-based,penetratingsiliconewaterrepellentthatprovidesamoistureresistantbarrieronmasonryandotherconcretesurfaces.FEATURESANDBENEFITSLowVOC ü Meetsall50staterequirementsProfessionalresults

ü Naturalfinishü Professionalgrade,penetratingwater-

basedsiliconewaterrepellentü IndustrialgradeUVresistanceü Fastbeadingactionü Excellentwaterrepellencyü Protectssealedsurfacesfrommoisture

foreasiermaintenanceü Industrialgrade,long-lastingprotectionü Reducesefflorescenceandconcrete

dustingü Freeze/thawprotectionü Sealhorizontalorverticalsurfaces

Easyapplication ü Water-based,onecoatapplicationü Easytouse

Breathable ü Allowsthesurfacetobreathe;doesnottrapmoisture

PHYSICALDATAProductType: Water-basedsiliconeFinish: NaturalComponents: OneCuringMechanism:

Airdry

Coverage: Coverageupto600squarefeetpergallon,dependingonthesurfaceporosityandapplicationmethod

VOCs: 9g/LpH 4.9Flashpoint: >100°C(>212°F)ShelfLife: Bestusedby12monthsfromthedateof

production

Usethisproductonthefollowingsurfaces:Surface AQUA-X™11

BareConcrete ✔ConcreteBlock ✔ClayPavers ✔

DecorativeConcrete ✔ConcreteBrickPavers ✔

Grout ✔FauxStone ✔

NaturalStone ✔RefertotheSafetyDataSheetformoretechnicaldetail.TESTINGDATAWaterLossinRilemTubes

Time(hours) ml2 0.04 0.024 0.2

APPLICATIONPROCESS1. PREPARECleanthesurfacesthoroughly.ThesurfacetobetreatedshouldbeproperlycleanedbeforeAQUA-XTM11isapplied.Thesurfaceshouldbefreeofdirt,oil,contaminants,andanyothersubstancethatcouldinterferewiththesealerpenetratingthesurfaceasintended.AQUA-XTM11shouldnotbeappliedtoanysurfacethathasbeenmodifiedwiththeadditionofanyadmixorposttreatment.Ifstainistobeappliedtothesurface,itshouldbeappliedpriortosealingwithAQUA-XTM11.BareConcrete:Newconcretemustbecuredaminimumof28days.Othercuringcompoundsmaynotbecompatible.Concretesurfacesshouldbeclean,freeofdirt,oil,greaseandothercontaminants.Pressurewashingwith2,000psipressurecoldwatermaybenecessary.Onolderconcretesurfaces;sandblasting,shotblastingorhigh-pressurecoldwatermaybeused.Chemicalcleaningorhigh-pressurehotwatermayalsobeused.Rinsethoroughlyafterchemicalcleaning.ThesurfaceporesmustbeopenedupsufficientlytoallowimmediatepenetrationofAQUA-XTM11.SubstrateshouldhaveapHbetween6-10.2. TESTPerformasmalltestarea(atleast2sq.ft.)usingtheproducttoensuresuitabilityandthedesiredresultspriortofullapplication.Testforapplicationcoveragerate.Usethesamepreparation,equipmentandconditionsexpectedduringtheentireapplication.Duetothewidevarietyofsubstrates,preparationmethods,applicationmethodsandenvironments,thecustomershouldtesttheproductinaninconspicuousspotforpenetrationandcompatibilitypriortofullapplication. 3.ApplicationEnsurepropersurfaceconditions.Priortoapplication,thesurfaceshouldbecompletelydryforbestresults.Thesurfacetemperatureshouldbebetween30-120°F(-1-49°C),anditshouldbemaintainedfor12hoursfromthestartofapplication.Donotapplybelow40°F(4°C)orabove95°F(35°C).Iffreezing

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TECHNICALDATASHEET

PenetratingWaterRepellentforConcrete,

BlockandMasonryPRO TECH SERIES

conditionsexistbeforeapplication,letthesurfacethaw.Thewatercarriermayfreezeatlowtemperaturesorevaporateinhotconditions.Bothconditionsimpairpenetrationandresults.Donotapplyifrainisexpectedwithin3hours.Donotdiluteoralterthisproduct.Usetheproperequipment.Werecommendahigh-pressurepump-uporbattery-typesprayerwitha0.5GPMfan-tiptoproduceaproperspraypattern.Alternatively,a3/8"to3/4"naprollercanbeused.

Generally,applyonecoatofApplyAQUA-XTM11withlow-pressuresprayequipment(15psi),orwithapaintroller.Useafantypespraynozzleforbestuniformresults.Avoidatomizationofmaterial.Onverticalsurfaces,applythematerialfromthebottomofthewallupwardssprayingsothatitwillrundownthesurfaceatleastsixinchesbelowthespraypattern.Ifasecondcoatisrequired,muchlessmaterialwillbeneeded.Onhorizontalsurfaces,saturateinasingleapplication.Useenoughmaterialtokeepthesurfacewetfor3-4minutesbeforeAQUA-XTM11completelypenetratesthesurface.Caution:Smoothorbackrollanyproductthatpuddlesonthesurface.Densesurfaceswillonlyrequireasingleapplication.Useenoughsealertocompletelywetthesurfacewithoutcreatingdrips,puddlesorrundown.Donotoverapply.Typically,thesurfacecanbereopenedtotrafficinonehour,ifthetemperatureisat72°F(22°C)orabove.Surfaceshouldbevisiblydry.AQUA-XTM11reachesoptimalwater-repellentpropertiesin72hoursafterapplication.4. CLEANUPPlaceanyunusedsealerbackintooriginalcontainertostoreforfutureuse.Cleanequipmentthoroughlyuntilfreeofsealerresidue.Sealerwillstainclothing,butcanberemovedfromskinwithamildcleaner.Storeandhandleproperly.Donotlettheproductfreeze;anddisposeofproperlyifitisallowedtofreeze.Pleasenote:WastefromthisproductisnothazardousasdefinedundertheResourceConservationandRecoveryAct(RCRA)40CFR261.Incinerateinapprovedfacility.Donotincinerateclosedcontainer.DisposeofinaccordancewithFederal,State/Provincial,andLocalregulationsregardingpollution.

5. MAINTAINRemoveoilandotherfluidsfromthesealedsurfaceassoonaspossibleusingamildcleaningagent,suchasTHEBOSSTM.Ifthetreatedsurfacebecomescontaminatedwithdirt,dust,pollen,orothersubstances,itwillimpedethevisualwaterbeadingeffect.Simplypressurewashthesurfacetoremovethecontaminatesandtheproductwillcontinuetorepelmoisture.Generally,alightpressurewashisallthatisrequired.Ifacleanerisneeded,werecommendusingTHEBOSS™cleaner.Donotuseharshchemicals(e.g.,paintthinners,strippers,solvents)onthesealedareas.NOTE:Ifdesired,itispossibletoapplyanepoxycoatingorpainttothesurfaceafterapplyingAQUA-XTM11.However,thesurfacewilltypicallynotacceptastainorothersealerduetoitsrepellencyproperties.LIMITEDWARRANTYBlackDiamondCoatings,Inc.(BDC)warrantsthisproducttobefreeofdefectswhenitismanufacturedandshipped.Allrecommendations,informationandtechnicaldataarebasedontheresearchofBDCandthatofothers,andarebelievedtobeaccurateandreliable.However,theaccuracyandcompletenessarenotguaranteedbecausewecannotcovereveryscenario,includingsurfaces,conditionsandapplicationmethods.Wherepermittedbylaw,BDCmakesnootherwarrantieswithrespecttothisproduct,expressorimplied,includingwithoutlimitationtheimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityorfitnessforparticularpurpose.Usershalltesttheproductonasmallinconspicuousareatoensuredesiredresultsareachievedusingthesameconditionsandequipmentasexpectedduringtheentireapplication.Usershallrelyonhis/herownknowledgeandtestingtodeterminethesuitabilityoftheproductforaparticularpurposeandassumeallrisksandliabilityinconnectionthereto.AcceptanceanduseofthisproductabsolvesBDCfromanyotherliability,fromwhateversource,includingliabilityforforspecial,indirectorconsequentialdamages,andtheliabilityofBDCshallnotexceedthepriceofthisproduct.Aproofofpurchasewillberequiredforanyclaimofadefectiveproduct.Replacementofanydefectiveproductshallbethebuyer’ssoleremedyunderthiswarranty.ThiswarrantymaynotbemodifiedorextendedbyrepresentativesofBDCoritsdistributors.CUSTOMERCAREWeprideourselvesonbeingavailabletoassistwithproductandjob-relatedquestions,includingapplicationinstructions.Call800-270-4050duringourregularbusinesshours;or,visitourwebsiteatwww.BlackDiamondCoatings.comforadditionalproductinformationandour“GetEducated”page.