Fosroc Dekguard AC constructive solutions
High performance, anti-carbonation, environmentally
friendly, one-part protective and decorative coating
Uses Properties
Provides a protection system, to a variety of surfaces ex- Specific gravity : 1.3
posed to aggressive environments. Typical areas of applica- Solids by volume @ 25ºC : 45%
tion include: @ 20ºC @ 35ºC
External and internal coating for concrete and masonary Drying time :
touch dry 1 hr 0.5 hour
Anti-carbonation coating for car-parks recoatable 7 hours 4hours
Protective coating for bridge structures, sea walls and full cure 7 days 5 days
coastal environments Carbon dioxide diffusion resistance -
Equivalent thickness of air : 312 metres (Tay-
Advantages wood method)
Carbon dioxide diffusion resistance
Low cost in service - due to combination of excellent Equivalent thickness of 30N conc. : 780 mm (Tay-
UV and good chemical resistance properties. wood method)
Anticarbonation coating - increases life span of struc- Salt fog spray resistance : 5000 hours
tures under carbonation attack. (ASTM B117) - no change
UV Stable - will not fade or deteriorate in strong sunlight. Chemical resistance :
Excellent service life - resistant to chlorides and sul- Fully cured coatings were tested on some common chemi-
phate ions plus a wide range of chemicals. cals. Tests were performed by constant immersion, followed
by visual inspection (ASTM D1308 method)
Environment friendly - water based product suitable for
enclosed areas. Acids (m/v)
Acetic acid 20% : Excellent
Description Lactic acid 20% : Excellent
Nitric Acid 5% : Excellent
Dekguard AC is a high quality, one component, acrylic Oleic acid 1 : Good
ester, protective coating which can be applied to a variety of
surfaces, viz. concrete, steel, wood and cured epoxies. It is Aqueous solutions
supplied ready for on-site use and it provides a matt coating. Magnesium Sulphate 25% : Excellent
Tap Water : Excellent
Specification Sea Water : Excellent
Ground Water : Excellent
The final, corrosion resistant coating shall be Dekguard AC, High sulphate water : Excellent
an acrylic ester, protective coating. The coating shall pos- Distilled water : Excellent
sess excellent anti-carbonation and UV resistance proper-
ties. It shall be compatible with concrete, steel, wood and (1) Note - acceptable performance up to 7 days immersion
cured epoxies. Consult the local Fosroc office for specific recommendations
The cured coating shall provide CO2 diffusion resistance to meet varying operating conditions.
equivalent to not less than 750mm of 30 N/mm2 concrete
cover or 300 m of air cover (Taywood method).
Dekguard AC
Fosroc Dekguard AC
Instructions for use Application
Surface preparation Hand application
All surfaces to be treated with Dekguard AC should be clean This can be suitably achieved by brush or roller.
and free from dust or other loose material.
Two coat application, at a rate of 0.2 litres per square meter
Concrete surfaces per coat to achieve a minimum wft of 200 microns. The sec-
ond coat should be applied only after the first coat has been
All surface laitance should be removed by grinding, grit
cured and before 24 hours.
blasting or water jetting, to provide a suitable key. The general
standard of surface preparation should be in accordance with Spray application
ACI 503R-89, Chapter 5, Paragraph 5.4.
Faster rates of application are possible using airless spray
Following the preparation of a concrete surface, care should equipment, but the local Fosroc office should be contacted
be taken to ensure that any surface irregularities are filled with prior to application for technical advice.
the appropriate Renderoc* product.
Cleaning
Metal surfaces
Tools and equipment should be cleaned with Fosroc Solvent
Any metal surfaces should be blasted to a bright finish, meet- 102* immediately after use.
ing the requirements of Swedish Standard SA 2½ or equal.
Repairing and overcoating
Fully cured epoxies
Any applications of Dekguard AC which have become dam-
Please contact your local Fosroc office for details on surface aged can be readily overcoated.
preparation required for existing epoxy coatings.
The existing surface should be well abraded, using a stiff wire
Priming brush, or similar, to ensure that a good mechanical bond will
be achieved between the two layers.
For metal and wood substrates, priming is not necessary.
Overcoating works can then proceed as for new work.
For low-porosity/good quality concrete, pre-soaking of the
substrate must be completed using potable water. Saturate
Estimating
the substrate for at least 15mins with water leaving the sub-
strate in a saturated surface-dry(SSD) contition. If concrete Supply
surface is found to be porous after pre-soaking, apply a coat Dekguard AC : 20 litre pails
of Dekguard Primer Sealer. Dilute the primer 1:10 with water, Dekguard Primer AC : 20 and 200 litre pails
apply by brush and allow to penetrate and dry. A second coat Dekguard Primer WB : 20 litre pails
may be required depending on the substrate porosity. Dekguard Primer Sealer : 4 litre pails
For friable/very porous substrates priming with Dekguard
Coverage
Primer WB or Dekguard Primer AC is recommended to stabi-
lise the substrate. The coverage figures quoted are theoretical, and based upon
application to a properly prepared substrate.
Mixing
Since application conditions vary greatly; due to substrate
The contents should be thoroughly stirred to disperse any
porosity, quality of surface preparation, application thickness
possible settlement.
and wastage factors, the on-site figures may vary from those
shown below.
Dekguard AC : 5 m2/litre @ 200micron wft/coat
: (2 coat application recommended)
Dekguard Primer AC : 8 - 10m²/litre
Dekguard Primer WB : 8 - 10m²/litre
Dekguard Primer Sealer : 50m²/litre
diluted 1 to 10
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Should accidental skin contact occur, remove immediately
with a resin removing cream such as Kerocleanse Standard
Technical support Grade Skin Cleanser or Rozaklens Industrial Skin Cleans-
er, followed by washing with soap and water - do not use
Fosroc offers a comprehensive technical support service to
solvent.
specifiers, end users and contractors. It is also able to offer on-
site technical assistance, an AutoCAD facility and dedicated In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
specification assistance in locations all over the world. water and seek medical advice.
If swallowed seek medical attention immediately - do not
Limitations
induce vomiting.
- A minimum application temperature of 10ºC should be
For further information, please consult the Material Safety
observed at all times.
Data Sheet for Dekguard AC.
Precautions Fire
Health and safety Dekguard AC and Dekguard Primer WB are non flammable.
Dekguard AC should not come in contact with skin or eyes, nor Dekguard Primer AC is flammable. Keep away from sources
should they be swallowed. of ignition. No smoking. In the event of fire, extinguish with
CO2 or Foam. Do not use a water jet.
Some people are sensitive to resins, hardeners and solvents.
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protec- Flash Points
tion. Barrier creams such as Kerodex Antisolvent or Rozalex
Dekguard Primer AC : 380C
Antipaint provide additional skin protection.
Storage
Shelf life
All products have a shelf life of 6 months, when stored in
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Additional Information
Fosroc manufactures a wide range of complementary prod-
ucts which include :
waterproofing membranes & waterstops
joint sealants & filler boards
cementitious & epoxy grouts
specialised flooring materials
Fosroc additionally offers a comprehensive package of prod-
ucts specifically designed for the repair and refurbishment
of damaged concrete. Fosroc’s ‘Systematic Approach’ to
concrete repair features the following :
hand-placed repair mortars
spray grade repair mortars
fluid micro-concretes
chemically resistant epoxy mortars
anti-carbonation/anti-chloride protective coatings
chemical and abrasion resistant coatings
For further information on any of the above, please consult
your local Fosroc office - as below.
* Denotes the trademark of Fosroc International Limited
†
See separate data sheet
Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the Supply of
Goods and Service. All Fosroc datasheets are updated on a regular basis. It is the user’s responsibility to obtain the latest version.
Head Office
telephone: (+9714) 2039699 fax: (+9714) 2859649 email: [email protected]
Al Gurg Fosroc LLC
Regional offices
Post Box 657, Dubai Abu Dhabi, Al Gurg Fosroc telephone: 673 1779 fax: 673 1449 email: [email protected]
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