Technical Information
| Appearance |
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Black |
| Specific gravity |
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1.09 ± 0.02 |
| Viscosity |
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12 - 18 poise |
| Coverage |
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15-20 sqft / kg for 2 coats, 300 microns D.F.T. in 2 coats of application. |
Packing
Areas of Application
- Asbestos cement roofs & around "J" hooks
- Sunken portions of toilets
- Sewage pipes
- Plinth, foundation, basements
Method of Application
- Ensure that the surface to be coated is sound and free from all contamination
- Remove existing bitumen / tarfelt treatment completely from the surface before applying Dr. Fixit Proofcote Black
- Surface for treatments must be thoroughly cleaned of all laitance, loose material,oils, greases etc.
- Mechanical means such as wire brushing, shot blasting can be used, and finally vacuum cleaned of all loose solids and liquids
- Moisten the surface adequately prior to application of Dr. Fixit Proofcote Black. Allow surface water to evaporate and ensure that the surface is touch to dry
- Apply the first coat of Dr. Fixit Proofcote Black by a brush evenly over the entire area. Do not abruptly terminate the coating.
- In case of sunken slabs in toilets, it is advisable to extend the coating by 1 ft above the finish floor level from all the sides.
- Allow first coat to dry for 4 to 5 hours & then apply the second coat and allow it dry for at least 72 hours
- Coating must be protected form getting damaged by overlaying 10 to 15 mm cement sand mortar
- A fiber net cloth (Haessin cloth/manjarpat) must be sandwiched between two successive coats of Dr. Fixit Proofcote Black while repairing of hairline cracks of Asbestos sheet roofing.
Precautions & Limitations
- Not to be applied on wet surface
- Not to apply below 10OC and above 45OC
- Not for areas subjected to regular foot traffic
- Must be applied on totally cured cementitious substrates
- Sprinkle fine sand over the second coat when it is still wet for better adhesion with the cement mortar
- Do not apply over existing bitumen or tarfelt treatment in all applications.
- Asbestos sheets must be clean and dry prior to application of Dr. Fixit Proofcote Black.
- Do not apply over loose or bad plaster
- For underground structures and foundations apply Dr. Fixit Proofcote Black if the soil is not chemically contaminated. For hostile soils Dr. Fixit Coal Tar Epoxy a coal tar based epoxy coating shall be applied
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