Rubberized bitumen emulsion
RBE is a rubberized bitumen emulsion with excellent adhesion to most building substrates. It dries to form a black flexible coating.
PROPERTIES
- Cold applied, easy to apply
- Economical
- Applicable on a variety of substrates
- Wide range of applications
- Flexible
- Excellent adhesion
- Efficient curing membrane to newly placed concrete (satisfies the curing efficiency requirement stipulated in ASTM C309).
- Non-hazardous
- Chemical resistant (chlorides, sulphates and other ground and airborne salts…)
SCOPE OF USE
- Waterproofing of wet areas
- Floors: to provide a sandwich membrane in new construction or surface treatment
- Walls: Vapor barrier of cladded walls.
- Roofs: for the maintenance of many types of roofs: concrete, lightweight screeds, timber, slate, asbestos, cement and as a vapor barrier
- Can be applied to green concrete surfaces immediately after the shuttering has been removed to act as a curing membrane.
RBE is also used where a cold applied, flexible and seamless damp proofing membrane is needed, such as:
- Shallow concrete, block and brick foundations
- Facades where a vapor/salt barrier behind cladding or curtain walls is required
- Footings and other buried elements
CHARACTERISTICS
| Colour Specific Gravity Solid Content Polymer content Drying time Recoat time Flash point Application temperature Viscosity (ASTM D 2983) |
Dark brown, dries to black 0.90 kg / liter 38% Min 10% Min 2 hours @ 35°C 6 hours @ 35°C Non flammable +5°C to +45°C 10-30 Poises |
APPLICABLE STANDARDS
ASTM D 1227 Type III, Class1
STORAGE
RBE has a shelf life of 12 months when stored under cover, out of direct sunlight and protect from extreme temperatures. In tropical climates the product must be stored in an air conditioned environment. Failure to comply with the recommended storage conditions may result in premature deterioration of the product or packaging.
Note: When stored for extended periods, the containers must be rolled periodically to reduce the risk of settlement.