Bitumen brickwork waterproof coating
brixeal® is a bitumen emulsion waterproofer.
Uses
- brixeal® is used for waterproofing the faces of concrete beams and pillars where they come into contact with exterior
brickwork. - brixeal® is used to prevent a bond developing between two adjoining concrete faces.
- brixeal® is used as a waterproof barrier between the two faces of a 230 mm thick wall. It is applied to the outer surface of
the inner leaf, in stages, during construction.
Note: brixeal is black in colour.
Advantages
- Single pack ready to use.
- Quick drying.
- Economical.
Surface Preparation
All surfaces to be clean dry, sound and free of oils and laitance.
Bonding / Priming
No priming required. Pre-dampen the surface before application.
Mixing
Stir well before use.
Coverage
Brushed coat 1st coat 2 m2/L
2nd coat 4 m2/L (average for unbagged brickwork).
Typical Physical Properties
| Colour | Brown, dries black |
| Viscosity | 12 000 to 20 000 cP |
| Density | 0,9 to 1,0 |
| Solids | 33,7% |
| Full cure: ±7 days | Touch dry: ±1 hour |
| Hard dry: ±12 hours | |
| Full cure: ±7 days | |
| Wet film thickness – (Total) | 750 microns |
| Dry film thickness – (Total) | 253 microns |
| No. of coats required | Minimum 2 |
| VOC | Nil |
| Stability | Stable |
| Flash point | None |
| Toxicity | Mildly caustic, avid ingestions and prolonged skin contact |
Application
Two coats of brixeal® are recommended to ensure that any pinholes or lean spots left in the first coat are taken up, thus ensuring an even coating. Where brush applied, brixeal® should be flowed on with as few strokes as possible, making sure that the surface is fully covered.
While brixeal® may be applied directly to a stockbrick wall as a waterproof barrier, better results will be obtained if the surface is first ‘bagged’ with a sand/cement/water slurry in the usual way.
Cleaning
Tools, brushes and mixing equipment should be cleaned immediately after use and before material has set with abe® super brush cleaner followed by washing with soap and water.
Temperature and Relative Humidity
Application temperature range: 5 °C to 40 °C
Do not apply if rain is imminent.
Model Specification
Bituminous emulsion coating used as a waterproof barrier.
The waterproof coating will be brixeal®, a bituminous emulsion applied in accordance with the recommendations of a.b.e.®
Construction Chemicals.
Packaging
5 L, 25 L and 200 L.
Handling & Storage
This product has a shelf life of 12 months if kept in a dry cool place in the original packaging. In more extreme conditions this period
might be shortened.
Health & Safety
brixeal® is mildly caustic and should not be allowed contact with skin and eyes or ingested. The use of gloves and eye protection is
advised. Splashes into eyes should be washed immediately with plenty of clean water and medical advice sought. Cured brixeal® is
inert and harmless.
Important Note
This data sheet is issued as a guide to the use of the product(s) concerned. Whilst a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation, specification or information is accurate and correct, the company cannot – because a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals has no direct or continuous control over where and how a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals’ products are applied – accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals’ products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by the company.
Further Information
Where other products are to be used in conjunction with this material, the relevant technical data sheets should be consulted to determine total requirements. a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals has a wealth of technical and practical experience built up over years in the company’s pursuit of excellence in building and construction technology.