Concrete
Remedy DS (Deep Seal)
Concrete
Remedy DS (Deep Seal) is an alkali activated chemical penetrating
masonry Stabilizer.
Concrete Remedy
DS as a concrete sealant outlasts and outperforms typical sealers
with which most people are familiar.
Concrete Remedy
DS NEVER needs to be reapplied -- Do it once and you NEVER
have to reapply the material.
Concrete Remedy
DS is not a surface sealant, but, an internal concrete stabilizer
--
Which stops the cause of problems at the source.
Concrete Remedy
DS can never peel or wear off.
Concrete Remedy
DS contains a proprietary catalyst which "pursues moisture"
in concrete,
and upon contact reacts with the "free" alkali (lime)
and calcium hydroxides
(already in concrete or masonry) to form a silica gel on the surface
of voids and particulate,
impregnating the entire depth penetrated. This gel hydrates into
a hard glass-like material,
turning the entire depth penetrated into a solid mass.
This internal,
permanent seal and water barrier also hardens and dust-proofs
the surface
while increasing the compressive strength.
Concrete Remedy
DS, by eliminating the major underlying cause of paint and coatings
coming off, will greatly extend the useful life of paint or coatings.
How
Deep Seal Works
Concrete Remedy
DS reacts with the alkali in the moisture on the surface of the
voids
and particulate, to form a sticky gel which is forced by capillary
(and an attraction to dampness),
into the voids and canals that exist beneath the surface of the
concrete.
Concrete Remedy DS has an affinity for moisture, this facilitates
it floating
along through the voids and canals. As it does so, it encounters
more alkali rich
moisture and forms more gummy gel, coating the walls of the larger
voids and canals,
completely filing smaller ones (shady areas in the bottom section
of graphic below).
This process repeats itself until the concrete is permanently
sealed. Yet,
Concrete Remedy DS allows the concrete to breathe.
This process will also float any foreign matter inside those canals
and
voids (oils, salts, acids, etc.) to the surface where they can
be flushed away.
Concrete Remedy DS does not begin to "work"
until it gets 1-2 mm down into the concrete.
Thus, the top 1-2 mm (about 1/16th inch) does not have any product
it in. This area is
referred to as a "bondable surface area" represented
in the graphic above as the area
above the dark horizontal line. This means that paint and coatings
will stick very well.
By eliminating the reaction of moisture and alkali
within the concrete, Deep Seal permanently
eliminates a major cause of paint and coatings peeling--thus all
surface coatings stick exceedingly
better.
ADVANTAGES
Concrete Remedy DS does not just "cover up" the problem
as typical 'sealers'
do. Instead it works internally and solves the problem at the
real source.
Concrete Remedy DS become an internal part of
the concrete and NEVER needs to
be reapplied...thus it is extremely cost beneficial...particularly
compared to the
majority of sealers which do need to be reapplied often.
Concrete Remedy DS is nontoxic and NO odor
-- easy & safe to apply.
Concrete Remedy DS does not alter or affect the color or texture
of the treated surface.
Concrete Remedy DS permanently waterproofs (holding a hydrostatic
head) which
retards penetration of grease, oils, and acids.
Concrete Remedy DS increases bonding of any top coating (including
paint, mastics, etc.) by 300%.
Concrete Remedy DS retards pitting, dusting and rutting.
Concrete Remedy DS cures new concrete uniformly and resists hair
checking
and spot drying.
Concrete Remedy DS permanently densifies and hardens all concrete
and masonry
surfaces, greatly extending the life of treated surfaces by reducing
or eliminating
wear due to abrasion, freeze-thaw and salt attack.
Concrete Remedy DS enables easier removal of snow and ice.
Concrete Remedy DS may be painted over, and will accept concrete
topping or
mastics for floor tile, etc.
USES
Uncountable applications -- Literally Everything Cementitious!
All Concrete should be stabilized with Concrete Remedy DS
Shotcrete
Stucco, Mortor
Above, below or on grade as a slab hardener, dustproofer, and/or
waterproofing agent.
Every coating--rubberized, paint, polyurea, epoxy, surfaces sealers
-- literally every
product that can be applied to concrete will perform exceedingly
better if the concrete
has been stabilized and hardened with Concrete Remedy DS first.
SPECIFICATIONS
Technical Details/Properties
Dilutent.....................................Use as supplied
Freeze Temperature...................32'F
Freeze Harm.............................None
Boiling Point.............................230'F
Coverage per Gallon..................150-200 sq. ft.
Shelf Life..................................Infinite
Solvent for Clean-up..................Water
Color........................................None
Odor........................................None
Toxicity....................................None - Nontoxic
Flammability.............................None
Fumes(during treatment)............None
Organic Properties....................Negligible
Environmental Hazards..............None
Polymerized Content.................Excellent
CAUTION
Do not allow Concrete Remedy DS to remain on glass!
ETCHING OF THE GLASS WILL OCCUR. Clean Concrete Remedy DS off
of
glass immediately with water to prevent etching.
Limitations
Concrete Remedy DS should never be applied if the surface temperature
is
below or going to drop below freezing.
Concrete Remedy DS is not intended to be applied
over painted surfaces,
nor is it intended to seal visible cracks larger than about .75
mm.
Concrete Remedy DS is best applied to damp or
moist surfaces,
although it will work as intended when applied to dry concrete..
Disclaimer and a Promise
Since no direct control is exercised over
product use, no warranty, expressed or
implied, is made as to the suitability of products for a particular
use or as to the
effect of such use, and no liability is assumed, directly or indirectly.
In the event products received were defective
at point of manufacture,
replacement will be made at no cost to purchaser.
Buyers and users are encouraged to conduct their
own tests prior to
application.
