Potassium Densifier

Product Description

is potassium silicate based, which hardens a wide variety of cementatioussurfaces. When LPD is applied, itpenetrates and reacts with the free calcium hydroxide to produce a by-product,which fills up the pores on the surface. This aids in trapping the moisture ofwet concrete, which aids in curing of wet concrete.

ADVANTAGES                              

• Penetratesinto the surface to harden and decrease the porosity of the surface.
• Thisrestricts the passage of water through the pores
• Thishelps in curing of wet concrete and water proofing of set concrete.
• Itimproves the light reflectance and on polishing the surface results inpermanent and attractive sheen.
• Itprovides a tough protected surface that does not discolour or show pedestrianor vehicular wear marks
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• Improvesthe abrasion resistance of the surface.
• Itdoes not cause efflorescence and is more stable than sodium.
• Itimproves the chemical resistance of the surface.
• Protectsthe surface against scratching or peeling thus making it dustproof.
• Concentratedfor easy transportation and can be easily applied.
• Itcan be applied in both new as well as old constructions.
• Itis economical to use.

PROPERTIES

Total Solids Content                :          29 percent approx.                             

Specific Gravity at 25C         :           1.25approx

pH                                           :          Alkaline                                                                      

VOC Content                          :          Nil

Application Methods

• Clean the surface before application. If there is coating on thesurface, for example curing compound etc., should be removed. Fill and repairall holes, cracks and deteriorated areas. For best result, the surface shouldbe dry to allow LPD penetrate thepores and react.
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• For good result LPD isdiluted with water in 1:3 ratio. It can be applied on clean surface by using alow-pressure sprayer or by spreading evenly with a soft-bristled broom.
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• ForHorizontal surfaces, apply enough diluted LPDto keep the surface wet for 20 minutes. If areas dry out before that, applymore diluted LPD. In hot, dry orwindy conditions dampen concrete before application to prevent flash drying. Remove any dried powder residue using a stiff broom, powersweeper or floor scrubbing machine. For immediate, enhanced shine, buff orburnish the dry concrete surface in both directions using an orbital floormachine or burnisher equipped with an appropriate polishing pad. This is a drybuffing operation.
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• Forvertical surfaces, apply from the bottom up. For maximum penetration anddesired coverage rates, a wet-on-wet application is recommended; retreat withinthree to five minutes after initial application. Repeated applications shouldbe made until the surface remains moist for a minute or so before solutiondisappears
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• Restrict usage of the treated surface for 12 hours.

PACKING

CETEXLPDis available in 60 kg carboy or 250 kg barrel.

STORAGE

When stored in anairtight, sealed container in normal conditions has a shelf life of 12 months.