Overview
PENETRON INJECT™ is an advanced two component water cutoff injection grout with integral crystalline waterproofing ability. It waterproofs concrete and rock by filling and sealing cracks and fissures and can be used to fill hollow spots and voids to bring stability and strength to repaired areas. The extremely fine particle size of its ingredients allows PENETRON INJECT™ to penetrate into microfine, hairline cracks in concrete or rock fissures and seal them. In addition to the water cutoff grout, the integral crystalline waterproofing technology forms an insoluble structure to further aid in sealing these cracks and fissures. In the case of concrete, the crystalline network not only seals the cracks, but also the pores and microfine voids in the surrounding concrete, making the concrete itself waterproof.
Applications
- Tunnels and subway systems
- Mines
- Foundations
- Water retaining structures
- Underground vaults
- Sewage and water treatment plants
- Channels and reservoirs
- Bridges
- Basement retaining walls
- Parking structures
- Construction joints
Advantages
- Becomes an integral part of concrete, forming a complete body of strength and durability
- Penetrates deeply due to its extremely low viscosity and microfine particle size
- Has a very stable and low heat of reaction, allowing for a controlled injection and ability to fill larger voids completely
- Protects embedded steel (reinforcing steel, wire mesh and rock anchors) in areas around injection sites
- Can be injected into moist or wet areas
- Contains no organic or combustible solvents or other harmful ingredients (such as amines, which can cause heavy skin irritation), unlike other organic based injection materials
- Easy to use and labor and cost effective
- Only water is required for clean up. No solvents are needed for dilution and cleaning of equipment
- Nontoxic
- Zero VOC: PENETRON powdered products contain zero volatile organic content and are safe for use both outdoors and in confined indoor spaces
Mix ratio
Normal set (pot life is approximately 2 hours): Part A (powder) 25 kg (55 lb), Part B (liquid) 2 l (2.1 qt), water 9 l (9.5 qt).
Fast set (pot life is approximately 30 to 60 minutes): Part A (powder) 25 kg (55 lb), Part B (liquid) 1 l (1 qt), water 10 l (10.5 qt).
Pot life times are based on a temperature of 20°C (68°F). In higher temperatures the pot life and workability will be reduced.
Special considerations
DO NOT apply PENETRON INJECT™ at temperatures below 4ºC (40ºF), to a frozen substrate or if temperatures will drop below freezing during the curing period (approximately 24 hours).
Packaging
PENETRON INJECT™ PART A (POWDER): 25 kg (55 lb) pails. PENETRON INJECT™ PART B (LIQUID): 2 l (2 qt) jugs.
Storage and shelf life
PENETRON INJECT™ must be stored in a dry enclosed area off the ground at a minimum temperature of 7ºC (45ºF). Shelf life when stored in proper conditions in unopened, undamaged packaging is 12 months.