Ditchtament®DS-flex

Flexible Crystalline waterproofing and protection slurry

Product Properties
• Coated surfaces are hydrophobic, impermeable to water, dampness, reduce the risk of efflorescence, moss and fungus growth.
• Protects the cementitious surfaces against freeze thaw cycles while still retaining properties of the substrate.
• Due to flexible and elastic properties of the system, the risk of cracks formation is minimized.
• System does not contain any solvents, due to which it is non-toxic
• The coating can easily be provided on vertical as well as horizontal surfaces
• Provides excellent adhesion to substrates, and is resistant to alkalis and UV- rays
• System, after curing provides a flexible and elastic, cracks bridging (at least 0.7 mm) and waterproof layer
• The coatings of possess good non-aging properties and abrasion resistance

Areas of Application

• Provides outstanding waterproofing & damp proofing to concrete, brick and masonry work, plaster, cement render etc
• Can be used in underground shafts, tunnels, roof slabs, bathrooms, basements, foundation walls, footings, retaining walls, etc
• Surfaces exposed to dampness, moisture as well as substrates subjected to moss and fungus can successfully be resurfaced
• Foundation walls, footings, retaining walls etc. subjected to ground moisture, water and salt efflorescence can be well protected

Application Notes

General
Dichtament® DS-flex is a flexible, hydraulically setting, two treated especially edges and corners. After about 30 min of
component waterproofing system for concrete, brickwork, masonry application of primer coat, apply one coat of Dichtament® DS-flex
and all cement bound surfaces. Dichtament® DS-flex-A consists mixed in the ratio:100 p.b.w. Dichtament® DS-flex-A powder + 50
of a Crystalline powder base component and a polymer p.b.w. Dichtament® DS-flex-B Polymer.
component Dichtament® DS-flex-B in liquid form. Dichtament®
DS-flex system provides excellent waterproofing even under high The mixing process is same as described earlier but consistency
water pressure (upto 7 bars) Dichtament® DS-flex possess high should be thicker. If the surface is subjected to water pressure, we
flexural and tensile strengths and thus elastic in nature. suggest a second coat to enhance the waterproofing properties.
Dichtament® DS-flex system is free from chlorides and any The waiting time between first coat and the second is at least
other corrosive substances. The system has enhanced three hours at 20°C but care should be taken that the previous
carbonation protection coat is not completely dried out. For moist and damp surfaces
about 1 to 2 mm thickness of Dichtament® DS-flex coat is
sufficient, whereas for substrates subjected to high water
Instructions for use
pressures we recommend 2 to 3 mm thicknesses
Surface Preparation
All loose materials, dirt, grease, oil, dust, mould release agents, Application
etc. should be removed from the substrate to be treated. The Dichtament® DS-flex system is generally applied at +10°C to
substrate should have sufficient bonding strength, for example in +30°C surface temperature. Dichtament® DS-flex should not be
case of concrete at least 1.5 N/mm2 in order to achieve efficient applied below +5°C. The mixed Dichtament® DS-flex has about 30
and durable waterproofing layers. If the surface is very smooth, we minutes potlife at about 20°C to 23°C. Higher temperatures reduce
advise to roughen by suitable methods for example by using wire, this time and lower temperatures increase the potlife.
Brush or Similar Tools.
Curing and Protection
Dichtament® DS-flex coatings are self- curing, but should be
Mixing Instruction protected from direct sunlight, moisture, rain, frost etc. It is
The coating of Dichtament® DS-flex is to be started with a recommended that any protective decorative systems like tiles,
primer coat, which can be prepared at jobsite by adding 100 wooden panels, plastics boards etc. be fixed only after
p.b.w. Dichtament® DS-flex-A powder to 50 p.b.w. Dichtament® Dichtament® DS-flex coating is sufficiently hardened, at least after
DS-flex-B liquid and water to obtain a slurry. While mixing, first 7 days. Care should be taken that the layer of Dichtament® DS-
place the appropriate quantity of liquid in a clean container or a flex is not damaged during subsequent operations. Small
damages can be retouched easily before subsequent operations.
plastic bucket and then slowly add the powder. The mixing
should preferable be done with a mechanical mixer or slow
rotating paddle mixers (for example a drilling machine fitted with
cement mixing paddle) until a pasty and homogenous mix is
achieved. The primer coat should be of a brush able or
sprayable consistency. The primer coat should cover all the
surface to be

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Technical Data for Dichtament® DS-flex
Characteristic Unit Value* Comments
Density Kg/cm³ 1.70
Mixing ratio P.b.w 2 :1 Powder : Liquid
Crack bridging Capacity mm 0.5 Value is maximum width of crack
Resistance to Water Pressure Bars Up to 7 DIN 1048
Dynamic modulus of Elasticity N/mm² 5.1 x10³ 28 days, 20°C & 65% RH
Pot life Minutes 30 At + 20°C
Application temperature °C +5° to + 30°
Consumption Kg/ m²/ mm 1.70
Elongation % ≈ 45

Product Characteristics for Dichtament® DS-flex

Type of Product Flexible waterproofing slurry
Form Dichtament DS-flex-A: Crystalline Powder
Dichtament DS-flex-B: Liquid
Colour Dichtament DS-flex-A: Grey
Dichtament DS-flex-B: Whitish
Shelf Life 6 months from date of Manufacture
Delivery Dichtament DS-flex-A: 20 kg sacks
Dichtament DS-flex-B (5kg X 2) 10kg
Storage In Unopened Packaging. Protect from Rain, Direct Sunlight, Heat and Frost
Disposal Empty packs completely and dispose off carefully to protect our Environment

Safety Advice
Please Take notice of the safety information and advice given on the packaging labels, safety information sheets and General Application
Advice.

Note: - The information on this Data Sheet is based on our experiences and correct to the best of our knowledge. It is However, not binding. It has to be adjusted to the individual
structure, application purpose and especially to local conditions. Our Data refers to the accepted engineering rules, which have to be observed during application. This provided we are
liable for the correctness of this data within the scope of our terms and conditions of sale-delivery-and-service. Recommendations of our employees which differ from the data
contained in our information sheets are binding if given in written from. The accepted engineering rules must be observed at all times.

Edition: - MC/IND/R1/DEC2020, Some Technical Changes have been made to this print medium. Older editions are invalid and may not be used anymore. If a technically revised
new edition is issued, this edition becomes invalid.

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