Sikagard® SN-40 Lo VOC
Sikagard® SN-40 Lo-VOC is an advanced generation of highly penetrating, water-repelling silane sealer. Using proven technology, the material has been formulated to be VOC compliant while providing an integral barrier against the ingress of moisture and water-borne salts into concrete and masonry.
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Sikagard® SN-40 Lo-VOC is an advanced generation of highly penetrating, water-repelling silane sealer. Using proven technology, the material has been formulated to be VOC compliant while providing an integral barrier against the ingress of moisture and water-borne salts into concrete and masonry.
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| Packaging | 18,9 L (5 US gal.) pail (optional 600 mL (20 US fl. oz) Caustic Soda catalyst available upon demand) 200 L (52,9 US gal.) drum |
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| Density | 0,86 kg/L (7.2 lb/ US gal.) |
| Viscosity | 30 cps |
| Shelf life | 2 years in original, unopened packaging. Store between -18 and 30 °C (0 and 86 °F). Condition material between 10 and 30 °C (50 and 86 °F) prior to use. Application Temperature (ambient & substrate) Minimum -10 °C (14 °F) |
| Cleanup | Uncured material can be removed using Sika® Epoxy Cleaner or mineral spirits. Cured product can only be removed mechanically. Wash soiled hands and skin thoroughly in hot soapy water or use Sika® Hand Cleaner towels. |
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Sikagard® SN-40 Lo-VOC is an advanced generation of highly penetrating, water-repelling silane sealer. Using proven technology, the material has been formulated to be VOC compliant while providing an integral barrier against the ingress of moisture and water-borne salts into concrete and masonry.
Recommended uses
Building facades and civil engineering structures. Suitable for use on exposed horizontal and vertical surfaces including bridges and parking decks, barriers, abutment walls and marine structures. Prevention of deterioration arising out of soluble salts and freeze/thaw damage in reinforced concrete and porous block or brickwork. To help prolonging the design or service life of buildings and civil engineering structures.
Floors- Coverage
Walls and building envelopes: 2.5 m2/L (100 ft2/US gal.) Concrete decks: 4.4 m 2/L (180 ft2/US gal.) Alberta Transportation Specification: Type 1a: 320 mL/m² [equals to 3.12 m2/L (127 ft2/US gal.)] Type 1b: 224 mL/m² [equals to 4.46 m2/L (181 ft2/US gal.)]
- Drying time
Sikagard® SN-40 Lo-VOC loses its solvent very rapidly after application. However, the reaction of the residual silane monomer with the substrate will take at least 24 hours at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Drying is considerably longer at colder temperatures. Properties at 25 °C (77 °F) and 50 % R.H.
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Features
- Easy to apply for an economical application.
- Deep penetration protects it from weathering, ultraviolet rays and abrasion.
- Reduces water absorption for better protection in splash zones and against driving rain.
- Reduces chloride ion intrusion and its negative effects through repelling of water.
- Can be part of corrosion management program to expand service life for reinforced concrete.
- Not a vapour barrier allowing treated surfaces to “breathe”.
- Lasts for many years; providing a long-term, cost effective solution.
- Ministry of Transport Québec acceptance.
- Approved by Alberta Transportation as a Type 1a and 1b concrete sealer for use on traffic bearing surfaces.
- Complies with Environment Canada VOC regulations.
- Product recognized by the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation(BC MoT).
- Packaging
- 18,9 L (5 US gal.) pail (optional 600 mL (20 US fl. oz) Caustic Soda catalyst available upon demand) 200 L (52,9 US gal.) drum
- Density
- 0,86 kg/L (7.2 lb/ US gal.)
- Viscosity
- 30 cps
- Shelf life
- 2 years in original, unopened packaging. Store between -18 and 30 °C (0 and 86 °F). Condition material between 10 and 30 °C (50 and 86 °F) prior to use. Application Temperature (ambient & substrate) Minimum -10 °C (14 °F)
- Cleanup
- Uncured material can be removed using Sika® Epoxy Cleaner or mineral spirits. Cured product can only be removed mechanically. Wash soiled hands and skin thoroughly in hot soapy water or use Sika® Hand Cleaner towels.
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