Protectosil® AQUA-TRETE SG

Protectosil® AQUA-TRETE® SG is a clear, breathable, ultra-low VOC treatment for concrete, brick, concrete masonry units, tile, EFIS, pavers, natural stone, paint and other building materials. This product is a multifunctional system that provides superior water and stain resistance and also performs as a sacrificial antigraffiti coating. The primary function of Protectosil® AQUA-TRETE® SG is to repel water and oil-based materials that cause staining, thereby making cleaning easier. The unique multifunctional chemistry of this product makes it inherently UV stable, allowing for longer surface repellency than what is offered by competing technologies. Protectosil® AQUA-TRETE® SG decreases such problems as dirt buildup, staining and graffiti tagging. Its sacrificial antigraffiti properties protect surfaces from different types of graffiti, including spray paint, permanent markers, ink, bituminous paints, and other water or solvent-borne paints. By reducing the ingress of contaminants and graffiti, Protectosil® AQUA-TRETE® SG prevents any adverse change in the surface appearance of the substrate. The natural moisture vapor transmission remains unaffected, leaving treated surfaces fully breathable and eliminating problems caused by entrapped moisture, including blushing and freeze-thaw damage to the substrate.

Typical Applications

For use on concrete buildings, to mitigate silicate rundown onto windows. For use with EFIS, to reduce water absorption and help keep material cleaner. For use in areas where food stains occur on mineral building materials, such as food courts, pedestrian malls, sports arenas and restaurants. For use on buildings, walls, sound barriers, piers, columns, bridges or other areas where unwanted graffiti generally appears. Other substrates that can be protected include sandstone, terra-cotta, hand molded bricks, pressed cementitious tiles, ceramic, limestone, marble, granite, other natural stones and various types of pavers including but not limited to concrete, clay, brick, tumbled and Wausau. All mineral building materials, both interior and exterior, can be treated to prevent staining due to waterborne and oil-based substances.

Benefits at a glance

The proprietary mixture of a special oleophobic material and bonding agents in Protectosil® AQUA-TRETE® SG creates an area of extremely low surface tension on a variety of substrates. This effect renders the surface resistant to the absorption of water-based and oil-based contaminants. Protectosil® AQUA-TRETE® SG not only provides stain resistance against oil-based materials, but it also makes it easier to use conventional cleaners to clean up spills. This ability to repel oils and still allow for the use of conventional cleaners (as opposed to harsh solvent-chemical cleaners) is a unique advantage of Protectosil® AQUA-TRETE® SG. The sacrificial antigraffiti properties of Protectosil® AQUA-TRETE® SG provide a clean, nearly invisible barrier against the most common graffiti products. If necessary, additional Protectosil® AQUA-TRETE® SG can be applied to only the affected area, without visible difference on the substrate. By incorporating Protectosil® AQUA-TRETE® SG into your integrated design, you can earn vital Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) credits for both new and existing construction projects.
The main benefits of the product are:
• Excellent resistance to food products
• Reduction of staining due to atmospheric pollutants
• No wetting out of substrate
• Reduced mineral rundown onto windows
• Breathable system
• Easy removal of graffiti
• No blushing, peeling or yellowing
• Resistance to alkali attack
• Ultra low VOC
• Keeps substrate cleaner

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Further Information

Packaging:

Protectosil® AQUA-TRETE® SG is available in 5-gallon pails and 55-gallon drums. Shipped F.O.B. throughout the United States and Canada. Contact your local Protectosil® representative or your regional manager for specific cost information. You can obtain their contact information on our website, https://silanes.evonik.com/en, or by calling us at 1 (800) 828-0919.

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