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
Benefits at a glance
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