Protectosil® AQUA-TRETE® CONCENTRATE is a clear, penetrating, breathable water repellent for use on concrete, brick, concrete masonry units and some natural stones. This product is an alkyltrialkoxysilane that is soluble in water and provides the high performance traditionally associated with alcohol carried systems. Protectosil® AQUA-TRETE® CONCENTRATE prevents water and waterborne contaminants from entering the substrate and causing premature deterioration, making it especially suited for imparting water repellency to substrates such as concrete, brick masonry and split-face block. By preventing water and waterborne contaminants from entering the substrate, Protectosil® AQUA-TRETE® CONCENTRATE reduces such problems as efflorescence, leaching, acid rain deterioration, scaling, dirt buildup, staining and corrosion of reinforcing steel. Treated surfaces are fully breathable because the natural moisture vapor transmission is not effected, eliminating problems caused by entrapped moisture, including blushing of the sealer and freeze-thaw damage to the masonry.
Typical Applications
Benefits at a glance
The main benefits of the product are:
• Excellent resistance to chloride ion ingress
• High resistance to wind-driven rain
• Reduced efflorescence
• Breathable system
• Good penetration into substrate
• High resistance to alkali attack
• Keeps substrates cleaner