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    Article No. 071101

    Funcosil FC

    Hydrophobising impregnation in cream form on a silane base

    Product specifications

    On delivery

    Appearance milky, white, creamy
    Density (20°C) approx. 0.84 kg/l
    Flash point > 61
    Active ingredient silane/siloxane
    Active ingredient content approx. 40% by mass
    Carrier material de-aromatised hydrocarbons/water

    The stated values represent typical product characteristics and are not to be construed as binding product specifications.

    Field of application

    • For use outdoors
    • Protection of facades against driving rain
    • Reduces susceptibility to dirt and green discolouration
    • Porous, mineral building materials in outdoor areas
    • Protection against driving rain when retrofitting cavity insulation and interior insulation

    Properties

    • Highly water-repellent
    • Enables water vapour diffusion
    • Improves resistance to frost and de-icing salts
    • Outstanding penetration
    • UV-resistant
    • Alkali-resistant
    • Excellent long-term effect
    • Can be applied sparingly, with absolute precision and with no losses
    • Quickly becomes rain-proof, approx. 60 minutes after application
    • Preparation
      • Substrate requirements

        The substrate must be clean, dust-free and dry.

      • Preparations

        Any construction defects such as cracks, cracked joints, defective connections, rising damp and hygroscopic moisture must be remedied in advance.

        Perform any necessary cleaning gently, e.g. by spraying with cold or warm water or by steam-cleaning; use rotec soft whirl jet technology or Remmers cleaning products (e.g. Traffic Film Remover (0671), Clean FP (0666), Clean AC (0672), Combi WR (0675)) on tough stains.

    • Application
      • Application temperature: min. 10 °C max. 25 °C
      • By brush / By roller / Airless/airmix spraying
      • Apply the impregnation agent with a suitable tool, working crosswise, or by airless spraying.

    • Application instructions
      • Take appropriate measures to protect adjacent building elements and materials that should not come into contact with the product.

        Protect freshly treated surfaces from driving rain, wind, sunlight and condensation.

        Remove any excess impregnation agent within 1 hour using V 101 thinner.

    • Working tools / cleaning
      • By brush / By roller / Airless/airmix spraying
      • Long-pile lamb's wool roller, brush.
        Airless nozzle: 40° spraying angle, hole 0.021 inches, max. 60 bar spraying pressure

      • Tools must be clean and dry.

        Clean tools with water after use and before any lengthy interruptions to work.

    • Storage / shelf life
      • Store frost-free and cool / protect for moisture / close containers
      • Shelf-life 12 months
      • If stored unopened in its original container in a cool, dry place and protected against frost, the product will keep for at least 12 months.

        Use the contents of open containers as quickly as possible.

    • Usage
      • Total application/absorption rate 150 ml - 200 ml Total / m²
      • Depending on the porosity, in one coat: approx. 0.15 - 0.20 l/m²

      • Apply to a large enough trial surface (1-2 m²) to determine the precise amount of impregnation agent required.

    • General information
      • Current regulations and legal requirements must be taken into account and deviations from these must be agreed separately.

        The relevant test certificates must be observed when planning and carrying out work.

        Water must not be allowed to penetrate behind the hydrophobized zone.

        Carry out a quantitative analysis of aggressive salts if there are any salts present that could damage building materials.

        High concentrations of harmful salts can cause major structural damage that impregnation cannot prevent.

        The level of absorption is crucial for the impregnation agent to work at its best. This depends on the respective pore volume and moisture content of the building material.

        Testing effectiveness:


        The water absorption of mineral building materials can be determined using the Funcosil Test Tube developed by Professor Karsten (Funcosil Facade Testing Kit, article no. 4954).

        Testing can only be carried out at the earliest 6 weeks after application.

        Substrates with very low absorbency and highly textured surfaces should be treated with a liquid impregnation agent.

        A test of effectiveness needs to be carried out on carbonaceous natural stone.

        Always set up a trial area/trial areas first.

    • Disposal instructions
      • Larger quantities of leftover product should be disposed of in the original containers in accordance with the applicable regulations. Completely empty, clean containers should be recycled. Do not dispose of together with household waste. Do not allow to enter the sewage system. Do not empty into drains.

    • Safety / regulations
      • For further information on the safety aspects of transporting, storing and handling the product and on disposal and environmental matters, please see the current Safety Data Sheet.

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