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CERTI-VEX PENSEAL 244 100%
WATER REPELLENT PENETRATING SEALER  MAXIMUM PROTECTION

DESCRIPTION PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES
CERTI-VEX PENSEAL 244 100% is a premium high Precaution: Certi-Vex Penseal 244 100% should be handled
performance, breathable, efficient clear silane penetrating water accordingly. Do not use near fire or extreme heat and provide
repellent sealer.Treated surfaces have a totally natural appearance. good ventilation to avoid buildup of fumes. Applicators should
When properly applied the treatment does not produce a surface wear NIOSH/MSHA approved respirators. When applying to
build up, darkening or other effect on the natural color or texture of the exteriors of occupied buildings all exterior air conditioning
the surface leaving a natural appearance. The material’s small vents should be covered during application and air-handling
molecular structure allows for maximum penetration into new equipment should be turned off during application to avoid
concrete (14 day minimum) or existing concrete and masonry odors within the building.
surfaces.  A test application should be performed on each surface to be
treated to ensure compatibility and desired water repellency. Test
Certi-Vex Penseal 244 100% stops penetration of water, salts, areas are also useful in determining final application rate and
deicing chemicals, and acid rain, which often result in efflorescence, application procedures.
mildew growth, corrosion, scaling, spalling, surface erosion, and  Following instructions below tests should be applied using the
other costly damage to concrete surfaces.
same equipment and techniques planned for job application.
Certi-Vex Penseal 244 100% penetrates into the pores and capillaries  If a tacky residue remains after 24 hrs, the application rate must be
of concrete and masonry where it polymerizes sealing the pores, modified. Material which remains tacky on the surface can usually
which prevents water and chloride ion penetration. Treatment of be removed by washing with water or a vinegar solution.
reinforced concrete reduces surface erosion and corrosion of rebar SURFACE PREPARATION
caused by attack of water and water borne salts and alkalis.
 All caulking, patching and water base joint sealants should be
BENEFITS installed and fully cured prior to application. Hot poured and
solvent based joint sealants maybe applied before or after
 Extends the life of concrete and masonry application of the sealer. Concrete should be properly cured, see
 Maximum long term protection against salt corrosion, deicing Curing Section.
chemicals, mildew, water, wind driven rain, airborne  All surfaces to be sealed must be properly cleaned. As needed,
contaminants, surface spalling from freeze/thaw cycles and other power wash surface clean of dust and construction dirt. Use
extreme weather conditions Vexcon’s New Construction & Restoration Cleaners to clean
 Reduces corrosion of rebar and surface erosion in reinforced surface materials, previous coatings, atmospheric stains and other
concrete harder to clean contaminants.
 An effective chloride screen  Surfaces to be treated may be damp but should be absorbent to
 Contains long alkyl silane groups especially suitable for alkaline assure good penetration.
concrete surfaces  To determine that the concrete is absorbent perform a water
 Prolongs the surface life and prevents damage from within by absorbency test by applying water to a representative portion of
maintaining vapor permeability the prepared surface. A properly prepared surface when dry will
 Can be applied to damp surfaces immediately absorb clean water without any surface beading
 Quick formation of surface repellency and chemical resistance effects.
 Does not alter natural surface texture or appearance  To improve material penetration, a mild etch using Certi-Vex
 Greatest depth of penetration Etch and Efflorescence Remover & StarSeal Neutralizing
 No masking of windows necessary Rinse can be done or by mechanical means (shot, sand blasting or
 Keeps substrate cleaner high power wash).

RECOMMENDED FOR CURING RECOMMENDATIONS

 Pre-cast concrete  Concrete block A. Concrete can be cured with Certi-Vex Envio Cure, an emulsion
 Cast-in-place concrete  Tunnel walls resin cure, which will dissipate. Allow to dissipate or remove with

 Parking decks  Bridge decks Certi-Vex Super Degreaser & Cleaner.
 Median barriers  Sound walls B. Wet Cure

 Concrete ramps  Other reinforced APPLICATION
concrete structures
 Do not dilute.
SHORT SPECIFICATON  Application to still damp surfaces is acceptable however free
07 19 16: Low VOC water repellent. Meet or exceed NCHRP 244 standing water must be removed.
Series II & IV & ASTM C642 tests, reducing water and salt  Can be applied within 14-28 days or sooner when 70-75% of
penetration by 98% Ten year warranty. Manufactured by Vexcon concrete design strength is achieved.
Chemicals.  Apply with low-pressure (20-PSI) airless industrial spray
equipment. Sprayer should be fitted with solvent resistant hoses
and gaskets.
 If using brushes or rollers care should be taken to ensure that
enough solution is applied.