BITUGARD
Non-Fibered Waterproofing Coating
DESCRIPTION CLEANING
BITUMAT BITUGARD is an economical cold Tools : Clean with kerosene
applied waterproofing coating formulated from Hands : Use a hand cleaner or kerosene
ductile, high quality bitumen, select solvents and followed by soap and water.
special additives. BITUMAT BITUGARD forms a
flexible, durable waterproofing film that resists the COVERAGE RATE
attack of weather, salt and water.
Over concrete : 0.5 to 0.7 Ltr/M2
USES
STANDARDS
BITUMAT BITUGARD is a general purpose
waterproofing coating suitable for application to Base complies with ASTM D449, Type II
existing roofs, as a re-saturant over built-up roof
and for underground concrete foundations or PACKING
basements.
20-litre pails and 200-litre drums.
BITUMAT BITUGARD can also be used on metal
roofs, spouts and gutters. HEALTH & SAFETY
BITUMAT BITUGARD should not be used for Flammable; contains petroleum distillate. Keep
new roof construction or over modified away from open fire, sparks or other ignition
Bitumen membrane. sources. Wear protective clothing, gloves and
goggles.
OUTSTANDING FEATURES
1. Fire - Flammable when wet, flash point 40 °C.
2. Skin - Avoid repeated or prolonged contact; if
• BITUMAT BITUGARD is formulated with
contact occurs, remove with hand cleaner that
a highly ductile and pliable asphalt in
removes oil or grease; then clean with soap and
order to withstand the normal cycles of
water.
expansion and contraction.
[Link] - Contact could cause irritation. If contact
• Cures to a tough elastic film, resistant to occurs, flush with clean water.
weather, sun, heat, rain, underground 4. Inhalation - Can cause dizziness. Remove to
water and salts. fresh air and if breathing difficulty persists
• Resistant to many acids and alkalies. administer oxygen.
• Easy to apply and saves labour costs.
• Economical waterpoofing coating.
APPLICATION
The surface must be thoroughly cleaned, free of
dust, dirt, debris, grease and oil. The surface must
be dry. If applied over concrete, it must be
thoroughly cured.
It can be applied by squeegee, spray, brush or
rollers.
BITUGARD
Non-Fibered Waterproofing Coating
TECHNICAL DATA CTG02 MAY04 R-00 00
Property Typical Value Test Method
1. Density, at 25°C., Kg/liter 0.89 - 0.96 ASTM D 70
2. Viscosity @ 50 °C., cps 350 - 700 Brookfield
3. Softening point base from
distillation ,°C. 60 - 70 ASTM D 36
4. Penetration base from distillation
@ 25 °C., dmm 25 - 35 ASTM D 5
5. Ductility base from distillation,
@ 25 °C., cm 10 (min.) ASTM D 113
6. Adhesion to dry surfaces Good ASTM D 3409
7. Adhesion to wet surfaces Good ASTM D 3409
8. Non-Volatile, % Wt. 55 (min.) ASTM D 402
9. Volatile, % Wt. 45 (max.) ASTM D 402
10. Resistance to Sunlight (UV) Excellent ASTM G 53
11. Resistance to heat Good ASTM G 53
12. Resistance to water Good ASTM G 53
13. Resistance to salt Good Immersion
14. Service Temperature, °C 0 to 80 -
The information in this Technical Sheet is given to the best of our knowledge based on laboratory tets and practical experience. However,
as the product is often used under conditions beyond our control, we cannot guarantee anything but the product itself.
THIS PUBLICATION AUTOMATICALLY SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS PUBLICATIONS RELATING TO THIS PRODUCT.