InsuGuard Water Base
INSUGUARD WB is a low-viscosity water-based emulsified bitumen liquid that dries from brown to a glossy black finish.
Engineered for the job it protects.
INSUGUARD WB is a low-viscosity water-based emulsified bitumen liquid that dries from brown to a glossy black finish. Its formula uses carefully selected raw materials blended with high bitumen content to provide deep concrete penetration and a monolithic, flexible waterproofing transition layer. INSUGUARD WB is also used as a primer for bituminous membranes and can be provided as a non-toxic product.
Applied cold by brush, roller, or airless spray gun at temperatures above 10°C, INSUGUARD WB provides reliable waterproofing and damp-proofing for concrete foundations, roofing systems, and surfaces subjected to aggressive soils. Environmentally friendly and non-flammable, with a shelf life of up to 12 months under proper storage conditions.
- High build adhesion to most substrates (concrete, steel, wood, etc.)
- Deeper concrete surface penetration due to purity of product
- Acts as a curing compound for concrete by retaining water (ASTM C309)
- Environmentally friendly, non-hazardous, and non-flammable
- Resistance to attacks of salts and chemicals
- High coverage and hiding rate
INSUGUARD WB
| TEST | UNIT | TEST METHOD | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form | - | - | Premium bitumen liquid emulsion with low viscosity |
| Color | - | - | Brown, dries to black |
| Density (specific gravity) | gm/cm³ | ASTM D 2939 | 1 ± 0.05 |
| Solid Content | % | ASTM D 2939 | 50 ± 3 |
| Ash content of residue | % | ASTM D 2939 | 0 to 8 |
| Full Cure | hrs | ASTM D 2939 | 24 |
| Drying Time (Touch dry) | hrs | - | 1–2 at 25°C |
| Time between two coats | hrs | - | 3–4 |
| Application temperature | °C | - | 10°C to under maximum temp 50°C |
| Resistance to water | hrs | ASTM D 2939 | 24; No blistering or re-emulsification |
| Chemical Resistance | - | - | Resistant to alcohol, most salts and some dilute acids and alkalis. Not resistant to oil, solvents, and strong detergent solutions. |
| Flash Point | - | - | Non-Flammable |
| Viscosity | ku | - | 90 ± 10 @ 25°C |
*Insutech reserves the right to modify product specifications, descriptions, and technical information at any time without prior notice.
Application, Step by Step.
Clean the surface of dust, oil and loose particles, then repair cracks and honeycombs so the coating bonds to a sound, stable substrate.
Stir the emulsion thoroughly before use to an even consistency, diluting the first coat only where the technical datasheet requires it.
Apply the first coat evenly by brush, roller or airless spray, working it well into the surface and around all details and corners.
Allow the first coat to dry completely — typically a few hours depending on temperature — before applying any of the following coats.
Apply the second and any further coats perpendicular to the previous one, respecting the coverage rates given in the technical datasheet.
Protect the finished coating from rain and mechanical damage until fully cured, and backfill or screed only after complete drying.
