Fosroc® Polyurea WPE constructive solutions
Fast setting, pure polyurea elastomeric
waterproof coating
Advantages
Description
Environment friendly – 100% solids
Fosroc Polyurea WPE is a spray-applied, 100% solids,
flexible, two-component, rapid curing pure Polyurea system, Excellent chemical resistance, thermal stability and UV
designed as a waterproofing and protective coating. It resistance *
combines the advantages of seamless coating with very long
life cycles and high durability. Very fast turn-around time. The coated substrate can be
put into service within an hour
Fosroc Polyurea WPE consists of the two components
Excellent impact, abrasion and puncture resistance
Fosroc Polyurea WPE Part A ISO and Fosroc Polyurea WPE
Part B AMINE. The system offers excellent surface properties
Seamless and monolithic, including field joints
and overall physical properties.
Significantly enhances the durability of reinforced
See Fosroc Polyurea Method Statement for application
concrete
protocol and further details.
Low permeability values
Uses
Colour stable when coated with Nitoproof UVR
Anti-corrosion, waterproof and protective coating for concrete Topcoat**
and steel in a wide range of environmental conditions.
Fire rated when coated with Nitoproof UVR Topcoat **
Typical applications include:
Can be applied at ambient temperatures from -30⁰C to
Below ground waterproofing +70⁰C ***
Pipe/ Pipeline coating
Designed for service temperatures from -30⁰C to
Bridge/ Bridge deck waterproofing +135⁰C ****
Tank coating
Waste water tank lining * see Chemical Resistance and Colour sections.
Marine environment ** see Nitoproof UVR Topcoat Data Sheet.
Roof waterproofing *** for applications below +5°C, consult Fosroc for
Truck bed lining specific advice.
**** for high temperature applications, consult Fosroc
Theme parks & decorative designs
for specific advice.
Aquarium lining
Stadia Properties
Landscape & water containment
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Waterparks & playgrounds Typical Physical properties at 23 C
Rail cars
Solids by Volume : 100%
Line striping Viscosity : A ISO =1000 mPas
Secondary containment :B AMINE <1200 mPas
Airports Density at 25oC, sprayed film :1.01 g/ml
Refineries
Green roofs Tensile strength ASTM D412 : >19 MPa
Tunnel lining Modulus 100%/ 200%/ 300%
ASTM D412 :> 9/ 13/ 16 MPa
Swimming pools
Tear strength ASTM D624C :90 ± 4 N/mm
Elongation ASTM D412 : >300%
Specification Shore D ASTM D2240 :46
Abrasion (1kg,CS10 wheels) : 0.4mg/ 1000 cycles
Where mentioned in the contract drawings, the protective and ASTM D4060
waterproofing coating shall be Fosroc Polyurea WPE, a
100% solids, flexible, two component, rapid curing Abrasion (1kg,CS17 Wheels) :10mg / 1000 cycles
purePolyurea coating system providing high corrosion DIN EN ISO 5470
resistance, abrasion and thermal shock resistance. Abrasion (1kg, H22 Wheels) :36mg / 1000 cycles
ASTM D4060
Service temperature :-30°C to +135°C
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Fosroc® Polyurea WPE
Clarification of property values Instructions for use
The typical physical properties given above are derived from Surface preparation
independent testing of Fosroc Polyurea WPE spray-applied
in accordance with the Fosroc Polyurea Method Statement,
All surfaces must be clean, dry and free from contamination.
in controlled laboratory environment. Results derived from
The surface must be assessed and treated in accordance
testing field-applied samples may vary dependent on several
with ISO 8504.
factors, including the type and condition of equipment utilised
(particularly the spray gun effecting air entrapment), static
and dynamic working pressures, application temperatures Concrete
and weather conditions, film thickness, age of sample tested.
Dry abrasive blasting, wet abrasive blasting, vacuum-
assisted abrasive blasting, and centrifugal shot blasting, as
Certification described in ASTM D4259, may be used to remove
contaminants, laitance, and weak concrete, to expose blow
Root Resistant to CEN TS14416. holes, and to produce a sound concrete surface with
adequate profile and surface porosity. All blow holes and
Fire Rated as roof waterproofing to BS476-3: EXT F.AA minor surface imperfections shall be filled with
when coated with Fosroc Nitoproof UVR Topcoat. recommended filler prior to application of Primer.
Processing parameters Bare Steel
Block temperature
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: +70 C to +80 C All welding seams must have a surface finish which ensures
Hose temperature : +70 C to +80oC
o that the quality of the paint system will be maintained in all
Volume ratio : 1:1 respects. Holes in welding seams, undercuts, cracks, etc.
Pressure :120 - 150 bar must be avoided. If found, they must be remedied by
welding and/or grinding. All weld spatters must be removed.
Gel Time :5 - 10 sec
All sharp edges must be removed or rounded off in such a
Walk-able : 2 minutes
way that the specified film thickness can be built-up on all
Trafficable (light) : 15 - 20 minutes
surfaces. The radius of the rounding must be minimum 2
Fully serviceable :24 hours mm.
Refer to application section below and Fosroc Polyurea The steel must be of first class quality and must not have
Method Statement for further detail. been allowed to rust more than corresponding to grade B of
ISO 8501-1:2007. Any laminations must be removed.Blast
Project Log cleaning to Sa 2½. (ISO 8501-1:2007). Roughness: using
abrasives suitable to achieve a coarse surface of Grade
Medium G (50-85μm, Ry5) (ISO 8503-2).
A Project Log should be maintained for each polyurea site
application. For details of Project Log requirements refer to
the Fosroc Polyurea Method Statement. Priming
Following correct preparation, the substrate must be
primed. For sound, dry concrete and at ambient/substrate
temperatures of ≥10⁰C, prime using Fosroc Nitoprime 31. If
this condition or concrete substrate condition is not met (see
Limitations), then Fosroc Primer 195 must be used. For
steel surfaces use Primer 195, for other surfaces consult
Fosroc for advice. For concrete, suggested application rate
is 250ml per m2; For steel substrates, a suggested rate of
150ml per m2. A broadcast of fire-dried sand is
recommended for optimum adhesion properties. The primer
shall be allowed to become touch-dry prior to application of
Fosroc Polyurea WPE. Refer to Fosroc Polyurea Method
Statement for full details.
Spray Equipment
A high pressure spray proportioning machine/ spray gun for
plural heated polyurea components such as manufactured
by GlasCraft or Graco should be used for this product. A list
of appropriate equipment is provided in the Fosroc Polyurea
Method Statement.
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Fosroc® Polyurea WPE
Chemical Resistance Chart
ASTM D3912 – primed concrete and primed steel
Chemical 72 hours immersion 6 months immersion
Max service
Result Max service temp. Result
temp.
Anti-freeze (Texaco) R 50⁰C R-DIS 50⁰C
Brake fluid R-C 50⁰C R-C 50⁰C
Hydraulic Oil R 50⁰C R-DIS 50⁰C
Motor Oil R-DIS 50⁰C R-DIS 50⁰C
Kerosene R 25⁰C R-C 25⁰C
Diesel Fuel R 25⁰C R-DIS 25⁰C
Petrol R-DIS 25⁰C R-C 25⁰C
Skydrol NR NR
Sodium hydroxide (10%) R 50⁰C R 50⁰C
Sodium hydroxide (25%) R 50⁰C R 50⁰C
Sodium hydroxide (50%) R 50⁰C R-DIS 50⁰C
Potassium Hydroxide (50%) R 50⁰C R 50⁰C
Ammonia (0.880) 33% R 25⁰C R-DIS 25⁰C
Sea water R 50⁰C R-DIS 50⁰C
Urea (10%) R 50⁰C R 50⁰C
Urea solution conc. R 50⁰C R-DIS 50⁰C
Sugar solution conc. R 50⁰C R-DIS 50⁰C
Bleach (5%) R-DIS 50⁰C R-DIS 50⁰C
Butanol R-C 25⁰C NR
Industrial Methylated spirits NR NR
Concrete R-DIS
Acetic Acid (10%) R 50⁰C 50⁰C
Steel NR
Lactic Acid (10%) R 50⁰C R-DIS 50⁰C
Lactic Acid (20%) R 50⁰C R-C 50⁰C
Citric Acid (10%) R 50⁰C R-DIS 50⁰C
Citric Acid (50%) R 50⁰C R-C 50⁰C
Concrete R-DIS
Tartaric acid (50%) R 50⁰C 50⁰C
Steel R-C
Oleic Acid (100%) R-DIS 50⁰C NR
Phosphoric Acid (10%) R 50⁰C R-C 50⁰C
Hydrochloric acid (20%) R-C 50⁰C R-C 50⁰C
Hydrochloric acid Conc. NR NR
Nitric acid (30%) R-C 25⁰C NR
Sulphuric Acid (10%) R 50⁰C R-DIS 50⁰C
Sulphuric Acid (70%) R-C 25⁰C NR
R : Resistant
R-DIS : Resistant – Discolouration only
R-C : Resistant – Conditional; discolouration and/or slight softening or swelling
NR : Not Resistant
Note: The chemical resistance detail given above is aguideline based on laboratory testing in controlled conditions; results
from the field may vary due to actual conditions on site; contact Fosroc for further advice.
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Fosroc® Polyurea WPE
Colour Stable Topcoat Storage
If colour stability is required, a minimum 0.2mm film of Fosroc Polyurea WPE has a shelf life of 12 months if kept in
Fosroc Nitoproof UVR Topcoat of the appropriate colour a dry, air conditioned store between +5⁰C and +30⁰C in the
should be applied. See product data sheet. original unopened containers. Any changes in colour have
no negative effect on reactivity and physical properties of
Nitoproof UVR Topcoat should be applied to clean, dry the coating.
Polyurea WPE surface within 48 hours of polyurea
application. If >48 hours has elapsed since Polyurea Safety handling
application, polyurea surface should be reactivated using a
Fosroc Nitoprime 150 wipe and allowed to dry prior to Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Wear suitable protective
application of Nitoproof UVR Topcoat. clothing, gloves and eye/face protection at all times. Ensure
adequate ventilation and avoid inhalation of vapour and
Refer to Fosroc Nitoproof UVR Topcoat product data sheet aerosol. Use supplied air hood.
and Fosroc Polyurea Method Statement for further detail.
Fosroc Polyurea WPE, Fosroc Nitoprime 31, Fosroc Primer
Estimating 195 and Fosroc Nitoproof UVR Topcoat may cause
sensitisation.
Supply:
In case of eye contact, first aid must be administered
Fosroc Polyurea WPE Part A (ISO component) immediately. The eyes should be held open while flushing
Drums : 200 litres with a continuous low pressure stream of water for at least
15 minutes. Seek medical advice immediately. If swallowed,
Fosroc Polyurea WPE Part B (AMINE component) seek medical attention immediately - do not induce
Drums : 200 litres vomiting. The use of barrier creams provides additional skin
or protection.
Drums : 195 litres +colour pack
Refer to product safety data sheets for detailed information.
Fosroc Nitoprime 31
Metal containers : check with Fosroc office Application
Fosroc Primer 195 The client/ main contractor must be satisfied that the
Metal containers : 20kg packs applicator has suitable equipment and expertise, and will
follow the procedures detailed in this datasheet and in the
Fosroc Polyurea Method Statement.
Fosroc Nitoprime 150
Plastic containers : 1 litre packs
Do not dilute Fosroc Polyurea WPE, Fosroc Nitoprime 31 or
Fosroc Primer 195 under any circumstances.
Fosroc Nitoproof UVR Topcoat
Plastic containers : 5 kg, 10 kg packs Normal recommended minimum applied thickness of Fosroc
Polyurea WPE is 1.5mm, using cross-hatch spray pattern.
Coverage: Applied product can be walked on carefully after
approximately 2 mins; is light duty trafficable (e.g. light foot
Fosroc Nitoprime 31/ : See Priming section and traffic) after approximately 15-20 minutes, and fully
Fosroc Primer 195 refer to Method Statement serviceable after 24 hours.
: 1.0 – 3.0 litres per m2
Fosroc Polyurea WPE
* depending on specification For temperatures below +5⁰C, longer cure times must be
2
: 16 m per 5kg pack for anticipated – contact Fosroc for further advice.
Fosroc Nitoproof UVR 0.2mm film **
Topcoat : 32 m2per 10kg pack for For field/day joints for applications >12 hours after the
0.2mm film ** previous polyurea coating application, a Nitoprime 150 wipe
is required, and allowed to dry prior to fresh polyurea
* Normal recommended coverage is 1.5 litres per m2. application.
1.0 litre/m2 coverage rate is the absolute minimum and
requires a highly experienced operator for even and Use appropriate non-solvent chemical for the flushing of
effective coverage, using a cross-hatch spray pattern. equipment.
3.0 litres/m2 rate is the maximum coverage rate for a
In the case of prolonged product storage prior to use,
single coat application. thoroughly mix the amine component with a drum mixer until
a homogenous mixture and colour is obtained. Refer to
** Nitoproof UVR Topcoat should be applied as a minimum Fosroc Polyurea Method Statement for further detail.
0.2 mm film, to achieve 100% opacity.
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Fosroc® Polyurea WPE
Limitations Information
Do not proceed with application if atmospheric relative Fosroc manufactures a wide range of complementary
humidity is >90% or if the surface temperature is <3ºC products which include :
above the dew point.
waterproofing membranes & waterstops
For a bonded polyurea coating application, concrete
joint sealants & filler boards
substrate must have achieved at least 75% of its design
strength. Concrete relative humidity must be ≤75%. Do not cementitious & epoxy grouts
proceed with application if the substrate temperature or the
specialised flooring products
ambient temperature is, or is anticipated to be, <+5ºC
during the application.
Fosroc additionally offers a comprehensive package of
For work in exposed areas, do not proceed with application products specifically designed for the repair and
if precipitation is imminent. refurbishment of damaged concrete. Fosroc’s “Systematic
Approach”to concrete repair features the following :
If in doubt, contact Fosroc for advice.
hand-placed repair mortars
It should be noted that Fosroc Polyurea WPE is an aromatic spray-grade repair mortars
polyurea; therefore, as with all aromatics, over a period of
time significant colour change will occur if exposed to UV fluid micro-concretes
rays. This will not cause any negative effect on the physical chemically resistant epoxy mortars
properties of the product.
anti-carbonation/ anti-chloride protective coatings
Technical support chemical and abrasion resistant coatings
Fosroc offers a comprehensive technical support service to For further information on any of the above, please consult
specifiers, end users and contractors. Fosroc is also able to your local Fosroc office.
offer on-site technical assistance, an AutoCAD facility and
dedicated specification assistance in locations all over the Fosroc is a registered trademark of Fosroc International
world. Limited.
Disposal Considerations
Cured Fosroc Polyurea WPE, cured Fosroc Nitoprime 31,
cured Fosroc Primer 195 and cured Nitoproof UVR Topcoat
can be disposed of without restriction. The uncured Part A
and Part B components should be disposed of according to
local environmental laws and ordinances.
“Drip free” containers should be disposed of according to
local environmental laws and ordinances.
Refer to safety data sheets for all relevant information on
Fosroc Polyurea WPE, Fosroc Nitoprime 31, Fosroc Primer
195, Fosroc Nitoprime 150 and Fosroc Nitoproof UVR
Topcoat.
Important note:
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions
for the Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that
any advice, recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct
or continuous control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the
use of its products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.
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