ADVANTAGES
• Excellent waterproof barrier
• Effective on negative or positive side
• High bond strength
• Excellent freeze/thaw resistance
• Excellent resistance to chloride ion penetration
• Brush, trowel, or spray applied
• Reliable application
• Self-curing
duraflex® •
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Low in place cost
Non-toxic
• Good abrasion resistance
• Approved for use in potable water systems
CEMENTITIOUS FLEXIBLE BONDING/PRIMING
No priming required.
WATERPROOFING SLURRY
SURFACE PREPARATION
All surfaces that are to receive the coating must be free from oil, grease,
wax, dirt or any other form of foreign matter that might affect adhesion.
Typically concrete may require grit blasting. Spalled surfaces or those
containing large blowholes and other such defects should be repaired using
duraflex® or an a.b.e.® approved repair mortar. Care must be taken when
choosing the repair mortar to ensure that it has all necessary approvals
for contact with potable water. If the surface contains small blow holes,
typically less than 1 mm wide, the coating can be applied directly onto the
substrate without the need for a treatment. Cracks which are less than 0.3
mm in width can be over coated as long as the crack is not likely to open
up to greater than 0.3 mm (this is greater than the maximum permissible
crack widths recommended in BS 8007:1987, the British Standard Code of
Practice for the design of concrete structures for retaining aqueous liquids).
Cracks that are greater than 0.3 mm in width should be chased-out to 4
mm in width and approximately 15 mm in depth. This should be filled with
duraflex® (applied using less liquid providing a thicker consistency). When
the material in the crack has hardened the coating should be applied over
the crack.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
2 kg/m2/mm thick/coat
Nominal coverage
(2 coats required)
@ 10 ºC – 2 hours
Pot life @ 20 ºC – 1 hour
@ 30 ºC – 0.5 hours
Resistant to mechanical stress: 3 days
DESCRIPTION Hardening time
Full cure: 7 days
duraflex® is a ready to use flexible slurry based on a special synthetic
Attained after 7 days cure
resin dispersion and a blend of selected cements mixed with carefully
Resistance to water pressure Positive pressure: 10 bar
graded aggregate.
Negative pressure: 4 bar
USES
Equivalent concrete cover 180 mm
duraflex® is used for:
• Protection and repair of balconies, terraces and haunching
MIXING
concrete of roads and bridges
It is essential to use a mechanical mixer, such as a slow speed electric drill
• Waterproofing of new and old buildings (internal and external)
fitted with a suitable paddle. Our technical bepartment will be pleased to
• Waterproofing of tanks, containers and water reservoirs supply details of blade design.
Fill approximately three quarters of component A (milky liquid) into a pail CLEANING
and, with continuous stirring, slowly add component B (greyish powder). Tools, brushes and mixing equipment should be cleaned immediately
Mixing must be continued until the mix is homogeneous and free of lumps. after use and before material has set with abe® super brush cleaner
For horizontal surfaces such as the base of reservoirs, add the remaining followed by washing with soap and water.
component A. For other applications add only sufficient component A
PROTECTION ON COMPLETION
to provide a suitable consistency. When the two components are mixed
together, a plastic thixotropic liquid results which is easy to apply. duraflex® may be left as is, or:
1. Be tiled over
The very finely dispersed resin component imparts excellent adhesion to
concrete, plaster, and natural stone surfaces. 2. Painted with high quality PVA acrylic paint
Once cured, duraflex® is waterproof and resistant to weathering. It TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY
exhibits a high degree of impermeability to water vapour and carbon Application temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C Do not apply if rain is imminent.
dioxide. The cured coating is highly flexible and may be used to
overbridge hairline cracks up to 0.2 mm in width. duraflex® is non-toxic MODEL SPECIFICATION
and contains no chlorides. Two component, flexible waterproofing slurry. The waterproofing
compound shall be duraflex®, a two component, polymer modified,
COVERAGE cementitious coating applied in accordance with the manufacturers
Nominal coverage rate: 8 m2/15 kg for 1 mm wet film thickness. The recommendations, a.b.e.® The coating shall conform to the
coverage figure given is theoretical due to wastage factors and the variety requirements of EMPA test 235’528, EMPA test 162’475/2 and UK Water
and nature of possible substrates, practical coverage figures will be Byelaws Scheme (WRc Listed). The compound shall have a resistance to
reduced. A minimum coverage of 2 kg/m2/ mm applied in not less than positive pressure of 10 bar and a resistance to negative pressure of 4 bar.
two coats which is recommended.
PACKAGING
PRE-DAMPENING THE SUBSTRATE duraflex® is supplied in 15 kg kits.
Thoroughly dampen the substrate surface with clean water using a
brush, roller or spray. Substrates having a high porosity will require more HANDLING AND STORAGE
dampening. Do not apply the coating when the substrate is wet, but This product has a shelf-life of 12 months if kept in a dry cool place in
allow the water to soak in until the substrate is just visibly damp before the original packaging. In more extreme conditions this period might be
proceeding. Any excess water must be removed using a sponge. The shortened.
surface should be SSD (surface saturated dry).
HEALTH AND SAFETY
APPLICATION duraflex® powder is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
duraflex may be applied to the correctly prepared surface by short
® Avoid inhalation of dust and wear suitable respiratory protective
bristled block brush, rubber squeegee, trowel or spray. equipment. duraflex® liquid is not classified as dangerous. duraflex®
when mixed becomes highly alkaline.
Brush: using a block brush, duraflex® should be applied in three coats
to provide a final dry film thickness of between 2 – 3 mm on the surface. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye protection. For both
Alternate coats should be applied at right angles to each other. Allow a components and mixed material avoid contact with skin and eyes. In case
minimum of 4 hours at 20 ºC/50 % RH curing between coats. of contact with eyes or skin rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
Trowel: horizontal surfaces – the first layer of duraflex® should be
applied to a thickness of 1 – 1.5 mm. Allow a minimum of 4 hours at IMPORTANT NOTE
20 ºC/50 % RH curing between coats then apply a secondlayer using a
This data sheet is issued as a guide to the use of the product(s)
steel float. duraflex® should not be applied thicker than 1.5 mm per coat.
concerned. Whilst a.b.e.® endeavours to ensure that any advice,
The first coat must be allowed to cure, hard to the touch, before the recommendation, specification or information is accurate and correct,
second coat is applied. There is no maximum over coating time but the the company cannot accept any liability for application – because
surface must be kept clean. a.b.e.® has no direct or continuous control over where and how a.b.e.®
The temperature and humidity will have an effect on the rate of curing, at products are applied.
lower temperatures and humidity curing may take up to 16 hours. FURTHER INFORMATION
Pre-dampening of the surface of subsequent coats is not necessary. Where other products are to be used in conjunction with this material,
Spray: contact our Technical Department for details of the special the relevant technical data sheets should be consulted to determine total
equipment required. requirements.
The appropriate PPE must be used when mixing and applying the a.b.e.® has a wealth of technical and practical experience built up
duraflex® See the MSDS for further information. over the years in the company’s pursuit of excellence in building and
construction technology.
REINFORCEMENT WITH ABE® MESH
Please consult our website for our latest datasheets.
abe® mesh may be incorporated to reinforce the duraflex® at joints
and cracks. abe® mesh should be bedded into the first coat while still
wet.
Immediately after placing apply a further thin coat of duraflex® to ‘wet’
out the abe® mesh.
Allow the first coat to set before applying the second coat.
DATE UPDATED: 17/10/2023
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