DermaSeal Membrane

4mm
DermaSeal C4 membrane is a modified & durable waterproofing membrane, manufactured
from a rich mixture of bitumen and selected high quality polymers blended together to obtain
excellent heat resistance and waterproofing properties. The polymerized bitumen is coated on
to a dimensionally stable reinforcement core of non-woven. Its Rolls are available in Plain &
Aluminized Surfaced.
CHARACTERISTICS
- Excellent resistance to positive PRIMING:
water & vapor pressure Apply Bituminous Primer @ 4-6 m²/L to a clean
- Resistant to water borne chemicals smooth and dry surface by brush, roller or
- Excellent Adhesion to cured Surfaces. spray. Allow the primer to dry prior to the
- High puncture and fatigue resistance application of the membrane. The primer
- Can accommodate structural promotes the adhesion between the membrane
movements because of excellent and the concrete surface.
flexibility ALIGNMENT:
- Good dimensional stability under tension Start the installation of all membrane plies
- Good heat resistance
from the low point or drains, so the flow of
FIELDS OF APPLICATION water is over or parallel to the plies, but never
DermaSeal C4 is used as a against the lap. All overlaps at the membrane
waterproofing membrane on the seams shall be installed so as to have "up"
following structures: slope laps over "down" slope lap. Begin
- Concrete foundations & footings membrane application by unrolling the roll of
- Sunken slabs DermaSeal C4 membrane and aligning the
- Basements & water retaining structures
side laps. Side overlaps should be a minimum
- Terraces, balconies & patios
of 75-100 mm and the end overlap 110-
- Retaining walls, Inverted roofs & parapets
- Bridges & tunnels 130mm.
- Wet areas (Kitchens & Bathrooms) TORCHING:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS DermaSeal C4 membranes are installed by
using a cylinder gas torch. Use of hand-held
The application temperature should be
roofing torch is recommended as it affords a
between 5°C to 55°C. Application
good control. Begin torching the outside
procedures may vary slightly depending
polyethylene side of the rolled portion of the
upon site conditions. If ambient
membrane. As the membrane is heated the
temperatures at storage/site fall down
outer layer surfacing film starts to melt away
below 15oC, the rolls should be exposed to
exposing a shiny bitumen [Link]
warmer temperature or exposed sunlight of
up to 25oC to 40oC for periods of 2 hours forward the membrane and press firmly with
prior to use to facilitate unrolling of the boot or roller against the substrate to
membranes. bond well. The flame should be moved from
side to side and up the lap edge while the
SURFACE PREPRATION:
membrane is slowly unrolled and adhered to
The surface shall be cleaned thoroughly of
the surface.
all contaminants like dust, traces of curing
(CAUTION: Do not over torch the
compound, oil and grease. All surface
membrane as this will expose the
imperfections, protrusions, structurally
unsound and friable concrete must be reinforcement and cause damage to it.)
removed and repaired. SEALING:
Heat both the overlaps and use round
tipped trowel to seal the overlap.
Adequate heat is confirmed when a
uniform flow of melted bitumen
compound flows evenly in a bead that
oozes from the applied
 membrane edges. Excess compound should
STORAGE & SHELF LIFE:
be smoothened and pressed into the seam
DermaSeal C4 membrane rolls whether loose or on
using a heated trowel. Any un-bonded areas
pallets have to be stored vertically in a shaded area
must be lifted and re-torched.
neatly covered by a thick fabric and tied securely in
a manner that will minimize exposure to sunlight &
UP STAND: UV. Do not stack Pallets on top of each other.
Flashing details are accomplished using The shelf life is 12 months if stored as per
cut pieces of DermaSeal C4 membrane in recommendations. Excessive exposure to
combination with appropriate sunlight, UV and other sources of heat will result
prefabricated flashing components
in considerable deterioration of the product and
DermaSeal self adhesive etc. The same
reduce its shelf life.
side lap and end lap rules apply to
flashing details as to field membrane. HEALTH & SAFETY:
The grooves will be sealed with a suitable DermaSeal C4 membranes contain a tacky
mastic sealant (DermaMastic). bitumen compound which when applied can
STANDARDS: stick to human skin. Such stains can be
DermaSeal C4 membranes are tested and removed by using a cloth dipped in a
conform to the requirements of European suitable cleaner.
and ASTM (American) standards.
SUPPLY
wt 45 to 50 kg
DermaSeal C4 1m x 10m, (approx weight)
Derma Primer 13L pail & 200L drum
Derma Board (3.2mm) 2m x 1m, wt 7.7kg (approx
to weight)
(6.0mm) 2m x 1m, wt 14.0kg (approx

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Propertie Values Test Standards
s
Products Range Plain & Aluminized Visual
Thickness, mm 4.0 UEAtc , DIN EN 1849-1
Mass per unit area [kg/m2] 4.2 - 5.0 UEAtc , DIN EN 1849-1
Coating asphalt Polymers Modified
Asphalt
Softening point (R&B),[°C] UEAtc , ASTM D
Penetration @25°C,[0.1mm] >130 36
15-25 UEAtc , ASTM D 5

Tensile Strength (L / T), [N/5cm] 415/390 UEAtc , DIN EN 12311-1

Hydrostatic Pressure @ 5 bar No ASTM D 5385, DIN 1048
(50m) Leakage
Water Absorption @ 24 hrs. [%] < 0.7 ASTM D 570
Heat Resistance @100°C No Flow UEAtc , DIN EN 52 123
Low Temperature Flexibility No Crack UEAtc
Dimensional Stability,[%] < 1.0 UEAtc , ASTM D 5147
**All values given are subject to 5-20% tolerance