Potassium Floor Densifier

Product Description

CETEX Deep Liquid Potassium Densifier (DLPD) is potassium silicate based, which hardens a wide variety of cementatious surfaces. When DLPD is applied, it penetrates and reacts with the free calcium hydroxide to produce a by-product, which fills up the pores on the surface. This aids in trapping the moisture of wet concrete, which aids in curing of wet concrete.

Advantage

• Penetrates into the surface to harden and decrease the porosity of the surface.
• This restricts the passage of water through the pores
• This helps in curing of wet concrete and water proofing of set concrete.
• It improves the light reflectance and on polishing the surface results in permanent and attractive sheen.
• It provides a tough protected surface that does not discolour or show pedestrian or vehicular wear marks.
• Improves the abrasion resistance of the surface.
• It does not cause efflorescence and is more stable than sodium.
• It improves the chemical resistance of the surface.
• Protects the surface against scratching or peeling thus making it dustproof.
• Concentrated for easy transportation and can be easily applied.
• It can be applied in both new as well as old constructions.
• It is economical to use.
  
  

PropertiesSpecific Gravity at 25 C : 1.06+/- 0.02

• pH  : Alkaline
• VOC Content : Nil
  
  

Application Methods

• Clean the surface before application. If there is coating on the surface, for example curing compound etc., should be removed. Fill and repair all holes, cracks and deteriorated areas. For best result, the surface should be dry to allow DLPD penetrate the pores and react.
• For good result DLPD is diluted with water in 1:3 ratio. It can be applied on clean surface by using a low-pressure sprayer or by spreading evenly with a soft-bristled broom.

• For Horizontal surfaces, apply enough diluted DLPD to keep the surface wet for 20 minutes. If areas dry out before that, apply more diluted DLPD. In hot, dry or windy conditions dampen concrete before application to prevent flash drying. Remove any dried powder residue using a stiff broom, power sweeper or floor scrubbing machine. For immediate, enhanced shine, buff or burnish the dry concrete surface in both directions using an orbital floor machine or burnisher equipped with an appropriate polishing pad. This is a dry buffing operation.

• For vertical surfaces, apply from the bottom up. For maximum penetration and desired coverage rates, a wet-on-wet application is recommended; retreat within three to five minutes after initial application. Repeated applications should be made until the surface remains moist for a minute or so before solution disappears

• Restrict usage of the treated surface for 12 hours.
  
  

Packing
CETEX DLPD is available in 60kg carboy or 250 kg barrel.

Storage
When stored in an airtight, sealed container in normal conditions has a shelf life of 12 months.