Potassium Lithium Silicate

Product Description

CETEX POLISIPotassium Lithium Silicate is a premium mixed silicate It hardensa wide variety of concrete marble stone surfaces When POLISI is applied it penetrates the surface and it reacts with thefree calcium hydroxide to produce a byproduct which fills up the pores on thesurface Being bigger molecule compared to Lithium Silicate penetration islower hence more suitable for porous surfaces

ADVANTAGES                              

Penetrates into the surface to harden and decrease the porosity of the surface

It improves the light reflectance and on polishing the surface results in permanent and attractive sheen

Helps reduce damaging alkalisilica reactions and protects from weathering and efflorescence

It provides a tough protected surface that does not discolour or show pedestrian or vehicular wear marks

By reducing the pores of the surface it aids in curing of green concrete

Improves the abrasion resistance of the surface

It does not cause efflorescence and is more stable than sodium

It helps in waterproofing  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

PROPERTIES

Total Solids Content                           290  300 percentapprox                           

Specific Gravity at 25C                    125approx

pH                                                     Alkaline                                                                      

VOC Content                                    Nil

APPLICATION METHODS

Clean the surface before application If there is coating on the surface for example curing compound etc it should be removed Fill and repair all holes cracks and deteriorated areas For best result the surface should be dry to allow POLISI penetrate the pores and react

For good result POLISI is diluted with water in 13 ratios It can be applied on clean surface by using a lowpressure sprayer or by spreading evenly with a softbristled broom

For Horizontal surfaces apply enough diluted POLISI to keep the surface wet for 20 minutes If areas dry out before that apply more diluted POLISI 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 wetonwet 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 8 hours

PACKING

CETEXPOLISIis available in 60 kg carboy or 250 kg barrel

STORAGE

When stored in anairtight sealed container in normal conditions has a shelf life of 12 monthsfrom date of shipment