BOSCOSEAL AC2

one part fibre reinforced waterproofing membrane

Key Features Performance Properties

Typical properties conducted at 25oC and 50% RH
–– Low odour for ease of use in internal
Colour White or Grey
applications
–– Excellent rolling and brushing ability 2-3 hours between
Recoat time
coats (in external)
–– Enviromentally friendly
Elongation Approx. 500%
–– Fibre reinforced, does not require the
Tensile Strength 1.9N/mm2
use of additional reinforcing matting
–– Water based for easy application and Cure before tiling Minimum 3 days

clean up Full cure 7 days

–– Flexible Application Temperature 10oC to 35oC
–– Excellent UV resistance Flammability Non-flammable
–– Foot trafficable
New concrete must be cured for 28 days. Mortar beds
and cement render must be cured for 7 days.
Description
Boscoseal AC2 is a one part water based acrylic polymer
Do not apply over concrete slab containing high moisture
fibre reinforced waterproofing membrane. It is specially
content.
formulated for commercial and residential internal and
external waterproofing applications. Low in odour, it
Holes, non-structural cracks over 5mm and other
is well suited to internal use. It offers excellent rolling
particularly rough surfaces must be repaired using
ability and easy application by brush or roller. The fibre
suitable repair mortar.
, reinforced composition of Boscoseal AC2 combines a
matrix binder within the membrane structure to provide
Very `boney' or porous concrete must be primed or
extra strength and form high build dry film thickness.
moisture sealed prior to any application (see priming).
Boscoseal AC2 does not require the use of addtional
reinforcing matting.
All cement sheet joints and movement joints designed
Recommended uses in base substrates where primer or Boscoseal AC2
• Internal wet areas to be tiled including showers, membranes will be in direct contact, must be sealed with
bathrooms, toilets and laundries. Bostik neutral cure silicone or Simson SMP joint sealants
• External balconies and decks prior to the installation prior to application. Sealants must not be applied in, or to,
of a covering material such as tiles or non-solvent moist or damp surfaces.
topping systems.
• Exposed roof areas subject to weather and UV Fibrous cement sheeting and plasterboard must be
exposure. installed in accordance with manufacturer's directions.
• Suitable for waterproofing a broad range of
application instruction
substrates including concrete, cement render,
brickwork, particleboard, plywood, plasterboard, PRIMING
gyprock, composition board and fibre cement All substrates must be primed.
sheeting.
Porous surfaces must be primed with Bostik Hydroment
substrate preparation
425. Allow Hydroment 425 to dry approximately 30
Before the application of Boscoseal AC2, all surfaces
minutes prior to application of Boscoseal AC2.
must be clean, dry and structurally sound. The substrate
must be free of voids, curing compounds, sharp objects,
Very `boney' or porous concrete may require more than
laitance, loose material,, oils, grease or sealers.
one coat of Hydroment 425 to fill and penetrate the
pores of the concrete.
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Non porous surfaces such as existing tiles and burnished for Boscoseal AC2 application.
concrete require priming with Bostik Ultra NP Primer.
Metal surfaces and PVC pipes should be primed with shower membrane applications
Bostik 5077 primer. Primer applications must be dry.

All designated primer must be applied in accordance WALLS

with the current applicable primer technical data sheet. Apply Boscoseal AC2 to the internal wall corners
extending out 100mm onto each wall of the shower
For Pre-treated or suspect surfaces, contact Bostik using a paintbrush. Ensure all corners are well coated.
technical service. This must extend past the the height of the shower rose.
It is important to coat around any tap body protrusions
MOISTURE / VAPOUR BARRIER through the wet area wall as per AS3740.
Boscoseal AC2 must not be applied to surfaces that
are moist or damp. Applications to these surfaces can SHOWER BASE
result in adhesion failure and surface bubbling of the The shower base is to be fully coated. Boscoseal AC2
membrane. must be dressed down into the waste at least 50mm.

Application requiring access onto moist, `green' or Once the innitial coating is dry, recoat the entire area
uncured concrete will first require the application of to be waterproofed, including full cover over the initial
Bostik Moisture Seal epoxy vapour barrier which will act coating.
as a curing compound and moisture transmission barrier.
wet area floor & external decks
Bostik Moisture Seal must be applied in a two-coat applications
system as per Technical Data Sheet. Boscoseal AC2 must Primer applications must be dry.
be applied immediately the second coat `tack off'.
If the wet area floor, balcony or deck areas to be coated
If Boscoseal AC2 cannot be applied within 24 hours of the are subject to service or other building penetrations,
second coat of Moisture Seal curing, a third coat must be it is recommended, if possible, to install a flange metal
applied. up stand around the penetration. Prime metal up stand
cracks & narrow joint sealing with Bostik 5077 primer and seal off the perimeter of the
All cracks must be cleaned with loose material removed. penetration with a 10mm bead of Bostik Neutral Cure
Silicone.
For cracks and joints up to 5mm, apply a bead of Bostik
Neutral Cure Silicone into the crack and extending 5mm Apply Boscoseal AC2 into wastes, drains or onto puddle
either side. Tool smooth with spatula. Once the silicone flanges. Boscoseal AC2 must be dressed down into the
is tack free, prime the repaired area with Bostik AC waste at least 50mm.
Primer to a width of 150mm each side of repair. Allow
AC Primer to dry approximately 30 minutes. Apply two Apply a initial coat of Boscoseal AC2 either side of all
coats of Boscoseal AC2 over the primed area achieving a wall/floor junctions and sheet flooring joints. Extend the
minimum dry film thickness of 1.2mm. coating at least 100mm either side of the joints.

Cracks over 5mm must be repaired and designed Once the initial coating is dry, recoat the entire floor area
with movement joints sealed as detailed in substrate to be waterproofed, including over the initial coating.
preparation section. ROOF APPLICATIONS
Boscoseal AC2 is recommended as a waterproof
internal wet areas :
sealing corners & waste outlets membrane for non-traffic areas. Application method is
Do not use Polyurethane based sealants in these the same as for wet area floors/decks.
applications.
These areas of application should not be accessed until
Ensure fall required in the screed to shower recess base, membrane has fully cured.
pipe outlets, angles and drainage is installed correctly. TILING AND MORTAR BED COVERING
To eliminate possible surface contamination or damage,
All corners and substrate gaps around taps, shower it is recommended tiling, mortar bed application or
outlets, waste outlets, pipes, drains, flashings and nail/ finished flooring installation be carried out it as soon
screw holes must be sealed using Bostik Neutral Cure as possible after full cure of the membrane. These
Silicone or Simson SMP sealants. installations may be carried out after the Boscoseal
AC2, two-coat system has been allowed to cure for a
Apply a 10mm bead of sealant by caulking gun directly minimum of 3 days at a temperature of 25oC (slightly
into all wall/floor, hob/floor, hob/wall and wall/wall longer in lower temperatures).
corners to intending tile height.
Movement joints provided in tiling should be filled with
Sealant should be spatula tooled smooth around fittings either Bostik Seal `N' Flex 1 or FC Polyurethane sealant or
and pressed into corners creating a triangular fillet. Allow Bostik neutral cure anti-fungal silicone sealant.
sealant to tack off (approximately 30 minutes).
tile adhesive
Apply primer after sealant tack off, to all areas intended Bostik tile adhesives such as Ultra Mastik, Excelflex or
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Fixall mixed with Hydroment 425 and/or equal may CLEAN UP
be used. Tile adhesive used shall be recommended Thoroughly clean all tools and equipment with water after
and applied in strict compliance with manufacturer's use.
instructions.
STORAGE ADN SHELF LIFE
PRECAUTIONS Store in original sealed container under cover and dry
• Ponding test should be carried out after full curing conditions. Boscoseal AC2 has a shelf life of 12 months in
(7 days). original unopened container if stored between 5oC and
• Do not apply where surface temperature is below 35oC. Do not freeze.
10oC or greater than 35oC.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
• Boscoseal AC2 is neither a vapour barrier nor
If swallowed, do not induce vomitting. Give a glass of
designed to stop hydrostatic head of water
water, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
pressure. For this application, Bostik Moisture Seal
For more detail information refer to Material Safety Data
should be used.
Sheet.
• Do not apply on wet, contaminated or friable
substrates. Limited Warranty
• Do not apply externally if raining or rain is imminent. The information and recommendations relating to the
• Do not apply to surfaces with protective coatings application and end-use of the product are given in good
without prior consultation with Bostik. faith and based on tests which we believe to be reliable.
• The rate of cure will be dramatically reduced when However, no warranty in respect of merchantability
air or substrate temperatures are below +10oC or if or of fitness for a particular purpose, nor any liability
apply over a vapour barrier or untreated concrete. arising out of any legal relationship, whatsoever, can
• The application rate of Boscoseal AC2 should not be inferred either from this information, or from any
be extended over the recommended coverage of written recommendations, or from any other advise
1 litre per square metre or under 0.8mm wet film offerred. No guarantee of their accuracy can be made
thickness in one application. because of the great range of field conditions and
• A third coat of Boscoseal AC2 may be necessary if variation encountered in raw materials, manufacturing
imperfections in the cured membrane are present. equipment and methods. Thus, the products are sold
• Do not dilute with water or extend with with limited warranty only, and on condition that
cementitiuos powders or other additives. purchasers will make their own tests to determine the
• Boscoseal AC2 requires atmospheric conditions to suitability of the product for their particular purposes.
cure. It should not be used in totally confined or air Under no circumstances will Bostik be liable to anyone
free spaces. except for replacement of the products or refund of the
• Boscoseal AC2 should not be used as a wearing purchase price.
surfaces for heavy foot traffic or vehicle traffic.
• Do not apply over treated pipe.
• Totally impervious substrates such as epoxies and
rigid fibreglass require priming.
• Do not apply Boscoseal AC2 at RC Tanking structure
areas, eg : water tank, swimming pool, water
features pond, planter box and etc.
• Boscoseal AC2 will not span gaps and should only be 032-091-2158
Environmentally Preferred Coating
applied to continuous surfaces.
• Boscoseal AC2 water based membrane must not
come in direct contact with Polyurethane sealants
in any application. BOSTIK HOTLINE

• Any intention use of Boscoseal AC2 out of specified Smart help

uses, should refer to Bostik technical services for
approval. +606 678 9788
P.A.T.S. PROGRAMME
(Pretested Adhesion To Substrate) Bostik Findley (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (286152V)
Bostik offers a service in which a program has been Lot 112 & 113, Kawasan Perindustrian Senawang,
established to eliminate potential field problems by 70450 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan,
pre-testing Bostik coatings and membranes with Malaysia
samples of building materials to which the systems Tel : +606 678 9788 Fax : +606 678 9766
will be applied. This service is available on large projects
where pre application testing will aid in detemining the Singapore Branch (T12FC0033E)
1 Science Park Road The Capricorn #04-01/05
proper surface preparation method to achieve optimum
Singapore Science Park II
adhesion. Consult a Bostik representative for further
Singapore 117528
information.
Tel : +65 6419 9151 Fax : +65 6419 9150

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PACKAGING This document supersedes all previously published literature.

20 litre plastic pail.
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