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Fosroc® Proofex LM constructive solutions

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Two component bituminous liquid membrane
for waterproofing of underground structures
and intricate details in conjunction with
Proofex waterproofing systems 
Fosroc Ltd
Uses and advantages Drayton Manor Business Park, Coleshill Road, Tamworth, B78 3XN, UK

 For the waterproofing of intricate details e.g. pipe entries, 09

covings etc DOP: UK9-91
 For external waterproofing of underground structures Proofex LM
 Can be applied to damp surfaces
EN 15814: Polymer modified bituminous thick coatings
 Resists hydrostatic head of up to 70 metres (PMB) for waterproofing in below ground structures
 Seamless - flexible with crack-bridging capabilities
Watertightness W2A
 Simple trowel application
 Solvent-free - environmentally friendly and harmless to Crack bridging ability CB2
ground water
Water resistance No discolouration of the
 Resistant to aggressive ground water water.
 Compatible with Proofex waterproofing systems No debonding from inlay
Flexibility at low temperatures No cracks
Standard compliance
Dimensional stability at high No sliding or draining
Materialprüfanstalt Nordrhein-Westfalen; tested in accordance temperatures down
with DIN 18195, parts 4 to 6. General test certificate No. P-22
1356 8 96-1, MPA Dortmund Reaction to fire Class E
Resistance to compression Class C2A
Description
Durability of watertightness Pass
Two component bituminous rubber emulsion with special
and reaction to fire
hydraulically hardening fillers.

Properties Application instructions

Consistency: Paste-like (mixture) Substrate preparation

Density: Approximately 1.2 g/cm³ (mixture) All surfaces to be sealed must be clean and free from all
while fresh loose particles and all other adhesion inhibiting substances.
Pot life: Approximately 90 minutes at +20ºC Mortar residues, laitance, etc., should be removed.
Application Approximately: minimum +5ºC up to The substrate to be waterproofed may be dry or damp (not
temperature: +35ºC ambient temperature shining wet). There should be no standing water on horizontal
Primer: Mixed material diluted with water 1:10 areas. If the surface is dry, it is recommended that the substrate
Curing: 1 to 3 days depending on is dampened by spraying water beforehand. All substrates
temperature, relative humidity, to be waterproofed with Proofex LM must be primed prior to
substrate and layer thickness. applying the waterproofing layer. The primer is prepared by
Typical cure time at 20ºC, 60% diluting one part Proofex LM (premixed product) with ten parts
relative humidity, 3.3 mm coating, of clean water and applied by brush. Once priming is complete,
is approximately 24 hours. Resistant the first coat of Proofex LM can be applied straight away.
to rain after 3 hours at +20ºC/65%
relative humidity Macro-porous substrates with cavities require a scratch-coat
of Proofex LM to avoid bubble formation or risk of blistering.
Resistance: To numerous salt solutions, weak
The scratch-coat should be left to dry for 1 to 2 hours before
acids and aggressive substances
applying the next layer.
normally existing in soil
It is recommended that, where required, each full first coat of
Proofex LM is left to dry overnight before applying a second coat.

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Mixing Coverage and yield

Proofex LM kits consist of exact quantities of two components Normal application:
contained within the same pack. The powder component is Proofex LM primer: Dilute Proofex LM with water in a mixing
carefully mixed into the liquid component by means of a slow ratio of 1:10.
speed drill with paddle until it forms a homogeneous, paste-
like compound of uniform colour. Damp conditions with no Waterproofing (one layer)
water pressure present
Application by trowel Layer thickness (wet): Approximately 3.3 mm
Proofex LM is applied by steel float in one or two even layers Coverage: Approximately 4 kg/m²
depending on the maximum loading. To avoid crack formation
the applied material must not be worked on, once the coating Positive water pressure:
starts to dry. Up to 1 bar Waterproofing (one or two
(10 metre head of water) layers)
In areas with extreme loadings (covings, edges and pipe
penetrations) the material has to be applied twice. Fosroc Layer thickness (wet): Approximately 4.0 mm
recommend the use of a Proofex LM mesh allowing 10mm Coverage: Approximately 5 kg/m2.
overlaps between the first and the second coat. Incorporate reinforcement
mesh at all sharp corners
Application temperatures
Up to 7 bar Waterproofing (two layers)
The pot life of Proofex LM is at least 90 minutes at +20ºC and
(70 metre head of water)
normal humidity. Higher temperatures shorten while lower
temperatures lengthen the pot life. Layer thickness (wet): Approximately 6.7 mm
Coverage: Approximately 8 kg/m2. With
Protection of the waterproofing or without incorporating
reinforcement mesh
The structure may only be backfilled after complete curing
Coverage per m²/mm wet film thickness equals
of the waterproofing layers has taken place. Sharp objects
approximately 1.2 kg Proofex LM.
should not come in contact with the membrane.
Proofex LM primer: Approximately 50 to 80 g/m² unthinned
The completed installation may be protected as required with
material, depending on the porosity of the substrate.
Proofex Protection Board.
Storage
Proofex LM should not be exposed for prolonged periods.
The cured membrane should therefore be protected from the The product has a shelf life of 12 months from the date of
elements (including sunlight) if the product will be left exposed manufacture if kept in a dry storage in the original, unopened
for several weeks. containers.
Suitable noise, heat and mechanical insulation materials such Store in unopened containers in cool dry internal conditions.
as styrene and mineral foam may be glued to Proofex LM. If stored at high temperatures and/or high humidity conditions
the shelf life may be reduced to less than 6 months.
Estimating
Precautions
Supply
Health and Safety
28 kg pack.
For further information, refer to appropriate Product Safety
Data Sheet.

Fosroc and Proofex are trademarks of

Fosroc International Limited

Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the
Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice, recom-
mendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous control over
where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products, whether or not
in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it. All Fosroc datasheets are updated on a regular
basis. It is the user’s responsibility to obtain the latest version.

Fosroc Limited
Drayton Manor Business Park
Coleshill Road, Tamworth, telephone: fax: email:
Staffordshire B78 3XN. UK +44 (0) 1827 262222 +44 (0) 1827 262444 [email protected]
Certificate number FM 610

www.fosroc.com
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