GENIOSIL^® IBTE

1. General processing information:

GENIOSIL^® IBTE is highly miscible with standard organic solvents such as ethers and hydrocarbons.

Mixing with alcohols other than ethanol leads to a slow autocatalytic exchange of alkoxy groups until the system reaches thermodynamic equilibrium. This exchange is accelerated in the presence of acidic or basic substances

GENIOSIL^® IBTE is almost insoluble in neutral water.

2. Application of GENIOSIL^® IBTE as water-repellant impregnating agent: GENIOSIL^® IBTE is recommended as a water-repellent impregnating agent and primer for normal and reinforced concrete for bridges, roads and buildings.

Liberally apply two coats (wet-on-wet) of the impregnating agent uniformly to the concrete. Two coats are needed to ensure that all of the surface is covered. Do not allow puddles to form. Apply with a low-pressure pump, allowing impregnating agent to flood over the surface. For even distribution use a roller afterwards.

• Allow fresh concrete at least two weeks - preferably four - to set before impregnating it, to ensure that the cement sets properly.
• Remove coarse particles and dust from new, unsoiled surfaces with a brush or compressed air. Use superheated steam to clean weathered surfaces that are heavily soiled with oil, abraded rubber,  etc., prior to treatment.
• Only impregnate concrete that has a uniformly dry surface with no damp patches. An equilibrium in humidity with the outside air is reached, when a freshly produced surface of fracture is not turning lighter in appearance (due to drying). No darkening of concrete or condensation may occur over night underneath a PE film (500 mm x 500 mm) attached to the concrete at its edges.
• Should it suddenly start to rain, stop treatment and cover the impregnated areas.

GENIOSIL^® IBTE should not get into direct contact with bitumen. The resistance of thermal insulating materials againstGENIOSIL^® IBTE has to be determined.