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SIPGIL PENETRON
| SIPGIL PENETRON Cementitious Capillary Waterproofing Products are formulations consisting of common cement, quartz, sand (of special grade) and multiple activating chemicals that provide the most effective permanent concrete waterproofing system available. SIPGIL Penetron is an American product being produced and supplied by ICS Penetron International Ltd. with a headquarter in New York, USA. |
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About ICS Penetron Int. Ltd.
The genesis of ICS Penetron International Ltd. began in the late 1970's by founder and President Robert J Revera. After years of working on concrete mix designs and additives the technology for PENETRON® evolved and is now successfully marketed in over 60 countries worldwide, through an international network of applicators and distributors. The PENETRON® System has been proven effective and is applied and specified on countless major projects worldwide.
HOW IT WORKS
SIPGIL PENETRON chemicals penetrate into the capillary tracts of the concrete by pressure of osmosis, Brownian movement and dry particle reactions.
The active ingredients of SIPGIL PENETRON react with various concrete minerals forming insoluble crystals which fill out cracks, pores and voids up to a width of at least 400 microns. This crystalline growth will eventually take place deep inside the concrete structure and has been found as deep as nearly 1 meter from the point of application. Water molecules (and a wide range of chemicals) are no longer able to pass through the concrete. However, air can still pass allowing the concrete to breathe and avoiding vapor pressure to build.
In the absence of further moisture, PENETRON® components lie dormant. Should moisture recur at any time, the sealing process resumes automatically and advances ever deeper into the concrete.
PENETRON continuously seals and reseals. Once applied, the effect of PENETRON is permanent, and is backed up by the warranty of our ISO 9002 quality standard.
Coarse-grained elongated crystals and fine-grained needle-like crystals can be seen lining a crack. These crystals will completely fill up and waterproof the crack. |
 Same crack as above taken by BEI showing Penetron crystal formation sealing it. |
BEI close up showing elongated crystals and fine needle-like crystals in the crack |
TYPICAL USAGE
SIPGIL PENETRON should be applied to concrete or block structures exposed to potential water or chemical attack and thus requiring permanent waterproofing and protection. It's applicability to either the positive side (side exposed to water) or the negative side(side opposite water) meets all waterproofing requirements. Here are just a few examples:
- Drinking Water Reservoirs
- Sewage and Water treatment tanks
- Aquariums
- Tunnels
- Foundations
- Elevator Shafts
- Underground vaults
- Industrial Installations
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- Parking Decks
- Traffic Bearing Structures
- Base Slabs
- Diaphragm Walls
- Basements
- Concrete Roofs
- Bathrooms
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SIPGIL PENETRON PRODUCTS
SIPGIL Penetron supplies quality products for a wide range of waterproofing applications. Sipgil Penetron products undergo rigorous lab and field testing. The Complete SIPGIL PENETRON System is made up of the following products:
Used for Waterproofing and chemical protection above and below ground level.
Forms a rapid setting compound capable of stopping severe leaks under pressure.
 A dry-shake, trowel-applied formulation used for horizontal surfaces and precast. It is a selected blend designed for ease of trowel-in application.
 An additive mixed into new concrete at the time of batching for complete integral waterproofing.
 Used for filling cracks and covers at joints, and to fill form-tie holes, honey-combed areas and routed out cracks in mortar consistency
 A Spray-Applied Liquid sealer which forms a sub-surface barrier to protect against water penetration and seal cracks up to 2mm.
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