Carbocryl Wv

constructive solutions

Water swellable fast setting vinyl ester

based flexible injection system
Uses

Properties

Typical uses of Carbocryl include the following:

The following typical results were obtained at the specific

mixing ratio A:B of 1:1 pbvol with a blend A1:A2 //
water:B2 of 20:0.5/20:1 at an ambient temperature of
20C.

Pressure sealing through injection hoses

Sealing of water even under high pressure
Sealing of cracks in concrete foundation piles,
tubbings etc.
Large area sealing of soil contact structure elements,
viz. tunnels, trenches etc.

penetration

capacity

due

to

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Physical Data
Property
Density (Kg/m)
Colour
pH value
Viscocity (25C)

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15 + 3 secs at 20C
3.15 mins + 45 secs @ 20C
<10 mPa*s

Wv A1
Wv A2
1230+10
935+10
colourless colourless
7.7+0.5
10.2+0.5
50+20
2+1
mPa*s
mPa*s
* time to reach maximum reaction temperature

Advantages
Excellent
viscosity

Reaction Data
Start of Gelling
End of Gelling
Mixed viscosity

waterlike

Adjustable curing speed. Cures at temperatures even

below -10C

Wv B2
-white
solid

Note: The above data are derived from laboratory

controlled tests. The values may vary in practice by
thermal exchange between resin and concrete,
moisture and other factors.

High sealing effect

High elasticity
Swells reversibly with the entry of moisture, preventing
further ingress of water into the structure.

Instructions for use

Equipment

Chemical resistance vs. most organic, or inorganic

liquids

For injection, it is recommended to use an injection pump

(eg. WIWA 2K injection unit), with a specific mixing ratio of
1:1.

No isocyanates - suitable for potable water contact

Specification

Mixing

The injection resin should be a dual component, water

swellable, vinylester based resin, which upon mixing
yields an elastic gel, capable of absorbing and desorbing
water.

The recommended standard formulation is prepared as

follows:
Prior to injection, 2.5 percent of the accelerator
(component A2) should be mixed with component A1
(resin). In a second vessel, the same volume of water
(component B1) will be mixed with the hardener
(component B2). Thus, the standard formulation
comprises 20kg comp. A1, as delivered, 0.5kg comp. A2
and 1kg comp. B2 dissolved in 17 litres of water.

Description
Carbocryl Wv is a vinyl ester based three component
injection system. It comprises of resin (Wv A1),
accelerator (Wv A2) and a catalyst (Wv B2). Mixing the
components leads to a insitu reaction forming an elastic
gel, which is capable of absorbing and desorbing water.

The freshly prepared solutions are serviceable

approximately in 4 hours. Plastic or wooden paddles
should ONLY be used for mixing and homogenisation of
the product.
In case of a reaction decrease, add the component A2 to
the component A1 again.

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Application

Precautions

Fix feeder pipes and packers at the recommended

positions, as specified in the contract drawings, using an
appropriate drill.
The solutions should be conveyed separately via high
pressure hoses to the compression head of the pump, from
where it will be injected into the concrete, masonry, soil or
rocks via feeder pipes and packers.

Health and safety

After injection of the acrylate, flush out the compression

head with water.

Fire

In case of contact with skin, rinse with plenty of clean water,

then cleanse with soap and water. In case of contact with
eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of clean water and seek
medical advice. If swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately - do not induce vomiting.

Carbocryl Wv supports combustion. Keep away from

combustible materials. No smoking. In the event of fire,
extinguish with CO2 or foam. Do not use a water jet. For
further information, refer to the Product Material Safety Data
Sheet.

Ensure gel time is taken into consideration while specifying

the radii of injection.
In the case that two different resins are being injected at the
same site, ensure that the higher viscous resin shall be
injected first followed by the lower viscous resin.

Additional Information

Estimating

Fosroc manufactures a wide range of complementary

products which include :

Supply

Waterproofing membranes & waterstops

Carbocryl Wv Comp A1
(resin)
Carbocryl Wv Comp A2
(accelerator)
Carbocryl Wv Comp B2
(catalyst)

20kg

0.5 kg

1kg

Joint sealants & filler boards

Cementitious & epoxy grouts
Specialised flooring materials

Storage

Fosroc additionally offers a comprehensive package of

products specifically designed for the repair and
refurbishment of damaged concrete. Fosrocs Systematic
Approach to concrete repair features the following:

Shelf life
All products have a shelf life of 12 months from the date of
manufacture, if kept in a dry store in the original, unopened
packs.

Hand-placed repair mortars

Spray grade repair mortars

Storage conditions
Fluid micro-concretes
Store in dry conditions in the original packs. If stored at high
temperatures and/or high humidity conditions the shelf life
may be reduced.

Chemically resistant epoxy mortars

Anti-carbonation/anti-chloride protective coatings
Chemical and abrasion resistant coatings
For further information on any of the above, please consult
your local Fosroc office - as below.

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, recommendation, 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.

Fosam Company Limited

Head Office
Post Box 11081
Jeddah 21453
Saudi Arabia

www.fosroc.com

Telephone: +966 2 637 5345

Fax: +966 2 637 5891

email: fosam@fosroc.com

Regional Offices
Jeddah Sales Office
Jeddah Showroom
Riyadh
Dammam
Khamis Mushayt

Tel: (02) 6080999

Tel: (02) 665 0787
Tel: (01) 482 9303
Tel: (03) 814 1282
Tel: (07) 250 0469

Fax: (02) 635 3330

Fax: (02) 667 4884
Fax: (01) 482 7562
Fax: (03) 814 1581
Fax: (07) 250 0469

Yanbu Tel: (04) 322 4280

Makkah Tel: (02) 542 0869
Medinah Tel: (04) 845 1767
Jubail Tel: (03) 362 3904

Fax: (04) 391 2980

Fax: (02) 542 0869
Fax: (04) 846 3195
Fax: (03) 362 3875

Registered Office: Industrial Area, Phase 4, Road No. 414, Street No. 407

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