Crystalline Waterproofing: Hydronil
Hydronil: Advanced Hydrophilic Crystalline Technology for Watertight Concrete
Hydronil is built on high-quality hydrophilic crystalline technology that ensures watertight concrete. Treatments using Hydronil begin as a surface-applied slurry, dry shake, or admixture. These treatments act as catalysts, triggering a reaction between unhydrated cement particles and water within the concrete. Over time, this reaction generates billions of microscopic crystals that fill pores and capillaries, making the concrete impermeable. This process continues as long as water and unhydrated cement particles are present, ensuring long-term waterproofing and structural durability.
Unlike traditional waterproofing membranes that degrade over time, Hydronil’s crystalline technology becomes an integral part of the concrete matrix, ensuring long-term durability and self-sealing capabilities. Whenever water enters the structure, the active chemicals in Hydronil react to form additional crystals, effectively blocking moisture penetration. This continuous protection makes it an ideal solution for below-grade structures, water treatment facilities, tunnels, basements, and marine environments.
Product Description
Crystalline Waterproofing: Hydronil enhances the overall structural integrity of concrete by reducing permeability, increasing resistance to chemical attacks, and protecting reinforcing steel from corrosion due to moisture ingress. By preventing water movement within the concrete, it significantly extends the structure’s lifespan and minimizes maintenance costs. Additionally, Hydronil technology improves the concrete’s resistance to freeze-thaw cycles, reducing the risk of cracking and spalling in harsh environmental conditions.
The application versatility of Hydronil makes it suitable for both new and existing concrete structures. When used as an admixture, it becomes an integral part of the concrete mix, providing inherent waterproofing without the need for additional surface treatments. For existing structures, surface-applied treatments allow deep penetration of active compounds, ensuring comprehensive protection from water damage. With Hydronil, concrete structures achieve enhanced durability, reliability, and performance, making it the preferred choice for long-lasting waterproofing solutions.
Hydronil also contributes to sustainability by reducing the need for synthetic waterproofing membranes, which often generate waste and require frequent maintenance. The long-lasting nature of the technology minimizes the carbon footprint associated with concrete repairs and replacements. Additionally, it helps maintain structural integrity in harsh environmental conditions, ensuring that concrete remains resilient against extreme weather, chemicals, and physical wear over time. With these benefits, Hydronil sets a new standard for efficient and sustainable concrete waterproofing.
Benefits:
- Capillary/Crystalline (available in gray and white)
- Penetrates into concrete
- One-time application lasts for the life of the concrete
- Suitable for potable water applications
- Permanently active
- Tested up to 250 psi (17 bar) pressure
- Can be applied to moist (damp) substrates
- Provides complete protection against leakage and corrosion
- Saves time by eliminating the need for external waterproofing
- No risk of coating damage, as it becomes an integral part of the concrete mass
Uses:
- All below grade concrete
- Marine structures
- Bridge decks and tunnels
- Sewage and water treatment plants
- Reservoirs and storage tanks
- Swimming pools and marine aquariums
- Parking slabs and driveways
- Concrete walls, floors, patios and roofs
- Elevator and maintenance pits
- Hydroelectric and power generation stations.
Following are the Crystalline Waterproofing products designed for different applications.
Multiguard In-depth Type A
Crystalline-based waterproofing coating for high-pressure applications (17 bar waterhead).
Multiguard In-depth Type B
Crystalline-based waterproofing coating for high-pressure applications (17 bar waterhead when used with Multiguard In-Depth Type A).
Multiguard In-depth Type D
Works within the concrete substrate, reacting with unhydrated cement particles and water to form crystals within the concrete mass, making it permanently waterproof.
Multiguard In-depth Premix
Crystalline-based waterproofing additive for permanent waterproofing solutions.
Multiguard In-depth Mortar
Crystalline-based repair mortar for construction joints and honeycombed surfaces
Multiguard In-depth PlugFast
Fast-setting plugging mortar (sets in 2 minutes) for stopping flowing water.
For detailed information, visit www.hydronil.com.
