BITPRUFE 115/15 HOT MELT OXIDISED BIUMEN

DESCRIPTION

Bitprufe 115/15 is manufactured by blowing hot air through the soft bitumen by-product of crude oil refining. Under controlled conditions, this process alters the bitumen to give it rubber-like characteristics. The suffix 115/15 refers to the softening point and penetration of the compound respectively.

TYPICAL USES:

Bitprufe 115/15 is used in a variety of applications, such as:

Protection of below ground concrete in buildings and civil engineering works .

Bonding course in built-up roofing (BUR) systems .

Bonding course in hot mop bridge decking systems.

ADVANTAGES

. Excellent adhesion to most building substrates

. Good slump resistance at high temperatures in vertical and sloping surfaces

. Quick drying-intercoat time is minimized

. Resistant to moisture penetration and good waterproofing properties.

. Immune to dry and wet rot, fungus attack and similar forms of deterioration.

RELEVANT STANDARDS

Bitprufe 115/15 conforms to the following standards:

. ASTM D312:1995a - Table 1, Type IV for BUR

TECHNICAL DATA

Form Solid

Solids content          100%

Softening Point        110°C min.

                                 120°C max.

Penetration @25°C 10 dmm min.

                                 15 dmm max.

Loss of heating for 5h @163°C  0.2

Solubility in trichloroethylebe 99%

APPLICATION:

Surface preparation

Surfaces onto which coating is to be applied must be sound and clean. Dust, loose materials and protrusions must be removed and cracks, holes, etc., made good.

Priming           

Cementitious surfaces must be primed with a coat of Black Bitumen Paint at 5m2/litre. Allow primer to dry completely before application of Bitprufe 115/15.

Application

Bitprufe 115/15 is supplied in solid form and must be heated to a molten state for application.

After removal of the packaging, cakes of material are placed into a proprietary bitumen heating kettle equipped with mechanically operated agitators and thermometers to monitor the temperature, which must not exceed 220°C at any time.

Bitprufe 115/15 is applied by mop or stiff brush. Bitprufe 115/15 must not be heated on direct fire and/or in original packagingThe molten bitumen should be transferred from the kettle to the point of application using a suitable container.

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EQUIPMENT CLEANING

Bitprufe 115/15 maybe removed from tools and equipment with  Cleaning Fluid. white spirit or kerosene.

PACKAGING & YIELD

Bitprufe 115/15 is supplied in 200kg open to top metal drums with a coverage rate of 1- 1.5kg/m2 per coat (minimum 2 cots)

STORAGE & SHELF LIFE

Store Bitprufe 115/15 in original contaiers, away from sources of extreme heat and naked fire.

Bitprufe 115/15 has a shelf life of 24 months when stored under favorable conditions

HEALTH & SAFETY

Never attempt to heat Bitprufe 115/15 in a closed container as gas formation might lead to expplosion. Do not allow water to come in contact with hot bitumen

Skin Contact

Do not allow hot bitumen to come in cotact with hands or skin. Use protective clothing and gloves while handling. In the event of contact, immediately apply ice or cold water and seek medical attendtion.

Eye Contact

Do not allow hot bitumen to come in cotact with eyes. Use suitable safety goggles. In the event of contact, seedk immediate medical attention.

Inhalation

Move the affected person away to fresh air. If discomfort continues, seek medical advice.

Spillage

Spilled material must be removed immediately using an inert, absorbent medium such as sand, and discarded in a safe place.

FLAMMABILITY

In case of fire, use dry powder or carbon dioxide foam extinguisher, sand or earth. Do not attampt to use water for this purpose.

FLASHPOINT

Bitprufe 115/15 225°C

Cleaning Fluid 34°C 

  

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