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Sikagard®-550 ElastoColor ES

Protective paint with fissure bridging capability

Sikagard®-550 ElastoColor ES is a protective elastoplastic paint, UV-resistant, acrylic dispersion, single-component with excellent crack bridging properties even at temperatures below 0°C provided that Sikagard®-545 WE Elastofill has been previously applied.

  • Bridges cracks even at temperatures below 0°C.
  • High resistance to CO2 diffusion.
  • Permeable to water vapour, allows the substrate to breathe.
  • High resistance to weathering and ageing.
  • Environmentally friendly (solvent-free).
  • Bridges cracks up to 0.3 mm.
  • Waterproofs even rain that moves the wind (prevents the entry of moisture).
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Usage

  • As a protective coating on Sikaguard®-545 WE Elastofill on concrete or cracked mortars.
  • Protective and decorative coating of concrete facades.
  • Preventive protective coating for new concrete structures exposed to aggressive environments.
  • Protective and decorative coating for repair work (Sika MonoTop® or SikaTop®).
 

Advantages

  • Bridges cracks even at temperatures below 0°C.
  • High resistance to CO2 diffusion.
  • Permeable to water vapour, allows the substrate to breathe.
  • High resistance to weathering and ageing.
  • Environmentally friendly (solvent-free).
  • Bridges cracks up to 0.3 mm.
  • Waterproofs even rain that moves the wind (prevents the entry of moisture).

Packaging

20 kg bags

Colour

Liquid thixotropic paint. Available in white, grey (RAL 7030 and 7032). Other colours on request

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES

Product for protection against penetration and moisture control (coating) in accordance with EN 1504-2:2004, with Performance Declaration 01 03 03 03 03 002 0 0000001 1053, with Certificate of conformity of the factory production control according to certificate number 0099/CPR/B15/0007, bearing the CE marking.
Product Information

Composition

Acrylic resins in dispersion

Shelf life

12 months from the date of manufacture

Storage conditions

In their original containers, tightly closed and not deteriorated, preserved in a cool and dry environment. Do not expose to the direct action of the sun and protect from frost

Density

~1,40 kg/l (a +20°C)

Solid content by weight

~55% by weight

Solid content by volume

~68% of volume
System information

System structure

Repair and maintenance work on SikaTop® or SikaMonoTop® mortars and old, well-adhered water-based coatings.

Layers

Primer

Sikagard®-552 W Aquaprimer ES

1

Coating

Sikagard®-550 Elastocolor ES

2-3
Technical Information

Diffusion resistance to water vapour

Dry film thicknessd= 230 μm
Equivalent Air Layer ThicknessSd, H2O = 0,35 m

Diffusion coefficient H2O

μH2O = 1,5 x 103
Requirements for breathability≤ 5m

Permeability to carbon dioxide

Dry film thicknessd= 160 μm
Equivalent Air Layer ThicknessSd, CO2 = 51 m
Diffusion coefficient CO2μCO2 = 3,1 x 105
Requirements for protection≥50 m

Application

Application Information

Layer thickness

Minimum 95 microns (per coat)
Maximum 135 microns (per layer)

Ambient air temperature

Min. +8°C / max. +35°C

Relative air humidity

< 80%

Dew point

The application temperature must be 3°C higher than the spray temperature.

Substrate temperature

Min. +8°C / max. +35°C

Waiting time to overcoating

Waiting timeWaiting timeWaiting time
Previous layer8-10 oC15-20 oC30-35 oC

Posterior layer

Sikaguard®-552 W Aquaprimer

24 hours

12 hours
6 hours
Sikagard®-550 Elastocolor ES
Sikagard®-550 Elastocolor ES12 hours8 hours6 hoursSikagard®-550 Elastocolor ES

Note: When applying over an old coating, the waiting time for both primers will be increased by 100%.
A new coat of Sikagard®-550 Elastocolor ES can be applied without primer if the old one has been thoroughly cleaned.

 
Consumption

Consumption

ProductPer layer
Sikaguard®-552 W Aquaprimer~ 0,10 kg/m2
Sikagard®-550 Elastocolor ES~ 0,25-0,35 kg/m2
Application steps

APPLICATION

Sikagard®-550 Elastocolor ES and Sikagard®-552 W Aquaprimer are ready for use. Homogenize before applying.

Apply with a brush or roller or the Sikaguard®-552 W Aquaprimer on the substrate.
The Sikagard®-550 Elastocolor ES can be applied with a brush, short hair roller or airless spray gun. The second coat must be applied in a different direction from the first to ensure optimum coverage.

Do not apply in case of :

  • Rain is expected
  • Relative humidity > 80%.
  • Temperature below +8°C or below dew point
  • Concrete less than 28 days old.

The system is resistant to aggressive atmospheric environments.

 

CURING TREATMENT

The Sikagard®-550 ElastoColor ES does not require any curing treatment should be protected from rain for at least 1 hour at +23°C.

Total cure: ~ 4 hours at +23°C

CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT

Cleaning of tools should be done immediately with water after use. Once the product has hardened, it can only be removed mechanically.

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