Dr.

Fixit Bathseal WPC

WATER PROOFING
T W O - C O M P O N E N T C E M E N T I T I O U S , P O LY M E R M O D I F I E D ,
E L A S T O M E R I C WAT E R P R O O F I N G C O AT I N G

Description
Dr. Fixit Bathseal WPC is a two-component cementitious, polymer modified, elastomeric waterproofing coating
composed of cement, properly selected & graded aggregates, additives & acrylic emulsion polymer as a binder. It
is applied to waterproof and protect concrete and masonry substrates, typically in wet areas such as bathrooms,
kitchen sinks, etc..

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Areas of Application
Dr. Fixit Bathseal WPC must be applied to new or old concrete substrates that are structurally sound and properly
levelled.
}}Sunken portion of bathrooms & toilets
}}Kitchen sink areas

Features & Benefits

}}Elastomeric – elastic and flexible coating that accommodate cracks up to 2 mm with an elasticity of more than
100%
}}Low water permeability – excellent resistance to ingress of water
}}Adhesion – excellent adhesion to concrete and masonry surfaces
}}User friendly – Ease of application by brush or roller

Method of Application
1 S U R FAC E P R E PA R AT I O N
}}In sunken portions, which is generally concrete, the areas to be coated with Bathseal WPC, must be mechanically
prepared to remove all lataince & loose particles like cement or mortar deposits, etc.
}}Oil & grease, if any, must be de-greased with suitable solvents & later washed off with a jet of water and must be
brought to a touch dry state.
}}Thereafter, cracks & crevices & gaps between masonry & mortar, if any, must be filled up appropriately with
cement – sand mortar modified with Pidicrete URP.
}}A 50 mm x 50 mm angular fillet must laid at junction of floor-wall in the sunken portion, in cement-sand mortar
admixed with Dr. Fixit Pidicrete URP..
2 MIXING
}}Shake the liquid component well to a homogenous milky colour.
}}Always add powder to polymer under constant stirring using slow speed paddle mixer to achieve smooth and
homogeneous slurry.
}}Allow to stand for about 5 mins to release entrapped air.
}}For new bathrooms.
3 A P P L I C AT I O N O F D R . F I X I T B AT H S E A L W P C
}}Apply first coat of Dr Fixit Bathseal WPC all over the floor surface in bathroom extending on side walls up to 200
to 300 mm height covering the angle fillet.
}}While the coating is still wet place the glass fibre mesh (2.5 mm x 2.5 mm grid) on the angle fillet extending
about 50 mm on floor surface and 50 mm on walls and allow it to soak completely with material.
}}Before the coating dries apply immediately another coat of Dr. Fixit Bathseal WPC only on the angle fillet
completely covering the mesh thus embedding it firmly between two coats of Dr. Fixit Bathseal WPC.
}}Allow the coating to dry completely for 6 to 8 hrs before applying second coat all over the floor area and walls.
}}The angle fillet area now has three coats of Dr. Fixit Bathseal WPC with mesh embedded firmly within the
coating.

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}}Allow the coating to dry completely for 3-4 days. Do not cure with water but keep coating moist using wet
hessian cloth.
}}Test the efficacy of the coating by conducting ponding test after complete cure after 3-4 days.
}}For this pond water up to 50-75 mm in sunken portion for 24 hrs and check for effectiveness of waterproofing.
After this lay cement sand screed or brick bat coba, as the case may be, taking care all the time that the coating
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does not get damaged during this activity.

Precautions & Limitations

}}Do not dilute with water.
}}Always add powder to liquid to avoid lump formation.
}}Do not cure by flooding with water.
}}Cure the membrane with a moist hessian cloth
}}Do not conduct any ponding test before it is completely cured ..

Technical Information

PROPERTIES RESULTS

Nature and type 2 component (2 part polymer &3 part powder)

Wet density of the mix 1.65 – 1.75
pH of the mix 10.0 – 12.0
Pot life of the mix @300C in minutes 40 – 45
Elongation at break at DFT of 1 mm >100%
Water permeability Excellent No leakage observed after 24 hrs

Coverage
Approximately 0.6 – 0.75 m2 / kg at 1 mm thickness in 2 coats, depending on the level of the substrate.

Packing
10 kg

Shelf Life & Storage

}}Shelf life is 12 months from the date of manufacturing.
}}Store in shed, protecting from direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature.
}}In extremely hot temperature conditions, store in a temperature-controlled environment i.e. less than 300C..
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Health & Safety Precautions
}}Dr. Fixit Bathseal WPC is alkaline and should not come into contact with skin or eyes.
}}Avoid inhalation of dust during mixing.
}}Gloves, goggles and dust masks should be worn, during mixing and handling the product.

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}}Any contact to eyes should be washed immediately with clean water and seek medical advice

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Pidilite Industries Limited
Construction Chemicals Division
Ramkrishna Mandir Road, Post Box No. 17411
Andheri (E) Mumbai 400059 INDIA
Tel +91-22-2835 7000 • Fax +91-22-2835 7008
www.doctor-fixit.com • drfixitadvice@pilmail.com
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DISCLAIMER The product information & application details given by the company
& its agents has been provided in good faith & meant to serve only as a general
guideline during usage. Users are advised to carry out tests & take trials to ensure on
the suitability of products meeting their requirement prior to full scale usage of our
products. Since the correct identification of the problems, quality of other materials
used and the on-site workmanship are factors beyond our control, there are no
expressed or implied guarantee / warranty as to the results obtained. The company
does not assume any liability or consequential damage for unsatisfactory results,
arising from the use of our products.
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