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REVISIONS
IT: ISSUE A - PRELIMINARY C - FOR INFORMATION E - FOR CONSTRUCTION G - AS BUILT
TYPE B - FOR APPROVAL D - FOR QUOTATION F - AS PURCHASED H - CANCELED

Rev. IT Description By Ckd. Appr. Auth. Date

0 C TO BE INCLUDED IN THE SPE RSF JC EMV MD 12/06/06

ADAPTED FOR USE AS STANDARD
1 C RSF GH EMV MP 02/29/08
PROJECT DOCUMENT
GENERAL REVISION – ABNT
2 C RVC RVM FCC MB 09/05/11
TECHNICAL STANDARDS UPDATED
P.10 - ITEM 5.3.2, P.11 - ITEM 5.3.2.2,
3 C ACC RVM MB PP 12/12/11
AND P.23 – ITEM 5.3.8 REVISED
4 C GENERAL REVISION LMM EMG MB GJ 04/07/14
INFORMATION CLASSIF. ADDED AND
5 C PBS EMG MB GCC 12/19/17
REVISION OF ITEMS 3, 4, 7.2, 7.3.

This document is designed to advise and define guidelines for the development of Vale’s Projects. Its application and adequacy is under the
responsibility of the Project Team. Principles of safety and value maximization for Vale shall be taken into account.
Alternative solutions, that may be proposed by the contracted designers, should be directed to Vale's Project Team with the justification for
approval.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE

1.0 PURPOSE 3
2.0 APPLICATION 3
3.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 3
4.0 CODES AND STANDARDS 3
5.0 DEFINITIONS 4
6.0 SCOPE 4
7.0 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 4
7.1 SELECTING THE TYPE OF WATERPROOFING 6
7.2 CLASSIFICATION OF WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS 6
7.3 WATERPROOFING TYPE CHARACTERISTICS 6
8.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS 18
9.0 PACKAGING AND STORAGE 18

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1.0 PURPOSE

This document defines technical requirements, general information and instructions for the
supply of building waterproofing systems and materials to be used at Vale facilities.

2.0 APPLICATION

This specification applies to all Vale project development and implementation areas.

This document is the translated version of the original document in Portuguese, where
Brazilian standards and regulatory bodies may be referred. For its usage outside of Brazil,
the codes and standards referenced in this document shall be replaced by the equivalent
applicable locally.

3.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

Documents listed below have been used in developing this document or include instructions
and procedures applicable to it. They shall be used in their latest revision.

CP-A-501E Design Criteria for Architecture;

CP-A-516E Design Criteria for Worksite;
CP-N-501E Environment Criteria for Engineering Designs;
CP-R-501E Health and Safety Criteria for the Development of Engineering
Designs;
EG-G-401E General Specification for Packing, Marking, Handling, Storage,
Preservation, and Shipping;
ES-A-410 Especificação de Serviços para Impermeabilização de
Edificações
GU-E-400E Glossary of Terms and Acronyms used in Project Implementation

4.0 CODES AND STANDARDS

Codes and/or standards listed below have been used in developing this document or include
instructions and procedures applicable to it. They shall be used in their latest revision.

 ABNT - Brazilian Association for Technical Standards

NBR 9574 Execution of Waterproofing;

NBR 9575 Waterproofing - Selection and Project;

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NBR 11905 Polymer industrialized mortar for waterproofing;

NBR 13724 Asphaltic membrane with reinforcements for waterproofing;
NBR 9910 Modified asphalt for waterproofing without polymeres -
Performance characteristics;
NBR 9686 Asphaltic solution used as material priming in waterproofing;
NBR 9685 Emulsified bitumens for waterproofing;
NBR 9229 Butyl blankets for waterproofing – Specification;
NBR 15414 Polyiurethane - asphalt waterproofing membrane.

Vale requires full compliance with regulatory standards issued by the Brazilian Department of
Labor and Employment, as per ordinance 3214, from June 8th, 1978, and its updates, as well
as full compliance with effective local legislation health and safety requirements.

Legal requirements shall always prevail over the requirements herein, except for the cases in
which the latter are more stringent.

5.0 DEFINITIONS

General definitions, common to the universe of project implementation, may be found on

GU-E-400E.

6.0 SCOPE

The scope hereof comprises the design and supply of all materials for waterproofing
systems, in accordance with the technical characteristics, components and procedures
described herein and in the respective technical requisition.

7.0 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

The definition of the waterproofing system shall comply with the following requirements:

 Performance, regarding adherence, flexibility, resistance and physical-

mechanical stability, compatible with the design requirements;
 Maximum construction rationale;
 Adequacy of the waterproofing system to the other sub-systems and
elements that compose each building;
 Resistance to the maximum static and dynamic loads;
 Resistance to movements pursuant to thermal variation;
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 Resistance to hydrostatic, seepage and condensation stresses, water column

and soil moisture;
 Costs compatible with the enterprise;
 Durability of the structure.

Notes:

1- For the waterproofing system’s selection, not only the cost of the watertight layer shall be
considered, yet also that of all other layers that compose the system, as well as the usage
and maintenance costs.

2 – On concrete structures subject to high hydrostatic stress when the pH is not neutral or
aggressive environment (chloride ions, carbon dioxide and sulfates), in corrosive
environment, with moderate thermal variation or subject to fissures, the use of full protection
with a crystallizer is recommended.

3 – On special engineering works, the concrete mix shall include the waterproofing system by
means of full crystallization.

Waterproofing shall be a specific design, in compliance with the requirements in standard

NBR 9575, and shall be developed jointly with the architectural, civil and other building
designs, in order to ensure compatibility with all other systems deployed.

The documents to be delivered at each stage of the waterproofing project must meet the
requirements of NBR 9575.

The methodology for the execution of the waterproofing must comply with the guidelines
presented in ES-A-410 and NBR 9574.

Specifications shall be submitted including the types of materials used, considering their
individual performance and the waterproofing system’s behavior in conjunction with the
substrate/building, the functional principles, construction methodology per ES-A-410,
maintenance plan, material actuation and durability. In case of existing buildings, the
specifications shall furthermore comprise the causes and consequences imposed by the
material on the affected building parts.

Waterproofing with negative hydrostatic stresses shall be prevented.

The need to apply mechanical protection to minimize eventual damages to the waterproofing
system caused by physical action, abrasion, dynamic and static punching shall be assessed.

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7.1 SELECTING THE TYPE OF WATERPROOFING

7.1.1 Fluids request in the constructive parts

The type of waterproofing adopted in a design shall be determined in accordance with the
requirements of the fluid against the built parts that must be watertight. These requirements
may occur in four different manners, as follows:

 Imposition of percolating water:

- Fluids found on terraces and roofs, gables and façades, where the
outflow is free and exerts no hydrostatic stress on the construction
elements above 1 kPa;
 Imposition of condensation:
- Condensed fluid in vaporized physical state (moisture), found in
environments like restrooms, kitchens, garages with little ventilation,
and present on the surface of building elements. Occurs on surfaces
exposed to heat and cold;
 Imposition of ground water:
- Moisture absorbed by capillarity, with the action of the fluid on the
building elements (foundations, anchored wall, floors above ground) in
contact with flooded bases or humid soil;
 Imposition of fluid under one-sided or two-sided pressure:
- Hydrostatic stress of the fluid against built parts, usually in underground
premises, water tanks, pool, etc.

7.2 CLASSIFICATION OF WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS

Waterproofing systems can be classified as rigid or flexible.

The rigid systems are characterized by their low capacity to absorb deformations of the base
(mainly concentrated deformations like fissures).

Flexible waterproofing systems support base deformations with varying amplitudes

(depending on the waterproofing system) including fissures and cracks; they are reinforced
with materials resistant to traction.

7.3 WATERPROOFING TYPE CHARACTERISTICS

The types of waterproofing shall be classified in accordance with standard NBR 9575. The
most common types, applicable to Vale’s facilities, are as follows:

 Cement-Based:
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Mortar with Waterproofing Additive

Reduces considerably watertightness, capillary absorption on
concrete and mortar, and the pore and substrate wetting angle.
Usually actuates by hydrofuge (it reacts with the cement blocking
Properties
the capillaries of the structures, stops the development of humidity)
forces, and its viscosity may change without harming its
performance.
Easy application;
Does not alter mortar or concrete curing;
Causes no efflorescence;
Vantages
Easily dissolved in the mortar water;
Improves workability;
Permanent Efficiency. It does not lose its characteristics over time.
Indicated for underground pools, sub-soil, foundations (including
girder beams), elevator shafts, external grouting, block laying
Application
mortar and masonry with ascending humidity, underground water
tanks and abutment walls.
Not recommended /
Not indicated for surfaces subject to thermal expansion cracks.
Disadvantages

Polymer Modified Mortar

Not industrialized. Forms a waterproofing layer, composed of inert
minerals and aggregates, cement and polymers. The latter partially
or fully substitute hydraulic cement as conventional concrete and
Properties
mortar binders, to improve the cement-based products’ properties.
This type of mortar forms a group of materials generally known as
concrete-polymer composites, and its consistency is thixotropic.
High resistance to compression and bending;
High initial resistance;
High level of adherence in binding points between existing concrete
and new concrete, in cases of structure recovery;
Good resistance to abrasion and chemicals;
Good resistance to thermal shocks and saline substances;
Vantages
Compatible with the concrete’s thermal expansion coefficient;
Excellent resistance to carbonation, without negatively affecting
transmission (forms no barrier to steam);
Allows contact with potable water;
Excellent dielectric properties;
Resistant to freezing/ defrost.
Structural repairs in concrete elements;
Rebar protection;
Application Repairs in bridges, maritime and industrial works;
Repairs in effluent reservoirs, galleries, channels, gutters, etc.;
Repairs in concrete columns, beams and slabs.
Reduced application time;
Not recommended / Requires qualified workers to handle it, once it is quick setting.
Disadvantages In regimes of high temperature, low humidity or constant winds, it is
important to effect a humid cure.

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Polymeric Mortar
Industrialized. Forms a watertightening coating by reacting with the
cement modified with polymers. Holds inert minerals in its
Properties composition.
It is composed of cement, inert mineral aggregates, acrylic polymers
and additives.
Excellent adherence to the substrate;
Does not require roughcasting;
Advantages
Resistant to hydrostatic stress positive or negative hydrostatic
stress.
Reservoir waterproofing;
Subsoil and drainage curtains with or without water table;
Application
Internal and external walls;
Cold flooring.
Mechanical protection is recommended in areas where there is
Not recommended /
mechanical aggression;
Disadvantages
Not indicated for surfaces subject to thermal expansion cracking.

Polymer-Modified Cement
Prevents the penetration of ions such as cℓ-, so4--, causing
corrosion of reinforcement;
Reacts with fresh concrete moisture and with cement byproducts,
forming crystalline insoluble compounds in the concrete pores and
capillaries, making it watertight and hindering penetration of other
Properties aggressive substances, ensuring additional protection and durability.
Mineral-based product that crystallized inside the concrete,
becoming a permanent integrating part of the structure;
Tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, compressibility;
Resistant to attack of acids, alkalis, salts;
Resistant to freezing/ defrost.
Resistant to high positive and negative hydrostatic stress;
Seals micro-fissures by crystallization;
Does not require the application of other watertightening systems;
Advantages Improves productivity and construction speed;
Blocks the passage of water and allows the concrete to breathe;
Excellent cost-benefit ratio;
In general, does not affect the concrete’s setting time.
Reservoirs, tanks and pools;
Foundations, girder beams and other structures in contact with soil
and water;
Drainage curtains, underground/ basement slabs and elevator
Application
shafts;
Water and effluent treatment stations;
Tunnels, galleries and hoppers;
Precast parts.

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 Asphalt:

Modified Asphalt membrane without Polymer Additives

Locally molded system, made with a Petroleum-Based Asphalt
Cement byproduct (PBAC), contains a sealant in its composition, with
one or more compounds that modify its rheological properties. These
Properties
modifiers may be mineral, chemical compounds or rubber powder. It
generates a watertightening film/ membrane with excellent
agglutinating properties, which may be cold or hot laid.
Good resistance to aging;
Goof resistance to cracking and fatigue;
May be applied even with moisture on the base;
Advantages
As an agglutinant, it may be used to fill/caulk gaps;
Does not require splicing;
Is available with non-toxic herbicides.
Concrete plate sealing/grouting;
Application Caulking;
Adherence of asphalt felt.

Not recommended / Shall not be applied in areas with water under positive or negative
Disadvantages pressure.

Elastomer Asphalt Membrane

Locally molded system and PBAC byproduct with elastomeric polymer
Properties additives, allowing excellent expansion and memory. Thermoplastic
material, flexible at low temperatures and agglutinating.
High flexibility;
Durability;
High performance under bad weather;
Advantages
Fatigue resistant;
Excellent adherence;
Available with non-toxic herbicides.
Underground structures;
Cold areas;
Abutment walls;
Application External slabs;
Flooring and expansion joint treatment;
Potable water reservoirs;
Adherence to asphalt felt.
Not recommended / Risk off fire when hot-laid;
Disadvantages It should not be used in local negative pressure.

Asphalt Emulsion Membrane

Locally molded system and PBAC byproduct. Generates a
Properties watertightening film/membrane, with agglutinating properties, and may be
cold or hot laid.
Does not require splicing as laid;
Advantages Excellent adhesion on mortar and concrete;
Available with non-toxic herbicides.
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Foundation painting;
Girder beams;
Abutment walls;
Application
External slabs;
Coating in contact with the ground;
Masonry.
Low flexibility, above all after aging, non-resistant to fatigue and
Not recommended / resilience;
Disadvantages Should not be applied on rainy day and on wet substrate;
Avoid application on markings such as thermoplastic paints.

Elastomeric Asphalt Membrane Solution

Hot laid. Combination of modified asphalts in solvents with polymers and
Properties thermoplastic rubber, with excellent elasticity properties and good
thixotropic capacity. Once laid, forma an elastic monolith membrane.
High flexibility;
Highly resistant;
Stability at high temperatures;
Fatigue resistant;
Advantages
May present high performance regarding weathering and fatigue
resistance, if so required from the manufacturer;
Makes waterproofing easier in areas with many trims and details;
Excellent adherence.
Underground structures;
Cold areas;
Abutment walls;
Application External slabs;
Horizontal expansion joints, mechanical protection and channel coating;
Balconies;
Adherence to asphalt felt.
Not recommended / Risk of fire when hot-laid;
Disadvantages It should not be applied in places with negative pressure.

Asphalt Felt
Precast system, made from the physical modification of asphalt with
polymers (plastomeric PL, elastomeric EL), structured with continual
Properties
polyester filament non-tissue stabilized in advance. Available in several
thicknesses.
Non-toxic herbicides, ultraviolet filter, high flexibility, mechanical
resistance enhancement and/or aging resistance are all available as
optionals;
Advantages Constant thickness;
Less time required for application;
Single-time system application;
Drying time not required.
May vary according to the thickness of the layer, whereas:
- 3 mm: for balconies, terraces and small-size one-piece slabs, slabs
under roofs, gutters, small-size elevated ponds and manifolds;
Application - 4 mm: ground-level slabs, roof slabs, parking lot slabs, gutter beams,
elevated concrete reservoirs, elevated pools, elevated ponds, ramps,
drainage curtains in contact with the ground (external face);
- 5 mm: precast slabs, parking lot slabs, ramps, helipoints, elevated
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pools and drainage curtains (external face).

Not recommended /
Splicing required (critical point).
Cons
The sheet thickness and applications may vary according to each
Note manufacturer. Thicknesses and application mentioned above are the
most common ones, and sheets with different thicknesses may be used.

 Polymeric Compounds:

Elastomeric Polychloroprene and Chlorosulfate Polyethylene Membrane

Watertightening membrane made of modified asphalt base with
polymers, structured with armatures, adequate for several approaches
Properties
to vulcanization and areas subject to higher structural demands or static
and dynamic loads.
Excellent resistance to ozone, oxygen and weather etching;
Excellent resistance to deterioration caused by heat, oils and chemical
products and fluids;
Resistant to a wide range of aggressive chemical products,
Advantages intermediate oils and solvents, according to the level of chlorine;
Electric insulation properties;
High capacity of adherence;
More elasticity;
Excellent resistance to fatigue.
Parking lot slabs, ramps, ground-level slabs subject to deformation or
overloading;
Elevated pools, tanks;
Bridges, overpasses;
Application
Tunnels;
Other one-piece, precast, corrugated slabs, steel decks and terraces;
Gutters;
Drainage curtains (external application).
Not recommended /
Not applicable to irregular substrates. Risk of fire.
Disadvantages

Elastomeric Polyisobutylene Isopropene Rubber Membrane (I.I.R), in Solution

Watertightening sheet with a very low level of non-saturation, which
Properties
allows excellent resistance to aging.
High level of watertightening for air and gases;
Good flexibility;
High impact absorption;
Good resistance to heat;
Good resistance to aging caused by weathering and ozone;
Advantages Good chemical resistance of acids and alkelines, even in concentrated
solutions;
Good resistance to vegetable and animal fats & oils, as well as to
strongly oxidizing substances;
Excellent resistance to impacts;
Good electrical properties.
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One-piece, precast, corrugated slabs, steel decks, terraces;
Application
Gutters.
Not recommended / Not resistant to hydrocarbons and solvents;
Disadvantages Does not allow contamination by dienic rubber.

Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene elastomeric Membrane (SBS)

Locally molded watertightening sheet, composed of modified asphalt with
Properties SBS elastomers dispersed in solvent media, with excellent physical-
chemical stability and long durability.
Excellent elasticity, including permanent resilience;
High durability;
Easy application;
May be cold-laid;
Potential placement of coating without the mechanical protection layer;
Advantages
Resistant to low temperatures (-20º C);
Even at low temperatures, keeps its flexibility and useful life;
Compatible with oxidized asphalt and elastomeric materials for hot laying;
Excellent wear resistance;
Excellent resistance to fatigue.
Areas where longer durability and better performance are desired;
Conventional slabs, precast slabs and steel decks; Parking areas;
Pools;
Ponds;
Helipoints;
Tunnels;
Application
Overpasses;
Seedbeds;
Awnings, terraces;
Cold floors;
Girder beams;
Walls on plaster board, footing finishing; exposed pipe sections.
Not recommended /
Risk of fire when hot-laid.
Disadvantages

Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene-Rubber Elastomeric Membrane (SBR)

Locally molded watertightening sheet, polymerized by emulsion in most
applications. Composed of styrene-butadiene, presents higher rupture
Properties
stress, resilience and better permanent residual deformation and long
durability.
Good resistance to abrasion;
Moderate resistance to atmospheric agents, sunlight, ultraviolet light,
oxygen and ozone;
Good electrical insulation;
Moderate chemical resistance to organic acids, alcohols, acetones and
Advantages
aldehydes;
Improves the adherence, resistance and plasticity characteristics of
mortars;
Good resistance to traction, tearing, abrasion and permanent deformation;
Resistant to alkalis and salts.
Adherence binder for mortars;
Application Areas where longer durability and better performance are desired;
Conventional and precast slabs, steel decks, ponds;
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Seedbeds;
Awnings,
Terraces;
Cold floors;
Girder beams.
Not indicated for temperatures above 85º C;
Not recommended for strong acids and concentrates, solvents and
hydrocarbons;
Not resistant to oils;
Not recommended /
Not resistant to very aggressive chemical environments (concentrated
Disadvantages
acids or alkalines) and solvents;
Difficult laying;
Can not resist flames;
Regular flexibility.

Polyurethane Membrane

Flexible watertightening membrane, locally molded, thixotropic, may be

Properties
vegetal-base, free of solvents and dual components.

When solvent free, allows application in closed/confined environments;

Does not affect water potability;
Excellent adherence to several substrates;
High chemical resistance;
High resistance against corrosion;
Advantages
Chemical resistance to chemical reagents and domestic sewer;
Resistant to high temperatures (up to 90° C) and flexible permanence at
low temperatures, as low as -10° C;
Good resistance to ultraviolet light;
Excellent adherence to several substrates.
Internal and external areas in industries and residences;
Watertightening finishing, fit to protect facades, walls, concrete floors,
etc.;
Slabs, retaining walls and foundations;
Application Metal surface coating in tanks, gas spheres, gas meters, maritime
platforms, ships, commercial aircraft, automobiles, buses, structures or
any other surface that requires antirust and atmospheric resistance,
jointly with aesthetic finishing;
Industrial sewerage and effluent reservoir coating.
Not recommended / Flammable;
Disadvantages Work time approximately 90 minutes.

Polyurea Membrane
Watertight coating based on polyurea, allowing the addition of solvents
Properties and application as painting, which makes it a feasible solution for areas
of difficult access.
Resistant to water at high temperatures;
High chemical and abrasion resistance;
Resistance to weathering;
Advantages
Excellent adherence to most materials used in civil construction;
Reaches difficult access points, applicable as paint;
For locations that require low overhead.
Application Waterproofing of roofs, slabs, parking lots, tribunes, etc. Does not
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require mechanical protection;
Excellent for environments with permanent chemical, mechanical and
thermal aggressiveness, such as: beverage and food, chemical,
pharmaceutical, paper and cellulose industries;
Walk-in freezers;
Inner coating for tanks;
Mechanical protection and wearable layers for high-abrasion operations;
Not recommended / Cannot be applied directly onto the substrate. Requires primer;
Disadvantages Difficult to execute.

Asphalt-Modified Polyurethane Membrane

Composed of asphalt-modified polyurethane, dual component, used for
painting. Contains high-performance resins, and high adherence in
Properties several types of substrates. Also high mechanical and chemical
resistance, that hinders the penetration of graffiti paint and does not
damage the surface when cleaning up with solvents.
Monolith finishing;
No splicing and self-leveling;
Excellent chemical resistance;
Excellent mechanical resistance;
Advantages
Highly resistant to corrosion;
Excellent adherence to several substrates;
Resistant to high temperatures (up to 90° C) and remains flexible at low
temperatures (as low as -10° C).
Slabs;
Foundations and abutment walls;
Application Cold areas subject to wetting in restrooms, kitchens and laundries,
plaster and plasterboard walls;
Coating on industrial reservoirs, sewers and effluents;
Not recommended / Not suitable for indoor use;
Disadvantages Flammable.

Acrylic Polymer Membrane, with or without Cement

Watertight film by elastic acrylic emulsion, composed of copolymers,
styrene, adhesion agents, hydrofuge agents and other additives.
Properties
May be applied both as polymeric mortar and as acrylic membrane,
specially indicated for areas subject to circulation.
Excellent flexibility;
Excellent resistance to weathering;
No splicing required;
Available in white color, allowing internal environments with good
thermal comfort;
May be odorless;
Advantages Does not require rounded corners or half-rounds, and may be applied
at straight angles;
Does not require polymeric regularization of the base;
Does not required protection mortar, allowing laying of coating directly
over the membrane. Excellent resistance to water, does not hold
dirtiness, does not become moldy or yellowish, and does not scale;
Available in glossy, semi-glossy and dim finishing.
Waterproofing of external and internal apparent concrete areas,
Application apparent bricks, concrete blocks, ornamental stones, and also
recommended for ceramic tiles;
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As polymeric mortar, may be applied on:
- Cold areas;
- Abutment walls;
- Girder beams;
- Slabs;
- Flooring in general,
- Façades,
- Seedbeds,
- Balconies,
- Foundations,
- Water reservoirs,
- Pools, Tank.
Not recommended /
Not recommended for parking areas and direct contact with the ground.
Disadvantages

Waterproofing Acrylic Membrane

Watertight acrylic resin membrane, elastic and locally cold-molded.
White color, allowing a product with excellent performance to reflect sun
Properties
rays, and consequently for thermal comfort. Developed for surfaces
exposed to weathering.
Resistance to ozone, ultraviolet light and saline mist;
Reflects Sun rays and allows thermal comfort to the environment;
Excellent flexibility and resilience;
Advantages
Excellent resistance to weathering;
Long durability;
No mechanical protection layer required.
Exposed slabs without circulation;
Domes;
Awnings;
Gutters and gutter beams;
Application Precast roofing and masonry;
Fibrocement tiles;
As watertight and thermal protection layer over asphalt-based
waterproof coating;
Painting of walls subject to storms.
Not recommended /
Limited circulation for eventual maintenance.
Disadvantages

Epoxidic Membrane
Polyamide epoxy membrane, flexible, solvent free, dual component,
Properties watertight and steamtight, indicated for application on horizontal, vertical
and sloped surfaces.
Does not retract once cured, and is indicated for contact with potable
water;
High chemical resistance to acids, alkalines, oils, grease, etc.;
Excellent mechanical and abrasion resistance;
Advantages
Excellent adherence to concrete and metal surfaces, even with
moisture;
Solvent free, may be applied on closed environments without presenting
any hazard.
Antirust coating in aggressive environments, tanks and reservoirs,
Application organic and industrial effluent treatment stations;
Reservoir roofing;
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Concrete gutters;
Metal pipelines;
Oil pipelines;
Underground/ basement waterproofing;
Drainage curtains;
Floors subject to chemical etching;
Recommended as coating to protect recently laid concrete structures,
industrial environments and sea-side areas;
Coating indicated for gas and vapor barriers in Wastewater treatment
plant and water treatment plant treatment units.

Acetate Ethylene Vinyl Sheet (EVA)

Watertight polymeric membrane, based on ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA),
Properties able to receive direct ceramic coating, but does not incorporate
armatures.
Does not require mechanical protection;
Advantages Flexible;
May be used in contact with potable water;
Wet areas like restrooms, kitchens, bathrooms and laundries;
Abutment walls, walls in contact with soil, without the influence of water
tables;
Drywalls;
Application
Balconies;
Girder beams;
Underground water pools and reservoirs without the influence of water
tables.
Not recommended /
Is not resistant to ozone and ultraviolet light.
Disadvantages

Polyvinyl Chloride Sheet (PVC)

High quality watertight synthetic membrane based on polyvinyl chloride
Properties
(PVC), available with polyester mesh reinforcement.
Excellent resistance to weathering, including ultraviolet light;
High durability.
Excellent flexibility.
Highly watertight and steamtight.
Advantages No risk of scaling or water absorption;
Does not require maintenance;
Compatible with concrete, Wood and metal surfaces;
Mechanical resistance;
Resistance to root attack.
Roofing;
Slabs;
Awnings;
Application
Terraces;
Hydraulic works: lakes, lagoons tanks and Wastewater treatment plant;
Underground works.
Limited circulation for eventual maintenance;
Not recommended /
Requires splices;
Disadvantages
Risk off fire when hot-laid.

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High-Density Polyethylene Sheet (HDPE)
Watertight membrane based on high-density polyethylene sheets
(HDPS), locally molded, with high molecular weight, excellent physical-
chemical properties, available with textures for specific applications. The
Properties
carbon black included in the material makes it resistant to ultraviolet
light and thermostabilizers and antirust agents significantly increase its
resistance to weathering, heat and decay.
Excellent resistance to weathering, including ultraviolet rays;
Excellent resistance to chemical agents;
Advantages
Excellent mechanical resistance;
High impact and puncture resistance.
Effluent treatment ponds;
Sanitary landfills;
Industrial solid tailings and residue landfills;
Potable water reservoirs and ponds;
Irrigation channels and reservoirs;
Water and wastewater treatment ponds and reservoirs;
Concrete reservoirs;
Embankment;
Application
Mining;
Tailings dams;
Containment basins;
Electric Power plant intake channels and mains;
Flat or sloped slabs with circulation in general;
Kitchen, restroom and laundry floors;
Basements;
Terraces.
Not recommended /
Requires splicing.
Disadvantages

Elastomeric Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Sheet (EPDM)

Locally molded watertightening sheet, made with EPDM
Properties
thermopolymers, with good resistance to heat, aging and hot water.
Good elasticity and flexibility;
Good insulator;
Excellent resistance to ozone and weathering;
Advantages Excellent resistance to chemical agents;
Resistance to hot water and vapor;
Resistance to most diluted organic and inorganic acids;
Resistance to saline solutions.
Conventional and precast slabs, steel decks;
Water reservoirs;
Seedbeds;
Awnings, terraces;
Application
Cold floors;
Industrial tanks;
Irrigation channels;
Expansion joints.
Not recommended / Risk of fire when hot-laid;
Disadvantages Not resistant to aliphatic, aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons.

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Elastomeric Polyisobutylene Isoprene Sheet (IIR)
Locally molded watertightening sheet, made with IIR elastomers and
Properties
low level of instauration, allowing further resistance to aging.
Good resistance to heat;
Excellent resistance to aging caused by weathering and ozone;
Advantages Excellent gas tightening;
Excellent resistance to abrasion and impacts;
Good chemical resistance to vegetable and animal fats;
Conventional slabs, precast slabs, steel decks, parking lots;
Pools;
Application Seedbeds;
Awnings, terraces;
Cold floors.
Not recommended / Risk of fire when hot-laid;
Disadvantages Not resistant to hydrocarbons and solvents.

Auxiliary and complementary services shall comply with the regular requirements in
standards NBR 9574 and NBR 9575, not restricted to these.

8.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

A risk analysis shall be performed for each project, in order to identify, not only the risks
associated to the equipment itself, but also those resulting from its interfaces with other
system equipment, as well as from the environment in which it is installed.

Health and safety requirements described in CP-R-501 shall be complied with.

Environment requirements described in CP-N-501 shall be complied with.

9.0 PACKAGING AND STORAGE

Manufacturer’s recommendations and the requirements described in EG-G-401 shall be

complied with.

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