ElastiKote® Waterproofing Technical Specifications

 

Waterproofing

ElastiKote® Waterproofing is an environmental friendly 100% rubber polymer waterproofing membrane that is unsurpassed in spray-applied waterproofing.  The spray application process ensures seamless joint-free protection avoiding any seepage problems. 


ElastiKote Waterproofing is resistant to radon permeation, bacteria, algae, fungus, and chemicals typically found in soil.


Based on independent laboratory tests, ElastiKote Waterproofing  has a projected lifespan of more than 100 years.


 

 


 

Composition
Hydrocarbon Polymers in hydrocarbon solvents, applied membrane.
ColorsGrey or Green
Weight/Gallon
6.98/lb plus/minus 0.3lb (3/10th)
Minimum Temperature for Application
20°F
Application Rate

Masonry Block 20-27 sq. ft./gal.

Cast-in-place or Parged Block 25-35 sq. ft./gal.

 



 Property

Test Method
Typical Results
Elongation, % ASTM D412
1,800% (minimum)
Tensile Strength, psi
ASTM D412
441 psi (minimum)
Low-Temperature FlexibilityBent around a 0.5" mandrelFlexible to -20
Abrasion Resistance
(Taber Method) using a CS-10 wheel, 500 cycles, 250 gram weight No delamination; slight scuffing
Asphalt Content
N/A0.00%
180 Degree Peel Adhesion
ASTM D903
18.6 lb./in. (minimum)
Crack Bridging
ASTM C836
Exceeds 10 cycles to 1/8" at -15°F
Water Content
ASTM D4017
1.9% (max) not to exceed 2.6%
Water Vapor Permeance
ASTM E96 (Water Method)
0.019 perms. Not to exceed 0.24 perms for 40 mil dry coating. (grams/ft2/hr/in.hg.)
Radon PermeationRadon Permeation Testing (Gregory K. Marsh & Associates / Chemical Criteria-Arvada, Colorado) Modified Test Procedure Rate of Reduction 95% to 99%. (Overlapping rolls of plastic film are not a barrier.)
Resistance to BacteriaASTM D4299-83 (modified)
No attack.
Resistance to Degradation in SoilASTM E154 (soil preparation)Excellent.
Resistance to Algae
ASTM G29-75 (modified)
No attack.
Resistance to Fungus
ASTM D2020 (modified)
No attack.
Resistance to Chemical Attack
Visual
Unaffected by chemicals in concentrations typically found in soils.
Solvent Resistance
Visual
Exceeds performance of modified asphalts.
Life Expectancy
Arrhenius Projection Theory
Exceeds 100 years.