Characteristics of Hydrophobic Agents
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2021-11-04
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Characteristics of Hydrophobic Agents
Hydrophobic agents are primarily used in civil engineering projects that require impermeability and waterproofing, such as roofs, walls, bathrooms, kitchens, basements, civil defense structures, subways, tunnels, water tanks, water towers, swimming pools, embankments, and docks. They can be added to cement-based mixtures to enhance the hydrophobic properties of mortars, thereby reducing the capillary penetration of liquid water within the mortar system. Specific applications include plaster, skim coats, grouting materials, external thermal insulation systems for exterior walls, decorative mortars, and exterior wall coatings.
1. Powdered hydrophobic agents are suitable for use in dry-mix cement-based building materials, imparting excellent hydrophobic properties that significantly reduce water absorption without compromising flexural or compressive strength, while enhancing stain resistance and maintaining good paintability.
2. Hydrophobic powder additives can be used in finish mortars, water-resistant putties, grouting materials, tile adhesives, waterproof coatings, gypsum products, and impermeable, waterproof cement-based mortars, among others.
3. Powdered hydrophobic agents are suitable for various construction projects across all industries that require waterproofing, seepage prevention, and moisture resistance.
Product features: It exhibits exceptionally high bond strength, enhances the flexibility of mortar, and provides a longer open time. In addition to imparting excellent alkali resistance, it also improves mortar’s adhesion, flexural strength, water resistance, workability, abrasion resistance, and ease of application; moreover, in flexible crack-resistant mortars, it offers particularly superior flexibility.
