INCAP In Depth Catalytic Crystallization Waterproofing Compound

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Introducing INCAP Introducing INCAP

Crystallisation Waterproofing SystemCrystallisation Waterproofing System..


Green facts about INCAP:Green facts about INCAP:

• Approved by GREEN BUILDING ORG. Approved by GREEN BUILDING ORG. • One of the lowest embedded energy in One of the lowest embedded energy in

protecting productsprotecting products• Since inorganic is transparent to UV radiation Since inorganic is transparent to UV radiation • Non toxic, largely used for portable water Non toxic, largely used for portable water

structurestructure


Project with INCAP:Project with INCAP:

RBI BUILDING,RBI BUILDING,

MUMBAIMUMBAI


Projects with CRYSTALLIZATION:Projects with CRYSTALLIZATION:

PETRONAS TOWERS,PETRONAS TOWERS,

KUALALAMPURKUALALAMPUR


Drawbacks in conventional systems:Drawbacks in conventional systems:

• Forms a layer or membrane e.g. tar or bitumen Forms a layer or membrane e.g. tar or bitumen based sheets; polyurethane, epoxy or acrylic based sheets; polyurethane, epoxy or acrylic coatings. coatings.

• Forms a buffer layer e.g. brick bat coba.Forms a buffer layer e.g. brick bat coba.• Fails where access mode is unknown.Fails where access mode is unknown.• Cannot stand negative pressure.Cannot stand negative pressure.• Complex method of application.Complex method of application.• Solution is not permanent.Solution is not permanent.


INCAP system:INCAP system:

Simple method of application, no costly primers Simple method of application, no costly primers required. required.

Application from both positive and negative sidesApplication from both positive and negative sides.. Withstands negative pressure upto 6 bars.Withstands negative pressure upto 6 bars. A proven A proven Russian method of protection and Russian method of protection and

waterproofingwaterproofing. . PermanentlyPermanently stops leakages and dampness.stops leakages and dampness. Increases longevity of the concrete structure by Increases longevity of the concrete structure by

protecting the reinforcement. protecting the reinforcement. Withstands chemical attacks from (pH range 3-11).Withstands chemical attacks from (pH range 3-11).


How INCAP works:How INCAP works:

Saturated water forms the medium of access.Saturated water forms the medium of access. Active chemicals dissolve in water. Active chemicals dissolve in water. Penetrate deep into the capillary tracts. Penetrate deep into the capillary tracts. Penetration is by the process of reverse Penetration is by the process of reverse

osmosis.osmosis. Active chemicals start a catalytic reaction with Active chemicals start a catalytic reaction with

by-products of concrete gelling.by-products of concrete gelling. Combines to form non-soluble complex salt Combines to form non-soluble complex salt

crystals with active ends.crystals with active ends. Active ends remain dormant as long as there Active ends remain dormant as long as there

no further contact with water.no further contact with water.


How INCAP works: (cont.)How INCAP works: (cont.)

Further access with water starts catalytic Further access with water starts catalytic reaction again.reaction again.

Process continues as long as structure lasts.Process continues as long as structure lasts. Crystals growth reduces the capillary size Crystals growth reduces the capillary size

making water access impossible.making water access impossible. Reduced capillary allows only moisture vapour Reduced capillary allows only moisture vapour

movement.movement. Action continues nearly three feet from point Action continues nearly three feet from point

of application.of application.


Working: Working:

Positive side Application:Positive side Application:

Negative side Application:Negative side Application:

(Colours indicate blue water, red INCAP crystal (Colours indicate blue water, red INCAP crystal growth)growth)


Working of INCAP:Working of INCAP:

Stages of INCAP working. Stages of INCAP working.

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1.1. Untreated Concrete Untreated Concrete 2.2. INCAP treated concrete after one week INCAP treated concrete after one week 3.3. INCAP treated concrete after 8 weeks.INCAP treated concrete after 8 weeks.


Economic comparison:Economic comparison:

SystemsSystems Tar felt/ Tar felt/ BitumenBitumen

ChemicalChemical/ / MembranMembranee

BrickbaBrickbat cobat coba

Capillary Capillary crystallizatcrystallizationion

Rate/ Rate/ SqMtrSqMtr

Rs.240/Rs.240/ Rs. 250/-Rs. 250/- Rs.300/-Rs.300/- Rs.170/-Rs.170/-

WarranteWarranteee

3 Years3 Years 5 Years5 Years 10 Years10 Years 10 Years10 Years

Cost/Cost/yearyear/ / SqMtrSqMtr

Rs.80/-Rs.80/- Rs.50/-Rs.50/- Rs.30/-Rs.30/- Rs.17/-Rs.17/-

Repairs /Repairs /RestoratiRestoration on

CostlyCostly CostlyCostly Difficult Difficult and and costly costly

Simple and Simple and economical economical


Properties comparison:Properties comparison:

SystemsSystems Tar felt/ Tar felt/ BitumenBitumen

Membrane/ Membrane/ coatingscoatings

Brickbat Brickbat cobacoba

Capillary Capillary crystallizaticrystallizationon

UV radiationUV radiation Emits Emits carcinogenic carcinogenic gasesgases

DeterioratesDeteriorates No effectNo effect No effectNo effect

Freeze taw Freeze taw cyclecycle

Adhesion loss Adhesion loss 1 year1 year

Adhesion loss Adhesion loss 3 years3 years

No effectNo effect No effectNo effect

Coating/ Coating/ application application damagedamage

LeaksLeaks LeaksLeaks LeaksLeaks No effectNo effect

Wet substrateWet substrate No No application application possiblepossible

No No application application possiblepossible

No No application application possiblepossible

Application Application possiblepossible

Water pondingWater ponding No effect No effect upto 1 yearupto 1 year

No effectNo effect LeaksLeaks No effectNo effect

Cold climateCold climate Film breaksFilm breaks Becomes Becomes brittlebrittle

No effectNo effect No effectNo effect


Salient features of INCAP:Salient features of INCAP:

System becomes integral part of concrete. System becomes integral part of concrete. Seals and reseals cracks and capillaries of the Seals and reseals cracks and capillaries of the

concrete, increases life of the concrete.concrete, increases life of the concrete. Application from both sides of the structure.Application from both sides of the structure. Coating damage does not affect working of the system.Coating damage does not affect working of the system. Ease of application gives 100% results.Ease of application gives 100% results. Application can be on wet as well as green Application can be on wet as well as green

concrete.concrete. Non-toxic, can be used for potable drinking water.Non-toxic, can be used for potable drinking water. Not a polymer based productNot a polymer based product, no UV radiation problem., no UV radiation problem.


Areas of INCAP application:Areas of INCAP application:

Drinking water reservoirs.Drinking water reservoirs. Sewage and treatment tanks.Sewage and treatment tanks. Aquariums, diaphragm walls and concrete roofs.Aquariums, diaphragm walls and concrete roofs. Terrace gardens, bathrooms and swimming Terrace gardens, bathrooms and swimming

pools.pools. Tunnels and basements.Tunnels and basements. Foundations and elevator shafts.Foundations and elevator shafts. Underground vaults and basements.Underground vaults and basements.

Or any concrete structure requiring to keep water Or any concrete structure requiring to keep water in or out and protection from chemical attack.in or out and protection from chemical attack.


Consumption of INCAP:Consumption of INCAP:

1 Kg of INCAP covers 0.75 SqMtr. 1 Kg of INCAP covers 0.75 SqMtr. 1 Kg of INCAP CONC. covers 0.50 SqMtr of 1 Kg of INCAP CONC. covers 0.50 SqMtr of

negative surface.negative surface. Atleast two coats are recommended for severe Atleast two coats are recommended for severe

seepages.seepages. 1% of total cement consumption during 1% of total cement consumption during

concreting.concreting. INCAP as dry shake to be broadcasted during INCAP as dry shake to be broadcasted during

initial cure of fresh concrete.initial cure of fresh concrete. (Approximate

consumption)


INCAP products:INCAP products:

INCAP GP, CONC., MD, (All slurry coating)INCAP GP, CONC., MD, (All slurry coating) INCRETE (For filling cracks)INCRETE (For filling cracks) INCAP GROUT (For pressure grouting)INCAP GROUT (For pressure grouting) INCAP PLUG (For active leakage)INCAP PLUG (For active leakage) INCAP MICROCONCRETEINCAP MICROCONCRETE INCAP PATCH (For patching spalled mortar)INCAP PATCH (For patching spalled mortar) INCAP Accelerator. (Accelerates curing process)INCAP Accelerator. (Accelerates curing process) INCAP MX Admixture. (Added to batch while INCAP MX Admixture. (Added to batch while

concreting)concreting)


Working with INCAP:Working with INCAP:

Crack filling using INCAP products.Crack filling using INCAP products.


Application videos and literature:Application videos and literature:

Brush application of INCAP (video)Brush application of INCAP (video) Trowel application of INCAP (video)Trowel application of INCAP (video) Comparison of other waterproofing with INCAP Comparison of other waterproofing with INCAP

(literature)(literature) Crystallization waterproofing summary Crystallization waterproofing summary

(literature)(literature) INCAP system (literature)INCAP system (literature) INCAP plug (literature)INCAP plug (literature) INCAP admixture (literature)INCAP admixture (literature)


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INCAP In Depth Catalytic Crystallization Waterproofing Compound