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Sika® Purigo-5 S (NZ)

Concrete dustproofer and surface hardener

  • Sika® Purigo-5 S (NZ) is an economical, easy to use surface hardener and dustproofer for concrete floors. It is a liquid based on ‘activated’ sodium silicate which reacts chemically with calcium hydroxide in the concrete to bind up and tighten the top surface, producing a hard, dust free finish.

  • Very quick and easy to apply
  • Can be used on both new and old concrete
  • Chemically reacts with concrete to become an integral part of the surface matrix.
  • Sika® Purigo-5 S (NZ) is the economical answer to the problem of surface dusting.
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Usage

Sika® Purigo-5 S (NZ) is an efficient, economic product for use on concrete floors to prevent surface dusting from occurring. It will not, however, make bad disintegrating concrete good. Examples of flooring situations that would gain beneficial effect from the use of Sika® Purigo-5 S (NZ) are:
  • Warehouses and storage facilities
  • Factories and assembly plants
  • Carpark decks
 

Advantages

  • Very quick and easy to apply
  • Can be used on both new and old concrete
  • Chemically reacts with concrete to become an integral part of the surface matrix.
  • Sika® Purigo-5 S (NZ) is the economical answer to the problem of surface dusting.

Packaging

20 litres and 200 litres

Colour

Clear liquid

Product Details

Product Information

Chemical Base

Water based liquid

Shelf Life

Twelve (12) months from date of manufacture if stored as stated.

Storage Conditions

Store in unopened original containers in frost free conditions below +25ºC.

Density

1.0 kg/litre

Application

Application Information

Ambient Air Temperature

Minimum application temperature: +5ºC
Consumption

Consumption

As a dustproofer 2-3 coats are recommended:
1st coat = approx 4-6m²/litre
2nd coat = approx 7-8 m²/litre
Application steps

APPLICATION

  • Sika® Purigo-5 S (NZ) is ready to use and requires no mixing.
  • For dustproofing applications, Sika® Purigo-5 S (NZ) can be sprinkled over the surface with a plastic watering can and dispersed with a soft broom or squeegee.  

  • Spread Sika® Purigo-5 S (NZ) back and forth over the surface to ensure maximum and even penetration is achieved.

  • Do not allow puddles to form in depressions on the floor surface or white staining may occur.
  • After allowing 24 hours to dry the second coat can be applied in the same manner.
  • 24 hours after the final treatment the floor should be washed with clean water.

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