water permeability (3)

Aitahdr.gif (5343 bytes)
December 10 1990

ICS/Penetron Intl. Ltd.
45 Research Way
Suite 203
East Setauket, NY 11733

ATTN: Mr. R.J. Revera

1) In accordance with request of client, protection and permeability tests were made in the laboratory on the Penetron treated concrete samples in the following manner.

                                                               PENETRATION

2.)      MIX NO.
1
2
CEMENT
752
705
SILICA FUME
N/A
35#
SAND
1135
1150
STONE
1930
1930
LBS OF WATER
292
298
W.R.D.A.-HYCOL
28.0 OZ.
28.0 OZ.
SLUMP
3.25"
2.5"
W/C RATIO
0.388
0.402 (W/C+SF)
7 DAY P.S.I. AVERAGE
5412
5743
28 DAY P.S.I. AVERAGE
6732
7310
DATE   PENETRATION
April 1991 Negligible Negligible
July 1991 Negligible Negligible
Oct. 1991 Negligible Negligible
Jan. 1992 Negligible Negligible
April 1992 Negligible Negligible
July 1992 Negligible Negligible

Negligible

NOTE: All Materials and Procedures used in the mix designs were in accordance or conformance to the requirements of the American Society of Testing Materials.

3) All concrete cylinders were cast 12/10/90 (refer to mix design), cured for 28 days and then slurry coated with Penetron (as per standard Penetron application specification). After coating, the cylinders were allowed to cure for an additional 14 days.
At the end of this period the cylinders were immersed in three (3) separate vessels containing (1) Motor oil (10w40), (2) Diesel Fuel #2 and (3) 87 Octane Gasoline.

4)At approximately 90 day intervals, sample cylinders were removed and saw-cut to determine permeability of petroleum products, while others were checked for strength and abrasion qualities. This process continued for a period of 18 months. Individual test results are shown in Item #2 of this report.

5)This continuous testing demonstrated the full range of protection provided by the Penetron system. Specimen cylinders showed no loss of strength, abrasion resistance or breakdown due to permeability and/or exposure to the petroleu products.

6) Conclusion: Testing demonstrates that Penetron effectively protects concrete exposed to petroleum products.

AitaSIG.gif (3547 bytes)