Advanced Chemical Technologies SIL-ACT®
Advanced Chemical Technologies formulates silanes specifically to meet Federal and State performance and VOC requirements. SIL-ACT® is the most approved concrete water repellent in the United States for bridge decks and parking structures. SIL-ATC® silane water repellents have been tested by and proven effective by D.O.T., universities, and independent testing laboratories.
Advanced Chemical Technologies SIL-ACT® is an alkyltrialkoxy silane treatment that permanently weatherproofs concrete and masonry without forming a surface coating. SIL-ACT® water-repellent products chemically bond to the substrate. This creates a unique, effective water-repellent barrier.
- Once SIL-ACT® penetrates the surface, a rapid chemical reaction occurs, where part of the silane molecule evaporates leaving the active portion to adhere to the concrete.
- When SIL-ACT® is applied to concrete or masonry, the chemical reaction creates a one-way filter repelling salt, water, chloride ions, and staining substances, while vapor passes freely out of the concrete.
- SIL-ACT® provides increased protection for reinforcing steel components as the concrete continues to dry over time.
Advantages of SIL-ACT®
- Stops water and salt intrusion
- Vapor permeable
- Permanent chemical bond
- Deep penetration/forms a penetrated protective layer
- Does not affect skid resistance
- Easy to use
- Cost-effective/lower initial cost and longer service life
- Resists freeze-thaw damage
- Resists acid rain damage
- Extends bridge deck life cycle
- No appearance change
- No yellowing
- No surface texture change
- Not susceptible to ultraviolet or chemical degradation
- Outperforms siloxanes
SIL-ACT® Protection
- Resistant to wind and driven rain
- Deep penetration
- Resistant to chloride
- No blushing or peeling
- Keeps substrate cleaner
- Prevents mildew growth
- Breathable
- Resistant to efflorescence and water-borne staining
- Resistant to water intrusion
- Protects concrete and other masonry
- Creates longer life cycle for concrete
- Protect rebar with our Corrosion Inhibitor (PCI-100)