Silane based water repellent impregnation cream. Sikagard-706 Thixo is used as water-repellent impregnation (hydrophobic treatment) for absorbent substrates such as: Marine structures, Pilings, Piers, Bridge decks, Building facades.

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NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE
SIKAGARD 706 THIXO

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SIKAGARD®-706 THIXO
 Thixotropic consistency,
 Non-drip
 Low volatility, Outstanding
penetration
 Low evaporation, water-based,
 Low VOC, High alkaline
resistance
 Freeze and thaw with de-icing
salt stress resistant
Silane based, cream type

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SIKAGARD®-706 THIXO
Immediately after application 30 minutes after application
Silane based, cream type

4. Problem-free “overhead”
application
Already treated areas are
clearly visible
Low operation cost
Problem-free cleaning of
equipment
Application by airless spray
brush or roller
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SIKAGARD®-706 THIXO
 Low wastage when
working overhead
 No visible traces after
application
 Loss-free application
 High coverage rates
 Single step application
up to 400 / 500 g/m²
Silane based, cream type

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SIKAGARD®-706 THIXO
Silane based, cream type

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SIKAGARD®-706 THIXO
Corporate Brochures
Technology & Concept, for
Designer & Contractor
Technical Articles
Sika & Third Parties
Technical & Commercial Presentations
Silane based, cream type

7. Hydrophobic
Impregnations

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Marketing & Technical Tools
Technical Articles
(Sika & Third Parties)
Corporate Brochures
(Technology & Concept, for
Designer & Contractor)
Technical & commercial
presentations

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Value Selling for Specifiers
 Hydrophobic engineering
 Specification support
 Supporting documentation
 Compatible systems (coatings and corrosion inhibitor)
 Sika references
 Long term experience (>15 years)

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Value Selling for Contractors
 Application engineering
 Method statement
 Job site support
 Testing facilities
 Compatible systems (coatings and corrosion inhibitor)
 Sika references

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Influence of Cracks[3]
• Objective of the Study:
• To show the influence of crack in the effectiveness of
hydrophobic treatment using different types of product (high
active content silane liquid or cream, low active content
silane/siloxane)
• Summary of the results:
 Importance of the type of product used in the durability
behaviour
 Best performance achieved with cream Silane
 No long term protection achieved with low active
silane/siloxane
 Effective protection achieved even if the treatment occurs
before the crack appears

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For Different Substrates
Concrete Brick Natural & Artificial Stone

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Standard Tests (Alberta B388)
Requirement (example)
Sealer Type Water uptake in % to a control non treated
Before Abrasion After Abrasion
Type 1a 82,5% 75%
Type 1b - 86%
Type 1c - 85%*
Note*: 144 grams abrasion instead of usual 72 grams for type 1a & 1b

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Standards
Canada (Alberta B388):
Requirements:
 Reduction of water uptake after surface abrasion
 Reduction of water uptake after alkali exposure
 Water vapour transmission
 Etc.
Other Standards:
 Quebec Department of Transport MTQ Standard 3601

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In general, there are three different levels of these Sika protection systems:
System 1:
Durable concrete
protection
System 2:
Durable concrete and
reinforcement protection
System 3:
High performance protection
for extreme conditions
Sikagard deep penetrating
hydrophobic impregnation
Sika FerroGard corrosion
inhibitor
Sikagard deep penetrating
hydrophobic impregnation
Sika FerroGard corrosion
inhibitor
Sikagard deep penetrating
hydrophobic impregnation
Sikagard protective coating
Sika Competence in Complete Concrete
Protection
For exposed concrete structures
showing no visible concrete defects
(crack width < 0.3 mm)
For severely exposed or weak
concrete with a high risk of
steel
corrosion
For severely exposed or weak
concrete with a high risk of cracking
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1
2
1
2
3
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2
1
2
3
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Standard Tests (Alberta B388)
Classification:
Type 1: Penetrating sealers for use of traffic bearing exposed
to abrasion
 Type 1a: for sheltered conditions – relative moisture
content of substrate not exceeding
55%
 Type 1b: for outdoor condition where the relative
moisture content of substrate not
exceeding 70%
 Type 1c: low VOC, high performance. For
application in outdoor conditions to
new bridges and overlays cast with
low water cement ratio (0,30 – 0,45)
where the relative moisture content is
maximum 80%

19. For more information
contact one of our
specialists: www.sika.ca