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                     CRYSTAL LOK® Waterproofer/Hardener Testing Report

Concrete tests performed at applied rate of 200 or 300 square feet per gallon

Property Test Method Result

Volatile Organic Content (VOC)

Toxicity

ASTM D 3960 &

ASTM D 3792

 <0.01 mg/L

Permeability -
pressure applied on positive
face- on Crystal Lok side


Control = 3 Test cores permeable
at normal ground water pressure
prior to applying Crystal Lok

ASTM D5084-90

1996 by Pacific Testing Laboratory

75 psi (173’ standing water)
= 0 Permeability.

Control = at 30psi (normal ground
water -Seattle- permeability =
6.15(x 10-9 cm/sec)
Permeability -
pressure applied on negative
face opposite Crystal Lok side

ASTM D5084-90

1996 by Pacific Testing Laboratory

 60 psi (138’ standing water)
= 0 Permeability.
Hydrostatic Pressure
Resistance

USACE CRD C48-73

1988 by Conpro Co.

45 psi (115’ standing water - Limit of test apparatus used)   = 0 leakage
Freeze Thaw Cycling Damage

ASTM C666-84

Conpro

 Treated concrete:
0.7% loss of the original mass.
Untreated concrete:
4.8% loss of the original mass.
Freeze Thaw Cycling Damage
Water Vapor Emissions

Lab Value-conpro

 47.5% vapor emission reduction
Abrasion Resistance

USACE CDR-52-54

Conpro

 Improved performance over
untreated concrete
Chloride Ion Intrusion Resistance

FHWA No.RD 77-85

Conpro

 Protection improvement of treated
concrete over untreated concrete:
1/2” depth = 70%
3/4” depth = 100%
Efflorescence Reduction -
Fresh Concrete

ASTM C67-75

Conpro

 No change to treated concrete,
No efflorescence.
Efflorescence Reduction
- Mature Concrete

ASTM C67-75

Cpnpro

 No change to treated concrete,
No efflorescence.
Hardness
(% increase after application)

ASTM C805

Conpro

 test a > 6% from 46.36 to 49.25
test b > 12.83 % from 37.65 to 42.48
test c > 32% from 29.25 to 38.70
Absorption ASTM C642 Conpro 7 day = 4.13
Penetration (2 coat application) Lab values Conpro > 3/4 inch
Potable Water US EPA Pass
Incidental Food Contact USDA Meat & Poultry
Inspection Program		 Pass
Shelf Life ANSI 129.1-1976 Indefinite
Drying Time Lab value 12 hours
Re coat Lab Value 2nd - 10-30 minutes
3rd as mist only if suitable after 3 days-
(for maximum saturation) USE CAUTION AVOID PUDDLING. See Tech Data

Topcoat if desired Treated concrete must be rinsed to remove expelled debris & lower pH. Topcoat selection to be
based on topcoat manufacturers pH, mineral salts and surface moisture requirements. Note: Crystal Lok treated
concrete has a pH of 12-13 for 72 hours then pH of 11.5 unless reduced temporarily by fresh water rinse and removal

of residual mineral salts of sodium, silicates, chlorides. After rinsing surface pH will return to 11.5 level within several hours.
Schedule rinse/cleaning/top coating carefully. APPLY 1. Waterproof membrane/PVC tile/ceramic/granite/marble
adhesives;acrylic emulsion & oil based paint after 48 hours. 2. Epoxy & Polyurethane (check pH & moisture) after 7
days 3. M-C Polyurethane (check pH) after 7 days.   ©1993-2007 Crystal-Lok®