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technical specifications 2004
anti-salt surface treatment


Anti-salt surface treatment with:

• RIALTO ISOCAL

  interior and exterior water-repellent breathable siloxane anti-saline efflorescence treatment
• RIALTO DURASIL
  interior and exterior breathable hardening and water-repellent anti-saline efflorescence treatment,
  based on an alkysilane emulsion
 


When saline efflorescence is caused by capillary humidity, do not use RIALTO ISOCAL or RIALTO DURASIL anti-saline efflorescence treatment (see wet surfaces section). The treatment should be used only on absorbent vertical surfaces. It is not intended for surfaces treated with washable or quartz paints, plastics, enamel paints, etc. Do not apply RIALTO ISOCAL or RIALTO DURASIL on wet surfaces since this prevents proper product penetration.

RIALTO ISOCAL or RIALTO DURASIL prevents rain-water infiltration and salt formation and surfacing, while allowing perfect breathability of treated material. Even if small cracks may form after the treatment with RIALTO ISOCAL or RIALTO DURASIL, no rain-water infiltration will occur and consequently no saline efflorescence formation (for example, leopard-skin effect).

RIALTO ISOCAL or RIALTO DURASIL can be used as an undercoat to siloxane or mineral products. RIALTO DURASIL is a water-repellent and anti-salt treatment (like RIALTO ISOCAL) with hardening properties that make it suitable for the treatment of dusty or slightly friable surfaces.


RIALTO ISOCAL and RIALTO DURASIL should be applied to fully saturate the surface either using a low-pressure spray (0.5 bar) or a brush or roller in several coats.

The chemical reaction is extremely slow and so allows deep penetration of RIALTO ISOCAL and RIALTO DURASIL without leaving any glossy or tacky material. The product therefore is practically invisible and does not alter the appearance of treated material. When performing a trial coat, keep in mind that maximum effectiveness is obtained 15-20 days after application.

For further information, see also the relevant information sheet (RIALTO DURASIL, RIALTO ISOCAL), or contact the rialto technical office.



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