Product information

Protectosil® CIT

Advanced corrosion inhibitor for steel reinforced concrete based on

organofunctional silanes.

Registration
Advanced corrosion inhibitor for steel reinforced concrete based
Protectosil® CIT on organofunctional silanes.

EINECS/ELINCS (EU): Yes

AICS (Australia): Yes Safety and Handling
DSL/NDSL (Canada): Yes Before considering the use of Protectosil® products please read its
PICCS (Philippines): Yes Safety Data sheet (SDS) thoroughly for safety and toxicological
data as well as for information on proper transportation, storage
TSCA (USA): Yes
and use. The Safety Data Sheet is available after registration on
IECSC (P.R. China): Yes our website www.protectosil.com or upon request from your
local representative, customer service or from Evonik Resource
ENCS (Japan): Yes
Efficiency GmbH, Product Safety Department, E-MAIL
ECL (South Korea): Yes sds-hu@evonik.com.
 
 

Packaging and Storage

Technical Data Protectosil® CIT is supplied in 28 l, 205 l as well as 1.000 l
container. Protectosil® CIT should not come into contact with
Properties and test moisture. Protectosil® CIT should be stored at temperatures
Value Unit Method
methods between -10 °C and 50 °C. Protectosil® CIT has a shelf life of 12
Color clear to slightly - - months if stored in originally sealed containers.
amber
Density 0.882 g/cm3 DIN Application Details
51757
Substrate Application rate
Viscosity (20 °C) 0.95 mPa.s -
concrete (above water level) 2-3 coats 180-230 g/m² each
pH 11 - -
concrete (in tidal or splash zone) 5-6 coats 180-230 g/m² each
 
 
 
 

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Properties and Use All delaminated, loose or spalled concrete must be removed and
repaired. Shrinkage cracks that are dormant, shallow in depth and
Low viscous, colorless to yellowish liquid
with no structural significance can be treated with a multiple coat
> 98 % active ingredient
application of Protectosil® CIT. Other cracks should be routed,
Solvent free
treated with Protectosil® CIT and then sealed with a suitable
pH of 11
sealant. Protectosil® CIT does not affect the adhesion of most
The whole concrete surface including existing repairs should be sealants to concrete or that of concrete to rebar. Protectosil® CIT
treated with undiluted Protectosil® CIT. Several consecutive coats may be applied directly to the cleaned rebar prior to placing repair
should be applied. material. Protectosil® CIT does not negatively influence the
ability of concrete to adhere to the steel rebar. After the repair
Protectosil® CIT measurements Protectosil® CIT should be applied to the whole
surface.
dramatically reduces the chloride induced corrosion of
steel concrete reinforcement via reaction of active Protectosil® CIT should be applied to concrete using low-pressure
material with the cement phase and the steel surface pumping equipment with a wet fan-type spray nozzle. Alternate
repassivates steel rebars after chloride induced corrosion methods include roller, brush or pouring (into a crack, for
meets the requirements of EN 1504-2 example). Protectosil® CIT should not be atomized.
is highly reactive and resistant to alkaline environment
forms colorless and water vapour permeable A liquid film of Protectosil® CIT must remain in contact with the
impregnations substrate for several seconds. Horizontal surfaces should have a
high reduction of water uptake and of chloride uptake shiny, wet appearance for 3-5 seconds. Vertical surfaces should
is applied undiluted to a concrete surface and is absorbed exhibit a 30-50 cm shiny curtain of liquid.
quickly
All equipment and containers must be clean and dry. After use
penetrates deeply into the concrete
they can be cleaned with any organic solvent (methylated spirit,
is suited for old and new structures
petrol or thinners).
is suited for every type of steel reinforced concrete
is effective in marine environments with high relative Apply Protectosil® CIT to the entire concrete surface, including
humidity and areas where deicer salts are used such as repaired areas, in a multiple coat application. Allow a minimum of
jetties, piers, decks, facades, balconies, walkways, bridge 15 minutes (or until visibly dry) between coats. Protectosil® CIT
decks, beams, columns should not be applied to wet concrete.
effectively inhibits macrocell (mat-to-mat) and microcell
(along rebar) corrosion of steel-reinforced concrete Substrates in tidal or splash zones should dry as long as possible
reduces corrosion in carbonated concrete steel-reinforced before Protectosil® CIT is applied. As the substrate will still be wet
structures the ability to absorb is decreased. Therefore, Protectosil® CIT has
equalizes the differences in electrochemical potential to be applied in several coats (6 coats or more) in order to achieve
between polymer concrete and existing concrete when the necessary consumption rate of 500 g/m2.
applied to concrete structures repaired with polymer
concrete Non-absorbent substrates such as window frames, metal, plastic
Can be used according to principles 1, 2, 8 and 11 of EN fittings, window glass, etc., should be covered before
1504-9 application. Surfaces which accidentally come into contact with
Protectosil® CIT can be cleaned with alcohol (spirit) or aqueous
The concrete surface must be clean. All traces of dirt, dust, soap solution. Cleaning should be carried out as quickly as
efflorescence, mold, grease, oil, asphalt, laitance, paint, coatings, possible (within a few hours), otherwise formation of a silicone
curing compounds, and other foreign materials that would inhibit resin film can make cleaning more difficult. Silicone resin films
penetration have to be removed. Acceptable cleaning methods are best removed using ethanol (or spirit). Plant life should be
include shotblasting, sandblasting, waterblasting, grinding, and protected from overspray.
chemical cleaning.
Protectosil® CIT should not come into contact with asphalt as it
would dissolve. Applied sealants should be fully cured before
Application Protectosil® CIT is applied. Protectosil® CIT should not
accumulate on horizontally applied sealants since it could act as a
Proper application conditions are between -5 °C and 40 °C (23 solvent.
°-100 °F). Do not apply if rain is expected within four hours
following application, or if high winds or other conditions prevent
proper application. The substrate should be as dry as possible
prior to application. Depending on weather conditions allow 24 to
72 hours for the substrate to dry after rain or cleaning with water.

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