Internal Durability & Waterproofing.
AQURON 2000 Spray-on Waterproofing & Durability Enhancement
What is AQURON 2000?
This information relates to AQURON 2000 applied as concrete waterproofing treatment.
AQURON is a spray-applied colloidal silica hydrogel treatment for new and existing concrete.
AQURON 2000 is the original catalytic hydrogel treatment for concrete. It has so many uses, applications and benefits, that people don’t always immediately believe us when we tell them what it can do.
AQURON 2000 is a water-borne nanoparticle colloidal silica, with a unique catalyst. When atomised onto the surface of concrete, AQURON 2000 penetrates deep into the porosity, reacting with the free limes and moisture already in the concrete, and inducing a C-S-H hydrogel formation.
- Ideal for controlling concrete moisture under floor coverings.
- Effective for waterproofing exposed concrete floors and roofs.
- Can be used as part of remediation and durability works.
- Suitable for internal and external use.
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) available.
CURING PERFORMANCE
Independent testing by Cement Australia confirms AQURON® 2000 delivers curing performance equivalent to both water curing and an AS3799 film‑forming membrane, across strength development, temperature, internal RH, chloride resistance (ASTM C1202) and sorptivity.
MARKHAM offer AQURON 2000 by one of following options:
- PRODUCT SUPPLY 20L or 1000L with Limited Product warranty
- PROJECT SUPPLY based on total m2’s, training & Warranty Options
- TECT SYSTEMS Supply, installed with Performance Warranty
- High quality concrete curing
- Concrete waterproofing and moisture control in one treatment
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
AQURON 2000 SPRAY-ON holds an independently verified and registered EPD, confirming its environmental credentials for use in sustainable construction projects across the UK.
How does this product help your project?
AQURON 2000 is internal waterproofing & durability along with curing assistance & surface durability treatment, replacing multiple treatments.
AQURON 2000 has proven track record protecting structures for over 30 years.
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WATERPROOFING & DURABILITY
- BS EN12390 – Part 8: Depth of penetration of water under pressure, 50m shows 90% improvement on the control
- DIN 1048 – 10m head pressure – shows 72% improvement on the control
- GWT Field Permeability – Minimum of 75% improvement on the control
- Locks up moisture – preventing migration
- Immobilizes moisture by transforming it into a hydrogel state. This allows direct stick flooring to be installed, regardless of the RH% of the concrete. Learn more (global site)…
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PERMANENT for EXTERIOR & INTERIOR
- Locks up moisture inside the concrete – preventing migration
- Suitable for Exterior & Interior Application
- Can be left as the final finish
- Leaves the concrete looking natural
- Permanent – No future recoating required
- AQURON 2000 has proven track record protecting structures for over 30yrs.
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Curing, Hardening & Anti-Dusting
Curing Performance – Independent testing by Cement Australia confirms AQURON 2000 delivers curing performance equivalent to both water curing and an AS3799 film-forming membrane, across strength development, temperature, internal RH, chloride resistance (ASTM C1202) and sorptivity.
- Chaplin abrasion tests show a clear reduction in total wear. Approximately 40% less abrasion in AQURON 2000 treated concrete
- Adhesion dust tests show a significant reduction in surface loss. Approximately 30% less in AQURON 2000 treated concrete
How AQURON 2000 works.
The core technology is a hydrogel formation induced by colloidal silica.
When spray applied to concrete, the nano-size colloidal silica reacts with the calcium hydroxide in the pore water to penetrate into the concrete pores to depths of 150mm to form a stable, polymerized hydrogel in the pores and porosity.
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Colloidal silica particles are nano-size
This hydrogel over time reaches strengths similar to Calcium Silicate Hydrate (C-S-H, cement paste). Its most important function though, at any age, is that it stops moisture migration through the concrete porosity. Once the reaction has taken place, and the hydrogel is formed, it is permanent and cannot be reversed or removed, it becomes part of the concrete itself.
Colloidal silica particles are nano-size and able to work in the nano-size concrete pores. A typical concrete pore is around 50 nanometres, and colloidal silica is in the range of 5-20 nanometres in size. For scale, a human hair is 100,000 nanometres.
AQURON 2000 spray on concrete waterproofing can be applied to new or existing concrete. MARKHAM recommends applying AQURON 2000 to concrete during the curing stage, for enhanced curing and maximum long-term benefit.
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Applied over a number of passes
AQURON 2000 penetrating hydrogel is a spray-applied. The sprayer must have sufficient pressure and tip size to atomise the spray. AQURON 2000 can be applied to new or existing concrete.
- Applied over a number of passes
- Coverage rate of about 5 m² per litre, depending on the absorbency of the concrete.
- Nil VOC content = 100 % Safe for installers, marine and animal life
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Safe for both CONTRACTOR and ENVIRONMENT
AQURON 2000 penetrating hydrogel is a spray-applied. The sprayer must have sufficient pressure and tip size to atomise the spray. AQURON 2000 can be applied to new or existing concrete.
- Nil VOC content = 100 % Safe for installers, marine and animal life
- Suitable for potable water retaining structure
- Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) available.
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MARKHAM offer END-to-END Installs
MARKHAM offer AQURON 2000 by one of following options:
- PRODUCT SUPPLY 20L or 1000L with Limited Product warranty
- PROJECT SUPPLY based on total m2’s, training & Warranty Options
- TECT SYSTEMS Supply, installed with Performance Warranty
Detailed information is found on our downloads page! Technical data, MSDS, specifications, BIM files and more.
Previous AQURON 2000 SPRAY-ON projects.
AQURON 2000 was the first of the AQURON product family and has been applied to thousands of projects across.
AQURON 2000 SPRAY-ON Details.
MARKHAM offer AQURON 2000 by one of following options:
- PRODUCT SUPPLY 20L or 1000L with Limited Product warranty
- PROJECT SUPPLY based on total m2’s, training & Warranty Options
- TECT SYSTEMS Supply, installed with Performance Warranty
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