BX-043 Concrete Joint Sealant / Waterstop Tape

Identification

Chemical Family

Bentonite,

Butyl Rubber

GBU

BAS

RTU Product Type

Waterstop Tape

Categories

Markets → Building & Construction → Applications → Flooring & Surfaces → Fillers, Levellers & Joints

Technologies → Adhesives & Sealants → Product Families → Pressure Sensitive Adhesives, Tapes & Labels → Tapes

Applications

Application Area

Construction Joints,

Slab,

Cast-In-Place Joints,

Below Grade Wall,

Precast Joints

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Metal,

Concrete

Applications & Uses

Product Applications

Basic Use: BX-043 is designed to be used in non-moving concrete joints and is ideal for most below grade precast and cast-in-place joints.

Typical Applications

• Foundation slabs
• Below grade walls

Application Instructions

• Apply to clean, dry surfaces.
• Do not apply to wet surfaces or allow exposure to water prior to application.
• BP-013 primer recommended for vertical application.
• Brush to remove all loose debris from concrete surface.
• For best adhesion press firmly to surface.
• Press tape ends firmly together to create a continuous seal.
• Remove release liner prior to concrete pour.

Features

Ready-to-Use Product Features

Expandable,

Flexible,

Low Temperature Flexibility,

Easy To Apply

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Rolls

Regional Availability

• North America

Packaging Information

BX-043 is available in pre-extruded tape form in various custom profiles.
Rectangular: 3/4" x 1" (16'8" roll)
Trapezoid: 1/2" x 0.67" x 1-1/4" (20' roll)

Physical Properties

Color (Properties)

Black

Properties

Application Temperature:

12.0~32.0 °C

Density:

1600.0 kg/m³

Shelf Life:

24.0 months

Solid Content:

100.0 %

Specific Gravity:

1.6

Application Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Application Temperature	12 - 32	°C	-
Service Temperature	- 45 to 54	°C	-

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Storage Temperature	-23 to 32	°C	-

Technical Data

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Hardness	75	dmm	ASTM 0217
Solids Content	100	%	ASTM C681
Specific Gravity	1.6	-	ASTM D71
Unrestricted Swell (unrestricted)	300	%	-

Storage & Handling

Storage and Shelf Life Condition

Storage: Store material in original unopened container between -23°C and 32°C (-10°F and 90°F).
Shelf Life: Minimum 2 years from date of manufacture when stored as recommended.

Shelf Life

min. 2 years