WATERPROOFING

FESTER ACRITON PROSHIELD 12 YEARS

Extra quick-set, water-based elastomeric acrylic waterproofing with hydro-repellent technology
Fester Acriton Proshield® is a fibrated, elastomeric waterproofing of the latest generation product that attains an optimal balance of
elongation, tension and wear resistance. Ideal durability and extra quick-set allows users to complete waterproofing in a single morn-
ing

USES
• Fester Acriton Proshield® is recommended for
waterproofing horizontal or inclined concrete slabs, but it
can also be used on metal roofs and fiber-cement, and even
polystyrene and polyurethane thermal foam panels after
coating with Fester Acriton® Sellador.
• Fester Acriton Proshield® in white is recommended for
waterproofing where maximum reflection of solar radiation
is required in order to keep interiors cooler and more
comfortable, while also bringing significant savings in
electricity consumption of air conditioning or ventilation
systems.
• Due to its properties, Fester Acriton Proshield® can be
applied for maintenance of existing systems made from
precast material, acrylic or even over asphalt carpets after
coating with Fester Acriton® Sellador.
product can be laid down directly over the older layer,
ADVANTAGES
thereby extending the service life and warranty by up to
50% over the original product (see yield section).
• The formulation of Fester Acriton Proshield® provides the
optimal balance of mechanical properties, ensuring uniform • The product is characterized for its very high thermal
performance with structural movements. As such, cracks and resistance and low conductivity, in other words, it does not
fissures (except for highly dynamic joints and cracks) can conduct heat from the sun's rays into the surface of the
roof. In construction projects adapted to regional weather
move without breaching the waterproofing system, thereby
conditions, this product works with typical building materials
reducing subsequent repair expenses. Moreover, Fester has
to enhance heat resistance and prevent roofs from
improved Fester Acriton Proshield® performance over time,
overheating.
making it even more resistant to adverse climatic conditions
such as rain, UV rays, cold, drought, dust, among others. • In white color, Fester Acriton Proshield® provides high solar
Weathering tests demonstrate that Fester Acriton reflectivity (80% minimum) and retains white color over
Proshield® does not become rigid or brittle and it retains its time and the reflective property. This high reflectivity and
elongation and flexibility properties even after 12 years. thermal resistance allow the product to resist overheating of
roofs thereby reducing the temperature of the interiors,
• The improvements in Fester Acriton Proshield® make it the
which in turn brings considerable savings in electricity
only renewable waterproofing product on the market, since
consumption for air-conditioning and ventilation.
at the end of the installed service life, a new coating of the

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• Fester Acriton Proshield® is still extra quick-set. Under equal a. New surfaces
conditions, it dries up to 60% faster than any product of its • Remove loose, flaking material or sharp protrusions by
kind. In this way, only 2 hours after application of the first scraping the surface with a flat shovel.
coat, you may walk on the area to apply the second coat and
• Make sure there are no low areas where long-lasting
complete the system application in one single morning . This puddles can form or that might produce mud. Such low
accelerated process brings you significant time and money areas must be corrected.
savings. • Sweep the surface to remove dust, impurities and trash.
• This competitive advantage allows you to start with the Wipe entire surface repeatedly with moist cloth to fully
remove any persistent dust. For best results, wash the
application of Fester Acriton® Sellador at 8:00 a.m., and one
surface and allow it to dry
hour later apply the first coat of Fester Acriton Proshield®.
After two hours, you can apply the second coat to finish b. Surfaces with existing waterproof system
treating a surface of 100 m² by 12:00. Moreover, the coated • Remove loose, flaking material of the existing waterproof
surface can withstand rain by 13:00 of the same day. system to ensure proper adhesion of the new coat.
• Make sure there are no low areas where long-lasting
• In rainy season, when sudden rain may occur 1 hour after
puddles can form or that might produce mud. Such low
applying the first or second coat, significant savings are made areas must be corrected.
with less product loss due to runoff or time out to re-apply.
• If when removing the flaking, loose material, you find pitting
Note: This product is used at a yield of 2 L/ m² in two coats. or holes, make sure to repair and/or re-level the affected
Depending on thickness of the coat, drying may take longer areas.
when conditions are not completely sunny. Take this into • Sweep to surface to remove dust, impurities and debris. For
account when rain is in the forecast before two hours. best results, wash the surface and allow it to dry.

• High content of synthetic fibers, which significantly improves

performance. c. Metal sheet roofs
• Resists to light foot traffic.
• On sheet roofs, cleaning must be performed using a
• Resistant to puddling.
• Ready to use. pressure washer, detergent and by scrubbing with brushes
• Quick and easy to apply. to ensure the surface is completely clean. This cleaning is
• Adheres to moist or dry surfaces, but not to wet or saturated required regardless of whether the roof sheets are new or
surfaces, because surface pores must be open to achieve old, since new metal sheets are often quite greasy. Metal
proper adhesion. sheet sections with rust or corrosion must be cleaned
• Resists alkalinity of cement and industrial fumes.
mechanically and anticorrosive primer coat must be applied.
• Non-toxic, unless ingested.
*The warranty and extended warranty are provided in writing Severely worn sheets must be replaced. Gutters must also
when the waterproofing system is installed entirely by a be waterproofed with Fester Vaportite® 550 system,
specialist of the Authorized Fester® Distributors Network. For because these units often have puddling and accumulate
more information consult a specialist from the Authorized mud (see technical sheet).
Fester® Distributors Network.
2. Applying sealant
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Using a brush, roller or spray gun, apply a coat of undiluted
1. Surface preparation Fester Acriton® Sealant to surface. Approximate yield is 5 m²/
In rainy season, it’s advisable to prepare and repair the surface liter, which can vary depending on the surface type or
one day before waterproofing, because if such work is done roughness and absorption properties. Let sealant coat dry for 1
the same day, waterproofing application will be delayed and it to 2 hours (depending on the weather) and continue with the
may be affected in case of rain in the afternoon. waterproofing application process.

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3. Reinforcing critical points • The screws must be tightened and capped with Fester Acriton
Proshield®, you may you prefer to use Fester® FT 201 sealant
a. Fissures or cracks
to cap screws. Where the waterproofing with reinforcement
• We recommend filling cracks and fissures with Fester mesh is used, take care not to overtighten screws so as not to
Acriton® Patching Compound, applying product wide spatula completely clamp down on the joint and thereby hinder the
and smoothing flush with the surface. Allow patching movement of the overlap joint.
compound to dry for 2 to 4 hours (depending on the size of
Fester FT 201
the fissure) until patched area is not affected when treading
on it (see technical sheet).

b. Down spouts, cold joints, parapets, chamfers, pipe bases,

antennas and cisterns, among others.

• Apply a uniform coat of undiluted Fester Acriton® to critical

Backer Rod
area and immediately lay in sheets of Fester® Acriflex or
Fester FT 201
Fester® Revoflex® Mesh in such a way that the entire critical
critical area is covered. Smooth out mesh to eliminate folds
or wrinkles. Consider reinforcement with a Fester® FT 201 in
areas subject to higher movement. Let product dry and • Gutter joints and down spouts can be sealed with the Fester®
proceed with the waterproofing application. FT 201 sealant or with Fester Vaportite® 550 in conjunction
with Fester® Acriflex or Fester® Revoflex reinforcement
c. Sealing metal sheet roof overlaps, roof ridges, fastening
membranes. The system must be complemented by Fester
screws and gutters.
Vapotite® 550 and Fester® Festalum®.
• Overlaps and roof ridges should be assessed to determine
4. First waterproofing coat
optimal product. Fester Acriton Proshield® can be used to
between sheets, applying product evenly with brush and The first coat can be performed with soft synthetic or natural
laying in sheets of Fester® Acriflex or Fester® Revoflex bristle brooms or brushes, (do not use airless spray equipment
reinforcement meshes. to prevent clogging with the fiber content). Never use plush
rollers. The product quantities per area are the minimum
• Where metal sheet sections lay without large separations,
quantities required.
Fester® FT 201 sealant can be used, since it provides optimal
elongation properties. a. For surfaces in good condition: Apply the first coat of Fester
Acriton Proshield® undiluted on the previously prepared
• Reinforcement. For industrial buildings using very long roof
surface, spreading product in one direction at a yield of 1.0
sheets where expansion and contraction is most notable at
liters per m². Allow coat to dry for 3 hours before applying the
joints or overlaps; sealing treatment must be done by
next coat.
loosening the fasteners holding these sheets, separating
them and applying cords of Fester® FT 201. These cords in b. For metal sheet roofs: We recommend using white color to
effect create an expansion joint that absorbs the avoid heating and consequent expansion of the metal sheet
that can damage the roof structure and/or produce elevated
displacement cause by expansion and contraction of the
temperature inside the building. Surfaces must be in good
metal sheet. You may want to run a cord of sealant parallel condition, prepared, primed or sealed, including pre-treatment
to sheet overlap to bridge and reinforce the joint. Finally, by of roof ridges, overlaps and fastener screws as explained in
placing Fester Acriton Proshield® reinforcement membrane point 3.c. Apply the first coat of Fester Acriton Proshield®
over the splice, the risk of the reinforcement breaking due to undiluted at a yield of 1.0 liters per m². Allow coat to dry for 3
hours before applying the next coat.
expansion and contraction of the metal sheet is reduced.

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c. For fissured concrete surfaces without joints and/or highly Extension of service life or warranty
dynamic cracks and without the use of reinforcement mesh:
Among the advantages of this product, one is the extension of
Apply 2 coats of waterproofing at a yield of 1 liter per m² per
coat. Allow coat to dry for 3 hours before applying the next the system useful life or warranty up to further 50% linked to
coat. the quality (years) of the originally applied product. The system
renewal consists in applying one single coat of Fester Acriton®
d. For concrete surfaces with high structural movement: Where
cracks, fissures and highly dynamic joints commonly exist, (or Proshield, except in the points where, due to lack of adhesion
where there are risks these forming), such as in structures or cracking, the system has been removed. Those places shall
built of concrete slab, steel, compression mortars, brick be treated with a complete system, following instructions in
pavers, prefabricated or very cracked slabs, observe the steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the corresponding section. To apply the
following recommendations:
single coat and system renewal on the whole surface, follow
After preparing and priming the surface, apply the treatment the yield section.
for cracks, fissures, joints and other critical points as
indicated in item No. 3, as applicable. Apply the first coat of For purposes of waterproofing system renewal, the surface
undiluted Fester Acriton Proshield® over the entire surface shall be examined and at least 70% of the system must have
evenly, working by sections at recommended yield. Section good conditions and optimal adhesion. If the areas do not
by section lay down Fester® Acriflex or Fester® Revoflex
meet these conditions, a new system shall be applied.
reinforcement meshes in such a way that 100% of the area to
be waterproofed is covered, while making sure to smooth YIELD
out folds or wrinkles in the membrane. At longitudinal and
transversal joints, the mesh must overlap by at least 10 cm. Yield for surface conditions in points 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d:
Application is carried out in one direction with soft synthetic • For 4a and 4b, we recommend applying at a minimum yield
or natural bristle brooms or brushes. Do not use airless spray of 2.0 liters per m² in 2 coats.
equipment or paint rollers.
• For 4c, we recommend applying at a minimum yield of 2.2
The first coat is applied at a minimum yield of 1.0 liters per liters per m² in 2 coats.
m². Allow coat to dry for 3 hours before applying the next
coat. (The previous coat must be dry to prevent the • For 4d, we recommend applying at a minimum yield of 2.2
formation of bubbles of trapped moisture.) liters per m² in 2 coats.

Notes: Drying times for the first coat in the 4 scenarios cited Yield for extended warranty: We recommend applying at least
are achieved under sunny conditions. On cloudy, if product is 1.3 liters per m² per coat, while ensuring waterproofing
not allowed to dry completely, you run the risk of bubbles product is distributed over the surface as evenly as possible.
forming in the subsequent coat. The red color waterproofing Overall yields may vary depending on roughness, absorption,
product is especially prone to this problem once it heats up surface type and application technique.
under exposure to sunlight.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
(Never use airless spray equipment to prevent clogging with
• Do not apply Fester Acriton Proshield® at temperatures
fiber content).
below 5°C
5. Second waterproofing coat • Do not use as a waterproofing substrate for tile or brick
finishes, nor in pools or where there is constant immersion
For installations using reinforcement membranes (depending in water.
on surface conditions described in 4.a, 4.c and 4.d), once the • Do not apply where on surfaces prone to prolonged
first coat of Fester Acriton Proshield® has dried, proceed to puddling or where mud tends to accumulate as these
apply the second coat of undiluted Fester Acriton Proshield® conditions accelerate the breakdown of the waterproofing
using same technique and at the same yield. This application system.
should be performed in cross direction with respect to the first • Do not apply to wet or water-saturated surfaces, as this can
coat. cause water vapor bubbles in the final coat.
Note: The tools and equipment used can be washed with water
while the product is still fresh.

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• In highly dynamic joints and cracks, do not apply the product

without using Fester® Acriflex or Fester® Revoflex ECOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
reinforcement meshes.
• Do not apply this product on surfaces that are poorly • Water based product
adhered to the substrate. • This product is made of water-based polymers and
• Do not apply on weathered insulation foam.
biodegradable surfactants.
• Do not use where surface must withstand vehicle or heavy
pedestrian traffic. Always use shoes with flat soles when • Does not contain mercurial preservatives.
walking on finished surface.
• For metal sheet roofs, we recommend using the white • Does not contain heavy metals such as lead or chromium.
waterproofing product, which reflects heat and thereby • Does not contain asbestos fibers.
reduces the amount of expansion and contraction of the
metal sheet and associated structure. Movement due to • Does not contain solvents.
expansion and contraction of metal can damage the
waterproofing system especially at joints and fastener • Once dry, the product forms an inert plastic film that does
screws. not affect the environment.
• Do not mix this product with other products.
Name of product VOC (g/L)
PRECAUTIONS
Fester Acriton Proshield®
• Always observe safety measures when working at heights, 12 years, white and red
1.93
employing ladders in optimal condition, safety harnesses
and ropes and scaffold moorings, etc. For greater safety,
Fester Acriton Proshield® helps to enhance the quality of
always use walking plank “bridges” on metal sheet roofs.
environment and the well-being of workers and residents since
• This product is to be used only outdoors.
• When handling the liquid product, use rubber gloves and its VOC g/l content is as indicated in the previous table.
safety goggles to prevent direct contact with the skin and Production site: Carretera Panamericana Km 312. Tramo Libre
eyes.
Celaya-Salamanca, Guanajuato. CP. 36700.
• This product contains ammonia. Do not handle liquid product
in enclosed areas without proper gas mask.

PACKAGING AND CONTAINERS

PRESENTATION 19 L Bucket
In colors white and red

STORAGE Keep product in original container in a cool, dry

place away from direct sunlight.

SHELF LIFE 24 months

STACKING 24 kg: bucket: Stacks of three units

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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
PROPERTY Method ASTM / NMX-C- 450 SPECIFICATION
Appearance E - 284 Creamy, fibrous product in white or red

Density [g/cc] D – 1475 1.27 a 1.32

Solids by weight [%] D – 2369 mod. 60.0 a 62.5
As per test: 34,000 to 39,000
Brookfield viscosity, [Cps]. D - 2196
Resting for (15 days): 42,000 to 55,000
Dry to the touch, (20 mils wet [minutes] D - 1640 45 - 65
Total drying time, (20 mils wet) [hours] D - 1640 2.5 max.
Accelerated weathering, ultraviolet light, conden- G - 53 Meets without damage after 4,380
sation and aspersion), hours NMX – C – 450 - 2019 -15°C, without fail after 2,500
Elongation after weathering, [%] minimum NMX – C - 450 - 2019 100% minimum
Tension after weathering [psi] NMX - C – 450 - 2019 200 minimum
Cold bending test [ºC] NMX – C - 450 - 2019 -15
pH E - 70 10.50 minimum
Stability 24 months D - 1849 Must comply
THERMAL PROPERTIES (Applies only to product in white color)
Solar reflectance, [%] C -1549 – 09 82.0 minimum
Thermal emittance index C – 1371 – 04 0.86 minimum
Solar reflectance index (SRI) E – 1980 – 11 102 minimum

NMX— U-125— SCFI-2016 (Certification)

Note: The data cited herein were obtained under HEN-
FESTER ACRITON PROSHIELD 12 YEARS WHITE KEL laboratory conditions.
Certification LEVEL OR CLASS L -1 BASIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GREATEST EFFICIENCY IN
Solar reflectance index 105 THE APPLICATION OF THE PRODUCT
Solar reflectance, % 83.7 1. Read the instructions carefully
Emittance 0.91 2. Carefully prepare the surface
Contrast ratio 0.98
3. Observe specified yields.
Difference in whiteness 0.1%
4. Observe drying times in accord with climate
Rated service life 12 years
Henkel Capital S.A. de C.V.,
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Customer service: 800-FESTER7 web.fester@henkel.com www.fester.com.mx

The information provided in this technical data sheet, specifically the recommendations for proper handling and use of our products, is based on our professional knowledge and experience. As materials and local -
conditions may vary from place to place, which is beyond our control, we recommend performing tests to determine the suitability of our products for the intended application method and use. Fester shall not
accept any legal liability for the contents of this data sheet or for any spoken advice it may provide to users of our products, unless there is evidence -of malicious intent or gross negligence on our part. This technical
information sheet replaces all previous editions relevant to this product and is supplemented by the information contained in the corresponding safety sheet. We recommend that you consult the latter prior to using
this product.

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