Specification Data Sheet
FOR ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS

1.	PRODUCT NAME
                            PROTEC III:  W.H.A.M.
2.	MANUFACTURER
Cornerstone Coatings Global Inc.
Suite 2000 - 125 9th Ave SE 
Calgary, AB
T2G 0P6
tel +1 (587) 355-2219 or (587) 319-0507
fax (587) 319-0510
www.cornerstonecoatings.com
3.	PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Protec III:  W.H.A.M. is a cure, hardener and densifier that goes into the concrete and chemically penetrates and reacts with the top wear surface, producing strong bonds in the concrete called Calcium silicate Hydrate (CHS). These strong bonds permanently change the density of the concrete whereby making it harder, denser and stronger. This stronger concrete resists shaling, pitting, dusting, abrasion, and many corrosive chemicals.   Protec III:  W.H.A.M. works based on silica fume technology.

•	Curing - Protec III:  W.H.A.M. is vital to achieve the complete hydration process of curing concrete. When applied to properly placed, structurally sound, freshly finished concrete, Protec III:  W.H.A.M. will uniformly cure the concrete through a chemical cure and moisture retention process. Protec III:  W.H.A.M. is a chemical reaction within the concrete that changes the weak bonds (calcium hydroxide) into the strong bonds called calcium silicate hydrate (CSH). This process aids in retaining the necessary moisture to ensure a proper cure. The result is less hairline checking on new concrete because the cure process has been slowed right down.  Visually you can see how much longer Protec III:  W.H.A.M. treated concrete stays darker (retaining that critical moisture for a proper cure) than untreated concrete.
**TESTING 92% greater moisture retention during the critical 24 hour cure period.

•	ASTM C309 - Protec III:  W.H.A.M. leaves a membrane on the surface of the concrete, if you want to fulfill the requirements of ASTM C309 use Protec III W.H.A.M.

•	Hardening - Protec III:  W.H.A.M. increases the hardness and abrasion resistance of new and existing concrete.
ASTM C418 - 67% increase in the hardness of concrete wear surface.
ASTM C1353 - 46% increase of abrasion resistance, Taber Abrasion Resistance Test 1000 cycles. ASTM C803 - In various tests compression of the top wear layer has been measured and calculated to be up to 50 mpa from a 30 mpa mix design. ASTM C803 is a determination of the hardness and compression values.

•	Dustproofing - Concrete dusting appears on the surface of the concrete as dust or powdery-chalk. This dust can easily be removed with a broom, but it is a perpetual problem that will NOT resolve itself. It is actually the top wear layer of the concrete turning to dust. The presence is often indicative of a weakness of the wearing surface. Dusting can be caused by poor finishing techniques used while bleed water is still on the surface, improper curing, excess amount of clay in the concrete or exposure to elements before the concrete was fully cured. Inadequate ventilation can also be a culprit particularly in closed quarters like basements. This environment allows carbon dioxide to build up and create a chemical reaction that affects the surface strength of the concrete called carbonation. Concrete dusting rarely indicates a structural problem with the concrete, but it can be a troublesome problem. Using Protec III Original Chemical Cure will substantially strengthen the concrete and virtually eliminate dusting.
ASTM C1353 - 46% increase in abrasion resistance at 1000 cycles

•	Protec III W.H.A.M. will help reduce or completely stop the efflorescence from being carried to the surface because it fills in the pores of the concrete by changing the poor bonds of calcium hydroxide which is the alkali into the strong bonds of calcium silicate hydrate or CSH. It is this process that fills in the voids in the top wear layer and stops the migration of water which also stops the migration of the salt or efflorescence from appearing on the surface.
ASTM C642 - 72% reduction. This test evaluates products ability to reduce absorption.

4.	USES
•	Use on new or existing interior power trowel concrete, pre-cast concrete, poured in place walls, and heavyweight concrete block.
•	Product is Not compatible with flooring adhesives, paints, and caulking and must be stripped first.  To avoid this step use Protec III:  Original instead.
•	Anywhere a non-toxic low odor cure is needed to meet LEED requirement
•	Ideal applications include warehousing, distribution facilities, aviation hangars, manufacturing plants, food processing and distribution buildings, pulp and paper mills or other type of facilities.

5.	COMPOSITION & MATERIALS
•	Protec III W.H.A.M. complies with all USDA regulations and is nontoxic, noncombustible and nonflammable. When applied properly it is not harmful to lungs or hands. 

6.	PACKAGING
•	Protec III W.H.A.M. is available in 55 US gallon (205 Litre) Drums and 5 US gallon (18.9 Litre) Pails and Totes (1040 Litre)

7.	COLOR AND FINISH
•	Protec III:  W.H.A.M. is milky white when wet and when dry leaves a clear finish and will not change the natural appearance of masonry or concrete.  A routine cleaning program using a floor scrubber with mild abrasive type brushes will accelerate and enhance the shine. The shine will last the lifetime of the surface with proper maintenance.

8.	PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
•	Dilution: None, use as supplied
•	Odor: Mild
•	VOC's:  9.5 grams/litre
•	Clean-up: Water
•	Freezing Point: Do Not Freeze

9.	SHELF LIFE: 3 yrs in original unopened container

10.	CLEAN-UP: water

11.	BENEFITS
•	Eliminates hairline cracking in new concrete.
•	Hardens and strengthens within the concrete top wear layer, protects against deterioration and produces a floor that is resistant to traffic. Rather than eroding, the floor surface actually polishes with use. ASTM C418 - 67% Increase in Hardness of the Concrete Wear Surface
•	Treated surface resists dust, oils, greases and other surface contaminants, such as tire marks. Reduces tire squeel.
•	More Effective than Water Curing when applied immediately after the finishing operation; stabilizes and significantly enhances abrasion resistance and durability of surface. Tested to have a 92% greater moisture retention during the critical 24 hour cure period.
•	Eliminates dusting.

•	Compatible with Dry Shake Hardeners
•	VOC's 9.5 grams/litre
•	Food safe
•	Environmentally Safe and Permanent
•	Equipment is cleaned using water only.

12.	LIMITATIONS
•	Additional yearly maintenance of this product is required where heavy use of de-icer/road salts are allowed to accumulate.
•	All curing agents and sealers must be removed before the application of Protec III W.H.A.M.
•	Where the concrete is abnormally soft and porous, pre-treatment with Protec III:  Original Chemical Cure is required. Numerous coats of Protec III:  Original Chemical Cure may be required in poorly finished, poorly cured, broom finish, or scarified floors.
•	In cases of excessive moisture, and/or extremely hydrostatic pressure from beneath the slab, this reaction does not prevent excessive salt migration.
•	Protec III:  W.H.A.M. is not to be used to seal lightweight block or other extremely porous masonry that contains actual holes and air pockets.

ASTM TESTING

ASTM	Name of Test	Uses of Test	Results
	
   ASTM
   C418	Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Concrete	   Increase in hardness	  67% increase	
				
ASTM C1353	Taber Abrasion	Abrasion Resistance	46% increase abrasion resistance at 1000 cycles	
				
ASTM C642	Test Method for Density Absorption and Voids in Hardened Concrete	Evaluates products ability to reduce absorption.	72% reduction	
				
ASTM C803	Penetration Resistance	Determination of hardness and compression values	Increase from 30 mpa to 
50 mpa in compression strength	
				
ASTM B117	Standard Method of Salt Spray 	Used as a chloride ion permeability test	57% decrease in permeability to Salt Spray
	
ASTM C309	Standard Specification for
liquid membrane-forming
         compounds for concrete 
         curing	Determine ability to reduce the loss of water during the early hardening period of new concrete.	Meets Types 1 and 1D Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds

ASTM G23	Weathering Treated Samples		Ultraviolet light and water spray exposure had no adverse effect on treated samples