Aquaflex® A Waterproof Acoustic Installation System That Offers Moisture/pH Control
Moisture vapor emission rate and pH studies were conducted in accordance with ASTM F1869, often referred to as the Calcium chloride test. The results, were surprising considering the application of the Aquaflex® adhesive utilized the Gundlach CBD trowel notch (also developed by Formulators) having a 9/64” notch spread and coverage..
Aquaflex Eliminates the Need for an Acoustic Underlayment
Aquaflex Performs to Attenuate Sound! Performance on par with many noise reduction underlayments Results are in on the acoustic studies conducted by Intertek. The testing was conducted on a 6” concrete slab w/ ceiling assembly. We ran both the ASTM E90 (STC) and ASTM E492 (IIC) test protocols. TAJ provided..
Aquaflex Patch Mix and Skim-Fast products are now Patent Pending
X-Ray Diffraction Results The compound chemistry/mineralogy of the Aquaflex Patch Mix sample is dominated by a mixture of calcite + larnite + calcium aluminum oxide (+ ~ 10% other minor components). Crystalline SiO2 (i.e., quartz + cristobalite + Tridymite) accounts for < 0.5% of the sample (present as traces of..
Aquaflex- Offers the Only Bi-Directional Warranty in the Flooring Business
Elevated Concrete Moisture has NOT been a Problem Historically for the Flooring Industry. In fact, up until about 25 years ago solvent based adhesives were the norm. Also missing from standard practice was the requirement for moisture testing. At that time ASTM was more noted for installation practice than moisture..
Aquaflex and Isocyanates: The TRUTH
What are isocyanates? A polyurethane polymer is the result of the 2 part chemical reaction between a polyol resin and a hardener agent called polyisocyanate. The polyisocyanate hardener is composed of a reacted mixture of diisocyanate with other organic materials. Unreacted diisocyanate from the creation of the hardener is the..
What You Need to Know About Silica Dust in the Workplace
Perhaps you have been hearing about silica dust in the workplace and how it can affect workers and others who come into contact with it. Chances are any news reports, articles, and other information you have been receiving about this is eliciting fear and uncertainty without providing any useful information...