Comparisons

Chem-Crete Pavix™ compared to conventional Silane treatments

Characteristic Silane Pavix
Appearance Colourless Colourless
Water repellent result Yes Yes
Vapour permeable result Yes Yes
Toxicity Acute, affecting humans, animals & vegetation None
Odour Yes None
Fumes Yes None
Irritant Skin irritant Non irritant
Environmental hazards High risk None
Water contaminate High risk None
Flammability High risk None
Explosive with air Possible Not possible
Flashpoint 39°C None
Boiling point 150°C 100°C
Workplace containment Yes, dependant on site conditions Not needed
Waste hazard Hazardous Non hazardous
Stability Hazardous decomposition products (inc. Methanol) Non hazardous