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 |