BETEC™ FLX 120

Flexible Polymeric Membrane

BETEC™ FLX 120 is a fast curing, two-pack, polymer modified, tough cementicious waterproofing membrane. It is reinforced with specially graded synthetic fibre. When blended, BETEC FLX 120 forms a flexible matrix of rubber polymer and hydrate structures, providing a tough breathable membrane that is impermeable to liquid water. BETEC FLX 120 is easily applied as slurry onto horizontal and vertical surfaces.

Product Uses

BETEC FLX 120 waterproof membrane is ideally suited for general purpose use on all commercial and residential  applications including:

  • Wet Areas – shower floors and walls, bathrooms, toilets, laundries, kitchens, equipment room floors.
  • Anti-Efflorescence Sealer – used over tile bed on decks and in wet areas to prevent calcium leachate staining.

Bonds securely to concrete, masonry, cement render, FC and CFC sheet, brick, block, ALC, etc.

Product Features

  • Complies with Green Star requirements – has very low VOC level
  • No toxic or hazardous ingredients
  • Water clean-up and low odour
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Simple application and fast cure
  • Resists continuous water immersion
  • Self-priming and non-staining
  • Total adhesion – no water tracking
  • Hardwearing – long life
  • Compatible with cement based tile adhesives
  • Crack bridging ability
  • Multi-purpose high build

Preparation

Surfaces to be sound, smooth and free from dust, loose matter, oil, grease or other contaminants. All surface defects shall be repaired using CHEMBOND™ modified mortar.

Use SILCOR® LM PU sealant to fill joints, cracks and form fillets to all internal corners or penetrations and allow to fully cure a minimum 24 hrs before applying BETEC FLX 120.

Mixing

  • Pour Part B (liquid) into a clean container. Stir with a low-speed, heavy-duty drill fitted with a paddle mixer.
  • Pour Part A (powder) slowly into Part B and mix to a uniform consistency.
  • Avoid lump formation during mixing and move paddle up and down in the mix. Check for any unmixed powder at the bottom of the container.
  • Use the clean plastic pails supplied as product packaging for mixing containers.

Typical Properties

Colour Part A – Dark Grey Powder
Mix Ratio
(by weight or volume)
Part A : Part B 1 : 1
Solids 90%
Application Temperature 5°C to 30°C
Pot Life 50 minutes @ 25°C
Through Cure 2 hours (1 mm @ 25°C)
Crack Bridging Up to 2 mm
Elongation 500%
Adhesion to Concrete (porous) 0.5 N/mm2

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