Sikagard®-8500 CI
(former MProtect 8500CI)
Dual-phase, surface-applied corrosion inhibitor
Sikagard®-8500 CI is a one component, ready to use, low viscosity, clear liquid that combines the power of a 100% active penetrating corrosion inhibitor and a latent-phase corrosion inhibitor to mitigate electrochemical corrosion of reinforcing steel in new or aged concrete. Sikagard®-8500 CI uniquely combines the primary reactive penetrant with a second, latent-phase corrosion inhibitor. This latent-phase inhibitor activates when the concrete cracks, migrating to the reinforcing steel to provide an extra level of protection when it is most needed.
- 100% active ingredients. No diluents or fillers.
- Easy to apply and quick-drying for fast installation.
- Provides water repellent surface to prevent penetration of moisture and chlorides.
- Reduces corrosion due to the ring anode or “halo” effect.
- Suitable for use in new construction and repair applications.
- Effective in chloride-contaminated and carbonated concrete to significantly slow down the rate of corrosion.
- Latent-phase corrosion inhibitor activates if concrete cracks or if moisture penetrates the concrete, providing extended protection when it is most needed.
- Vapor-permeable, to prevent moisture entrapment.
- Effective in high humidity environments to mitigate corrosion of reinforcing steel.
- Easy to apply surface treatment that penetrates into the concrete to bond with steel and the concrete matrix to inhibit macrocell (mat-to-mat) and microcell (along rebar) corrosion of steel reinforced concrete
- Can be covered with most types of subsequent coatings, thereby reducing downstream labour costs compared with many other corrosion inhibitors.