PROTECTOSIL SC

CONCENTRATE
Easy-to-clean protection for porous
mineral building materials

Description
Protectosil SC Concentrate is an aqueous silane-based
system intended to render porous mineral substrates
hydro- and oleophobic, making them easy to clean. It is
practically free from volatile organic components (VOC).
Facades treated with Protectosil SC remain clean
longer, show no unsightly dark water streaks and are less
susceptible to the growth of microorganisms such as
mold and algae. Stains caused by common liquids
Coffee, cola and oils, dark liquids that are easily
absorbed by untreated surfaces leaving permanent
stains, are easily removed from surfaces treated with

Protectosil SC. Even chewing gum and posters dont

stick quite so well, facilitating their removal.
We recommend diluting Protectosil SC Concentrate with
water to achieve an easy-to-clean treatment for mineralbased substrates.

Recommended applications
Protectosil SC Concentrate can be used to create and
easy-clean surface on many porous, mineral-based
building materials. Some examples include:

Sand limestone masonry

Sandstone masonry
Brick masonry
Concrete
Mineral-based stucco
Polished surfaces such as marble and granite

The concentration of Protectosil SC Concentrate and the

application method both depend on the porosity and
absorbency of the building material to be treated.

Product characteristics
Protectosil SC Concentrate

Is a colorless, water-vapor permeable, hydro and

oleophobic treatment
Does not form a sticky silicone film
Beads water and oils on absorbent mineral
building materials
Keeps facades clean longer and makes cleaning
easier
Slows down the growth of micro-organisms

Prevents unsightly water streaks caused by rain

One section of the sand limestone wall shown below was

treated with Protectosil SC. The other section was left
untreated. After five years of outdoor weathering, the
difference is clear (neither section was cleaned before
the photographs were made).

Technical data
Property
Density (20C)
Appearance
Viscosity (20C)
pH(20C,1:linH2O)
Flash point

Value
approx. 1,06
yellowish, slightly
cloudy liquid
approx. 1,6
4
>61

Unit
q/cm

Method
DIN 51757

mPas

DIN 53015

EN 22719

Method
Application information
The facade to be treated must be clean surface-dry. Dirt,
grime, efflorescence, algae and moss must be removed.
Water absorbed during cleaning must be allowed to dry
so that the surface is dry before application begins.
Imperfections such as cracks, cracked joints or defective
seams must be repaired using appropriate methods.
Mortar used for repairs must be fully cured and surface
dry.
Do not apply the product in rain or strong winds.
Due to the water content, the treatment solution is
susceptible to freezing and must not be used at
temperatures under 0C.
The recommended application method is with HVLP
(High Volume Low Pressure) equipment. Product
application using airless sprayers (low pressure, socalled flooding method) is also possible if the substrate
is sufficiently absorbent. The ready-to-use solution (a

dilution of 1 part Protectosil SC Concentrate to 2 to 14

parts water) is best applied starting from the bottom and
going up the wall. This avoids pretreating the substrate
with runoff from above. Avoid using dirty application
equipment, which can contaminate the product.

The easy-to-clean effect may be in many cases

(especially on very coarse and very porous substrates)
be enhanced by additional treatments. The amount of
product required for the second and all subsequent
treatments is considerably less. Additional treatments
should be done using HVLP technology; the resulting
droplets must be rubbed in quickly using a brush or swab
to distribute the liquid evenly across the surface.

Storage

Unopened containers of Protectosil SC Concentrate

have a shelf life of at least 12 months. The product
should be stored at temperatures between 0C and 40C.

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Since previous building material treatments may not be

known, a Protectosil SC test patch is recommended to
avoid any undesired side effects.

Amount of product required

We recommend using a mixture of one part Protectosil
SC Concentrate to 2 to 14 parts water. The exact dilution
and the amount of dilute solution required depend on the
absorbency of the substrate to be treated, and also if the
surface has already been treated with a penetrating water

repellent (e.g. DYNASYLAN BHN oder Protectosil WS

405). Porous, absorbent substrates can require more
than 300 ml ready-to-use solution per square meter. The
optimum dilution and exact amount of dilute solution
required should be determined by testing.

Information on consumption
rate
If a solution of Protectosil SC Concentrate is applied by
the flooding method, the amount of solution required is
dependent on the porosity and the absorbency of the
substrate combined. Exact values should be determined
using test patches.
The amount of product used can be greatly reduced by
using HVLP equipment. As a rule 80-120 ml/m are
required in the first step. The easy to clean effect can be
improved by additional treatments. Especially in the case
of very coarse and very porous materials we recommend
more than one treatment using HVLP equipment (see
Application Information above).
A single application is usually sufficient for polished stone
and glazed tiles. In this case simply apply undiluted

Protectosil SC Concentrate with a cloth, microfiber

glove, or other suitable aid until a liquid film is no longer
visible. Significantly less product is required for polished
surfaces compared to rough ones.

Safety and handling

Before considering the use of any chemical read its
Safety Data Sheet thoroughly for safety and toxicological
data as well as for information on proper transportation,
storage and use. The Safety Data Sheet is available
upon request from your local Degussa representative.

Degussa Construction Chemicals UAE LLC

P.O. Box 37127, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 8851000
www.degussa-cc.ae

Fax: +971 4 8851002

e-mail: marketingcc.mideast@degussa.com

Whilst any information contained herein is true, accurate and

represents our best knowledge and experience, no warranty is given or
implied with any recommendations made by us, our representatives or
distributors, as the conditions of use and the competence of any labour
involved in the application are beyond our control.

Certificate No.
963680

As all Degussa technical datasheets are updated on a regular basis it is the user's responsibility to obtain the most recent issue.

Certificate No.
945787

Certificate No.
772556