SECTION 03256

HYDROPHILIC RUBBER WATERSTOPS

THIS SPECIFICATION SECTION RELATES TO STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS AND SHALL BE EDITED ONLY BY
THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR THE SPECIFIC PROJECT.

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION:

A. Provide hydrophilic rubber gasket and paste waterstops as indicated and specified.

1.02 RELATED WORK:

(NTS: Select and list specification sections for inserting into this subsection based on the
following:
1. Specification sections that contain products and construction that the reader might
expect to find in this section BUT are specified elsewhere.
2. Specification sections referenced in the body of this section.)

A. Section 03100: Concrete Formwork.

B. Section 03200: Concrete Reinforcement.

C. Section 03250: Construction and Expansion Joints.

D. Section 03255: Polyvinyl Chloride Waterstops.

E. Section 03300: Cast-in-Place Concrete.

1.03 REFERENCES:

(NTS: Select the appropriate references to be included in the project. Add or edit
references as appropriate. Delete those references that are not applicable.)
A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Publications:

1. D 638: Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastic.

2. D 1149: Test Method for Rubber Deterioration - Surface Ozone Cracking in a

Chamber.

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 3. D 1203: Test Methods for Volatile Loss from Plastics Using Activated Carbon
Methods.

4. D 2240: Test Method for Rubber Property - Durometer Hardness.

B. National Sanitation Foundation (NSF):

1. ANSI/NSF 61: Drinking Water System Components Health Effects.

C. Equivalent British/European codes and standards may be used; however, the equivalency
shall be demonstrated and submitted by the Contractor and approved by the CM/CS.

1.04 SUBMITTALS:

A. Shop Drawings: Submit the following in accordance with Section 01300:

1. Manufacturer's printed data and literature for all specified materials and locations
where materials are to be used.

(NTS: Use the following paragraph on projects where joints are used in structures to
contain potable water.)
B. ANSI/NSF 61 certification that joint materials proposed for use in structures to contain
potable water are non-toxic and have no adverse effect on the quality or appearance of
potable water.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Provide in accordance with Section 01400 and as specified herein.

B. Reject and replace waterstops which have become wet or exhibit swelling prior to
concrete placement.

C. Position waterstops in joints as indicated.

D. Provide waterstops in maximum practical lengths to minimize joints.

E. Use adhesives manufactured by or recommended by the waterstop manufacturer for

attachment of the waterstop to concrete.

F. Waterstops shall be positioned to provide a minimum of 3" [75 mm] concrete cover.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING:

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 A. Provide in conformance with Section 01610 and as specified herein.

B. Transport, handle and deliver materials to the job site in the manufacturer's sealed bags,
unopened containers or banded pallets.

C. Store materials off the ground on a platform or skids and protect with covers from snow,
rain and ground splatter.

D. Store hydrophilic waterstops under cover in a dry cool location, out of direct sunlight.
Waterstops shall be maintained in a dry condition until concrete placement.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 HYDROPHILIC GASKET WATERSTOPS:

A. Provide hydrophilic rubber gasket waterstops fabricated of non-vulcanized rubber,

chloroprene rubber, urethane polymers, vinylester polymers or combinations of these
materials.

B. Waterstops shall be of solid construction and 3/8" x 3/4" [10 mm x 20 mm] minimum in
cross section.

C. Provide waterstop as recommended by manufacturer for specific installation.

D. Waterstops containing bentonite shall not be used.

E. Provide hydrophilic gasket waterstops which meet the criteria in Table 03256-1.

TABLE 03256-1
Property Test Method Limit
Ultimate Elongation ASTM D 638 70% minimum
Tensile Strength ASTM D 638 25 psi [170 kPa] minimum
Ozone Resistance ASTM D 1149 No Failure
Volatile Loss ASTM D 1203 0.50% maximum
Hardness, Shore A ASTM D 2240 20 to 60

F. Provide hydrophilic rubber gasket waterstops as manufactured by:

1. Duroseal Gasket Waterstop manufactured by BBZ USA, Southington, CT.

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 2. Adeka Ultraseal MC-2010M manufactured by Adeka North America, Spearfish,
SD.

3. Swellseal 8 manufactured by de neef Construction Chemicals, Inc., Waller, TX.

4. or equal.

2.02 HYDROPHILIC PASTE WATERSTOPS:

A. Provide hydrophilic rubber paste waterstops of urethane paste, thixotropic vinyl monomer
or similar materials.

B. Hydrophilic rubber paste shall be compatible with gasket waterstop material.

C. Hydrophilic paste shall be 100% solids.

D. Provide hydrophilic paste waterstops which meet or exceed the criteria in Table 03256-2.

TABLE 03256-2
Property Test Method Limit
Ultimate Elongation ASTM D 638 50% minimum
Tensile Strength ASTM D 638 25 psi [170 kPa] minimum
Ozone Resistance ASTM D 1149 No Failure
Volatile Loss ASTM D 1203 0.50% maximum
Hardness, Shore A ASTM D 2240 20 to 60

E. Provide hydrophilic rubber paste as manufactured by:

1. Duroseal Paste manufactured by BBZ USA, Southington, CT.

2. Adeka Ultraseal P-201 manufactured by Adeka North America, Spearfish, SD.

3. Swellseal Cartridge manufactured by de neef Construction Chemicals, Inc.. Waller,

TX;

4. Or acceptable equivalent product.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION:

A. Provide hydrophilic rubber gasket and paste waterstops where specifically indicated.

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 B. Center waterstops in joints unless otherwise indicated.

C. Consolidate concrete during placement in vicinity of waterstop without damaging or

dislodging waterstop.

D. Clean joint surface of dirt, dust, debris and laitence immediately before applying waterstop
and remove standing water.

E. Protect waterstops from moisture until concrete is placed. Waterstops which exhibit
swelling prior to concrete placement shall be removed and replaced at the contractor's
expense.

3.02 HYDROPHILIC GASKET WATERSTOPS:

A. Install hydrophilic gasket waterstops in continuous lengths to minimize joints. Provide

waterstop in one continuous length insofar as practicable. Butt ends at joints of waterstop
or overlap a minimum of 2" [50 mm] per manufacturer's instructions.

B. Seal joints in hydrophilic gasket waterstops with a hydrophilic rubber paste compound as
recommended by the manufacturer.

C. Do not bend hydrophilic gasket waterstop. Cut square and butt joints at corners.

D. Waterstop shall be in continuous contact with the concrete surface.

E. Attach hydrophilic gasket waterstop to concrete surface by one of the following methods:

1. Fix hydrophilic gasket waterstop to concrete surface with continuous bead of

hydrophilic rubber paste or adhesive. Paste or adhesive shall be provided by or as
recommended by the waterstop manufacturer.

2. Fix hydrophilic gasket waterstop to concrete surface with masonry or concrete

nails or powder activated fasteners at a maximum 12 inch [300 mm] spacing.

F. Provide one fastener one inch from the top and a second fastener four inches from the top
of vertical hydrophilic gasket waterstops regardless of which fastening method is used.

G. Do not compress or otherwise deform hydrophilic gasket waterstop when fastening to

concrete.

H. Do not wrap hydrophilic gasket waterstops around pipes less than the minimum diameter
recommended in the manufacturer's printed instructions.

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3.03 HYDROPHILIC PASTE WATERSTOPS:

A. Clean dirt and debris from area to receive hydrophilic paste waterstop.

B. Bead of hydrophilic paste waterstop shall be a minimum of 1/4 by 1/2 inches [6 by 13

mm].

C. Apply hydrophilic paste waterstop such that there is no break in the bead.

D. Place hydrophilic paste waterstop bead continuously around pipe near the center of the
wall where used for sealing pipe penetrations. Allow hydrophilic paste waterstop to cure
for 24 hours before placing concrete.

E. Install hydrophilic paste waterstops in accordance with the manufacturer's printed

instructions.

3.04 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT:

A. Provide in accordance with Section 01700.

END OF SECTION

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