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InjectionexProducts RASCO Injection Products

Injection grouts for the maintenance and refurbishment of buildings and infrastructure.

EXPERIENCE The production and marketing of injection products has for decades been the undivided focus of our companys business activities. As the construction industrys rst ever provider of acrylic grouts, RASCOR boasts a longer track record (dating back to 1963) than any other player in the sector in the manufacture of these highly sensitive products.

R E S E A R C H A N D D E V E LO P M E N T Advances in construction technology by paving the way for taller structures, deeper foundations and solutions to increasingly difficult subsoil conditions have, in turn, imposed ever more complex requirements on injection products. As a result, RASCORs Research and Development department has seen itself confronted with continually growing demands. An expanding portfolio of special products coupled with renements to our time-honoured standard products testify to the success of this department.

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Joint sealing Joint sealing

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Grout curtains Consolidating injections, ground stabilization, controlled structural lifting

E COLOG Y A ND ENVIRONM ENTA L P ROTE CTI O N In addition to the demands placed by the wide assortment of grouting applications, injection products are subject to various other requirements that are no less important. A large number of adequately performing products in use for decades have had to be withdrawn from the market by manufacturers in the recent past, due to their demonstrably negative environmental impact. Preliminary trial versions of all RASCOex injection grouts are put through wide-ranging environmental hygiene tests prior to their development into marketable products. Indeed, we not only rely on our own in-house test methods. We also commission externally accredited institutes to investigate our materials from a variety of

C H E M I C A L R E S I S TA N C E RASCOex grouts exhibit an above-average chemical resistance, both in their liquid and polymerized states, i.e. both prior to and during service. They are suitable for use in sewage plants treating domestic waste, applications involving contact with acids and alkalis, and in the chemical industry. In the latter case, however, a prior water analysis is required. RASCOex resin grouts can be divided into three main categories acrylics, polyurethanes and urea-silicates and their specic chemical resistance varies according to product type. Our acrylic grouts are resistant to most chemical action, including diluted acids and alkalis, rot and bacterial growth and this without

PERSONAL SAFETY AND SECURITY Safe product handling and use is a further key issue. In developing our products, we give top priority to safety issues and health-friendly formulations. The necessary personal protective equipment is specied with the utmost care. Moreover, the products are assembled and packaged in such a way as to guarantee customer-friendly shipment and storage. The specied safety precautions for application are limited to the use of protective clothing, gloves, goggles etc., as is normal for most reactive synthetic resins. For up-to-date information on these precautions, please consult the relevant safety data sheets.

FIRE PERFORMANCE The re behaviour of RASCOex acrylic and urea-silicate grouts is uncritical, as certied by the results of the stringent suitability test for products used in the London Underground. RASCOex acrylic and urea-silicate grouts are non-combustible and release hardly any measurable gases, even under long-term re exposure.

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ecological aspects. As RASCOR, we deliberately set the bar high. We always aim to achieve the maximum possible and not just the minimum necessary.

the inclusion of any special protective colloids, fungicides or pesticides in the formulations. It is, however, recommended that the suitability of the selected RASCOex resin grout always be checked in advance for the relevant application.

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InjectionexProducts RASCO AY Acrylic Grouts

Situation after injection

Water inltration through later crack opening

Additional swelling provides reliable seal

Through their extra-low viscosity, high flexibility and hydrophilic properties, RASCOflex AY acrylic grouts seal even the finest cracks against high water pressures.

R A S C O F L E X AY AC R Y L I C G R O U T S RASCOex resin grouts are used for the remedial waterproong of all types of building and civil engineering structure to combat water inltration, leakages involving other liquids, or merely to consolidate rock and subsoil. Even wide temperature uctuations do not signicantly affect viscosity, allowing injection even at very low temperatures, i.e. when cracks or concrete construction joints are at their widest. With special formulations, grouting is even possible at sub-zero temperatures, provided the building fabric contains no ice.

MECHANISM A particular feature of acrylic resins is their hydrophilic behaviour. In other words, after polymerization, they swell locally upon contact with water. Hence, for reliable waterproong, acrylic resins require no adhesion to the joint face. Even soiled cracks and joints can be properly sealed without any additional measures. Nor does the later widening of cracks and joints pose any problems as the acrylic grout simply expands to ll the newly resulting void. Through their high pH value, RASCOex acrylic grouts also contribute to passive corrosion protection within the building fabric. The grout encloses the steel reinforcement and forms a barrier against corrosion.

PROPERTIES Protects steel against corrosion Provides reliable seal even in contaminated environments without additional precautions Unlimited reversibility of swelling action Reinjectable High chemical resistance Same viscosity as water Injectable into smallest capillaries

A P P L I C AT I O N S All types of crack and joint Injection systems for preventive waterproong Grout curtains/consolidating injections behind structures Ground injections and stabilization Suitable for use at sub-zero temperatures For general building construction/civil engineering Tunnelling, hydropower facilities etc.

A P P L I C AT I O N The components of all RASCOex acrylic grouts are mixed in the ratio 1:1 by volume. RASCOR recommends the use of a two-component grouting machine with a 1:1 ow rate. However, provided the material is suitably retarded, it is also possible to inject the acrylic grouts with a one-component machine. RASCOex acrylic grouts can be accelerated or retarded on site, as required.

P R E V E N T I V E WAT E R P R O O F I N G RASCOex resin grouts have also been triumphantly used for decades in the provision of designed-in, preventive waterproong solutions, e.g. to seal construction joints, expansion joints and penetrations using injection channels, injection collars, crack inducers and stop end units. Today, they are an established feature of waterproof concrete basement systems. For further details, please consult the Injection System RASCOtec and White Tank System RASCOR brochures.

GROUND INJECTIONS RASCOex AY808 can be used to stabilize and consolidate weak, water-saturated subsoils. By virtue of its high penetration, this acrylic grout is able to completely ll water-saturated soils and bind the water. This stops the ground from collapsing due to water inltration during later excavation.

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RASCOex AY108 injected into RASCOtec injection channel RASCOex AY108 injected into wall crack RASCOex AY108 injected into oor crack

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Special formulation for tunnel project RASCOex AY408 injected behind masonry RASCOex AY808 ground injection for large-area stabilization

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R E M E D I A L WAT E R P R O O F I N G For remedial work, application is best carried out against water pressure, since this allows immediate conrmation of success. No pre-injections or re-injections are necessary as with other systems. The whole waterproong process is executed in a single operation and is largely independent of the quantity or pressure of the water encountered.

GROUT CURTAINS, CONSOLIDATING INJECTIONS Grout curtains and consolidating injections behind/under structures provide a reliable waterproof barrier to the external buried surfaces without the need for elaborate excavations and regardless of masonry type (rubble, clay brick etc.). The injected RASCOex membrane forms a strong barrier to water inltration in the problem zone.

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InjectionexProducts Grouts RASCO PU Polyurethane

RASCOflex PU polyurethanes versatile grouts with a wide variety of applications.

R A S C O F L E X P U P O LY U R E T H A N E G R O U T S RASCOex polyurethanes are formulated so as to foam upon contact with water and thereby halt the water ow. The polyurethane grout injected behind this then gels into a compact PU mass, without any contact with water, to provide a permanent waterproof seal. RASCOex polyurethane grouts can be split into two main groups. The PU309 series products form a grout body with rigid elastic properties. The PU110 series, on the other hand, exhibits low viscosity in the liquid state and cures into a soft, highly exible mass. PROPERTIES Mixed in ratio 1:1 by volume Serves as both preliminary and main injection Also cures in the absence of water Gel times of only a few seconds are possible High nal strength or extremely expansible, permanently elastic mass, depending on selected system

A P P L I C AT I O N All RASCOex polyurethane grouts are supplied ready-to-use for mixing in the ratio 1:1 by volume. For rapid-curing materials, RASCOR recommends the use of a two-component grouting machine. The two components are fed separately to a static mixer immediately upstream of the drill hole, where they are blended into a homogeneous mix. The slow-curing polyurethane grouts can also be injected with a one-component grouting machine. Use of a high-speed stirrer is, however, required to premix the material to a homogeneous consistency in the mixing container.

RASCOFLEX PU110X This soft, elastic polyurethane resin was specially developed as a permanent, exible barrier both for remedial crack and joint sealing and for preventive joint waterproong in conjunction with an injection system in civil engineering applications. The initially injected material foams slightly upon contact with water. The material following behind this then gels to provide a durable seal. For small-scale applications, the two components should be premixed and injected with a one-component machine.

A P P L I C AT I O N S Sealing of ne cracks and joints Injection system for preventive joint waterproong Consolidating injections behind structures and joints Durable, permanently elastic waterproof barrier

RASCOFLEX PU309 The polyurethane grouts of the RASCOex PU309 series can be classied according to their different gel times and viscosities. All grouts, however, have the same B component (isocyanate). Each system can be additionally ne-tuned through the use of separately obtainable catalysts. While accelerators shorten the gel time and thixotropic additives increase the viscosity of the mix, special foaming agents can be used to achieve a high foam factor. These options provide for a high degree of exibility in meeting the wide-ranging performance requirements that are often placed on a single product.

A P P L I C AT I O N S Provision of barrier against water inltration Void lling Soil stabilization/consolidation Soil stabilization/consolidation Ballast bonding Limited crack and joint sealing

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Grouting of tunnel lining joints with RASCOex PU110X Crack sealing with RASCOex PU110X Pre-injection behind tunnel eye with RASCOex PU309N

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Injection against soil shear failure with RASCOex PU309S Sealing of leakages in contiguous bored piling with RASCOex PU309V Ballast bonding with RASCOex PU309L

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RASCOex PU309 is injected behind the problem area or into the ground using a packer or lance. In some cases, depending on the application, the polyurethane grout follows the water path up to the problem zone, which it then completely seals. In other cases, slowcuring systems permeate the subsoil and bring about a vast improvement in strength and stability.

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InjectionexProducts Grouts RASCO US Urea-Silicate

RASCOflex US urea-silicates the special-purpose injection grouts.

R A S C O F L E X U S U R E A- S I L I C AT E G R O U T S RASCOex urea-silicate grouts are used for bonding, stabilizing and void lling applications in all areas of building construction and civil engineering. These grouts can be split into two groups: foaming and non-foaming materials. Being insensitive to water, they cure equally well regardless of whether they come into contact with water. The foaming process is similarly independent of water contact. PROPERTIES No high curing temperatures Structural bonding Water-independent injection Allows underwater structural injections High compressive strength High eco-friendliness Insensitive to re Foams without water contact

A P P L I C AT I O N RASCOex urea-silicate grouts are generally mixed in the ratio 1:1 by volume. Due to their short gel times, these products must be applied using two-component injection pumps. The A and B components are thus fed separately up to the drill hole, where they are blended like the two-component polyurethane grouts in a static mixer.

RASCOFLEX US409 RASCOex US409 is a non-foaming urea-silicate resin that cures with or without water contact and even underwater. The grout forms a rigid, elastic material with compressive strengths exceeding 30 N/mm, thus making it ideal for structural and stabilizing injections, even in wet environments. The exibility of the cured resin is a further key advantage. This allows limited amounts of subsequent movement to be accommodated without recurring structural failure.

A P P L I C AT I O N S Structural crack and joint injections Joint sealing Injections below concrete slabs to stabilize and lift slabs Lifting of road carriageways, with immediate subsequent use Consolidating injections below railway sleepers Subsoil stabilization Foundation strengthening in offshore applications (e.g. wind farms)

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Structural injection with RASCOex US409 Structural bonding of old and new fabric with RASCOex US409 Foundation soil stabilization with RASCOex US409

Stabilizing pre-injection with RASCOex US509F RASCOex US509F

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RASCOFLEX US509F RASCOex US509F is a foaming injection grout for void lling. The high foam factor and moisture-independent foaming action, i.e. working equally well in both wet and dry environments, combine to deliver substantial savings in material consumption. Unlike the tough, elastic polyurethane foams, the fully cured urea-silicate foam is hard and brittle. This means that the injected zone can be cut, broken or hacked away without damaging any other parts of the structure.

A P P L I C AT I O N S Void lling in ground Pre-injection in bored tunnels Temporary anchor seals

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InjectionexProducts RASCO Tabular Summary

F E AT U R E S AY108 Base Application method Standard gel/curing time Impact of water Increase in volume/foam factor Compressive strength N/mm2 Groundwater compatibility Temporary waterproong Permanent waterproong Injection channels/systems Void lling Ground consolidation Crack/joint injections Contaminated crack/joint injections Grout curtains Excavation pit waterproong Sewer refurbishment Ballast bonding Structural injections Consolidating injections below structures Lifting of building elements/carriageways Acrylic 2-component 2 - 3 min hydrophilic approx. 15% not applicable yes AY408 Acrylic 2-component 4 - 5 min hydrophilic approx. 15% not applicable yes AY808 Acrylic 2-component 10 min hydrophilic none Nnot applicable yes US409 Urea-silicate 2-component 150 s no impact none > 30 yes US509F Urea-silicate 2-component 40 s no impact 30-fold Nnot applicable yes

very suitable suitable unsuitable

F E AT U R E S PU110X Base Application method Standard gel/curing time Impact of water Foam factor Compressive strength N/mm 2 Groundwater compatibility Temporary waterproong Permanent waterproong Injection channels/systems Void lling Ground consolidation Crack/joint injections Contaminated crack/joint injections Grout curtains Excavation pit waterproong Sewer refurbishment Ballast bonding Structural injections Consolidating injections below structures Lifting of building elements/carriageways
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PU309L Polyurethane 1-/2-component 60 min foaming 10-fold 65 yes

PU309N Polyurethane 2-component 120 s foaming 10-fold 60 yes

PU309S Polyurethane 2-component 30 s foaming 10-fold 60 yes

PU309V Polyurethane 2-component 40 s foaming 10-fold 60 yes

Polyurethane 1-/2-component 50 min slight foaming 1.15-fold not applicable yes

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Rascor International Ltd. Gewerbestrasse 4 CH-8162 Steinmaur Switzerland Tel. + 41 ( 0 ) 44 857 11 11 Fax + 41 ( 0 ) 44 857 11 00 info @ rascor.com www.rascor.com