mineral / Cementitious / Coating

Crystalline waterproofing coating (1.0mm-2.0mm total application thickness)

Portland cement-based coating containing proprietary crystalline chemicals that penetrate concrete to form insoluble crystals, providing permanent waterproofing through pore blocking

Atlas code
MIN-CEM-COA-001
mineralcementitiouswaterproofingcrystallineconcrete-protectionself-healingchemical-resistant
Crystalline waterproofing coating (1.0mm-2.0mm total application thickness)
At-a-glance signals

Portland cement-based coating containing proprietary crystalline chemicals that penetrate concrete to form insoluble crystals, providing permanent waterproofing through pore blocking

Overview
Executive summary

Crystalline waterproofing coating is a surface-applied cementitious slurry that creates an integral waterproofing system by penetrating into concrete substrates. When applied at 1.0-2.0mm thickness, the active chemicals react with moisture and cement hydration by-products to generate non-soluble crystalline formations within concrete pores and capillaries, providing permanent protection against water ingress even under high hydrostatic pressure.

Best when…
  • Permanent waterproofing solution - lifetime of concrete
  • Self-healing capability for cracks up to 0.4mm
  • Resists extreme hydrostatic pressure (positive/negative)
  • Becomes integral part of concrete structure
  • NSF 61 approved for potable water contact
  • Breathable - allows vapour transmission
  • Chemical resistant to pH 3-11
  • No surface preparation for negative side application
  • Increases concrete durability and lifespan
  • Non-toxic and environmentally safe
Top advantages
  1. 01 Permanent waterproofing solution - lifetime of concrete
  2. 02 Self-healing capability for cracks up to 0.4mm
  3. 03 Resists extreme hydrostatic pressure (positive/negative)
  4. 04 Becomes integral part of concrete structure
  5. 05 NSF 61 approved for potable water contact
Top limitations
  1. 01 Requires saturated surface dry (SSD) substrate
  2. 02 Cannot bridge structural cracks >0.4mm
  3. 03 Minimum 7-day concrete cure before application
  4. 04 Temperature sensitive during application (5-35°C)
  5. 05 Requires protection from rain for 24-48 hours
Technical
Physical ·9
Density
1800 kg/m³
Specific gravity
1.8
Porosity
0.05 %
Water absorption
0.02 %
Hardness
7
UV resistance
good // Inorganic material, no degradation
Chemical resistance
excellent // pH 3-11 resistance, Xypex/Penetron data
pH tolerance
3-11
Surface roughness
100 µm
Mechanical ·7
Tensile strength
3.5 MPa
Compressive strength
45 MPa
Flexural strength
7 MPa
Shear strength
2.5 MPa
Poisson's ratio
0.2
Impact resistance
moderate // Follows substrate performance
Creep resistance
excellent // Rigid crystalline structure
Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon & energy ·7
Embodied carbon
450 kgCO2e/m³ Per m³ of crystalline waterproofing material. Per-kg ≈ 0.25 kgCO2e/kg at density 1800 kg/m³.
Carbon footprint
0.45
Embodied energy
5.5 MJ/kg
Water footprint
1.2 L/kg
Recycled content
0 %
Renewable content
0 %
Circular score
75
Compliance & Fire
Fire performance ·5
Combustibility class
A1 // Euroclass - non-combustible
Fire resistance level
non-combustible // AS 1530.1
Flame spread index
0
Smoke dev. index
0
Heat release rate
0
Cost & Lifecycle
Capex & lead time ·6
Material cost (range)
25-40 // AUD/m² - Material only, Australian market 2024
Material cost (per unit)
180-250 // AUD per 20kg bag
Lead time
1-3 days // Stock item at major suppliers
Lifecycle cost
70
Annual maintenance
0
Market availability
readily available // Multiple suppliers in Australia
Service life & durability ·3
Expected lifespan
50
Maintenance interval
0
Warranty period
10
Layer D

Where it's used

Water storage tanks and reservoirs
Basement waterproofing (positive/negative side)
Swimming pools and water features
Sewage treatment plants
Marine structures
Tunnels and underground structures
Bridge decks and infrastructure
Concrete repair and remediation
Lift pits and service ducts
Rooftop slabs and planters
MIN-CEM-COA-001 · Materials Atlas · CLAD Atlas data is reference-only. Verify against manufacturer specifications and current standards before specifying.