MasterProtect® 300 (formerly known as Masterseal 300H)

High build, Crack-bridging, Elastomeric, protective and waterproof coating for Concrete & Masonry

DESCRIPTION Application temperature : 5°C to 40°C

MasterProtect 300 is a single component, high DFT at 0.9 Kg/m² : 300 µ
performance, acrylic resin based coating for long Touch dry : 1 Hour at 25°C
term protection of concrete & masonry from
Recoatable : 4 Hours at 25°C
aggressive atmospheric gases such as, carbon
dioxide, sulphur dioxide and chloride ions. Full cure : 7 Days
It is available in standard pastel colours. It can be
made available in custom colours subject to prior Elongation, (ASTM D 638) : >300%
agreement. Tensile strength, (ASTM D : > 2.5 MPa
RECOMMENDED USES 638)
MasterProtect 300 is recommended for external Adhesion, (AS 1580 408.2) : 4/5 (excellent)
protection of concrete to prevent ingress of
Dirt pickup (AS 1580 :1
atmospheric corrosive gases, wind driven rain, and
481.1.4, 12 months), on a (0 = ‘no dirt
water borne chlorides.
scale of 0-5 retained’)
Applications include protection of: 2
 Bridges, Flyovers, Aqueducts, viaducts Water vapour permeability : 26.0 g/m /24 Hours
 Residential & Commercial Buildings (DIN 52615)
-10
 Multi storey car parks & podiums Chloride ion diffusivity : 4.98 x 10 cm²/s
 Chimneys, cooling towers and silos. Reduction in chloride ion : 97% at 28 Days
 Jetties and berths. ingress
 Overhead water tanks. CO2 diffusion resistance
 Industrial buildings and power plants. Equivalent air layer : > 50m
MasterProtect 300 is not recommended for thickness, R
application in areas likely to be submerged in Appearance after 2000 hr : No colour change
water and on floors subjected to traffic. accelerated weathering or chalking
FEATURES AND BENEFITS observed
 Anti-carbonation and sulphate coating -
High resistance to CO2 & SO2 diffusion. APPLICATION
 Resistant to diffusion of chloride ions – New masonry and concrete should be at least 14
suitable for marine applications. days old before treatment and with moisture level
 UV resistant – suitable for exposure. in substrate below 7% by volume.
 Resists water ingress and permeable to
water vapour – suitable for exposure to Surface preparation
splashes or wind driven rain Correct substrate preparation is critical for
optimum performance. The surface to be treated
 Resists dirt pick up, and growth of fungus
must be thoroughly cleaned. Remove all traces of
– suitable for use in the tropics
formwork, release agent, grease, efflorescence,
 MasterProtect 300 – copes with thermal laitance, algae or other contaminant that may
movements of buildings. prevent proper adhesion. Remove organic
 Washable - coating with excellent durability materials by scraping, brushing or high pressure
water cleaning. Spores must be treated with a
PROPERTIES suitable fungicide sterilizing agent and carefully
rinsed.
Aspect : Viscous Dispersion
Consistency : Thick paste On non-decorated concrete surface containing
Density : 1.35 ± 0.05 kg/litre blow holes and/or minor irregularities, and on
Volume Solids : 46% some rough rendered or dashed surface, it is
advantageous to use MasterEmaco N 303 to
MasterProtect® 300 (formerly known as Masterseal 300H)
close the surface, thus preventing the possibility of
pinholes occurring. Cracks wider then hairline Curing
should be patched using MASTERFLEX 1500 or MasterProtect 300 is self-curing.
sealed using acrylic caulk before treatment.
Equipment
Priming Airless sprayer, medium nap roller or brush.
Prime the surface using Masterseal 399 or ESTIMATING DATA
MASTERKURE 181 as primer. The coverage rate is strongly influenced by the
Allow the primer to dry for 2-3hr (at temp. >25C) roughness and porosity of the substrate.
before applying MasterProtect 300. At lower Minimum recommended rate of application for
temperatures, allow a longer time to dry. 2
MasterProtect 300 is 0.45 Kg/m /coat. Each pack
2
of 25kg is sufficient for an area of 28 m to achieve
Note: If MASTERKURE 181 is used as the curing the recommended final dry film thickness of 300µ.
membrane, priming may not be required. Contact
PACKAGING
BASF for advice.
MasterProtect 300 is supplied in 25kg containers
Mixing SHELF LIFE
MasterProtect 300 is ready for use. Stir (do not Store under cover, out of direct sunlight and
dilute) to obtain a uniform mixture before use. protect from extremes of temperature. In tropical
Application climates the product must be stored in an air-
Apply MasterProtect 300 in one coat using airless conditioned environment.
spray to achieve a wet film thickness of 650µ or in
two coats each of 325µ WFT using roller or brush, Shelf life is 12 months when stored as above.
with the second coat applied 2 – 4 hrs after the PRECAUTIONS
first and at right angle to it. The prepared substate For the full health and safety hazard information
must be air-dry when the first coat is applied. and how to safely handle and use this product,
Where a textured finish is required use a medium please make sure that you obtain a copy of the
nap roller to apply the product and over roll with a BASF Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from
textured roller to give the desired finish in 0ne our office or our website.
direction only.
Only apply MasterProtect 300 when the ambient
temperature and substrate temperature are at
least 5C, and will not fall below 5C with in 24
hours. To avoid condensation which influences the
adhesion negatively, surface temperature during
application should be at least 3C higher then the
dew point.
MasterProtect300/01/0313
The technical information and application advice given in this BASF Construction Chemicals publication are based
STATEMENT OF on the present state of our best scientific and practical knowledge. As the information herein is of a general
RESPONSIBILITY nature, no assumption can be made as to a product's suitability for a particular use or application and no warranty
(Disclaimer) as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness either expressed or implied is given other than those required by law.
The user is responsible for checking the suitability of products for their intended use.
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Field service where provided does not constitute supervisory responsibility. Suggestions made by BASF
NOTE Construction Chemicals either orally or in writing may be followed, modified or rejected by the owner, engineer or
contractor since they, and not BASF Construction Chemicals, are responsible for carrying out procedures
appropriate to a specific application.

BASF India Limited

Construction Chemicals Division
Plot No.37, Chandivali Farm Road, Chandivali, Andheri(East)
Mumbai – 400072 India
Tel: +91 22 28580200, Fax: +91 22 28478381
e-mail: construction-india@[Link] [Link]
MasterProtect® 300 (formerly known as Masterseal 300H)

MasterProtect300/01/0313
The technical information and application advice given in this BASF Construction Chemicals publication are based
STATEMENT OF on the present state of our best scientific and practical knowledge. As the information herein is of a general
RESPONSIBILITY nature, no assumption can be made as to a product's suitability for a particular use or application and no warranty
(Disclaimer) as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness either expressed or implied is given other than those required by law.
The user is responsible for checking the suitability of products for their intended use.
® = registered trademark of BASF group in many countries
Field service where provided does not constitute supervisory responsibility. Suggestions made by BASF
NOTE Construction Chemicals either orally or in writing may be followed, modified or rejected by the owner, engineer or
contractor since they, and not BASF Construction Chemicals, are responsible for carrying out procedures
appropriate to a specific application.

BASF India Limited

Construction Chemicals Division
Plot No.37, Chandivali Farm Road, Chandivali, Andheri(East)
Mumbai – 400072 India
Tel: +91 22 28580200, Fax: +91 22 28478381
e-mail: construction-india@[Link] [Link]