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Hydrogard UW 40

Hydrogard UW 40
Waterproofing and Stabilization Additive for Soils
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Product Description Hydrogard UW 40 is a special additive for stabilizing soils.
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Uses Hydrogard UW 40 is suitable for:
-- Road embankments.
-- River and Lake banks
-- Earthfill Dams
-- Backfills for Retaining Walls
-- Slope stabilization
-- Waterproofing of earthfil ponds
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Advantages Hydrogard UW 40:
-- Improves mix cohesiveness
-- Reduces soil Permeability
-- Helps to stabilize soil slopes
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Product Data
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Type Polymeric, grey powder
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Packaging 20 Kg Bag
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Shelf Life 12 months when stored in a dry shaded area
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Technical Data
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Density Approximately 1.65 g/cm3
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Chloride Content Nil
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Dosage 0.20 – 0.25 Kg/ft2
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Dispensing Hydrogard UW 40 should be thoroughly mixed dry in soils
before adding water for compaction.
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Hydrogard UW 40

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Method of Application (i)
Depth of each layer should be between 6 to 9 inches.
(ii)
Each layer is to be compacted at 95 % of Maximum Dry
Density and at Optimum Moisture Content.
(iii) Spread the chemical additive, Hydrogard UW 40, evenly
on the soil surface and dry mix thoroughly, preferably by a
sheep-foot type roller.
(iv) Compaction is then carried out, while sprinkling the
required amount of water.
(v) The afore-mentioned steps are repeated until the full
thickness of the soil depth is reached.
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Toxicity Non – Toxic, non-hazardous
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