by Brianna Crandall — January 18, 2016—Flooring installation products innovator Formulators has just introduced Aquaflex iMVS (Intrinsic Moisture Vapor Suppressant) to its line of waterproof technologies marketed as the Aquaflex total moisture mitigation system. The patent-pending formulation covers a unique polymer coating mixture suited for flooring installations over concrete exhibiting measured moisture values of 95% insitu RH and/or 12lbs MVER.
Aquaflex iMVS under UV light
Aquaflex iMVS forms a dense concrete / plastic matrix that restricts MVER and functions universally with any adhesive / cementitious chemistry, from any manufacturer, says Formulators.
“Aquaflex iMVS is a leap forward in moisture suppressant technology,” said Benny Dickens, inventor / founder / CEO at Formulators. “Instead of blocking moisture, it suppresses moisture emissions to within flooring manufacturers’ adhesive tolerance.
“In contrast, epoxy mitigation does not suppress, rather it blocks moisture, creating a completely non-breathable film. Epoxy mitigation is expensive, hazardous, time-consuming and difficult to install. The non-breathable film created by epoxy can also set in motion chemistry that leads to blistering and delamination. This situation is impossible with iMVS, just ask me for the data.
“If it’s true the industry will continue to use moisture sensitive adhesives for flooring installations, then why not do what I can to help these adhesives perform equally better and to unheard of limits. While iMVS doesn’t replace our Aquaflex waterproof adhesive, it will provide the necessary crutch water-based adhesives need to perform in areas with high concrete moisture.”
Aquaflex iMVS features:
- Easy… No shot-blast; only CSP 1 surface prep required
- Fast… No mixing; simple one coat that is easy to spread and cures in less than 3 hrs.
- Safe… Bio-based, “0” zero VOC, “0” odor and non-hazardous
- Self-Priming… Allows application of either skim-coat or adhesive directly
- Universal… Works with any adhesive, from any manufacturer, either PSA or hard-set, epoxy or acrylic
- Performance… Elevates the performance of the industry’s worst adhesive to 95% RH and / or 12 lbs. MVER
Formulators prefers to work through its nationwide network of commercial contractors, independent sales representatives, and Aquaflex-trained technicians. Aquaflex is now specified by several leading flooring manufacturers, major national retailers and hospital networks.
Aquaflex and now Aquaflex iMVS are not just proven advancements in mitigation performance but also represent clear advancements in safe, clean and environmentally responsible product formulation, says the company.
