TL-0030 — Shelf Life/Storage and Handling of GCP Waterproofing and Air Barrier Products Technical Letter

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Storage Recommendation

The shelf life of GCP waterproofing and air barrier products are highly dependent on the conditions under which these products are stored. These products should be stored in their original, unopened packaging at ambient temperatures between 40°–90°F (5°–32°C). Liquid products should be protected from freezing. For specific product requirements, refer to the product data sheet and material safety data sheet. 

Shelf-life Recommendation

Waterproofing products maximum shelf life: 

  • All BITUTHENE® Waterproofing Membranes – 12 months  
  • BITUTHENE® Liquid Membrane – 18 months 
  • BITUTHENE® Deck Prep – 18 months
  • BITUTHENE® Mastic – 12 months
  • BITUTHENE® Primer WP 3000 – 12 months
  • BITUTHENE® Adhesive Primer B2 LVC – 18 months 
  • PREPRUFE® 300R/160R Waterproofing Membrane - 18 months
  • PREPRUFE® 250 Waterproofing Membrane – 18 months
  • All PREPRUFE® Plus Membranes – 12 months 
  • All PREPRUFE® 275 Membranes – 12 months
  • All PREPRUFE® 800PA waterproofing Membranes – 24 months 
  • All PREPRUFE® Tapes – 18 months
  • All PREPRUFE® Detail Tapes – 18 months
  • PREPRUFE® SCS Grouts – 6 months
  • PREPRUFE® SCS Grouts Activators – 12 months 
  • PREPRUFE® SCS Membrane – 12 months 
  • PREPRUFE® SCS ancillaries – 24 months 
  • PREPRUFE® EG 75 grouts – 24 months 
  • PREPRUFE® Tieback Covers – 12 months
  • FLORPRUFE® 120 Vapor Barrier – 18 months
  • ADCOR® 500S Hydrophilic Waterstop – 120 months 
  • ADCOR® 500S Adhesive – 12 months
  • SWELLSEAL® 2010 TPR – 120 months 
  • SWELLSEAL® Sealant WA – 12 months 
  • All HYDRODUCT® Drainage Composites and Accessories – 24 months   

Liquid waterproofing products maximum shelf life:

  • All PROCOR® Fluid Applied Waterproofing – 12 months
  • PROCOR® Reinforcement Mesh – 36 months
  • PROCOR® Composite Membrane – 12 months 
  • SILCOR® 900HA and SILCOR® 900MP – 12 months
  • SILCOR® Primer EPF Kit and SILCOR® Fast Set Primer Kit – 24 months 

INJECTO products maximum shelf life:

  • All INJECTO® Kit components – 24 months
  • DeNeef® INJECTO® PURe – 24 months
  • DeNeef® Flex Cat PURe – 24 months 
  • Washing Agent – 12 months

PERM-A-BARRIER® air barrier products maximum shelf life:

  • All PERM-A-BARRIER® Wall Membranes and Aluminum Wall Membranes – 12 months
  • PERM-A-BARRIER® ULTRA Wall Membrane & Flashing – 24 months 
  • PERM-A-BARRIER® Wall Flashing, Detail Membrane and Aluminum Flashing – 12 months
  • PERM-A-BARRIER® VPS 30 – 24 months
  • PERM-A-BARRIER® NPS and NPS Detail Membrane – 24 months
  • PERM-A-BARRIER® VPL and VPL Low Temp – 12 months 
  • PERM-A-BARRIER® VPL 50RS UV Stable – 18 months 
  • PERM-A-BARRIER® NPL 10 and NPL 10 LT – 12 months 
  • PERM-A-BARRIER® S100 sealant – 15 months
  • PERM-A-BARRIER® Universal Flashing & Sealant – 12 months 
  • PERM-A-BARRIER® WB Primer – 12 months
  • PERM-A-BARRIER® Adhesive Primer – 18 months 

Products will remain stable when stored under recommended storage conditions. Products will not be extended beyond the shelf-life date. For further information contact your local GCP representative.

 

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Last Updated: 2024-06-21

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