MasterInject 1320 User Guide - 2013

MasterInject 1320 Medium Viscosity Polyurethane

Resin for the sealing of Damp & Weeping Static and
Dynamic Cracks within Concrete and Rock

Before any work is carried out as detailed within this

document it is essential that ALL required personal safety
equipment is made available. This must include rubber /
latex gloves, close fitting safety glass / goggles, full overall /
disposable overalls, safety boots, hard hats, reflective vests
etc as required by safety standards established on-site.

All injection resins should be considered as hazardous when

disposal of spilled or un-used reacted resin is required and
should be carried out in accordance with the specific
requirements of the construction site or local Municipality.
See notes on page 10 regarding handling and disposal
requirements.

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MasterInject 1320
A Single Component Polyurethane resin based system for the effective sealing of live cracks.
Cures to form a flexible and impermeable seal where further limited movement of concrete is
anticipated.

Typical applications
Repair and sealing of various types of concrete cracks including static, limited movement cracks
(live) and where there is minor water ingress (Damp / weeping cracks). The injection resins can
be used to fill and seal static dormant and dynamic cracks in:

 Columns
 Bridge decks
 Floors
 Piers
 Abutments
 Tunnels
 Basements
 Beams
 Underpasses

Advantages

Low viscosity
 Will penetrate deeply into cracks and cavities.
 For horizontal cracks with widths of 1mm and greater, MasterInject 1320 can be simply
poured in.

Excellent adhesion
 MasterInject 1320 resin has superior adhesion to damp / wet surfaces.

Versatile
 MasterInject 1320 will provide a permanent flexible seal to allow limited structural
movement (Floor slab deflection etc)
 Used as a stand-alone product for sealing of damp / weeping cracks and is typically used
alongside MasterInject 1335 for the permanent sealing of fast flowing water ingress.

Chemical resistance
 MasterInject 1320 will resist commonly encountered solutions such as sewage, sea water,
alkalis, dilute acids, ammonia, formaldehyde, mineral and vegetable oils, animal fats and
corrosive gases.

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*Physical and technical properties

MasterInject 1320
Composition 1 part liquid
polyurethane
Specific gravity of material 1.06
Pot life (1 litre) 35 mins 25°C
18 mins 40°C
Final cure 7 days (35°C)
Service temp. range -20°C to +80°C
Bond strength n/a
(mean shear slant)
ASTM C-881
Compressive strength n/a
Tensile strength (ASTM D 638) 2 N/mm²
Flexural strength n/a
Volatile content n/a
Absorption 24 hours n/a
(ASTM C413 - Method B)
Shrinkage (ASTM C881) n/a
Permeability (cured resin) Impermeable
Elongation at break ASTM D638 40%
Modulus of elasticity (DIN 4.2-4.6N/mm²
53457)

 Note: Pot life can be adjusted in accordance with storage and application temperatures

Pre-packed and easy to use

 Materials are pre-weighed and require only on site mixing. (Bulk packaging available)

Solvent free
 Can generally be used in confined spaces without ventilation.

Application Methods

Method 1
Areas where cracks occur but which are not substantially affecting the integrity of the concrete or
structure i.e. sealing to prevent further deterioration through the ingress of harmful substances.

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Method 2
Where cracks have developed and require absolute restoration of structural integrity i.e. pressure
sealing to ensure total bond between interfaces and reinstate the aggregate interlock / load
transfer capability of the affected element.
It is strongly recommended that the services of an injection specialist are used for
this method.

Method 1

Option 1 (Figure 1) – Gravity Feed for horizontal “non-structural” cracks in excess of 1.0mm
width.
To be used for flat surfaces only.

Figure 1

Self-adhesive Foam Strip or MasterInject 1320 poured into

bead of Silicone Sealant Reservoir

MasterBrace ADH 2200 to seal underside of

slab where possible.

In each method of installation, all cracks to be treated should be thoroughly vacuumed to remove
all debris and dust.

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Figure 1: Sequence of Operation (Cracks thru Slab)

 Chase open the crack using a Vee shaped “crack chasing” blade if available to a depth of
approx. 10mm.
 Chase the underside of suspended slabs IF cracks are known to be completely through
the slab and water has been seen to leak through.
 Vacuum out all debris and dust leaving the formed groove perfectly clean.
 Seal the underside of the suspended slab with MasterBrace ADH 2200 epoxy paste
and allow to cure overnight.
 Install beads of Silicone/ Polyurethane Sealant or Self Adhesive Foam Strip to create a
liquid tight “dam” completely around the perimeter of each individual crack. Allow the
Sealant (if used) to cure for 24 hours.
 Re vacuum the cracks to ensure they are completely clear of debris and then fill the
reservoir with clean potable water and allow it to penetrate and fully saturate the sides of
the cracks. Keep the cracks wet for at least 60 minutes and then allow all surface water
to dry / be absorbed or blow dry.
 Shake the MasterInject 1320 resin in its bottle briefly and then pour into the
reservoirs.
 Fill and monitor the liquid level – top up as necessary as the level drops.
 Check for any leaks.
 Allow the MasterInject 1320 within the reservoir to cure overnight (at least 12 hours)
and then scrape / cut off all excess materials flush with the floor surface using a sharp
blade. Grind off the MasterBrace ADH 2200 on the underside of slab if used.

Option 2 (Figures 2 & 3) – Low Pressure Injection for horizontal / vertical, damp / weeping
cracks where drilling is not permitted or difficult (Pre stressed tendons / congested
reinforcement).
Typically used for wet / damp cracks in excess of 0.3mm width and where installation of “drill
and fix” steel packers are not possible or desired..

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Figure 2
Steel nail lightly hammered into
crack to locate plastic packers
directly over the crack.

Low Pressure Plastic Surface

Packer.

 Thoroughly vacuum out the cracks to remove all dust and debris and prise out any
“islands” of concrete within the cracks.
 Lightly grease and insert steel nails into the cracks at the required spacing – typically
half the thickness of the concrete element between surface packers. This distance
can be increased with any increase in crack width – wider cracks allow materials to
flow in much easier. Place a “final” greased nail approx. 50mm from the end of the
crack (away from inject start point)
 Mix MasterBrace ADH 2200 epoxy paste to an even coloured streak free
consistency and apply to the underside of the plastic surface packers ensuring the
epoxy is not over applied – keep central section of packer free of epoxy paste.
 Place the packer over the steel nails and press firmly into place ensuring the epoxy
paste is extruded around the perimeter of the packer. Do NOT install a packer
over the “final” steel nail. Allow to stiffen for approx. 2 hours.
 Mix MasterBrace ADH 2200 epoxy paste and apply to the “shoulder” of the
packers and the full length of the cracks (Figure 3). Ensure the circumference of the
packers is fully covered with epoxy and there are no obvious pin holes within the
MasterBrace ADH 2200 paste. Allow to cure for at least 4 hours.
 Remove the steel nails from within the packers and the “final” steel nail from the
crack – This will act as a breather hole for the final section of the crack injection.
 Chase open and seal the back of walls etc that are accessible as detailed above.

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Figure 3

Surface packer bonded and

sealed using MasterBrace
ADH 2200 epoxy paste

Crack completely
sealed with
MasterBrace ADH
2200 prior to injection

 Screw in a steel nipple into the first surface packer (lowest if on a vertical surface)
only.
 Decant sufficient MasterInject 1320 resin as required and pour into a suitable low
pressure mechanical pump or modified grease gun. Connect the injection line to the
first nipple and start injecting slowly ensuring the pressure does not exceed
1 – 2 bar.
 Check for any signs of leakage during the injection process. If leaks of
MasterInject 1320 resin are seen from around packers or the strip of
MasterBrace ADH 2200 halt injection and seal the leaks using a rapid setting
“5 minute” epoxy resin. Allow this to cure for 5 -10 minutes and then continue to
inject until resin is seen to be exiting the crack via the next packer. Alternatively
pump in a pre-determined amount of resin into each packer.
 Install the next nipple and repeat the process until all the packers have been injected
(Resin seen exiting the “final” breather hole in the case of blind cracks)
 Empty and clean all injection equipment BEFORE the resin starts to gel using a
suitable solvent (do NOT use in confined spaces). Use a low viscosity mineral oils as
the final flushing material for all pumps and injection hoses used.
 Allow the injected MasterInject 1320 to cure for at least 24 hours and then cut
and grind off all surface epoxy and the plastic packers flush with the surface of the
concrete element.

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Method 2.
Injection of “static / dynamic” damp / weeping cracks to prevent the ingress of water
through the concrete element using high pressure injection via drill and fix steel injection
packers.
Consider the use of a Specialist Injection Company for this type of operation.

Figure 4 X
/2
Holes drilled for insertion
of steel packers.

45º

X
/2

X= Thickness of Concrete Element

Figure 5

X
/2

45º

X
/2

X= Thickness of Concrete Element

Figure 6 – Showing alignment of drilled holes when utilizing high

pressure steel “injection” packers

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Damp / weeping
Crack in Concrete
See figure 5 for Element
orientation

Holes drilled @ 45º to dissect

crack at the midpoint of the
concrete elements thickness (X). x
/2 Typical
Staggered as indicated.

See figure 4 for

orientation
x
/2

There are other alternatives available to the use of both plastic surface packers and drill and fix
steel packers depending upon the nature of the cracks etc. If in doubt please contact the
BASF Construction Chemicals LLC Technical Dept. for more information or assistance.

Method 2 – Sequence of Operation (Figures 4, 5 & 6)

 Determine the depth of the crack – thickness of concrete element. (X)

 Ensure crack is damp / weeping – if necessary inject with clean potable water to flush
out any debris and ensure all drilled holes intersect the crack.
 Drill the suitable sized holes into the concrete in the pattern as shown in figure 6 and at
the correct angles as indicated in figures 4 & . Ensure the drill bit is long enough to drill
through and beyond the expected position of the crack.
 Vacuum out all dust and debris from the drilled holes and insert the steel packers into
the pre-drilled holes ensuring the open end of the packer is NOT positioned in the hole
beyond the crack (See sketch below)

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Steel Injection Packer correctly

installed – BEFORE the crack!
MasterInject 1320 Resin
after injection X
/2

45º

X
/2

X
Correct Position

Steel Injection Packer incorrectly

No MasterInject 1320 Resin installed – AFTER the crack into
can reach the crack. X
/2 a BLIND HOLE

45º

X
/2

Blind Hole Incorrect Position

beyond the crack

 Tighten the steel packers and Insert an injection nipple (non-return valve) onto the
packers.
 Inject with clean potable water to flush any remaining debris from the crack and to fully
saturate the concrete face on both sides of the crack.
 Decant sufficient MasterInject 1320 resin and pour into a suitable low volume high
pressure mechanical pump or modified grease gun. Connect the injection line to the first
nipple and start injecting slowly from the bottom up (in the case of vertical wall cracks)
ensuring the pressure does not exceed 5 bar.
 Continue injecting until resin is seen to be exiting from the face of the crack between the
packers or until a pre-determined amount have been injected through each packer.
 Install the next nipple (non-return valve) and repeat the process until the crack has been
injected along its full length.
 Empty the injection equipment before the material starts to gel and flush repeatedly with
solvent followed by a light mineral oil.

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 Allow the MasterInject 1320 resin to cure for at least 24 hours before cutting off the
tails of the packers and grinding down the surface of the MasterBrace ADH 2200 flush
with the concrete surface.
 Any minor surface defects / blemishes etc can be corrected with MasterBrace ADH
2200.

WARNING

 MasterInject 1320 is a reactive resin and once decanted MUST be used within
10 – 15 minutes. High ambient temperatures greatly reduce the reaction / gelling time
and therefore it is suggested that the MasterInject 1320 be stored in a fridge or cooler
box with ice and only removed just prior to mixing.
 MasterInject 1320 once exposed to air is hydrophilic and therefore it’s use in
conditions of very high humidity requires care. There may be a tendency for the material
to “skin” as it sits in the storage vessel of the pump etc. This skin must be carefully
removed before the level drops sufficiently to risk it being sucked into the pump inlet.
 Keep all containers tightly covered / sealed to prevent any unwanted moisture ingress.
 Once MasterInject 1320 has cured it can only be removed from equipment and
concrete surfaces by mechanical grinding. Ensure all equipment and spillages are cleaned
using a suitable solvent (MasterTop THN 2/ Xylene) before the material cures.
 Always wear the correct personal protective equipment when decanting and using
MasterInject 1320, especially when using high pressure injection as a means of
application.
 Rubber / Latex gloves, Clear Safety Glasses and overalls should be available to all users
along with any other site based requirements such as Safety Shoes, Hard Hats etc.

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