Waterproofing Services - Underground Water Proofing, Mine Water Seepage, Water Sealing

NOH2O

Sovereign produces its own patented Polymer grout and the characteristics of the grout materials are simply phenomenal - penetrable, flexible, adhesive, durable and tough.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Product Name	NOH2O / SCEM66
Description	NOH2O was designed for the sealing of water with a high velocity washout rate as well as very high hydrostatic pressure. NOH2O is extremely penetrable and once coagulated, extremely flexible. Future ground movement or shocks from blasting or excavation will not result in water leaking again. Sealed single leaks with flow rates of 2600 GPM and inflows with pressures of 2500 P.S.I.
Code	Hazard Identification
XTM2W135	Non Hazardous Substance/Non Dangerous Goods

HYDRO COLLOIDAL SOLUTION
NOH2O is injected through drilled holes into the water strata of the rock complex.

The intersected water is then pushed back away from the leak and displaced with emulsion, permanently preventing further ingress.

USES

Pre-Grouting
Remedial Grouting
Permeation Grouting
Reactive Grouting
Curtain Grouting
Back wall Grouting

NOH2O has been successfully used in many different environments including the following:

Geological features – fissures, aquifers, cracks voids
Water inflows in deep mines (Up to 2,5 mile vertical)
Water ingress into open cut mines
TBM and lined tunnels
Underground dam sealing
Shaft sealing - ventilation shafts / raised boreholes
Methane gas sealing
Underground military sites, Silos and bunkers
Basement parking garages
Bulkhead sealing
Underground waste depository sites.
Retaining walls
Joint and crack repair
Ore passes
Lift wells
Reservoirs and Dams
Pipelines
Water Plugs
Salt mines - briny conditions
Hard rock, Soft rock and Sand environments
Fresh water, Brackish water and Brine.

ADVANTAGES

Extremely permeable – forms Hydro colloidal solution in water. Particle size less than 1 Micron – (0,6 Nanometer)
Saves money on drilling costs due to super efficiency of grout spread.
Viscosity: 2.5 cP (1.5 cP while grouting – miscible in water).
Does not wash out during grouting – sealed leaks of 50 Gallon /second successfully.
Exceptional performance under high water pressure – successfully sealed static head of 2900 P.S.I.
Curing can be chemically controlled from as short as 2 seconds to several days.
Chemically selective – will seal water in oil wells but not hydrocarbons / crude oil.
Seals saline and hyper saline water effectively.
Performs well when pre-grouting shafts declines and pilot holes - due to extreme penetrability.
Remains flexible once solidified and will not re-leak with ground movement – (350% elasticity).
Durable – no re-leak occurred during 40 years of grout history.
Radiation Tolerant.
Reaction is non - exothermic.
Environmentally friendly – non Hazardous.

DESCRIPTION

NOH2O grout is an Evolutive solution which is characterised by a steady increase in viscosity, as soon as the appropriate reagents are mixed.
NOH2O grout is also a Dilatant Fluid – having shear thickening characteristics which is particularly handy to control excessive grout spread.
The NOH2O/SCEM66 grout system forms a compound, mixed with different additives to promote flow, adhesion, and coagulation. The substance at time of injection is a liquid with Specific Gravity (SG) 0.97 with a viscosity of 1,5cP.
NOH2O is a Non – Newtonian fluid, forming a hydro-colloidal solution in water and being miscible, will continue to disperse and travel where water travels.
The characteristics of NOH2O grout can be altered by adding one or more of the following additives to achieve the desired results – controlling the curing times from rapid to delayed:
Acticam100 – Atical500 – InhibitorWP – StabiliserPH – StabiliserC4 – ThickenerKK

DESIGN PROPERTIES
Appearance	Grey Liquid
Tensile Strength @ 100% Elongation	~1.08 MPA
Specific Gravity	~0.97
Elasticity	Up to 350%
Viscosity	2.5cP.
Particle Size	~0.6nm.

METHOD OF INJECTION
NOH2O is injected into a water bearing crack or fissure via a hole drilled intersecting the flow. A multi-port injector is inserted into the hole through which the NOH2O and/or additives are injected. More than one may be drilled for injection purposes. Generally, in situations where the flow velocity is moderately low, NOH2O will be sufficiently activated by agitation alone - stopping the flow. In high flow situations, chemical activation may be required.

Whereas the addition of activator results in NOH2O grout becoming unstable, followed by rapid coagulation, the addition of an inhibitor increases the stability, thereby reducing its tendency to coagulate when subjected to agitation. This enables the grout to be transported for greater distances through the formation before solidifying. The exact instruction is site specific depending on Lugeon, Water Take, and Dye connection tests and will be detailed in the site specific Safe Work Instruction (SWI)

LIMITATION

NOH2O/SCEM66 will degrade under sunlight or severe UV exposure and is therefore not suitable for surface applications.
Temperature sensitive – to be transported and stored above freezing.

STORAGE

Store in a tightly closed container in a sheltered, cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat and flame.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Sovereign provides technical expertise and turnkey grouting solutions. Grouting may only be undertaken by Sovereign trained personnel or Sovereign appointed individuals - Permission will be given in writing.
All grouting materials are tailored for specific grout designs and are site specific.
Only Specialized grout pumps are suitable for NOH2O grouting.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Please refer to the TDS and MSDS (available upon request) and always read the MSDS carefully prior to use. In a medical emergency, contact any poisons information centre or doctor for advice. Dial 000 in an emergency.

PRODUCT DISCLAIMER

This Technical Data Sheet summarizes our best knowledge of the product. Sovereign does not accept any liability either directly or indirectly for any losses suffered In connection with the use or application of the product whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation or Information given by it.