ELIMINATOR® Trafficable Ballast Layer Data Sheet

Product Description

ELIMINATOR^® Trafficable Ballast Layer (TBL) is a cold, liquid applied, self–consolidating, flexible railroad bridge deck protection system. TBL is the latest generation of protection systems for bridge decks and builds on GCP’s 45+ year track record in the North American railroad industry.

Uses

ELIMINATOR^®  is designed for use as a trafficable ballast resistant wearing course over the ELIMINATOR^® Waterproofing System. 

Product Advantages

• Rapid cure for fast return to service
• Cold applied
• Seamless
• Free flowing and self-consolidating waterproofing resin
• Can be applied in various thicknesses
• One coat installation
• Excellent chemical bond
• Does not deform under traffic/ballast load
• Aggregated skid resistant finish
• Chemical resistant
• Supplied in asphalt gray
• No critical overcoat window
• Passes ASTM D1883-16 Resistance to Penetration Test (Modified per AREMA Chapter 8, Part 29, Section 29.9.10)
• Passes AREMA North American Ballast Impact Test (CTA Master Spec Rev.1_ Bridge Deck Membrane Waterproofing 07 10 10-2 – Section 2.02 B Ballast Impact Test) 9,200-28,100 lbf at a frequency of 4Hz for 2,000,000 cycles

Surface Preparation

All substrates, (including the ELIMINATOR^® Membrane), must be clean, dry and structurally sound. They must be free from laitance, oils and any other surface contaminants. Refer to ELIMINATOR^®  and ELIMINATOR^®  TBL application manuals or contact your GCP local representative for further details.

Application

Application of TBL takes place after installation of the ELIMINATOR^® membrane is complete.  Application shall be in accordance with Application Guidelines  which are available to Authorized Contractors. Applicator training is available to new and existing applicators.  

Eliminator TBL can be installed in various thicknesses and in a manner to promote proper
drainage on a wide variety of structures and irregular substrates, operating under a range of climatic
environments.

Application Equipment

TBL can be easily applied by hand or pump. Please contact your GCP representative for details.  

Coverage

The theoretical coverage rate for TBL is 20 sq ft/gal at 80 mils WFT.  At approximately 3.6 US gallons/pail (including catalyst), each pail will yield 72 sq ft. Yields and consumption rates are theoretical and make no provision for waste.

Overcoating

TBL can be installed as soon as the initial cure (1 hour) of the ELIMINATOR^® membrane has taken place. There is no critical overcoating window as the TBL material chemically bonds to the ELIMINATOR^® membrane. The existing surfaces are required to be clean and dry.

Colors

Asphalt Gray

Cleaning

All tools and equipment should be cleaned with acetone after use and before the material is allowed to be cured.

Packaging & Storage

Resin:
    3.53 gal/pail (25kg)
    41.42 gal/drum (290kg)

BPO Powder Hardener 
    55L/box

BPO Liquid Hardener
    5 gal/pail

All components of the TBL system should be stored in cool, dry, protected conditions, out of direct sunlight and in accordance with the relevant Health & Safety regulations. Storage temperature must not exceed 77°F (25ºC). Do not store any component near open flames or foodstuffs.

Stored in unopened containers, under the correct conditions, TBL has a minimum shelf life of 12 months. Please contact us for further details/advice.

Health & Safety

Read and understand the product label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each system component. All users should acquaint themselves with this information prior to working with the products and following the precautionary statements. SDSs can be obtained by contacting your local GCP representative, or office by calling GCP toll free at 1-866-333-3726.

General Information

ELIMINATOR^® TBL is part of a wide range of specialist highway maintenance, waterproofing, surfacing and repair materials manufactured and supplied by GCP. If you require any further information on this or any other of our products, please contact us or visit our website gcpat.com.