Richlam100 Waterproofing Admixture
Water-Based Self-Healing Integral Waterproofing Additive
Richlam® specializes in biomimetic self-healing concrete technologies. Richlam100 represents a major breakthrough in the commercialization of this technology. This self-healing waterproofing admixture is available in both water-based and powder forms. It is formulated with highly active crystalline growth factors, catalysts, and proprietary additives. Once added to concrete, it promotes deep crystallization and self-healing, helping to prevent early-age cracking and autonomously seal new cracks over time. The result is a highly dense concrete matrix with near-zero permeability, significantly enhanced waterproofing performance, and long-term durability—while greatly reducing maintenance costs.
Richlam100 is a water-based integral waterproofing admixture for concrete, designed for high-efficiency dosing and ease of use. Compared to other crystalline waterproofing agents on the market, Richlam100 achieves optimal performance at a low dosage of just 2 kg/m³. Its pumpable water-based formulation allows it to be added directly at batching plants or even manually into transit mixers, significantly reducing workload for general contractors and concrete suppliers.
To support large-scale applications, Richlam® also offers dedicated automated dosing pumps compatible with Richlam100 for simplified integration.
Biomimetic Self-Healing: Breakthrough Waterproofing Technology
Key Features of Richlam100 Self-Healing Admixture
Richlam®’s biomimetic self-healing concrete technology mimics the way animal bone tissue regenerates after injury. Its core lies in the synergy between crystalline growth factors and the concrete matrix. These hydrophilic agents actively seek out moisture and water vapor, forming robust crystals in cracks and pores. These interlocking crystals seal cracks, block capillaries, and restore structural integrity—enhancing concrete density and integral waterproofing performance.
Richlam® has achieved global success in synthesizing and catalyzing water-based crystalline growth factors, and is the first to develop a water-based integral self-healing admixture for concrete. With Richlam100, plastic shrinkage cracking can be reduced by up to 80%, and cracks up to 0.4–0.6 mm can be autonomously healed. Waterproofing performance reaches as high as Grade P20 impermeability.
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Easy-to-Use， Water-Based Additive
Key Technical Advantages of Richlam100:
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Autonomous healing of cracks—minimizing or eliminating repair costs
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Structural integral waterproofing—resistant to high hydrostatic pressure
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Anti-corrosion—protection against carbonation, acid/alkali attack, seawater and sulfates
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Long-term durability—extends service life by enhancing all-around performance
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Inorganic, non-toxic, VOC-free—safe for potable water and green buildings
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Breathable—blocks water ingress while allowing vapor to escape
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Water-based, concentrated, and highly dispersible—easy to dose and mix
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Dormant in Dry, Crystallizing in Water
How Richlam® Builds Integral Waterproofing Structures
The root cause of concrete leakage lies in cracks and capillaries, which serve as pathways for water and harmful agents. Richlam® self-healing waterproofing admixtures are rich in crystalline growth agents that activate upon contact with water. Once activated, they react with the alkaline compounds in concrete to form dense crystals that fill cracks and pores—resulting in self-healing concrete.
Inspired by biological healing mechanisms, Richlam® addresses macro problems with micro-scale innovation. Its crystalline waterproofing admixture mimics periosteum regeneration by precipitating crystals at crack sites, sealing fissures and closing pores. The admixture features a unique cycle of dry-state dormancy and water-triggered crystallization, continuously repeating as needed throughout the life of the concrete. Richlam100 can heal cracks up to 0.6 mm and reduce concrete porosity by 20%, creating a tighter, more water-resistant matrix.
Under an electron microscope, this healing process resembles the regeneration of biological tissue. You can observe crystal growth at crack sites, nanometer-scale pore filling, and a visible increase in concrete density.
Global Standards, Global Reach
Reliable Solutions for Concrete Projects Worldwide
Richlam® delivers advanced integral waterproofing systems to clients worldwide. As a global leader in crystalline waterproofing admixtures and self-healing concrete technologies, Richlam® is trusted by engineers, contractors, and developers across diverse industries.
The company has achieved major breakthroughs in the formulation, synthesis, and mechanisms of crystalline self-healing materials. These solutions target the root causes of concrete failure—cracks and permeability—by improving structural performance at the material level. Richlam®-treated concrete delivers self-sealing, maintenance-free waterproofing, with durability equal to the service life of the structure.
Richlam® products are fully compliant with global standards including ASTM (USA), CE (EU), UKCA (UK), and CSA (Canada). Free from VOCs and tested under California Proposition 65, Richlam100 is safe for potable water and food-related applications, and meets the requirements of international green building certifications.
Self-Healing Waterproofing: A Global Consensus
Partner with Us to Shape the Future of Waterproofing
Membrane-based waterproofing is only a temporary surface solution. Decades of construction experience confirm that the future of waterproofing lies in integral systems embedded within the concrete itself. Yet true self-healing concrete has long been a challenge. Richlam® answers this challenge by shifting the focus—from treating leaks to eliminating cracks at their source.
With Richlam®, waterproofing is not the goal—it’s the result of improved concrete quality. Beyond waterproofing, Richlam®’s biomimetic self-healing technology enhances durability against corrosion, carbonation, freeze-thaw damage, and alkali-aggregate reaction. According to the American Concrete Institute (ACI), crystalline admixtures are among the most effective methods for improving concrete durability and extending service life.
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Compliance Standards
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ACI 212.3R-16: Report on Chemical Admixtures for Concrete.
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ASTM C494/C494M: Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete.
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ASTM C39: Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens.
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DIN 1048:5 (EN 12390-8): Testing Concrete; Determination of Water Permeability.
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CRD-C 48-92: Standard Test Method for Water Permeability of Concrete.
Liquid Waterproofing Agent, Easier to Use
Even in concrete transport trucks, Richlam100 waterproofing additive can be added and dispersed evenly