Richlam500 Waterproofing Admixture
Self-Healing Waterproofing Additive for Mortar
Richlam500 is a specialized mortar waterproofing additive with self-healing capabilities, designed to address cracking and leakage problems in cement-based mortars. Developed with Richlam®’s biomimetic self-healing technology, the product integrates highly reactive crystalline growth factors that inhibit early-age shrinkage cracks and seal microcracks that form later. This crystalline waterproofing admixture for mortar enables reliable, cost-effective performance even at low dosages—making it ideal for use in large-scale construction mortar systems.
Formulated from advanced crystalline waterproofing agents, catalysts, and proprietary additives, Richlam 500 mimics the regenerative mechanisms of bone tissue. Upon activation by water, its hydrophilic crystalline admixture for mortar forms dense crystals in cracks and capillaries, sealing voids and restoring watertightness. This transforms the mortar itself into an integral waterproofing layer—ensuring “no cracks, no leaks.”
Visible Results with Self-Healing Mortar
Watch Richlam® in Action
Mortar-based waterproofing is widely used in roofing, exterior walls, kitchens, bathrooms, floors, basements, and water tanks. Yet traditional waterproofing mortars often suffer from inconsistent quality, high cracking rates, and poor long-term reliability. In many regions, external walls have long lacked adequate waterproofing layers, while basements rely on membranes that deteriorate over time. These have become the most common sources of structural water ingress.
To address this issue, new international standards increasingly mandate the use of waterproofing mortar in exterior walls. The challenge is achieving high-performance results while maintaining cost-efficiency. Richlam500 offers a breakthrough: a concentrated mortar waterproofing chemical that reacts with cementitious alkalinity to form deep-set crystals, filling voids and self-healing cracks up to 0.4 mm. In real-world projects,
Richlam500 demonstrates crystal growth and crack repair you can see—delivering trustworthy results, visibly.
Self-Healing Technology for Mortar
The Science of Crystalline Mortar Waterproofing
Water ingress in mortar remains a widespread issue, rooted in two main causes: microcracks and high porosity. The Richlam® solution combines early crack control and post-crack healing to prevent leakage at the source. Richlam500 applies integral crystalline waterproofing principles, forming crystals directly within the mortar structure to block water pathways.
Richlam®’s crystalline waterproofing admixture is based on smart materials that switch between dormant and active states depending on moisture levels. When water is present, crystalline growth factors are reactivated to seal new cracks and voids. This dormancy-activation-crystallization cycle continues throughout the life of the structure, ensuring self-healing mortar that requires minimal maintenance.
Low Dosage, HighPerformance, Lower Cost
Technical Performance of Richlam500:
1. Controls and repairs cracking in cement mortars.
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Reduces plastic shrinkage cracking by 80%
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Self-heals cracks up to 0.4 mm
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Water absorption rate ≤ 25% after healing
2. Low dosage: only 1–2 kg/m³ needed per ton of mortar.
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High efficiency, excellent dispersion
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No risk of debonding or blistering
3. Concentrated waterproofing admixture for mortar:
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Excellent compatibility with dry-mix mortar systems
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Easy to blend, consistent in performance
4. Wide applicability:
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Suitable for dry-mix mortar, preblended mortar, self-leveling mortar, decorative and thermal insulation mortars, putty powders, and more
5. Inorganic, non-toxic, VOC-free
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Complies with international standards for drinking water safety
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Eco-friendly, meets modern sustainability requirements
Global Standards, Global Reach
Reliable Waterproofing for Mortar Applications
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. Our technologies resolve the root cause of water ingress—cracks and porosity—by turning mortar into an integral waterproofing barrier with long-term performance.
All Richlam® waterproofing products are compliant with ASTM (USA), CE (EU), UKCA (UK), and CSA (Canada) standards. They are VOC-free, non-toxic, and certified for use in potable water and food-processing facilities, meeting California Proposition 65 and global green building requirements.
Self-Healing Waterproofing: A Global Consensus
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Membrane systems only address symptoms; crystalline waterproofing admixtures solve the problem at its source. Richlam® redefines waterproofing by empowering the mortar itself to heal, seal, and resist moisture intrusion—through a blend of biomimetic science and material innovation.
According to the American Concrete Institute (ACI), crystalline self-healing technology is among the most effective strategies for enhancing durability and lifecycle performance in cement-based materials. Richlam® brings this innovation to the mortar industry, offering next-generation mortar waterproofing additives that protect your structure from the inside out.
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