Lythic Solutions: Technical Information

PACKAGING

All Lythic products are available in 5 gallon buckets, 55 gallon drums, or in bulk. Product is shipped in concentrate to reduce shipping costs.

APPLICATION

Lythic Densifier:
          1. Use 1 part Lythic Densifier to 4 parts potable water.
          2. Apply with pump sprayer to saturation, a maximum rate of 500 sq. ft. per gallon. Keep
               applying to maintain saturation, approximately 15 minutes.
          3. Let floor dry, approximately one hour, and commence with polishing/burnishing process.

Lythic Protector:
          1. Use 1 part Lythic Protector to 1 part potable water.
          2. Apply with pump sprayer at a maximum rate of 2,000 sq. ft. per gallon, and work in with
               micro-fiber brush.
          3. After two applications, high speed burnishing will increase shine.

Lythic Cleaner:
          1. SWEEP FLOOR TO REMOVE DEBRIS BEFORE CLEANING
          2. Use 4oz. (1/2 cup) of Lythic Cleaner per gallon of clean water, or up to 1-1 ¼ cups per
               gallon for heavy-duty cleaning.
          3. Mop thoroughly and let floor dry, changing mop water when dirty. For best results, use auto-
               scrubber with brushes and squeegee.

ENVIRONMENTAL

For Lythic's environmental information, see the Sustainability Page.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Amorphous silica is an inert substance and does not pose a high risk to human health when exposure occurs at low levels. For this reason, it seems unlikely that silica exposure during the pouring application of amorphous Colloidal Silica hydrosol onto concrete will pose significant harm to workers if applied in a wet state. However, if this product is pressurized, hardened, dried, cut, or aerosolized by another means, an increased risk to human health via inhalation or ingestion does exist.

In these cases, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends that exposed workers wear respirators, certified by the Mine Safety and Health Administration or NIOSH, in order to maintain exposure limits below the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL). During application in existing buildings, occupants should not be exposed to the aerosolized product at hazardous levels if appropriate engineering controls and ventilation are provided at the site.

Exposure to Amorphous Colloidal Silica and Associated Health Effects. Ellis, Olivia. California State University, Northridge - Dept. of Environmental and Occupational Health. 2008. Read the full study here.

MSDS:
Lythic™ Densifier MSDS | Lythic™ Protector MSDS | Lythic™ Cleaner MSDS