{"product_id":"actichem-defender-csd-50","title":"Actichem Defender CSD 50","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shop-product-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shop-product-header__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"shop-product-header__description\"\u003ePremium stone strengthening and consolidation with powerful water repellency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shop-product__accordion shop-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shop-accordion__item-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shop-accordion__item js-shop-accordion-item is-active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shop-accordion__body js-shop-accordion-body\" id=\"accordion-body-description\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-waypoint is-visible\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy  a-fade-in-up a-delay--1\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDefender CSD 50 Stone Consolidator \u0026amp; Water Repellent\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefender CSD 50 is a premium penetrating stone consolidator and water repellent designed to strengthen weak, porous, and deteriorating mineral surfaces while providing long-lasting protection against water ingress and environmental damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecially formulated for heritage restoration and fragile substrates, Defender CSD 50 penetrates deep into the surface to bind weakened mineral structures, increase durability, and protect against moisture, chloride ions, salt attack, mould, and freeze-thaw damage. It is particularly effective on limestone, sandstone, concrete, and masonry where conventional sealers often fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep penetrating consolidator and water repellent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrengthens loose and crumbling stone from within\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenetrates approximately 10–20mm into porous substrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtects against water, chloride ions, salt attack and mould\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUV stable for long-lasting outdoor performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVapour permeable to allow trapped moisture to escape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserves the natural appearance without altering colour or texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for heritage restoration and delicate stonework\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong-lasting protection for up to 15 years*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReinforces weakened stone and mineral substrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproves surface strength and durability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps prevent erosion, cracking and weathering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreates an invisible water-repellent barrier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for soft, absorbent limestone and sandstone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for interior and exterior applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintains the natural finish of the treated surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow maintenance and easy to apply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Reapplication is recommended every 8–12 years in harsh environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Surfaces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefender CSD 50 is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimestone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandstone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcrete\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasonry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeritage Stone Structures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for protecting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeritage buildings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone facades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimestone structures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandstone walls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcrete buildings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasonry surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate and friable stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCoverage Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoverage depends on the porosity of the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighly porous surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–10m² per litre per coat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDense, less porous surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e10–20m² per litre per coat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual coverage will vary depending on the surface condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSurface Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways test in an inconspicuous area before full application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure surfaces are clean, dry and free from dirt, contaminants and previous treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew installations should cure for a minimum of 48 hours (some concrete installations may require up to 7 days).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not apply in direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply only when the surface temperature is between \u003cstrong\u003e10°C and 28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not apply if rain is expected within 2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf rain has recently occurred, allow the surface to dry for at least 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply 1–2 generous coats using a roller, sprayer or polish applicator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturate the surface evenly, ensuring it remains visibly wet for at least 30 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn vertical surfaces, apply from the bottom upwards to prevent streaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the product to penetrate for 5–10 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf required, apply a second coat after 20–30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove any remaining excess product after the final coat using an absorbent towel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf dried residue remains, remove using Methylated Spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow 6–12 hours before light foot traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the surface dry for 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull cure is achieved within 24–48 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdhesive Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf tiles are sealed before installation, standard water-based adhesives may not bond correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended polymer-modified adhesives include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavco SE-7 (with Davelastic)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMapei Granirapid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to use – no dilution required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for sub-terrain waterproofing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure to strong acids, alkalis and solvents after treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly absorbent surfaces may require two coats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolvent Based\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReady to Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolvent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear (Water White)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass 3 Flammable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable Surfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Stone, Concrete \u0026amp; Masonry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500ml, 2.5L, 5L, 15L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAP677\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExpected Service Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefender CSD 50 provides premium protection for up to \u003cstrong\u003e15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e under normal conditions. 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