{"product_id":"actichem-defender-sv-5-ltr","title":"Actichem Defender SV 5 ltr","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefender SV is a solvent-based water repellent for porous stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefender SV is formulated to provide premium protection to sandstone, construction materials, engineered concrete, masonry surfaces, and cement and clay products. It employs high-performance impregnators to create a powerfully repellent substrate, locking out water and water-borne contaminants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is an impregnating sealer, not a coating.\u003c\/strong\u003e It penetrates and repels from within the pore structure rather than forming a film on top, which is why the finished appearance stays close to the natural surface and why it will not peel or flake the way a surface coating can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandstone and other porous natural stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered concrete and masonry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCement and clay products, including pavers and brickwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction materials requiring water and contaminant repellency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead and understand the safety data sheet before use. \u003cstrong\u003eAlways pre-test in an inconspicuous area\u003c\/strong\u003e for appearance change and substrate compatibility — solvent-based impregnators can darken some stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDilution:\u003c\/strong\u003e ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface must be clean, sound and \u003cstrong\u003ecompletely dry\u003c\/strong\u003e before application. A solvent-based impregnator cannot penetrate a damp substrate, and applying it over trapped moisture is the most common cause of a poor result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply evenly, avoid pooling, and remove any excess before it dries. Allow full cure before returning the area to service or exposing it to water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease read this section before your next job. This listing previously recorded only “Safety profile: Class 3 Flammable liquid”. That is a transport classification. It is not wrong, but it is badly incomplete — it tells you nothing about what this product does to a person. It has been corrected.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActichem’s safety data sheet for AP672, version 2.2 issued 13 October 2025, classifies Defender SV as a \u003cstrong\u003eHAZARDOUS CHEMICAL\u003c\/strong\u003e under the Model WHS Regulations. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot regulated for transport in the 5 litre pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — a freight rule, not a safety rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal word: \u003cstrong\u003eDANGER\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH226\u003c\/strong\u003e — flammable liquid and vapour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH304\u003c\/strong\u003e — may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlash point: 20 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHAZCHEM code: \u003cstrong\u003e•3Y\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoisons Schedule: \u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ Flash point 20 °C — the most flammable product in our solvent range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA flash point of 20 °C is below a normal Australian summer day.\u003c\/strong\u003e For most of the country, for most of the year, the vapour above this product is ignitable at ambient temperature. It does not need to be heated to become a fire risk — it already is one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor comparison, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-solv-sealer-pro-5l\"\u003eSolv Sealer Pro\u003c\/a\u003e flashes above 24 °C and Fabric Shield SV at 54 °C. \u003cstrong\u003eDefender SV is the one that demands the most care.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo ignition sources anywhere in the work area — no smoking, no grinders, no angle grinders on adjacent work, no pilot lights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVapour is heavier than air\u003c\/strong\u003e and will flow downhill and collect in sub-floors, pits, trenches, stairwells and confined spaces. On external stone and paving work, that is exactly the terrain you are on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use it near an operating heater, generator or truckmount exhaust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVentilate continuously. Do not rely on an open door in still air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ H304 — the hazard the old wording hid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH304 means \u003cstrong\u003emay be fatal if swallowed and enters airways\u003c\/strong\u003e. With a hydrocarbon solvent the risk is not poisoning from a large dose. It is that a small amount reaching the lungs — from swallowing, from vomiting after swallowing, or from siphoning by mouth — causes chemical pneumonitis, which can be fatal and can develop hours later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever siphon or transfer this product by mouth\u003c\/strong\u003e, and never decant it into an unlabelled drink container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it is swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse the mouth with water and call a Poisons Information Centre or doctor immediately. Vomiting is what draws it into the lungs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymptoms can be delayed. Anyone who has swallowed it needs medical assessment even if they seem fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ It will damage equipment and adjacent materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActichem state that Defender SV \u003cstrong\u003edissolves rubber, many plastics, resins and some coatings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Naphtha makes up over 60% of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck before you fill a sprayer or start work near:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSprayer seals, gaskets and hoses\u003c\/strong\u003e — use solvent-rated equipment only. A standard garden sprayer will fail, sometimes mid-job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinyl skirting, PVC downpipes, plastic trims and expansion joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted or factory-coated surfaces adjacent to the stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynthetic turf, pool surrounds and rubber-backed matting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-test on any synthetic surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the most common way this product causes an expensive problem, and it is not a safety issue — it is a damage bill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo not mix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActichem list \u003cstrong\u003estrong oxidising agents\u003c\/strong\u003e — nitrates, oxidising acids, pool chlorine and chlorine bleach — along with caustics and strong acids. In our range that means keeping it well away from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-chlorosan-5-ltr\"\u003eChlorosan\u003c\/a\u003e and the peroxide products. \u003cstrong\u003eSolvent-soaked rags stored with an oxidiser is a fire, not a theory.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonal protective equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActichem specify \u003cstrong\u003eneoprene, nitrile or PE\/EVAL\/PE gloves\u003c\/strong\u003e for this product. \u003cstrong\u003eGlove material is not interchangeable across our solvent range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Also wear chemical goggles or safety glasses with side shields, and \u003cstrong\u003euse a respirator with an organic vapour filter\u003c\/strong\u003e — sealing work is extended application over a large area, which is a very different exposure to a single spot treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst aid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwallowed — do NOT induce vomiting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse the mouth with water. Immediately call a Poisons Information Centre or doctor and tell them the product is an aspiration hazard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash out immediately with fresh running water, holding the eyelids open. Seek medical attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove contaminated clothing — solvent-soaked clothing against skin prolongs exposure and is itself a fire risk. Wash with soap and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInhalation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Move to fresh air. Seek medical attention if breathing is difficult or irritation persists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAP672.05\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReady-to-use solvent-based impregnating water repellent for porous stone and masonry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear water-white liquid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOdour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolvent\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\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable — non-aqueous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlash point\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — the lowest in our solvent range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey component\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaphtha, petroleum, hydrotreated heavy (CAS 64742-48-9) \u003cstrong\u003eover 60%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWHS classification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHazardous chemical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal word\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDANGER\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHazard statements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH226, H304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDangerous goods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot regulated for transport in the 5 litre pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHAZCHEM code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e•3Y\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoisons schedule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGloves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeoprene, nitrile or PE\/EVAL\/PE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttacks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubber, many plastics, resins and some coatings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMust be clean, sound and completely dry before application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSDS referenced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 2.2, issued 13 October 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-solv-sealer-pro-5l\"\u003eActichem Solv Sealer Pro\u003c\/a\u003e — the other solvent-based sealer in the range. Higher flash point (above 24 °C) and a fluorinated polymer chemistry; also classified DANGER with H304.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-instaseal-5l\"\u003eActichem Instaseal\u003c\/a\u003e — a water-based alternative. \u003cstrong\u003eNot classified hazardous\u003c\/strong\u003e, and worth considering where solvent vapour or flammability would be a problem, such as enclosed or occupied areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-crete-clean-5-ltr\"\u003eActichem Crete Clean\u003c\/a\u003e — for preparing and cleaning masonry before sealing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety Data Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/AP672-Defender-SV-SDS-13102025.pdf\"\u003eActichem Defender SV Safety Data Sheet — version 2.2, issued 13 October 2025\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your risk assessment for this product was written from the “Class 3 Flammable liquid” line alone, it does not cover the aspiration hazard or the 20 °C flash point and needs to be redone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKU: AP672.05\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSealing in an enclosed area, near occupied buildings, or unsure whether a solvent or water-based impregnator suits the substrate? Contact Carpet Cleaners Warehouse before you order — on some jobs the water-based option is the right answer, and we would rather tell you that up front.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Actichem","offers":[{"title":"5LTR","offer_id":52320315408597,"sku":"AP672.05","price":216.37,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/Actichem-Defender-SV-5-ltr.jpg?v=1780551755","url":"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-defender-sv-5-ltr","provider":"Carpet Cleaners Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}