Services Provided

MBZ Civil Workx Ltd is the official distributor of Xypex products in Zambia. With over 50 years of innovation and use in over 90 countries, Xypex delivers unmatched concrete protection, now available through MBZ to meet Zambia’s unique challenges.

Xypex: Protection That Lasts
Xypex transforms concrete into a self-healing, waterproof barrier using its proprietary crystalline technology. Unlike traditional coatings, Xypex becomes part of the concrete, sealing it against water, chemicals, and environmental wear. 
How Xypex Works

Xypex Crystalline Technology provides advanced waterproofing and chemical protection for concrete through its distinctive reactive mechanism.
The active chemical compounds in Xypex interact with the by-products of cement hydration, forming a non-soluble crystalline structure. This crystalline formation effectively fills and seals the pores and capillary channels within the concrete, rendering it impermeable to water and other liquids while enhancing its resistance to chemical degradation.
To achieve its crystalline waterproofing effect, Xypex integrates seamlessly into the concrete matrix. It capitalizes on concrete’s inherent properties—namely its porosity (via the capillary tract system) and chemical composition. Through diffusion, Xypex’s reactive agents utilize water as a medium to penetrate and navigate the concrete’s capillary network. This initiates a chemical reaction between Xypex, moisture, and the natural by-products of cement hydration, such as calcium hydroxide, mineral salts, oxides, and unhydrated or partially hydrated cement particles.
This reaction culminates in the formation of a crystalline structure that permanently obstructs the pores and capillary channels. As a result, the concrete’s pore network becomes discontinuous, preventing the ingress of water and other liquids from any direction. Furthermore, the Xypex crystalline process remains dormant until reactivated by the presence of water, ensuring long-term protection and durability.