TSIRCON CO LTD
MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS
OF BUILDING MATERIALS
Ημ. έκδοσης1/2004
TSIRCO-SPRAY ON SURFACE RETARDER
Spray Retarder for Horizontal Surfaces
Product: Tsirco-Spray on Surface Retarder is applied by spraying on the surface of freshly applied concrete to form an exposed aggregate finish.
Composition: Pale yellow liquid.
Purpose: To produce decorative finish of exposed aggregates or a surface suitable for keying multiple layers of concrete or other construction materials.
Usage: Ready for use. One litre will treat approximately 5-15 square meters. It is advisable to carry site trials to establish the coverage according to the depth of exposure required. The rate or the time of cleansing with water will vary depending of temperature conditions.
Pack: 20 and 210 litre drums.
Advantages: Tsirco-Spray on Surface Retarder is easily sprayed. The retarded surface is easily removed by high-pressure water jet or by the use of stiff brush. The product is water based.
Introduction:Tsirco-Spray on Surface Retarder is a product suitable for the production of exposed aggregate finishes. It is ideal to be applied on the surface of freshly layed concrete.
Properties:
Appearance: Pale Yellow
Flash Point: Not applicable
Freezing Point: Solidifies approximately at 0oC but when the temperature returns to normal, the performance of the product is not affected.
Where to use:
Tsirco-Spray on Surface Retarder is suitable for three purposes:
Expose aggregate in order to give decorative finishes on horizontal surfaces.
Provide a rough bonding surface at construction joints.
Provide a rough bonding surface for rending and bonding tiles.
How to use: Tsirco-Spray on Surface Retarder is ready for use and it should be applied to concrete surfaces immediately after application. The retarder surface should be removed between 8 and 18 hours after treatment, by using brush or water spray to expose the aggregates. At high ambient temperatures it is recommended to treat the surface as soon as possible after the bulk of the concrete has set.
Usage: The depth of exposure of the aggregate depends on the cement content of the mix, temperature, water/cement ratio, cement characteristics, dosage etc. One litre will treat approximately 5-15 square metres of surface.
Storage Life: Tsirco-Spray on Surface Retarder does not require special storage conditions. Avoid freezing conditions or direct sunlight in summer.
Handling Precautions: Tsirco-Spray on Surface Retarder is not hazardous to health since the chemicals used are non-toxic and non-flammable.
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Head office:Strovolos Industrial Zone,
P.O. Box 23863, 1687 Nicosia, CYPRUS.
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