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    Fosroc Acid Etch : Concrete Remover, Cleaning and Etching Agent

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    Fosroc Acid Etch is a concrete remover and cleaning agent that can remove mortar, plaster, stains, and rust from various surfaces. It works through a combination of acids, corrosion inhibitors, and dispersing agents. It can clean hardened concrete from tools, machinery, and rust/mill scale from steel. When using it is important to wear protective equipment and dilute it with water. It requires rinsing surfaces thoroughly with water after use.

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    Fosroc Acid Etch is a concrete remover and cleaning agent that can remove mortar, plaster, stains, and rust from various surfaces. It works through a combination of acids, corrosion inhibitors, and dispersing agents. It can clean hardened concrete from tools, machinery, and rust/mill scale from steel. When using it is important to wear protective equipment and dilute it with water. It requires rinsing surfaces thoroughly with water after use.

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    Fosroc Acid Etch* constructive solutions

    Concrete remover, cleaning and etching agent

    Uses Cleaning small tools

    For the removal of mortar and plaster runs, droppings and Use Fosroc Acid Etch as a dip. The tools should be soaked
    stains from brickwork and concrete surfaces. Also for removal overnight, then taken out and washed with clean water to
    of hardened concrete from tools, machinery and equipment, remove all loosely adhering materials. Care should be taken
    or rust and mill scale from steelwork. to avoid prolonged contact between Fosroc Acid Etch and
    zinc or aluminium parts of tools, such as rivets, etc.
    Advantages
    Cleaning concrete floors
    ! Rapid concrete etching action
    Pre-wet the floors, then, using a stiff bristle broom, brush the
    ! No corrosive action with glass, plastic, rubber and most affected areas with a solution of Fosroc Acid Etch and water.
    base metals Strength of the solution required will vary but should be
    ! Cleans hardened concrete from tools and mechanical between 1:1 and 1:4 Fosroc Acid Etch to water. When the
    equipment action has finished, wash down thoroughly with clean water.

    Oil or grease should be removed by treatment with a suitable


    Description
    chemical degreaser followed by water or steam cleaning.
    Fosroc Acid Etch concrete remover, cleaning and etching Where heavy contamination occurs, as in garages or
    agent, is a combination of acid based material, corrosion workshops, pre-treatment with Fosroc Acid Etch assists in
    inhibitors and dispersing agents and is supplied as a clear freeing oil or grease and renders the action of the degreaser
    green solution. used more effective.

    Removal of rust and mill scale


    Properties
    After wire brushing to remove loose material, apply a solution
    Specific gravity : Typically 1.08 at 20°C of Fosroc Acid Etch and water using a soft broom or brush
    and leave to act for 20-40 minutes. Strength of the solution
    Instructions for use required will normally be between 1:1 and 1:4 Fosroc Acid
    Cleaning brickwork and rust stains from concrete Etch to water. Wire brush again to remove remaining loose
    material and finish by thoroughly washing down with clean
    A small trial area should be cleaned first to determine the water. Repeat if necessary.
    most suitable Fosroc Acid Etch dilution. Pre-wet the surface,
    then, using a sponge, rub the affected areas with a solution Spillage
    of Fosroc Acid Etch and water. Strength of the solution required Spillages should be hosed down with plenty of water.
    will vary but should be between 1:1 and 1:4 (by volume)
    Fosroc Acid Etch to water. When the action has finished, wash Caution
    down thoroughly with clean water. As treatment with Fosroc Fosroc Acid Etch is acid based and should be handled with
    Acid Etch can alter the surface finish of concrete, the minimum care. Acid vapours from undiluted product can damage nearby
    concentration necessary for effective removal of stains should surfaces, notably causing rusting of unprotected steel. If in
    be employed. The surface should be washed down with doubt about its effect on a material, test a small area before
    water immediately treatment is complete. general application.
    Cleaning large items of equipment
    Technical support
    (Examples are readymix trucks, concrete mixers or barrows).
    Fosroc offers a comprehensive range of high performance,
    Fosroc Acid Etch should be liberally applied to the deposits high quality flooring, jointing and repair products for both new
    by a soft broom and allowed to soak overnight if possible. If and existing floor surfaces. In addition, Fosroc offers a
    the surfaces of the deposit can be cracked by mechanical technical support package to specifiers, end-users and
    Fosroc Acid Etch*

    means this will speed up the operation. In severe cases contractors, as well as on-site technical assistance in
    more than one application may be necessary. On completion, locations all over the world.
    dissolved deposits and loose material should be brushed
    and washed away with clean water.
    Fosroc Acid Etch*

    Estimating Additional Information

    Supply Fosroc manufactures a wide range of complementary


    Fosroc Acid Etch : 25 litre drums products which include :

    ! waterproofing membranes & waterstops


    Storage
    ! joint sealants & filler boards
    Fosroc Acid Etch has a shelf life of at least 24 months when
    stored unopened in original containers. ! cementitious & epoxy grouts

    ! specialised flooring materials


    Precautions
    Fosroc additionally offers a comprehensive package of
    Health and safety
    products specifically designed for the repair and
    Fosroc Acid Etch is corrosive and should not come into contact refurbishment of damaged concrete. Fosroc’s ‘Systematic
    with skin and eyes or be swallowed. Approach’ to concrete repair features the following :

    Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and goggles. Use ! hand-placed repair mortars
    only in well ventilated areas. In case of contact with skin,
    ! spray grade repair mortars
    wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. If irritation
    persists, medical advice should be sought. In case of contact ! fluid micro-concretes
    with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of clean water and
    ! chemically resistant epoxy mortars
    seek medical attention. If swallowed, wash out mouth and
    drink at least 500 ml of water or milk. Seek medical attention ! anti-carbonation/anti-chloride protective coatings
    immediately - do not induce vomiting.
    ! chemical and abrasion resistant coatings
    Fire
    For further information on any of the above, please consult
    Fosroc Acid Etch is non-flammable. your local Fosroc office - as below.

    * Denotes the trademark of Fosroc International Limited


    †
    See separate data sheet

    Important note
    Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard
    Conditions for the Supply of Goods and Service. All Fosroc datasheets are updated on a regular basis. It is the user’s
    responsibility to obtain the recent version. Refer to www.fosroc.com.

    Head Office
    Al Gurg Fosroc telephone: (+9714) 2039699 fax: (+9714) 2859649 email: [email protected]
    LLC Regional offices
    Abu Dhabi, Al Gurg Fosroc telephone: 673 1779 fax: 673 1449 email: [email protected]
    Post Box 657, Dubai Bahrain, YBA Kanoo telephone: 17735454 fax: 17732828 email: [email protected]
    United Arab Emirates Kuwait, Boodai telephone: 4817618 fax: 4832124 email: [email protected]
    Oman, Al Amana telephone: 24815080 fax: 24817554 email: [email protected]

    www.fosroc.com
    Qatar, Tadmur telephone: 4500607 fax: 4500543 email: [email protected]

    UAE/0352/00/A

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