As a spray applied membrane to retain moisture in Application
concrete for effective curing. Concure WB white should be stirred before use to ensure Suitable for all general concreting applications. Of even dispersal of the pigment. particular benefit for large area concrete surfaces, such as airport runways, roads and bridgeworks. Concure WB should be spray applied to the surface of fresh concrete. Application should begin as soon as the concrete Suitable for concrete curing of beams, columns and is free from surface water. Do not apply if bleed water is slabs. forming, or is present on the concrete surface.
Advantages The spray nozzle should be held approximately 450 mm
from the concrete surface and passed back and forth to Improved curing of concrete enhances hydration ensure complete coverage. The fugitive white colour during process and provides a more durable concrete. application provides a guide to the area covered. Pump Control of moisture loss improves surface quality, pressure should be maintained to give an even, fine spray. reducing permeability, minimising surface cracking and After spraying, no further application of water or other shrinkage. material is necessary to ensure continued curing. The Fugitive colour provides visual guide during application. concrete surface should not be disturbed until it has suffi- Also available in white pigmented grade. cient strength to bear surface loads. The applied film should Water based, therefore, non-flammable. not be trafficked until it is fully dry, care should also be taken Spray application reduces labour costs, therefore to ensure that the film is not subsequently broken. eliminates the need for alternative curing systems. Concure WB may be applied to the surface of newly hard- ened concrete immediately after demoulding. In such cases Standards compliance the concrete surface must be damp and not dry. Dry surfac- Concure WB gives 75% or greater curing efficiency es may prevent correct film formation and cause absorption when tested to BS 7542 and complies with BS 8110 Part of the Concure WB which may lead to staining and difficulty 1, clause 6.6.3(c), ASTM C309 and AASHTO M148 as Type in later removal. 1D. Equipment
Description Spray equipment such as knapsack or motorised sprayers
which produce a fine mist without damaging the emulsion Concure WB water based concrete curing compound is may be used for Concure WB. The suitability of equipment based on a low viscosity wax emulsion. It is supplied as a should be assessed by an application trial. white emulsion which forms a clear film on drying. Equipment cleaning When first applied to a fresh cementitious surface the emulsion breaks to form a continuous, non-penetrating Spray equipment should be cleaned immediately after use white coating. This dries to form a continuous clear film by flushing through with water. If spray nozzles become which provides a barrier to moisture loss, ensuring more blocked with wax particles these may be easily cleared with efficient cement hydration, improved durability and white spirit. reduced shrinkage. Overcoating and removal Concure WB is also available in a white pigmented version. Concure WB must be removed from concrete surfaces prior It contains a white pigment based on titanium dioxide to to the application of a coating, this is necessary to ensure meet specifications requiring such pigmentation for reduc- adequate bond of the coating material to the concrete tion of solar temperature gain. substrate. Concure WB will slowly be removed by physical abrasion in normal trafficking conditions or exposure to UV Concure WB
light. To ensure complete removal use high pressure steam,
water jet or light sand blasting. Fosroc Concure WB
Limitations Precautions
- Concure WB should not be continuously recirculated in Health and safety
high shear pumps in concrete train or similar applica- Concure WB does not fall into the hazard classifications of tions, as this may cause a breakdown of the emulsion current regulations (see notes 1 and 2 below). However, it before spraying. If continuous recirculation is necessary, should not be swallowed or allowed to come into contact the sprayer should be fitted with a low shear diaphragm with skin and eyes either in bulk or spray form. pump. Suitable protective gloves and goggles should be worn. - Minimum application temperature 5°C. Splashes on the skin should be removed with water. In case Technical support of contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. If swallowed seek medical Fosroc provides a technical advisory service for on-site attention immediately - do not induce vomiting. assistance and advice on admixture selection, evaluation trials and dispensing equipment. Technical data and guid- For further information consult the Material Safety Data ance can be provided for admixtures and other products for Sheet available for this product. use with fresh and hardened concrete. Fire
Estimating Concure WB is water based and non-flammable.
Supply Cleaning and disposal
Concure WB : 200 litre drums Spillages of Concure WB should be absorbed onto sand, Coverage earth or vermiculite and transferred to suitable containers. Concure WB : 3.5 to 5.0 m2/litre Remnants should be hosed down with large quantities of water. Storage The disposal of excess or waste material should be carried Concure WB has a minimum shelf life of 12 months, out in accordance with local legislation under the guidance provided the temperature is kept within the range of 4°C to of the local waste regulatory authority. 35°C. Freezing and prolonged exposure to heat or direct sunlight should be avoided. Should the temperature of the product fall outside this range then the Fosroc Technical Service Department should be contacted for advice.
Containers should be kept sealed and airtight to prevent
loss of moisture by evaporation.
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† 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 latest version.
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