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MasterFiber® 012

Monofilament polypropylene fibres for cementitious systems

DESCRIPTION PACKAGING
MasterFiber 012 is a high performance MasterFiber 012 is available in bags of 0.6kg
monofilament polypropylene fibre developed as a packed 30 to a box. A pallet contains 20 boxes.
crack controlling additive for concrete and
mortar. TYPICAL PROPERTIES*
MasterFiber 012 is supplied agglomerated in
flakes bound by a water soluble adhesive. Specific gravity: 0.91g/cm³
Alkali content: Nil
USES Sulphate content: Nil
MasterFiber 012 is used to inhibit the formation Air content of concrete
of small cracks which can occur through plastic Air entrainment: will not be significantly
shrinkage and settlement, premature drying and increased
early thermal changes, in order to provide Chloride content: Nil
utilisation of the intrinsic properties of the Polymerised
hardened cementitious material. Constituents:
polypropylene
Fibre diameter 18 micron
Specifically designed for crack control in Fibre length 12mm
cementitious materials covering areas such as Surface area 230m²/kg min.
readymix concrete, precast concrete, Youngs modulus: 3500-3900 MPa
conventional shotcrete, screeds rendering Tensile strength: Min 350 MPa
mortars, etc. Melting point 160°C
Principle uses of fibre concrete include: concrete
slabs, pavements, driveways, imprinted COMPATIBILITY
concrete, curbs, pipes, overlays patch repair, MasterFiber 012 can be used with all types of
microsilica concrete, thin section walling, water cement and is compatible with other admixtures.
retaining structures, marine concrete, heavy
industrial floors etc. ADDITION METHOD
MasterFiber 012 is supplied ready for use, and
ADVANTAGES in measure quantities for addition to the concrete
 Can replace anti-crack wire mesh in factory mix whether at the batching plant or on site.
and warehouse floors.
 Inhibits intrinsic cracking in concrete. SPECIFICATION
 Disperse uniformly throughout the mix. Concrete shall be manufactured using crack
 Improves finishing characteristics. controlling additive such as MasterFiber 012, a
 Improves concrete durability. polypropylene fibre with an individual fibre length
 Increases impact and abrasion resistance. of 12mm and thickness of 18 microns.
 Rustproof.
 Impervious to alkali attack. DOSAGE
 Decreases construction time and labour. Standard dosage is 0.6kg/m³ but other dosages
 Reduced risk of subsequent damage. can be used subject to engineering requirements
 Improves fire resistance – reduces the and/or specification.
 Incidence of explosive spalling during
heating.
MasterFiber® 012
EFFECTS OF OVERDOSING QUALITY AND CARE
Overdosing of MasterFiber 012 will generally All products originating from BASF’s Dubai, UAE
produce a reduction in workability, and an facility are manufactured under a management
increase in the cohesiveness of the mix. system independently certified to conform to the
requirements of the quality, environmental and
STORAGE occupational health & safety standards ISO
Should be stored in dry conditions. 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.

NOTE * Properties listed are based on laboratory controlled tests.


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