Flocrete CN30

Corrosion inhibi ng admixture for reinforced concrete

Description
Technical Properties @ 250C:
Flocrete CN30 is a calcium nitrite based concrete
Color: Yellow liquid
admixture which acts as a corrosion inhibitor for steel
reinforced concrete. Flocrete CN30 contains a minimum Freezing point: ≈ -10°C
of 30% of calcium nitrite.
Specific gravity: 1.30 ± 0.01
Applications Calcium nitrite
30%
content:
 Recommended for all types of steel reinforced concrete
that will be exposed to chlorides environments or Chloride content:
Nil
deicing salts. BS5075
 To provide protec on against corrosion in reinforced Typically less than 2%
concrete. addi onal air is entrained
Air entrainment:
above control mix at normal
Advantages dosages

 Extends working life of reinforced concrete structures.

 Compa ble with other admixtures.
Dosage
Properties The recommended dosage of Flocrete CN30 is 7.5 -
30.0 liters/ m³ of concrete, depending on the chloride
Flocrete CN30 provides protec on to the steel exposure condi ons.
reinforcement in concrete by interac ng with the
reinforcement steel at the contact surface with the Table 1 can be used as guide to show the level of chloride
concrete protec ng the passiva ng layer and significantly protec on at different dosages. Flocrete CN30 water
delaying corrosion ini a on and slowing down corrosion content should be included in W/C ra o calcula on.
rate.
Dosage rate of Flocrete Chloride
Compatibility CN30 ltr./ m³ kg/ m³

Flocrete CN30 can be used with all types of Portland 10 3.5

cement and cement replacement materials. Flocrete 12 4.7
CN30 is compa ble with other DCP admixtures used in
the same concrete mix. 15 5.9
17 6.8
If more than one type of admixture is to be used in
concrete mix, they must be dispensed to the concrete 20 7.7
separately. 22 8.3
25 9.2
Standards
30 9.4
Flocrete CN30 complies with ASTM C494, Type C.

Method of Use Setting Time

Flocrete CN30 should be added to the concrete with the
mixing water to achieve op mum performance.
Automa c dispenser should be used to dispense the
correct quan ty of Flocrete CN30 to the concrete mix.
 The presence of Flocrete CN30 in the concrete mix will
decrease the ini al and final se ng me.
 Trial mixes should be carried out to determine the
effect of Flocrete CN30 on se ng me.
Flocrete CN30
 DCP retarding admixtures can be used to prevent Fire
slump loss or finishing problems which may occur
because of accelera ng property of Flocrete CN30. Flocrete CN30 is non-flammable.
 Flocrete CN30 can be used for cold weather concre ng
due to its set accelera ng proper es. More from Don Construction Products
 Accelera ng proper es should be considered when
scheduling oncrete placement opera ons, par cularly A wide range of construc on chemicals products are
the mixing me, transporta on me, compac on and manufactured by DCP which include:
presence of cold joints.
 Concrete admixtures.
Cleaning  Grouts and chemical fixings.
 Concrete repairs.
Flocrete CN30 spillage should be collected with a suitable  Industrial floorings.
absorbent like sand or vermiculite and transferred into  Structural protec on.
suitable containers. Flocrete CN30 should not be allowed  Waterproofing.
to enter sewers or open bodies of water.

If the spillages dried, the material is classified as ignitable

waste.

Dispose of in accordance with local environmental

regula ons.

Packaging

Flocrete CN30 is available in 25 liters pails, 210 liters

drums and 1000 liters bulks supply.

Storage

Flocrete CN30 shelf life is 12 months if stored at

temperatures between 2°C and 50°C.

Drums must be rolled before use. Bulks must have a

recircula on pump.

If these condi ons are exceeded, DCP Technical

Department should be contacted for advice.

Cautions

Health and Safety

Flocrete CN30 is classified as hazardous material. Flocrete

CN30 should not come into contact with skin and eyes.

In case of contact with eyes wash immediately with

plenty of water and seek medical advice promptly.

For further informa on refer to the Material Safety Data

sheet.
01-0035-A-2010