AtcCrete FWP300

Foaming Agent and Waterproof for Lightweight Concrete

INTRODUCTION PACKAGING

AtcCrete FWP300 is a foaming and waterproof additive whose formula is based on AtcCrete FWP300 is supplied
synthetic anionic and nonionic surfactants. AtcCrete FWP300 is an inert product in 25L and 210L HDPE drums
therefore it is non-corrosive. AtcCrete FWP300 additive produces a liquid generating and 1000L IBCs.
thick micronized foam with a pressurised aerating system, one that is suitable for mixing
with cement grout and/or fluid mortar to make Lightweight Cellular Concrete (L.C.C.).
STORAGE & DISPOSAL
AtcCrete FWP300 is an admixture for preparing cellular lightweight concrete blocks (CLC)
used for the thermal insulation of roofs and floors, heat insulating flooring for residential Handle all industrial chemicals
and industrial insulation, acoustic insulation, insulating fills for underground tanks, filling of with care and consult the
tunnels, caves and restoration of wetlands. material safety data sheet
before product use. AtcCrete
AtcCrete FWP300 will drastically reduce water absorption in structural and precast FWP300 should be stored in a
concrete. It is suitable for use in below ground structures, reinforced concrete in marine cool, dry place below 50 C.
areas, piles, water retaining structures, manholes, wastewater treatment and desalination Shelf life is 24 months.
plants.
HEALTH, SAFETY &
SPECIAL FEATURES
HANDLING
Produces light weight concrete with high thermal and acoustic insulation.
AtcCrete FWP300 is
Produces light weight concrete with excellent mobility.
classified as non-toxic and
Produces light weight concrete with wide range of densities.
corrosive material. Spills of
Produce light weight concrete which is dimensionally stable and does not shrink.
AtcCrete FWP300 are
Can be mixed with all types of cements
Allows easier compaction leading to denser concrete and superior finish. extremely slippery.
Increased strength and durability. Precautions should be taken
Reduced shrinkage. to prevent them from
Improved watertightness. entering lakes or streams.
Increased cohesiveness of mortar. AtcCrete FWP300 can be
Chloride free-does not attack reinforcement flushed with copious amounts
of water and disposed of
APPLICATION according to local regulations
or treated with an absorbent
Heat insulation for flat sloping roofs; material, then collected for
Heat-insulation foundations, public and Industrial flooring; subsequent legal disposal.
Insulation, waterproofing and structural reinforcement for underground tanks, pipes, etc.;
AtcCrete FWP300 has been
Cladding for shafts, cellars, furnaces, mines, protection from falling rocks for exterior
shown to exhibit a low order
tunnel structures;
Material for renovations and structural reinforcement, such as light patching; of toxicity. Nevertheless,
Redevelopment of wetland areas; precautions should be taken
Firewalls, protection for subterranean structures against explosion, deformation and to prevent inhalation,
earthquakes, protective shields, etc.; ingestion or contact with skin
Any application requiring heat and fire-resistant materials; or eyes. Observing basic
Any application requiring cold-resistant materials, including cryogenic liquids; industrial hygiene precautions
Prefabricated components, panels, blocks, etc.; should prevent any health or
Concrete casts with liquid seal formwork for single floor building construction. safety hazards.

All information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable and are based on data available with Raed Abdualsttar Albrahim Trading Est. Since we have no control over the use of
this information by others, we cannot accept any liability whether direct or indirect arising from the use of this information and do not provide any guarantees of whatever nature on the results and
performance of this product. This information is intended for use by technically trained personnel at their direction and risk.

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 AtcCrete FWP300
Foaming Agent and Waterproof for Lightweight Concrete

TYPICAL PROPERTIES PACKAGING

Appearance Hazy liquid AtcCrete FWP300 is supplied

Density, gm/ml 1.00 – 1.06 in 25L and 210L HDPE drums
Nature Anionic / non-ionic and 1000L IBCs.
pH of liquid 6.0 — 9.0
Suitable Diluent Water STORAGE & DISPOSAL

DOSAGE Handle all industrial chemicals

with care and consult the
The optimum dosage of AtcCrete FWP300 to meet specific requirements should always be material safety data sheet
determined by trials using the materials and conditions that will be experienced in use. This before product use. AtcCrete
allows the optimisation of admixture dosage and mix design and provides a complete FWP300 should be stored in a
assessment of the mix. The normal recommended dosage is 1.5 to 2.0 liters per 100 kg of
cool, dry place below 50 C.
cement.
Shelf life is 24 months.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
HEALTH, SAFETY &
Compatibility HANDLING
AtcCrete FWP300 is compatible with all superplasticizers when used in the same concrete
mix but should be added to the mix separately and must not be mixed together prior to AtcCrete FWP300 is
addition. The resultant properties of mixes containing more than one admixture should be classified as non-toxic and
assessed by the trial mix procedure recommended on this data sheet. corrosive material. Spills of
AtcCrete FWP300 is suitable for use with all types of Portland cements, SRC cements and AtcCrete FWP300 are
cement replacement materials such as PFA, GGBFS and microsilica. extremely slippery.
Precautions should be taken
Dispensing
to prevent them from
The correct quantity of AtcCrete FWP300 should be measured by means of a
entering lakes or streams.
recommended dispenser. The admixture should then be added to the concrete with the
mixing water to obtain the best results. Contact the Raed Abdualsttar Albrahim chemical AtcCrete FWP300 can be
company Technical Department for advice regarding suitable equipment and its installation. flushed with copious amounts
of water and disposed of
Curing according to local regulations
As with all structural concrete, good curing practice should be maintained, particularly in or treated with an absorbent
situations where an overdose has occurred. Water spray, wet hessian or a spray applied material, then collected for
curing membrane should be used. subsequent legal disposal.
AtcCrete FWP300 has been
PERFORMANCE shown to exhibit a low order
of toxicity. Nevertheless,
The following table shows performance obtained from using AtcCrete FWP300.
precautions should be taken
to prevent inhalation,
Test Control With AtcCrete FWP300
Water absorption, (ASTM C 642 - 97) 2.4% 0.5% ingestion or contact with skin
Water absorption, (Din 1048 , pt.5 – 91) - 0.4 mm or eyes. Observing basic
Cl¯ permeability, (ASTM C 1202 – 97) - Very low industrial hygiene precautions
should prevent any health or
safety hazards.

All information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable and are based on data available with Raed Abdualsttar Albrahim Trading Est. Since we have no control over the use of
this information by others, we cannot accept any liability whether direct or indirect arising from the use of this information and do not provide any guarantees of whatever nature on the results and
performance of this product. This information is intended for use by technically trained personnel at their direction and risk.

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