(ISO 9001 : 2015 CERTIFIED)

BUILDSHOT – AFL(60)
Alkali free accelerator for sprayed cementitious mixes

DESCRIPTION

BUILDSHOT – AFL (60) is available in liquid form. It is used as an accelerating admixture for
sprayed cementitious mixes when desired setting and hardening times at an enhanced rate are
required.

BUILDSHOT – AFL(60) is free from Sodium & Potassium salts (caustic alkali free)

USES

BUILDSHOT – AFL(60) is suitable for application as an alkali free accelerator for wet process of
spraying of plain and reinforced concrete when quick build-up of layers with high early as well as
good final strength are required. The main application of BUILDSHOT – AFL(60) lies in the
following areas:

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Rock and slope safety
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Temporary and permanent rock support in tunnels
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In poor ground conditions
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High volume sprayed concrete at the time of construction

FEATURES

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BUILDSHOT – AFL(60) is alkali free
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Quick build-up of layers through fast setting and strength development
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Early age strength development with superb long term strength and durability
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Easy to handle
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Reduces dust and rebound considerably with good working environment
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Increases adhesion on rock and concrete
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Free from chloride – does not affect steel re-bar.

APPLICATION

The substrate on which spraying of concrete is to be carried out, should be clean and free from
loose particles. The cement should not be old with air-set lumps. In fact cement should be fresh
with free flowing condition. The cement should be tested as per IS specifications prior to carrying
out trails. Cement more than three months old should not be used under any circumstances. The
material should be stirred thoroughly before use.
DOSAGE

The dosage of BUILDSHOT – AFL(60) depends on the temperature of the substrates, reactivity
of cement, thickness of layers, setting time and early strength development. However, the rate of
addition is generally in the range of 4-10% by weight of cement. It is very important to choose
pumps like mono-pump (screw pumps) or squeeze pumps for accurate dosage.

Results of tests conducted in our laboratory with different dosage and temperature, are as under:

Dosage of BUILDSHOT- AFL(60) Initial setting Final setting Ambient Relative

by weight of cement(OPC) temperature humidity
5% 2 min. 55 sec. 11 min. 45 sec. 33°C 64%
6% 2 min. 40 sec. 10 min. 30 sec. 25°C 50%
8% 2 min. 30 sec. 10 min. 10 sec. 18°C 62%

BUILDSHOT – AFL(60) is very sensitive towards use of cement. With old cement, setting time
gets delayed. It is strongly advisable to carry out preliminary trials to check the setting and
strength of the cement along with BUILDSHOT – AFL(60). Use of any other admixture in
conjunction with BUILDSHOT – AFL(60) is not recommended. Our Buildplast range of
admixtures are compatible with this accelerator.

TECHNICAL DATA

Form : Aqua suspension

Colour : Light brown / light pink
Chemical base : Modified aluminium salt with selected
organic compounds. No active alkali present
pH : 2.5 ± 0.5
Specific gravity at 30°C : 1.42 ± 0.03
Packing : 275 kgs. drums
Storage : It should be stored above 5°C but less than
40°C in plastic / polythene containers
Shelf life : Six months in original containers
Health & safety : Material is non-hazardous and non-flammable.
However, it should not be inhaled. Splashes in
eyes during use or storage should be washed by
water immediately.

Factory : RIICO Industrial Area, Khuskhera 301 707, E-mail : factory@buildtechproducts.com