BARRAFER® A

Anti-corrosion coating for reinforcing steel

DESCRIPTION APPLICATION DIRECTION

BARRAFER A is a cementitious, ready-to-use, one Surface Condition
component compound based on a special synthetic resin Deteriorated parts of concrete around rusting
dispersion. It is used for the protection of steel reinforcement have to be removed down to the sound
reinforcement in concrete against corrosion. concrete. The clean substrate must be alkaline (pH
above 10), free of harmful salts and free of oil, rust dust
RECOMMENDED FOR or other contaminants. Remove all rust stains thoroughly
from the reinforcing bars after they have been laid bare.
As a result of its high alklinity level it forms an excellent Wet blasting, ultra high water jet, or the use of scaling
barrier against acidic gases (CO2/SO2) and salts. tools is strongly recommended to guarantee a proper
BARRAFER A protects reinforcing steel permanently job.
against corrosion. Mixing
A 10 kg unit BARRAFER A requires approximately 2.2
FEATURES AND BENEFITS litres of water will yield 6.6 litres. Place required water in
a mixing pail, slowly add BARRAFER A stirring
• Lasting barrier against corrosion
constantly with a slow speed drill until a homogeneous,
• Non-flammable, no special precautions
lump-free mixture is obtained.
• Cement-based Method of use
• Excellent adhesion to steel, concrete and mortar Immediately after the removal of the rust, coat the
• Waterproof reinforcement completely with BARRAFER A using a
• Resistant to CO2/SO2 and salts brush.
• High alkalinity level It is recommended to use application rate of 1 to 1.5
• Non-toxic kg/m² per coat.
• Does not act as bond breaker Apply two layers to achieve a total thickness of 1 – 2
• Ready to use mm. The second layer can be applied as soon as the
BARRAFER A requires only the addition of water to first is dry enough to be wiped.
yield a thixotropic compound that is easy to apply to the As BARRAFER A adheres excellently to concrete and
reinforcing steel with a brush. mortar, the concrete surface around the reinforcement
The compounds synthetic resin dispersion provides need not be protected during application. Patching
excellent adhesion to steel and concrete. Barra ready-to- mortar can be applied to restore the damaged concrete
use repair mortars (Barra 80, Barra Mortar HS/HB, section, as soon as the BARRAFER A has cured, but
Barrafill) as well as oil other cementitious or epoxy delays in excess of 7 – 10 days are not recommended.
mortars have excellent adhesion to the BARRAFER A. Tools
Mixing : by slow speed drill
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE DATA Application : by brush
Chloride Ion POT LIFE
Diffusion Coefficient 2.5 x 10–9
(Dry film thickness 1.4 mm) cm²/sec. The working time of BARRAFER A depends on the
temperature : about 2 hours at 20°C, this time will be
Bond to steel 7 MA shorter at higher temperatures.
SPECIFICATIONS CLEANING
Supply Form Powder BARRAFER is cementitious product. Tools should be
Colour Orange red cleaned with water before the material hardens.
Storage Temperature Moderate
Application Temperature Not below 5°C SHELF LIFE
Physiological Effect Same as cement
Toxicity Non toxic BARRAFER A can be stored in tightly closed original
container for 6 months, if kept frost free and dry.
TEST REPORT
Test reports on the above data area available upon
request.
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PACKAGING PRECAUTIONS
BARRAFER A is supplied in a plastic mixing pail BARRAFER A is not toxic, but as with other products
containing 10 kg of powder. containing portland cement it has an alkaline nature and
thus can be irritating to skin and eyes. Wear simple dust
masks and gloves when handling. Keep out of reach of
children. Wash off splashes of material with clean water.
If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
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