abecote 341

Concrete dust proofer and surface hardening compound

DESCRIPTION approx 7 m² per litre of the mixed

TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES product.
abecote 341 is a white powder based Depending on the expected traffic and
on silicoflourides, which is mixed with Expected life of Will last the life of use of the floor, a second and even a
water on site to render concrete with floor the floor - further third coating is recommended.
anti-dusting properties and to aid in treatment not These can generally be applied
surface hardening. required 24 hours after the previous coating.
Dense surfaces require only two coats.
Mixing ratio with 1 part abecote
USES clean water 341 to 3 parts CLEANING
water by mass
abecote 341 is used on new and
existing concrete as a surface Coverage - 7 m² / litre - Wash off any spillage on metal and
hardener and to minimize dusting. mixed product one x 15 kg bag of glass surfaces with water immediately.
abecote 341 is ideal for use on abecote 341 will
concrete floors in warehouses, cover 160 m² After application of the final coating the
manufacturing plants and other floor should be washed with clean
trafficked floors where anti-dusting and Time between 24 hours water to prevent crystalline staining.
surface hardness is required. coats
abecote 341 acts as a case hardener MODEL SPECIFICATION
Temperature and No affect on the
in the manufacture of precast concrete
humidity application
products. Chemical hardener and dust
Toxicity Uncured material proofing compound for concrete.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS is toxic
The compound will be abecote 341, a
• Reduces the effects of dusting of single-component, soluble crystalline
penetration such as old coatings or
concrete. material based on metallic
even curing compounds, must first be
• Provides some resistance to silicoflourides, applied in accordance
removed.
chemical attack. with the recommendations of abe
• Reacts chemically and leaves no Construction Chemicals.
Concrete must be at least 14 - 21 days
residue. old before treatment.
ƒ Improves resistance to oil and PACKAGING
grease penetration.
PRIMING
• Easy to apply. abecote 341 is supplied in 15 kg
• Economical. packs.
Not required.
abecote 341 case hardens to a depth HANDLING & STORAGE
of several millimetres which provides a MIXING
tougher floor, unlike other floor abecote 341 has a shelf life of
hardeners that cannot penetrate to the abecote 341 is mixed with clean
12 months if kept in a dry, cool store in
same depth. water in the ratio 1:3 by mass. Always
the original, unopened pack.
add the product to water. Stir until the
If stored at high temperatures and/or
SURFACE PREPARATION product is uniformly mixed.
high humidity conditions, the shelf life
may be reduced.
Concrete surfaces must be clean and COVERAGE
mechanically sound and free of HEALTH & SAFETY
laitance, nibs, dust, grease and oil. Coverage (mixed product) per coat:
Holes should be filled with an 7 m² per litre.
abecote 341 is toxic and bodily
adequate mortar, e.g. sand/cement contact should be avoided. Gloves,
gauged with duralatex and laid into a APPLICATION eye protection and a protective mask
duralatex/cement/sand slush. should always be worn. Always ensure
Dry surfaces would facilitate the best Spraying not recommended. good through ventilation when working
penetration of abecote 341. Any A flood coat is to be applied to the floor indoors.
contaminants, which could prevent using a large soft brush or even a soft
broom. The desired coverage is
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Splashes into eyes should be washed
immediately with plenty of clean water
and medical advice sought. If
swallowed seek immediate medical
assistance. Do not induce vomiting.

abecote 341 is non-flammable and

presents no explosion hazard. Cured
abecote 341 is non-toxic, inert and
harmless.

IMPORTANT NOTE

This data sheet is issued as a guide to

the use of the product(s) concerned.
Whilst abe Construction Chemicals
endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification or
information is accurate and correct, the
company cannot - because abe has no
direct or continuous control over where
and how abe products are applied -
accept any liability either directly or
indirectly arising from the use of abe
products, whether or not in accordance
with any advice, specification,
recommendation, or information given
by the company.

FURTHER INFORMATION
Where other products are to be used
in conjunction with this material, the
relevant technical data sheets should
be consulted to determine total
requirements. abe Construction
Chemicals has a wealth of technical
and practical experience built up over
years in the company’s pursuit of
excellence in building and construction
technology.

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Karachi: Room No.1, Mezzanine Floor, Al-Hayat Chambers, A-7, Block-7/8, K.C.H.S. Tel: +92 21 4535898-99, Fax: +92 21 4558071
Lahore: 25-A, FCC, Syed Maratib Ali Road, Gulberg 4, Tel: +92 42 5763360 Fax: +92 42 5875384