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Technical support
Uses
Fosroc provides a technical advisory service for on-site
To produce air entrained concrete for increased
assistance and advice on mix design, admixture selection,
durability and resistance to damage by frost and de-
evaluation trials and dispensing equipment. Technical data
icing salts. Typical applications include concrete roads
and guidance can be provided for admixtures and other
and bridge decks, airport runways and taxiways and
products for use with fresh and hardened concrete.
other extensive areas of concrete exposed to potential
frost damage.
Dosage
To improve cohesion and workability of concrete mixes
where poorly graded aggregates must be used and The optimum dosage of Conplast PA21 to meet specific
bleeding, segregation or sand runs occur. requirement must always be determined by trials using the
materials and conditions that will be experienced in use.
To reduce permeability of lean concrete mixes. The normal dosage range is 0.25 to 0.60 litre per 100 kg of
cementitious material, including PFA, GGBFS and micro-
To improve stability and cohesion in extruded concrete. silica.
Conplast PA21 complies with ASTM C260 and C494 Type Checking and control
A, and with the uniformity and air entrainment requirements
of BS5075 Part 2. Once a suitable dosage has been selected, particular care
should be taken to ensure consistency of materials used
Conplast PA21 complies with the requirements of the United and mixing and delivery procedures. Variability in the
Kingdom Water Fittings Byelaws Scheme and is listed in the cleanliness and grading of the aggregates may have
Directory of Materials as suitable for use in contact with differing effects on the plasticising and air entraining
potable water under its previous name, Conplast AE21. properties of the admixture. Air content should be checked
regularly by such means as the pressure method described
Description in BS1881 and ASTM C231.
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Compatibility Precautions
Conplast PA21 is compatible with other Fosroc admixtures Health and safety
used in the same concrete mix. All admixtures should be
added to the concrete separately and must not be mixed Conplast PA21 does not fall into the hazard classifications
together prior to addition. The resultant properties of of current regulations (see notes 1 and 2 below). However,
concrete containing more than one admixture should be it should not be swallowed or allowed to come into contact
assessed by trial mixes. with skin and eyes.
Conplast PA21 is suitable for use with all types of ordinary Suitable protective gloves and goggles should be worn.
Portland cement. Contact Fosroc Technical Service Splashes on the skin should be removed with water. In
Department for advice on use with special cements and case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty of
blends containing cement replacement materials. water and seek medical advice. If swallowed seek medical
attention immediately – Do not induce vomiting.
Dispensing
For further information consult the Material Safety Data
The correct quantity of Conplast PA21 should be measured Sheet available for this product.
by means of a recommended dispenser. The admixture
should then be added to the concrete with the mixing water Fire
to obtain the best results.
Conplast PA21 is water based and non-flammable.
Contact the Fosroc Technical Service Department for advice
regarding suitable dispensing equipment and its installation.
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formerly known as Conplast AE21
Additional information
Important note:
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the
Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous
control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products,
whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.
Registered Office: Industrial Area, Phase 4, Road No. 414, Street No. 407
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