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SILICONE & ACRYLIC HIGH EARLY STRENGTH

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SPECIFICATION FOR SPECIFICATION FOR

REQUIREMENTS: EFFECTS: REQUIREMENT: Rapidard contains special high-early-strength

components, plus Calcium chloride, plus anti-
Surface preservation & protection against moisture SILICONE S50 is a unique combination of Silicones High early strength, for early stripping of formwork, corrosion factors. Rapidard increases workability
penetration (e.g. wind-driven rain, etc) for concrete, and Acrylic Glazing Liquid. Surfaces treated are not early use of concrete structures, etc. Also for large considerably, and the mix may be adjusted to take
block-work, masonry, renders, etc. Long term only water repellent but sealed to resist penetration pours of concrete floors to allow finishing to closely advantage of this, by reducing water content about
protection of concrete, brick and stonework against of rain water under wind pressure. SILICONE S50 in follow placing. 1.5 litres for each litre of Rapidard used.
weathering, staining or mould decay, while a single application highlights the natural colour of
enhancing natural texture and appearance. masonry but does not produce a glazed finish. Two
Protective surface treatment for all masonry in applications produces a “wetted” effect and a PRODUCT TO USE: SETTING TIME:
marine environments. Long term preservation and subdued glaze to dense surfaces such as exposed
protection for pre-cast exposed aggregate panels, aggregate concrete panels and roof tiles. RAPIDARD Rapidard has only a limited effect on initial setting
architectural concrete and masonry. time, being designed for adequate time for working
and placing, and yet accelerate strength gain after
WHERE RECOMMENDED: setting. At 1 litre/bag, setting time will be reduced by
PRODUCT TO USE: SILICONE S50 HOW TO SPECIFY: about 30% at 2 litres, by about 50%. If required, this
can be corrected by use of PLASTET No. 2 for set
All natural unpainted masonry surfaces. All concrete (specify sections) shall contain retardation. When used in place of water, Rapidard
HOW TO SPECIFY: Rapidard high-early-strength admixture at the rate of causes fresh neat cement to harden in minutes.
3/4 to 2 litres per bag of cement.
All exposed surfaces (specify areas and masonry
type) shall be weatherproofed by a single flooded WHERE RECOMMENDED:
application of Cementaid SILICONE S50 at EFFECTS:
manufacturer’s recommended coverage rates. All Concrete that will be exposed very quickly after
surfaces to be clean and dry before application. Produces normal concrete strength in reduced times placement.
as follows: (Approx. results only – brand cements • Cold weather concreting.
vary somewhat) • Non-reinforced pre-cast elements.
COVERAGE: • Quick-setting repair putty/mortars.
• Large pours of concrete floors to allow finishing
Pressed clay brickwork/pavers Not less than 1 litre per 5.0 sq. metres Qty. used Normal 7 days Normal 28 days to closely follow placing.
Texture and wire cut bricks Not less than 1 litre per 3.5 sq. metres per bag strength at: strength at:
Concrete and cement render Not less then 1 litre per 3-6 sq. metres 3/4 litres 4 days 12-14 days NOTE:
Concrete block Not less than 1 litre per 2-3 sq. metres 1 litre 3-4 days 8-10 days
Fibro cement roofing and wall 1.5 litres 3 days 7-8 days Not recommended for pre-stressed concrete or
cladding (Natural finish) Not less than 1 litre per 3.0 sq. metres 2 litres 2 days 6-7 days reinforced concrete exposed to moisture.
Sandstone Not less than 1 litre per 2.0 sq. metres For marine or other reinforced concrete exposed to
Mt Gambier Stone Not less than 1 litre per 1.5 sq. metres moisture, see SUPERPLASTET F for high early
Terracotta or cement tiles Not less than 1 litre per 5.0 sq. metres strength.

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The information and recommendations herein are, as a result of experience and testing, accurate to the best of the seller's knowledge. However, as the The information and recommendations herein are, as a result of experience and testing, accurate to the best of the seller's knowledge. However, as the
proposed use and the circumstances surrounding such use are not known to the seller, it does not guarantee or warrant the product's suitability in any proposed use and the circumstances surrounding such use are not known to the seller, it does not guarantee or warrant the product's suitability in any
particular instance and shall not be liable for any loss or damage consequent upon any use whatsoever unless the seller has otherwise stipulated the particular instance and shall not be liable for any loss or damage consequent upon any use whatsoever unless the seller has otherwise stipulated the
product's suitability for a particular use in writing signed by a Director of the seller. product's suitability for a particular use in writing signed by a Director of the seller.

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