Applications

• Precast concrete
• High performance concrete
• Brides, water and sewage reservoirs, and tunnels
• Marine structures
• Water and sewage treatment plants
• Concretes facing to erosion and abrasion such as channels, Industrial floors

 Advantages

• Reduce bleeding and segregation
• Better workability and workability retention at lower w/c ratio
• Increase compressive strength
• Reduce permeability against water, sulfate and chloride ions.
• High durability
• Improve abrasion resistance
• Improve resistance against freeze-thaw cycles.

Dosage

• F1, F2 is normally dosed at a rate of 6-12% by weight of cement.
• Dosage recommendations depend on the type of concrete, mix design, required microsilica and exposure area.
• Field testing is recommended to determine optimum dosage and effects on both plastic and hardened concrete properties, such as: workability and workability retention, setting time, early and ultimate strength.

Method of Use

• It can be added into the mixer at same time as the mixing water.
• F1, F2 may be added at the end of mixing process by dispensing equipment or it may also be added to the concrete in a drum of ready mix truck, it should be mixed at least 1 minute per m³ of concrete at high speed.

Compatibility

With Cements

• F1, F2 is suitable for use with cement replacement materials e.g. Fly ash, silicafume and blast furnace slag cement concrete.

With other Admixtures

• F1, F2 should not be premixed or used with other admixtures unless receive the approval from manufacturer. We would recommend that SHIMISAKHTEMAN be consulted in such circumstances.

Packaging

FARCOGEL F1, F2 is supplied in 25kg buckets and 250kg drums.

Storage

It is recommended to keep within the range of 5ºc to 35ºc. Keep out of direct sunlight.

Safety and Handling Precautions

Avoid contact with eyes and skin, use protective gloves and goggles.

Technical Service

The SHIMISAKHTEMAN Technical Service Department is available to assist you in the concrete problems in the field and correct use of our products