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Form Release Silver

 

FORM RELEASE SILVER

Lighter-bodied chemical release agent


 

 

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A lighter-bodied, economical chemical release agent for steel, aluminum, plastic, plywood and composition forms that leaves an unstained architectural concrete surface. 

Compliances

Corps of Engineers CEGS-03300, Section 10.8 Form Coating.

Navy Dock and Piers 56359

V.O.C. Compliant

Features

Economical – low cost per gallon

Does not impair bonding of paint and other concrete surface coatings

Non-staining on grey concrete

Extends life of wooden forms, eliminates damaging and expensive form cleaning

Maintenance costs and cleanup time are reduced by as much as 50%

Does not require red label

Won't freeze

 

Usage

Chemically releases hardened concrete from steel, aluminum, plastic, plywood and composition forms

Prevents hardened concrete buildup on all equipment

Appearance

A thin amber liquid remaining fluid at sub-freezing temperatures. Can be stored indefinitely.

A solution of fatty materials in a petroleum base.

Coverage

Steel, Aluminum, Plastic and High Density Plywood: 1,000-1,500 sg. ft./gal.

Medium Density Plywood and Paper Column Forms: 900-1,250 sg. ft./gal.

BB Grade Plywood: 1,000 sg. ft./gal.

Rough Sawn Lumber, Striated Plywood:

First use, two coats: 700 sg. ft./gal. per coat

Subsequent uses: 1,000 sg. ft./gal.

Packaging

5 gal./18.9 L pails

55 gal./208 L drums

275 gal./1,045 L totes

Limitations

Runs or puddles of release agent can retard curing of concrete.

Excess should be wiped up with rag prior to use of forms.

Application

SURFACE PREPARATION

To receive maximum benefits of FORM RELEASE SILVER, forms must be cleaned of all build-up and dirt prior to application..

 

METHOD

Spray direct from container in all working temperatures. Apply in thin film by sprayer for maximum protection and economy. Spread uniformly with cross spray to avoid pin holes and uncoated areas. Puddles should be wiped up with squeegee or rag prior to use of forms. Prior to coating plywood forms, apply one or two heavy brush coats to edges for waterproofing protection.

Equipment should be sprayed daily with form coating at the end of each day's use to keep concrete or plaster soft for easy removal.

 

Aluminum doors, windows and panels should be wiped down with form coating upon installation to prevent cement and plaster from adhering.

 

Light fogging of pre-stress and precast forms prior to each use will produce a clean cast with a lighter finish and fewer voids. With continuous use, forms will stay clean.

 

Cleanup

Sprayers and other application equipment can be cleaned with UNITEX CITRI-CLEAN.

  

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