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SPECIFICATION
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SUPER-STRIP "AQUABLEND" FORM RELEASER
Super-Strip "AquaBlend" Form Releaser. Concentrate. When properly applied produces very good looking concrete surfaces on most types of forms and it is inexpensive. Updated May 2007.
Environmental Report Card
Non-toxic...............Yes
Non-flammable...........Yes
VOC compliant...........Yes
Non-carcinogenic........Yes
Solventless.............Yes
1. PRODUCT
Super-Strip "AquaBlend" Form
Releaser
2. MANUFACTURER
Cresset Chemical Company, Inc.
One Cresset Center, Box 367
Weston, OH 43569
800-367-2020 USA & Canada
419-669-2041
(Fax) 419.669.2200
www.cresset.com
cresset@cresset.com
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Basic Use: Super-Strip "AquaBlend"
is a water dilutable Form Releaser. Properly diluted, it permits easy,
stain-free removal of forms, formliners, etc. from hardened concrete. It:
Even when 10 times more than required is applied:
Limitations: a) Not recommended for forms or formliners made from expanded polystyrene, SBR, or natural rubber or latexes made of these. Use Crete-Lease 20-VOC on any form or formliner. b) Not recommended for use on absorbent forms, e.g., B/B plywood. c) Concentrate is unharmed by freezing. If diluted material freezes, remixing completely renews it. d) Rain and other types of precipitation will wash Super-Strip "AquaBlend" off treated forms. e) Fresh concrete continually placed on a spot of a form will wash off the "AquaBlend" in that spot.
Ground Shipping in the USA: Containers holding 275 gallons or 55 gallons or 5 gallons or less (regardless of quantity) are not federally regulated and shipping product in the Cresset package does not require following hazardous shipping requirements.
Applicable Standards:
Super-Strip "AquaBlend" Form Releaser meets U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers CE-204, Section 7.10 and CE 1401.01,
Section 17.4. Meets California SCAQMD Rule 1113-90 for VOC regulations.
4. TECHNICAL DATA
Please see Tables.
| Concentrate | Diluted* | |
| Color | Straw | White |
| Opacity | Clear | Opaque |
| Freeze Temperature | -15°F | 32°F |
| Freeze Damage | None | None |
| Flash Point | 310°F | N/A |
| Viscosity (centipoises) | 42 @ 68°F | 2 @ 68°F |
| Solids | None | None |
| Density | 7.5 lbs/gal | 8.3 lbs/gal |
| VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) | 140 g/L | 30 g/L |
| Specific Gravity | 0.905 | 0.997 |
Composition: A proprietary blend of vegetable oils in mineral oil. Contains no waxes, no silicones...no carcinogens.
*Diluted with 4 parts of water.
TABLE OF FORM AND FORMLINER COMPATIBILITY
| Plywood | Pre-oiled, Overlaid (LDO, MDO, HDO) |
| Plastics | Fiberglass Reinforced, ABS, PVC |
| Coatings | Epoxy, Urethane |
| Steel | |
| Aluminum | |
COVERAGE WITH SUPER-STRIP "AQUABLEND"
| Form Surface | (sq ft/gal) | (m2) |
| Hard & Smooth | 1,500 | 40 |
| Pre-oiled Plywood | 1,000 | 25 |
5. APPLICATION
Preparatory Work: Form surfaces should be
clean, dry and free from contaminants. Apply Super-Strip "AquaBlend",
properly diluted, just minutes before concrete is
placed or up to 7 days before if treated surface is protected from
precipitation.
Dilution: See Dilution Chart. (Note: Incomplete mixing and faulty measuring are the most common causes of inconsistent results.)
Dilution ratios: Mix 1 part (by weight or volume) of Super-Strip "AquaBlend" with 4 parts water for a good general purpose release agent that produces excellent concrete surfaces. Mixing at ratios of 9 or 10 parts water or more causes sticking.
| Concentrate | Water | Ratio |
| 1 gal in pail plus | 4 gal = | 4:1 |
| 10 gal in drum plus | 45 gal = | 4.5:1 |
| 55 gal in MegaPak plus | 220 gal = | 4:1 |
Stability: Once mixed with water, freezing or time (about 3 months) may cause separation.
Super-Strip "AquaBlend" concentrate is very stable. It does not separate.
Methods: Your choice of application methods will determine the final appearance of the concrete. Use Release Method when a form release is the primary concern.
Release Method: Apply with any type applicator or technique. Use a sprayer, roller, brush, or mop.
Too much release agent will cause bugholes and "wormtracks" and an increased difficulty in stripping.
Notes to Specifier/Applicator:
1. Sprayers designed for applying sealers and curing compounds typically apply 10
times the needed Super-Strip "AquaBlend". They are not recommended for producing good looking concrete
surfaces.
2. Air entrained concrete often produces better looking surfaces than concrete without air entrainment. If superplasticizers are used, be sure air entrainment at the time of placement is as specified (probably around 6%.)
Storage: Factory sealed containers will keep up to 2 years at temperatures from -20°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C). Super-Strip "AquaBlend" is a class 3A liquid for purposes of meeting OSHA storage requirements (Section 1910.106).
Store drums horizontally or in a position to prevent standing water from collecting over the bungs.
Precautions: Keep out of
reach of children. Avoid prolonged contact with the skin. Use with adequate
ventilation. See Material Safety Data Sheet for additional information.
6. AVAILABILITY AND COST
Availability:
Super-Strip "AquaBlend" is available in 1 and 5 gallon containers; recyclable, orange and white 55 gallon drums
and 275 gallon MegaPaks. Contact Cresset Chemical Company for your nearest
distributor.
Cost: The cost on hard,
smooth surfaces is about $0.01 per square foot (January 2007).
7. LIMITED WARRANTY
Cresset Chemical Company warrants the product against
defects in materials for a period of 1 year from purchase. If Cresset receives notice of
such defects during the warranty period, Cresset at its option will either replace the
product or refund the purchase price. THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS EXCLUSIVE AND NO
OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. CRESSET SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIMS THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE
REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE BUYER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL
CRESSET CHEMICAL COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFIT) WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY
OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
8. MAINTENANCE
Not required.
9. TECHNICAL SERVICES
Cresset Chemical Company specializes in developing,
distributing and servicing release agents. Our technical support includes assistance in
optimizing concrete mixtures for achieving architectural surfaces; release agent
compatibility with superplasticizers, coatings, form facings, etc.; and solving other
concrete surface blemish problems.
Free literature includes:
Over 75 distributors in the United States, Canada, Australia and Germany to serve you. Your technical inquiries are welcome, please call, write or FAX.
For the most up-to-date copy please download from Cresset Chemical Company's web site, www.cresset.com, or contact us for a printed copy.
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