Crete-Trete 350 Specification Sheet

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SPECIFICATION SHEET CRETE-TRETE 350 Water Repellent

Crete-Trete 350 Water Repellent is a water based penetrating silane-siloxane. Use it on block mortar and concrete. Non-flammable, non-hazardous and neutral pH. Updated May 2007.

Environmental Report Card Non-flammable.............Yes VOC compliant.............Yes Solventless...............Yes Water based...............Yes

1. PRODUCT
Crete-Trete 350 Water Repellent

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: Crete-Trete 350 Water Repellent is a silane/siloxane sealer for use on cured concrete (floors, panels, walls, columns, precast or prestressed) and concrete masonry (regular and architectural, cultured stone and pavers). Use it to protect architectural concrete such as exposed aggregate, hard landscape products, ornamental objects, etc. It:

Is water based
Covers 100 square feet on rough masonry type surfaces and 300 square feet on denser, smoother surfaces
Non-glossy
Has no unpleasant odors
Physically combines with surface matrix of the concrete
Allows water vapor to pass through
Is non-flammable
Applies easily by sprayer, roller or brush
Dries clear without coloring concrete
Helps prevent liquids from soaking into the concrete
Minimizes salt water penetration
Paints bond to treated surfaces

Limitations: Do not apply on wet concrete or to frost covered or frozen surfaces. Store at temperatures above freezing.

4. TECHNICAL DATA
Please see Table.

TABLE OF PROPERTIES

		`Metric`
`Color`	`Clear`	`Clear`
`Freeze Thaw Stability`	`Do not freeze`	`Do not freeze`
`Shelf Life`	`8 Months`	`8 Months`
`Resin`	`Silane/Siloxane`	`Silane/Siloxane`
`Flash Point`	`Not Applicable`	`Not Applicable`
`pH`	`7`	`7`
`Pounds per Gallon`	`8.4`	---
`VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds)`	`50` `g/L`	`50` `g/L`

Composition: A proprietary blend of silane/siloxanes in water. Contains no waxes, no chlorinated hydrocarbons...no carcinogens.

5. APPLICATION
As a curing compound: Apply to dry, clean and cured concrete. Remove curing compounds, sealers and other coatings that will keep the Crete-Trete 350 from penetrating into the surface. Where cleaning is required allow concrete to completely dry (about 72 hours).

Apply with fan spray or by roller (deep nap 3/8" or longer). Re-apply within about 5 minutes or use wet on wet spray applications. Protect adjacent glossy surfaces (including glass and aluminum), plants, etc. from overspray. Wash rollers and overspray areas soon with soap and water.

Dries to touch in about 2 hours. Keep water (rain and other precipitation) from getting on treated areas for at least 24 hours.

Caution: Overapplication may keep paint from bonding and may darken surface.

6. AVAILABILITY AND COST
Availability: Crete-Trete 350 is available in 1 and 5 gallon containers; recyclable orange and white plastic 55 gallon drums and 275 gallon MegaPaks. Contact Cresset Chemical Company for your nearest distributor.

Cost: The cost on hard, smooth surfaces is about $0.07 per square foot (January 2001).

7. LIMITED WARRANTY
Cresset Chemical Company warrants the product against defects in materials for a period of 8 months 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. SERVICE WARRANTY
Five year service warranty available from main office.

9. MAINTENANCE
Not required.

10. 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:

Catalog of products
Material Safety Data Sheets
"Cresset Concrete Standards" (Application techniques to obtain high visual impact concrete surfaces)
"Surface Voids and How to Eliminate Them"

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