Concure WB constructive solutions

Water based concrete curing compound

Uses Instructions for use

Application
As a spray applied membrane to retain moisture in
concrete for effective curing. Minimum application temperature: 5 C
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Suitable for all general concreting applications and of

particular benefit for large area concrete surfaces, such Concure WB white should be stirred before use to ensure
as airport runways, roads and bridgeworks. even dispersion of the pigment.

Concure WB should be spray applied to the surface of fresh

Advantages
concrete. Application should begin immediately the
concrete is free from surface water. Do not apply if bleed
Improved curing of concrete enhances cement hydration water is forming or present on the concrete surface.
and provides a more durable concrete.
The spray nozzle should be held approximately 450 mm
Control of moisture loss improves surface quality, from the concrete surface and passed back and forth to
reducing permeability, producing a hard wearing, dust ensure complete coverage. The fugitive white colour during
free surface and minimising potential for surface application provides a guide to the area covered. Pump
cracking and shrinkage. pressure should be maintained to give an even, fine spray.
Fugitive colour provides visual guide during application.
After spraying, no further application of water or other
Also available in white pigmented grade. material is necessary to ensure continued curing. The
concrete surface should not be disturbed until it has
Water based, therefore, non-flammable.
sufficient strength to bear surface loads. The applied film
Spray application reduces labour costs and eliminates should not be walked on before it is fully dry and care
the need for alternative curing systems. should be taken to ensure that the film is not broken.

Concure WB may also be applied to the surface of newly

Standards compliance
hardened concrete immediately after de-moulding. In such
cases the concrete surface must be damp and not dry. Dry
Concure WB gives 75% or greater curing efficiency when
surfaces may prevent correct film formation and cause
tested to BS 7542 and complies with BS 8110 Part 1, Clause
absorption of the Concure WB which may lead to staining
6.6.3 (c), ASTM C-309, AASHTO M148 as Type 1D.
and difficulty in later removal.

Description Coverage rate

Concure WB water based concrete curing compound is The recommended coverage rate is between 3.5 and 5.0
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based on a low viscosity wax emulsion. It is supplied as a m /litre (0.200 to 0.285 litres/m ). Coverage rates outside
white emulsion which forms a clear film on drying. this recommended range may be used if necessary and
suitable to meet specific requirements. Contact local Fosroc
When first applied to a fresh cementitious surface the office or representative for advance in such cases.
emulsion breaks to form a continuous, non-penetrating white
coating. This dries to form a continuous clear film which Equipment
provides a barrier to moisture loss, ensuring more efficient,
cement hydration, improved durability and reduced shrinkage Spray equipment producing a fine mist without damaging
the emulsion may be used for Concure WB, such as
Concure WB white is also available. It contains a white knapsack or motorised sprayers. The suitability of
pigment based on titanium dioxide to meet specifications equipment should be ensured by an application trial.
requiring such pigmentation for reduction of solar
temperature gain. Equipment cleaning

Technical support Spray equipment should be cleaned immediately after use

by flushing through with water. If spray nozzles become
blocked with wax particles these may be easily cleared with
Fosroc provides a technical advisory service for on-site
Solvent 103 or white spirit.
assistance and advice on admixture selection, evaluation
trials and dispensing equipment. Technical data and
guidance can be provided for admixtures and other products
for use with fresh and hardened concrete.

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Over-coating and removal Storage

Concure WB must be removed from a concrete surface Concure WB has a minimum shelf life of 12 months, 6
before application of a subsequent coating to ensure a good months for pigmented grades, provided the temperature is
bond of the over coated material to the concrete. Concure o o
kept within the range of 4 C to 35 C. Freezing and
WB will be slowly removed by physical abrasion in normal prolonged exposure to heat or direct sunlight should be
trafficking or exposure to UV light. To ensure complete avoided. Should the temperature of the product fall outside
removal use high pressure steam, water jet or light sand this range then the Fosroc Technical Service Department
blasting. should be contacted for advice.

Limitations Containers should be kept sealed and airtight to prevent

loss of moisture by evaporation
Concure WB should not be continuously re-circulated in high
shear pumps in concrete train or similar applications as this Precautions
may cause a breakdown of the emulsion before spraying. If
continuous re-circulation is necessary, the sprayer should be Health and safety
fitted with a low shear diaphragm pump. Specifications
calling for resin or solvent based curing membranes can be Concure WB does not fall into the hazard classifications of
met using Conncure 90. current regulations (see notes 1 and 2 below). However, it
should not be swallowed or allowed to come into contact
Estimating - packaging with skin and eyes either in bulk or spray form.

Concure WB is available in drum supply. Details of specific Suitable protective gloves and goggles should be worn.
packaging volumes are available on request. Splashes on the skin should be removed with water. In
case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty of
UN packaging regulations water and seek medical advice. If swallowed seek medical
attention immediately - do not induce vomiting.
To comply with current regulations, all products of a
For further information consult the Material Safety Data
hazardous nature that are involved in a sea crossing as part
sheet available for this product.
of the delivery requirements must be packed in United
Nations approved receptacles.
Fire
When a known sea crossing is involved, whether local to the
Concure WB is water based and non-flammable.
United Kingdom or for export worldwide, Fosroc will supply in
the correct UN packaging. Where Fosroc are only requested
to deliver within the United Kingdom mainland, but the Cleaning and disposal
purchaser intends to ship on, it is incumbent on the
purchaser to specify that UN packaging is required at the Spillages of Concure WB should be absorbed onto sand,
time of placing the order. Otherwise, once delivery is earth or vermiculate and transferred to suitable containers.
received, the responsibility is that of the purchaser. Remnants should be hosed sown with large quantities of
water.
The use of UN packaging may affect the selling price of
products. Refer to the local Fosroc office or representative. The disposal of excess or waste material should be carried
out in accordance with local legislation under the guidance
of the local waste regulatory authority.

Note 1 : CPL Regulations 1984 Supply-Schedule 1.

Note 2 : HSE Publication Guidance Note EH40.

Important note:
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the
Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous
control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products,
whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.

Fosam Company Limited

Head Office Telephone: +966 2 637 5345 Fax: +966 2 637 5891 email: fosam@fosroc.com
Post Box 11081 Regional Offices
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Registered Office: Industrial Area, Phase 4, Road No. 414, Street No. 407
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