GROIL (Mould Oil For Precast Concrete)

Chemical release agent suitable for mould and shutter faces prior to casting concrete in order to archive a clean release.

Product Description

DESCRIPTION

Chemical release agent suitable for mould and shutter faces prior to casting concrete in order to archive a clean release. After removal of the formwork, the resultant concrete has a smooth hand uniform finish, with reduced incidence of blow holes. Groil can be applied to the formwork by spray in the form of a light uniform mist coating.

RECOMMENDED USES

  • Ready mix concrete
  • Prestressed
  • Precast
  • Pipe plants
  • RCC structures

CHARACTERISTICS/ADVANTAGES

  • Ready to use
  • Easy to apply
  • Combined chemical and physical action
  • Ensures fair faced concrete finish
  • No staining
  • Placement up to 4 weeks before concrete
  • Water resistant chemical barrier ensures fast clean stripping of forms

DOSAGE

The coverage rate for groil is 25 to 60 m2/liter when spray applied depending on smoothness and porosity of the formwork used

PRODUCT INFORMATION

PACKAGING : 200 L drum, bulk container

APPEARANCE/COLOUR : Green soft

STORAGE CONDITIONS : Store in dry conditions at temperature + 30° maximum, protect from direct sunlight and frost

DENSITY : 0.85 ± 0.02 kg/ltr (at +20°C)

SHELF LIFE : 12 months from date production if stored properly in undamaged unopened original sealed packaging

EQUIPMENT : Clean all tools and equipment with solvent

APPLICATION

Apply before the first casting and there after repply immediately after stripping and cleaning the mould. Lightweight horticultural sprayers (knapsack type) are ideal as groil is finely atomised to give a uniform coating. Excessive application should be avoided. If after the first application, the groil is completely absorbed into new timber or plywood, a further application should be made before filling the moulds or formwork. Coat form liberally before storing to keep rust free to return forms to service sweep down and recoat with groil. Groil may usually be left in spray guns or sprayers without detriment, but with certain types, there may be some softening of rubber seals with prolonged contact