Construction & Building Site Chemicals
Stratmore manufactures a wide range of products for site use. Release agents for all types of formwork, concrete retarders for exposed aggregate or formwork, concrete curing agents, evaporation retarders, etc.
Product
DISCRETE
DISCRETE is a chemical release agent which reacts with the alkaline products of setting cement to form insoluble soaps. These soaps prevent any bond developing between the concrete and formwork and ensure a clean, even, blemish free surface with minimum voids. DISCRETE provides a very high quality release.
What's it used for?
DISCRETE is used to release concrete from formwork and moulds as well as being suitable for tilt slab construction work. DISCRETE sprayed daily onto mixers, hoist buckets, wheelbarrows and all other equipment and machinery on which concrete may adhere, will keep the concrete soft and easily removed.
DISCRETE increases the life of wood forms by impregnating the timber rendering it water-resistant and improving lifetime.
What can it be applied to?
DISCRETE can be applied to a wide range of concrete formwork and moulds. These include timber, steel, fibreglass, plastic, etc. DISCRETE is particularly effective in the release of high-quality, high-strength precast concrete and is very economical when applied to steel moulds used in the precast industry.
DISCRETE can be used for tilt slab construction where it is applied to the casting area (refer datasheet).
Coverage:
Timber Formwork............up to 20m²/litre
Metal Formwork..............up to 30m²/litre
Limitations
DISCRETE should not be applied over any other surface treatments or coatings, especially when used for tilt slab release.
DISCRETE contains diesel so must be handled and used in accordance with the product application instructions and safety data sheet.
Product
DISCRETE EMULSION
DISCRETE EMULSION is a stable, water-emulsion concrete release agent that reacts with the alkali content of concrete to form a bond-breaking film. Zero VOC, non-toxic and environmentally safe.
What's it used for?
DISCRETE EMULSION is used to release concrete from formwork and moulds. Being water based it is more environmentally safe than other types of release agents.
What can it be applied to?
DISCRETE EMULSION is effective on all types of moulds and formwork, especially rubber and plastic (test on aluminium forms prior to use). It may be used for architectural and precast concrete as well as for general forming applications.
DISCRETE EMULSION may be sprayed daily onto mixers, hoist buckets, wheelbarrows and all other equipment and machinery on which concrete may adhere to keep the concrete soft and easily removed. DISCRETE EMULSION offers excellent resistance to being removed from rotating moulds.
Coverage:
Timber Formwork (porous).............up to 19m²/litre
Metal Formwork (dense)...............up to 40m²/litre
Limitations
DISCRETE EMULSION is not suitable for tilt slab construction work. Forms and moulds coated with DISCRETE EMULSION should be cleaned between use or when any build-up of release by-product occurs on the forms/moulds.
DISCRETE EMULSION must be protected from frost and freezing.
Product
FRE-FORM
FRE-FORM concrete release agent is a chemically active form release agent designed specially for use with steel forms, steam curing and general formwork.
What's it used for?
FRE-FORM is effective on all types of moulds and formwork. FRE-FORM is recommended for steam cured metal formwork.
FRE-FORM promotes easy stripping, minimises form clean up, is non-staining and reduces the number of surface air voids (bugholes).
What can it be applied to?
FRE-FORM can be applied to a wide range of concrete formwork and moulds. It is ideally suited for application to steel moulds used in the precasty industry, especially where steam curing is employed to increase early-age concrete strength and allow for earlier removal of the formwork/moulds.
Coverage:
Non-absorbent surfaces (e.g., steel, fibreglass): ..up to 20m²/litre
Absorbent surfaces (e.g., wood, concrete, etc):... up to 15m²/litre
Limitations
FRE-FORM should not be applied over any other surface treatments or coatings. Test before use on any non-standard formwork such as plastic, polystyrene, etc.
FRE-FORM is not suitable for tilt slab construction work or sandwich type release.
FRE-FORM contains diesel so must be handled and used in accordance with the product application instructions and safety data sheet.
Product
BIO-R
BIO-R is a diesel-free, biodegradable concrete release agent which reacts with the alkaline products of setting cement to form insoluble soaps. These soaps prevent any bond developing between the concrete and formwork and ensure a clean, even, blemish free surface with minimum voids.
BIO-R has been formulated to provide users with a diesel-free, non-water based release agent providing the same release properties as other premium release agents such as DISCRETE.
What's it used for?
BIO-R is used to release concrete from formwork and moulds. It is effective on all types of moulds and formwork (except polystyrene, latex and some plastics - check before use as BIO-R may soften or damage some plastics/rubber).
BIO-R may be sprayed daily onto mixers, hoist buckets, wheelbarrows and all other equipment and machinery on which concrete may adhere to keep the concrete soft and easily removed.
What can it be applied to?
BIO-R is effective on all types of moulds and formwork, but should not be applied to rubber, plastic or polystyrene moulds. It may be used for architectural and precast concrete as well as for general forming applications.
BIO-R is recommended for applications where solvent or diesel based release agents cannot be used.
Coverage:
Timber Formwork (porous): up to 19m²/litre
Metal Formwork (dense): up to 40m²/litre
Limitations
BIO-R is not suitable for tilt slab or sandwich type release work.
BIO-R should not be applied to any formwork or moulds affected by biodiesel, including rubber, plastic or polystyrene.
For steam curing of moulds, use BIO-FORM.
Product
BIO-FORM
BIO-FORM is a diesel-free concrete release agent which reacts with the alkaline products of setting cement to form insoluble soaps. These soaps prevent any bond developing between the concrete and formwork and ensure a clean, even, blemish free surface with minimum voids.
Recommended as an alternative to FRE-FORM if diesel based release agents cannot be used.
What's it used for?
BIO-FORM is used to release concrete from formwork and moulds. It is effective on all types of moulds and formwork (except polystyrene, latex and some plastics - check before use as BIO-FORM may soften or damage some plastics/rubber) and is recommended for steam cured or heated moulds.
BIO-FORM may be sprayed daily onto mixers, hoist buckets, wheelbarrows and all other equipment and machinery on which concrete may adhere to keep the concrete soft and easily removed.
What can it be applied to?
BIO-FORM is effective on all types of moulds and formwork, but should not be applied to rubber, plastic or polystyrene moulds. It may be used for architectural and precast concrete as well as for general forming applications. Recommended for steam or heat cured moulds.
BIO-FORM is recommended as an alternative to FRE-FORM for applications where solvent or diesel based release agents cannot be used.
Coverage:
Timber Formwork (porous): up to 19m²/litre
Metal Formwork (dense): up to 40m²/litre
Limitations
BIO-FORM is not suitable for tilt slab or sandwich type release work.
BIO-FORM should not be applied to any formwork or moulds affected by biodiesel, including rubber, plastic or polystyrene.
Product
BIO-GEL
BIO-GEL is a chemically active form release agent with a gel-like viscosity designed for complex formwork or where normal liquid release agents are removed due to the abrasive action of flowing concrete.
What's it used for?
BIO-GEL is designed for complex formwork where normal release agents will not work. It can be used on formwork subject to abrasion such as rotating concrete pipe moulds and slip forms.
BIO-GEL is recommended for complex forms used in precast concrete manufacture.
What can it be applied to?
BIO-GEL is effective on all types of moulds, formwork and complex forms (test on plastic/rubber & aluminium forms prior to use). BIO-GEL is designed to be used on forms where flowing concrete removes ordinary release agents resulting in sticking and where ordinary release agents run off the form (for example, complex internal corners).
Coverage: Will vary depending on surface porosity.
Limitations
BIO-GEL should not be used on concrete where subsequent coatings (such as paint) or adhesives are to be applied without first testing for suitability and compatibility.
BIO-GEL is not to be used for tilt-up or sandwich type release. Refer to the DISCRETE data sheet for these types of release.
For non-standard concrete mixes, including those with special admixtures, pigments and other additives, test for release properties and final appearance.
Product
BIOFINISH GOLD
BIOFINISH GOLD is a water-based concrete release agent that creates a bond-breaking film which reduces the adhesion between the concrete and the form. It is designed for high quality architectural concrete where surface defects must be minimised.
What's it used for?
BIOFINISH GOLD is used to release concrete from moulds used to produce high quality precast. Will not stain or discolour concrete when correctly applied (see application/precautions) and is readily biodegradable - use in concrete manufacture in areas where oil and diesel based release agents cannot be used.
What can it be applied to?
BIOFINISH GOLD is effective on most moulds and formwork, and is recommended for steel moulds. It can be used for horizontal and vertical cast concrete applications to create a smooth, clean release with a minimum of voids and other surface defects.
Coverage: 40 to 80m²/litre depending on formwork. Do NOT over apply.
Limitations
BIOFINISH GOLD is for use in the release of precast concrete. It is not suitable for tilt-up or sandwich panels and not recommended for general site release work.
DO NOT OVERAPPLY. Excess material may cause adverse effects to the concrete surface. For non-standard concrete mixes, including those with special admixtures, pigments and other additives, test for release properties and final appearance.
Product
TEMCOAT
TEMCOAT is a release agent for complex formwork - e.g., skip-tooth band sawn, and for long exposure, where the surface is not to be tiled, plastered or painted. Also suitable as a concrete curing compound not to be subsequently coated or painted.
What's it used for?
TEMCOAT is used on shutters/formwork where the surface texture is complex and standard release agents would be unsuitable. Large, skip-tooth band-sawn forms, as used in motorway overpass columns, beams and retaining walls is a typical use. Recommended for formwork that remains exposed to elements prior to pouring concrete.
TEMCOAT may also be used on steel substrates subject to rusting as a temporary protective coating. Remove with white spirit.
What can it be applied to?
TEMCOAT can be used on wood, steel, aluminium and other solvent-resistant shutters/formwork.
Coverage: 10 to 15m²/litre
Product
FORMSEAL
FORMSEAL is a single pack coating designed to provide a flexible, abrasion resistant film on timber formwork.
FORMSEAL has excellent alkali resistance and is not affected by solvents and oils commonly used in release agents.
What's it used for?
FORMSEAL is suitable for use on construction ply to achieve a non-absorbent; wear resistant surface up to the specifications of melamine coated overlay ply. Up to 19 pours have been achieved off a single FORMSEAL coated construction ply form.
FORMSEAL is also ideal for use on textured timber forms such as skip-sawn ply where a uniform architectural finish is required over a number of pours. The use of FORMSEAL will extend the life of formwork, give improved concrete surface finish, and reduce the consumption of release agent.
What can it be applied to?
FORMSEAL can be applied to construction ply and timber formwork. It can also be applied to other timber surfaces to seal the surface (such as workbenches, external plywood, etc).
Coverage: 2 coats at 6 to 8m²/litre
Limitations
Do NOT over apply to textured formwork with fine detail.
Application of FORMSEAL to non-absorbent surfaces is not recommended unless tested for performance.
Exposure to air causes the viscosity of FORMSEAL to increase. FORMSEAL that has thickened before application should not be used.
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