Reebol® constructive solutions

Chemical mould - release agent

Uses
Pockets of air, trapped on the shuttered faces of concrete, are
a major cause of imperfections, necessitating remedial work.
To provide quick, clean and easy stripping of moulds, and Reebol avoids time and money spent on this.
formwork and ensure high quality fair-faced and stain-free
concrete. The chemical reaction between Reebol and the cement in a
concrete mix produces a strongly hydrophobic surface. This
Advantages repels surplus water at the interface with the mould and by
Ensures easy release, good fair-faced concrete protecting the concrete from its effects, preserves uniformity
of surface texture and colour.
Can be used on all types of formwork
Minimises surface blemishes and staining Re-use of moulds

Minimises cleaning of shutters before re-use Due to excellent release properties, little or no deposit of
Reduces opportunity of damage to formwork, extending cement paste remains on the shutter surface. Minimum
usable life. cleaning down and further coat of Reebol renders shutters
ready for reuse.
Description
Economic benefits

Reebol is specially formulated blend of mineral oils and On account of the high rate of coverage, the applied cost of
chemicals having release properties which are superior to Reebol chemical mould release agent compares favourable
those of a conventional mould oil. The chemicals react with with that of conventional mould oil. Having regard to the
the alkali in the concrete to form a thin water repellent skin on technical benefits additionally obtained, the overall economy
the surface of the mould, thereby enabling easy striping from of using Reebol can be significant.
concrete and acting as a protection to steel and wooden
formwork.
Application instructions

Reebol is supplied as a pale straw coloured liquid ready for Preparation of new moulds
direct application and use.
No preparation is necessary, but if extensive reuse of timber
Technical Support mould is envisaged, it is advisable to protect all new surfaces
with Reebol. Reebol protects timber from alkali attack which
Fosroc provides a technical advisory service supported by a can result in a very short usable life. For used moulds, all
team of specialists in the field. traces of cement must be removed together with any surface
deposit of previous oils.
Properties
Coating
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Specific gravity : 0.83 at 27 C Reebol can be applied by brush, sponge or conventional
Service temperature: Suitable for use with steam cured mould oil-sprayer. If a mould oil-sprayer is used, care should
concrete. be taken to ensure that the correct nozzle size is chosen. Stir
the contents of the container thoroughly before use. Apply
Formwork surfaces: Equally effective on wood one coat of Reebol thinly and evenly over the entire surface.
or metal moulds and shutters. Particularly effective on GRP Only the thinnest coating necessary to achieve effective
and other resinous coatings including Reebol coated wooden coverage should be applied. Excess application is
surfaces. uneconomical and may lead to surface dusting.
Non-staining : Does not stain concrete and Wipe or brush off any particles that may remain on the surface
can also be used safely with white cement. and apply one coat of Reebol as previously. If it is required to
Concrete surface quality: In addition to preventing adhesion remove Reebol completely, a strong industrial detergent
of the cement paste to the mould or shutter face, Reebol should be applied together with stiff brushing and then
allows air, which would otherwise be trapped, to escape from thoroughly rinsed with clean water.
Reebol®

the face when the concrete is being poured and vibrated.

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Estimating Fire

Due to the high flash point the flammability risk of Reebol is

Packaging
low. Ensure adequate ventilation. Using Reebol near naked
Reebol is supplied in 200 litre drums 20 litre and 5 litre flame or smoking during use should be avoided.
containers.
Additional information
Coverage

A coverage between 20 to 60m2 per litre is possible depending The Fosroc range of associated products includes high
upon the porosity and texture of mould surface. strength cementitious grouts, epoxy grouts, polyester resin
based mortar for rapid presetting of steel shims to level or for
Storage direct bedding of small base plates; Resin Anchoring
Shelf life systems for same day anchoring of bolts in drilled holes in
concrete or rock. Also available are a range of products for
12 months. It must be stirred thoroughly before use. use in construction; viz., admixtures, curing compounds,
release agents, flooring systems and repair mortars.
Precautions
Separate datasheets are available on these products.
Health & safety instructions

Gloves should be worn when handling Reebol. Splashes on

the skin should be removed with soap and water. Contact
with eyes must be avoided and accidental contamination
should be washed thoroughly with plenty of water and medical
treatment sought immediately. Good ventilation should be
ensured and smoking during use is prohibited.

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Important note :
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject
to its standard terms and conditions of sale, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst
Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation specification or 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
Fosroc Chemicals (India) Pvt. Ltd. or information given by it.

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