Polycure AC

Acrylic based concrete curing compound

Used to prevent rapid evaporation of water from fresh concrete ensuring
uniform hydration, adequate strength development

DUBAI GREEN BUILDING REGULATIONS

Certificate No. CL17020460

CHARACTERISTICS
► Dual protection as curing and sealing compound
► Protects concrete from water borne chlorides, sulphates
and atmospheric carbon dioxide
► Economical, Labour saving, Easy to apply

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easy to apply reduce surface non toxic
dust

DESCRIPTION
Polycure AC is a non-degradable liquid type of curing and
sealing compound based on acrylic and proper wetting
agents. Polycure AC is used to prevent rapid evaporation
of water from fresh concrete ensuring uniform hydration,
adequate strength development and minimizes plastic and
drying shrinkage cracks. This will also act as sealing coat 1
for protecting concrete from the attack of water borne salts
and ingress of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The shuttering, the concrete surface is wetted with water but
cured film further acts as a primer system for subsequent not with free standing water, before the curing compound
surface finishes. It also provides a dust free surface to the is applied. The application can be done by a brush, roller
concrete with a reduced incidence of drying shrinkage or an airless spray at a coverage rate of 5m²/L. For highly
cracks. porous surfaces, a second coat has to be applied at the
FIELDS OF APPLICATION same coverage rate.
A cost effective curing compound as well as surface sealer PRIMER FOR SUBSEQUENT FINISHES
for fresh concrete. An effective alternative to hessian, water Polycure AC acts as a primer and bonding agents for the
or polyethelyne curing aids. following systems:
Polycure AC is suitable for use on all concrete surfaces
– water based emulsion paint systems containing PVA,
and acts as a more effective and economical alternative to
PVC, and acrylic co-polymers
separate curing, priming systems.
– tile adhesives based on the above polymers
– in high rise construction where continous wet curing is
not possible. – bitumen based emulsions or solutions
– in areas subjected to high drying winds which require – cementitious systems
continuous curing. Note:
– surfaces, which requires subsequent finishes. – concrete curing compound will effectively prevent
evaporation of water from concrete, provided it is not
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS puctured or damaged, but will not allow the ingress of
Mix the contents of the drum thoroughly prior to the water to replenish that is lost by self desiccation.
application in order to remove the sediments. It is – where water curing is inconvenient or potable water for
recommended that the curing compound is applied curing is not available, sealing fresh concrete surface with
immediately after the initial bleed water evaporates and curing compound is the best alternate curing method.
the concrete has achieved its initial set. In case of de-
 STORAGE & SHELF LIFE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Store in a cool, dry place and keep away from all sources PROPERTIES VALUES Test Standards
of heat and sunlight. In tropical climates, store in air Appearance White liquid -
condition rooms. The shelf life is up to 12 months in un- Specific gravity, [g/cc] 1.0±0.05 ASTM D 1475
opened conditions and if stored as per recommendations.
Toxicity Non toxic -
Excessive exposure to sunlight, humidity and UV will result
Applicable standard ASTM C 309
in the deterioration of the quality of the product and reduce
Type 1&2, class A&B
its shelf life. ASTM C 156 -
HEALTH & SAFETY Application temperature, [°C] 5 to 55 -
As with all construction chemical products, caution should All values given are subject to 5-10% tolerance
always be exercised. Protective clothing such as gloves
and goggles should be worn. Treat any splashes to the Apart from the information given here it is also important to observe the relevant
skin or eyes with fresh water immediately. Should any of guidelines and regulations of various organisations and trade associations as
the products be accidentally swallowed, do not induce well as the respective standards. The aforementioned characteristics are based
on practical experience and applied testing. Warranted properties and possible
vomiting, but call for medical assistance immediately. uses which go beyond those warranted in this information sheet require our
written confirmation. All data given was obtained at an ambient and material
SUPPLY temperature of +23°C and 50 % relative air humidity at laboratory conditions
unless specified otherwise. Please note that under other climatic conditions
Polycure AC 20L & 200L drum hardening can be accelerated or delayed.
The information contained herein, particularly recommendations for the
handling and use of our products, is based on our professional experience.
As materials and conditions may vary with each intended application, and
thus are beyond our sphere of influence, we strongly recommend that in each
case sufficient tests are conducted to check the suitability of our products
for their intended use. Legal liability cannot be accepted on the basis of the
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contents of this data sheet or any verbal advice given, unless there is a case
of wilful misconduct or gross negligence on our part. This technical data sheet
supersedes all previous editions relevant to this product.

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