SPRAY FILM
EVAPORATION RETARDANT
FOR FRESH CONCRETE
SPECIALTY CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
P R O D U C T D A T A
DESCRIPTION 鈥? Keeps the surface plastic and finishable for a
longer time
SPRAY FILM is an evaporation retardant film for
freshly placed concrete. SPRAY FILM retards the
evaporation of moisture from fresh concrete sur-
TECHNICAL DATA
faces by forming a monomolecular film on the
SPRAY FILM meets the standards for a monomolecu-
surface. SPRAY FILM is effective in combating rapid
lar film as recommended in the following Ameri-
drying of the surface during adverse conditions
can Concrete Institute publications:
including high temperatures, low humidity high
winds, direct sunlight or interior work in heated ACI 302 Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab
conditions. Construction
ACI 308 Standard Practice for Curing Concrete
USES
ACI 305 Recommended Practices for Hot
鈥? Fresh concrete surfaces where the evaporation
Weather Concreting
rate exceeds the rate of bleeding of the con-
crete ACI 345 Standard Practice for Concrete High-
way Bridge Deck Construction
鈥? Exterior placements during times of low humid-
ity, high winds, direct sun or temperatures ex-
ceeding 75oF (24oC)
MIXING AND ESTIMATING GUIDE
SPRAY FILM is supplied in a highly concentrated form
鈥? Interior placements in heated areas or with low
and must be diluted prior to use. One (1) gallon of
humidity or areas subjected to drafts
Spray Film should be mixed with nine (9) gallons
鈥? Large dry shake placements where surface of clean water to make ten (10) gallons of evapora-
moisture must be retained for proper installa- tion retarder. These ten gallons should cover from
tion 2,000 to 4,000 square feet of fresh concrete. Under
severe conditions, more than one application of
SPRAY FILM may be required.
ADVANTAGES
鈥? Reduces surface moisture loss by approxi- PACKAGING
mately 80% in windy conditions and 40% in SPRAY FILM is available in 1 gallon (3.7 L) cans
direct sunlight packed 4 per case and 5 gallon (18.9 L) pails.
鈥? Will not interfere with the adhesion of subse- DIRECTIONS
quent curing & sealing compounds Apply using a typical garden type sprayer or power
spray equipment. A slotted of fan tip nozzle with a
鈥? Reduces crusting, stickiness and sponginess
0.010 - 0.018 tip is recommended. SPRAY FILM is
which may cause uneven or poor surface tex-
applied as a fine mist which forms a temporary
ture
barrier on the surface of green concrete. The film is
鈥? Reduces plastic shrinkage cracking and wind similar to a thin layer of cellophane. SPRAY FILM
crusting on flat-work applications should not be excessive or to the
point of creating puddles.
鈥? Allows lower water content in concrete mix
since SPRAY FILM eliminates the need to add extra It is best to apply SPRAY FILM on the bleed water or at
mixing water to the mix to compensate for rapid the time when bleed water would normally by
evaporation during finishing present. Reapply when conditions warrant.
Revised Nov 03
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SPRAY FILM may be applied to fresh concrete prior to
the application of a dry shake hardener and fol-
lowing the dry shake spreading procedure. Dis-
continue Spray Film application as the dry shake
hardener takes initial set.
SPRAY FILM is compatible with all ChemMasters
repair mortars. It can be applied on these patch-
ing materials as needed.
SPRAY FILM is a finishing aid. It does not replace the
need for proper curing procedures.
CLEANUP
Clean tools and equipment with soap and water.
STORAGE
Keep from freezing. Store tightly closed contain-
ers at 40o-75oF (4o-24oC) in dry area. Shelf life of
properly stored material is one year from date of
manufacture.
LIMITATIONS
鈥? SPRAY FILM is not a curing compound
鈥? Do not apply SPRAY FILM to hardened concrete as
staining may occur. If spilled flush with water.
鈥? Only apply SPRAY FILM as a light mist. Do not allow
material to puddle.
CAUTIONS
USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. MAy cause skin and eye
irritation. Do not take internally. Keep out of reach
of children.
All label precautions and the MSDS must be fully
understood before using this product.
This Product is Formulated and Labeled for Industrial and Commercial Use Only
FOR BEST RESULTS AND SAFEST USAGE, USER IS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED TO CONSULT
THE CURRENT MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET AND PACKAGE LABEL FOR THIS PRODUCT
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