Fosroc Concure A constructive solutions

(Formerly Cureseal)

Multi-purpose, pliolite resin, curing compound

Uses Properties

Provides a high efficiency, spray-applied, curing compound Form : Clear amber liquid
with cost and labour saving supplementary features. It can
Specific Gravity at 20°C : 0.82 - 0.83
be used in a wide range of applications:
Cure times at 20°C and
! Factory floors and warehouses 50% relative humidity:
Tack free : 2 to 4 hours
! High rise construction to eliminate water curing
Full cure : 24 hours
! General floor slabs and columns Curing Efficiency
(BS 7542-92) : >75%
! Self-curing, primer system to subsequent coverings
Water Retention
(ASTM C156) : Exceeds the requirements
Advantages
of ASTM C309
! Enhanced concrete durability - acts as a dustproofer/
surface hardener, 55% increase in abrasion resistance Instructions for use

! Excellent service life - good general resistance to Preparation

chemicals and UV exposure
Concure A should be gently stirred immediately prior to use
! Labour saving - acts as a primer system for subsequent to ensure uniformity of the material as applied.
finishes
New concrete
! Versatile - can be applied equally well to freshly placed or
Application to freshly placed concrete should not begin until
existing concrete
the surface is free from water, and should not commence at
! Cost effective - low cost spray application all if bleed water is apparent. Concure A should be applied
as soon as practically possible after removal of shuttering,
Standards compliance and whilst the concrete surface is still damp. However, any
traces of laitence, grout runs or loose material should be
Classified to ASTM C309, Class B. Available as Type 2(white)
removed.
or Type 1(clear), Meets the curing efficiency requirements of
BS81110:PE1:Section 6:1985 Application

Concure A should be applied uniformly by brush, roller or

Description
spray, with no overlap of applications. Under standard site
Concure A is a non-degrading, resin, curing compound. It is conditions, a single coat of Concure A applied at a uniform
supplied as a single component liquid which is ready for rate of 4.5 to 5.5 m2 per litre, will meet ASTM C309 curing
immediate on-site application and available in two colours - requirements.
white and clear.
The applied film should not be trafficked until fully dry, and
Concure A is applied, by spray, to cementitious surfaces at a care should be taken to ensure that the film is not broken.
coverage rate of 4.5 to 5.5 m2 per litre. It produces a hard
Spray equipment
wearing surface, with excellent adhesion properties; thereby
also making it suitable as a primer for subsequent finishes Motorised or knapsack spray equipment, which produces a
which do not rely on penetration for substrate bond. fine spray, is recommended for use with Concure A.

Specification

The multi-purpose, curing compound shall be Concure A, an

acrylic resin supplied by Fosroc. It shall be certified to ASTM
C309 as a curing compound.
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Cleaning Storage

Spray equipment should be cleaned immediately after use by When stored in warehouse conditions below 35°C, Concure A
flushing through with water. Any residual traces of resin which has a minimum shelf life of 12 months.
are left in the nozzle may be cleaned with
Freezing and exposure to heat and/or direct sunlight should
Fosroc Solvent 102*.
be avoided.
Subsequent finishes
Containers should be kept sealed and airtight to prevent any
The resin used in Concure A allows direct application of many reduction in shelf life.
floor coverings and paint systems, as given typically below:
- water based emulsion paints containing PVA, PVC, acrylic Limitations
co-polymers or pliolite**. - Concure A should only be applied in well ventilated areas.
- bituminous emulsions and solutions
- Any concrete surfaces which receive treatment with
- thin section polymer modified cement systems
Concure A should not be disturbed until the concrete has
- epoxy resin coatings which do not rely on penetration for gained sufficient strength to bear surface loading.
substrate bond
- Concure A should not be exposed to moving water, or rain,
during application or before it has become tack free.
Estimating
- Concure A has been tested for bond to subsequent finishes
Supply
and found to perform satisfactorily. However, many
Concure A : 20 litre packs
variations of each individual type of finish exist and it is not
Fosroc Solvent 102 : 5 litre packs
possible to test each and every one. It is therefore
Coverage recommend that an onsite bond test is carried out to
determine absolute suitability.
Coverage figures quoted for Concure A are indicative; and
based upon application to fresh or damp concrete at the
Technical support
appropriate time. Care should be taken to ensure that the
concrete is indeed ready to accept the curing membrane. Fosroc offers a comprehensive technical support service to
specifiers, end users and contractors. It is also able to offer
Application rates outside the range given below may be used
on-site technical assistance, an AutoCAD facility and dedicated
if necessary, but it is recommended to first contact your local
specification assistance in locations all over the world.
fosroc office.

Concure A : 4.5 to 5.5 m2/litre

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Precautions Additional Information

Health and safety Fosroc manufactures a wide range of complementary products

which include :
Concure A and Fosroc Solvent 102 should not come into contact
with skin or eyes, or be swallowed. Avoid inhalation of vapour spray. ! waterproofing membranes & waterstops
Use only in well ventilated areas. If work is required in confined
! joint sealants & filler boards
spaces, then respiratory equipment should be used.Suitable
protective gloves and goggles should be worn at all times. Splashed ! cementitious & epoxy grouts
on the skin should be removed with water. In case of contact with
! specialised flooring materials
eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
If swallowed seek medical attention immediately - do not induce Fosroc additionally offers a comprehensive package of products
vomiting. specifically designed for the repair and refurbishment of damaged
concrete. Fosroc’s ‘Systematic Approach’ to concrete repair features
Fur further information, please consult the relevant Material Safety
the following :
Data Sheet for these products.
! hand-placed repair mortars
Fire
! spray grade repair mortars
Concure A and Fosroc Solvent 102 are flammable, store in
accordance with local fire prevention regulations. Keep away from ! fluid micro-concretes
sources of ignition, in the event of fire extinguish using CO2 or foam.
! chemically resistant epoxy mortars
Do not use a water jet.
! anti-carbonation/anti-chloride protective coatings
Flash points
Concure A : 40°C ! chemical and abrasion resistant coatings
Fosroc Solvent 102 : 33°C For further information on any of the above, please consult your
Cleaning and disposal local Fosroc office - as below.

Spillages of Concure A or Fosroc Solvent 102 should be absorbed

onto sand, earth or vermiculite and transferred to suitable containers.
Remnants should be hosed down with large quantities of water.

The disposal of excess or waste material should be carried out in

accordance with local legislation, under the guidance of the local
waste regulatory authority.

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Why use polymer curing compounds? General purpose

Polymer curing compounds are ultimately more efficient and The general purpose category is designed for common
cost effective than water because they are a one time, one concreting applications; such as floor slabs, columns etc.
coat application. Both products are available in clear and white pigmented
versions, the latter being of particular benefit in reducing solar
The alternative, with water curing, is to constantly monitor the
heat gain on large, exposed surface areas.
concrete surface and replenish with water as and when
necessary. During the summer months this can easily Concure WB
become a full time occupation - right through the night - and is
! water based curing compound > 80% efficiency
very difficult to maintain on vertical or inclined elements.
! economic answer to curing problems
In contrast, polymer compounds are practical, very easy to
apply and produce a constant, controlled rate of cure, which Concure RB90
will underwrite the future durability of the concrete.
! resin based curing compound > 90% efficiency
! more efficient cement hydration - more durable concrete
! cost effective, high performance
! improved surface quality - reduces permeability
Dual purpose
! reduced plastic shrinkage - minimises cracks and repairs
The dual purpose compounds, as the name suggest, not
The Concure range only provide efficient curing, but also include equally important,
permanent and supplementary features.
Fosroc has developed the Concure range of concrete curing
compounds to suit a variety of concreting applications. Concure DPM

Each Concure product is designed to meet specific site ! bitumen based curing compound
criteria; and each one is classified, according to ASTM C309,
! provides permanent waterproofing
as a high performance curing compound. The range itself
can be split into two distinct categories: Concure A

! General purpose - Concure WB ! acrylic resin curing compound

- Concure RB90
! acts as a permanent hardener and dustproofer
! Dual purpose - Concure DPM
- Concure A

* Denotes the trademark of Fosroc International Limited

†
See separate data sheet

Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for
the Supply of Goods and Service. All Fosroc datasheets are updated on a regular basis. It is the user’s responsibility to
obtain the recent version.

Head Office
telephone: (+9714) 2039699 fax: (+9714) 2859649 email: agf@fosroc.com
Al Gurg Fosroc LLC
Regional offices
Post Box 657, Dubai Abu Dhabi, Al Gurg Fosroc telephone: 673 1779 fax: 673 1449 email: abudhabi@fosroc.com
United Arab Emirates Bahrain, YBA Kanoo telephone: 17738200 fax: 17732828 email: bahrain@fosroc.com
Kuwait, Boodai telephone: 4817618 fax: 4832124 email: kuwait@fosroc.com

www.fosroc.com
Oman, Al Amana telephone: 24815080 fax: 24817554 email: oman@fosroc.com
Qatar, Tadmur telephone: 4432365 fax: 4419517 email: qatar@fosroc.com

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