Conbextra GP
Conbextra GP
Gaseous expansion system compensates for shrinkage Conbextra GP is a blend of Portland cement, graded fillers
and settlement in the plastic state. and chemical additives which impart controlled expansion in
No metallic iron content to cause staining. the plastic state whilst minimising water demand. The low
water demand ensures high early strength. The graded filler
Prepackaged material overcomes potential on-site
is designed to assist uniform mixing and produce a consist-
batching variations.
ent grout.
Develops high early strength without the use of chlo-
rides.
High ultimate strength and low permeability ensure the
durability of the hardened grout.
Typical detail of stanchion base plate
Conbextra GP
Fosroc Conbextra GP
Mixing
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Fosroc Conbextra GP
The quantity of clean water required to be added to a Conbextra GP should be removed from tools and equipment
25 kg bag to achieve the desired consistency is given below. with clean water immediately after use. Cured material can be
removed mechanically, or with Fosroc Acid Etch*†.
Trowellable : 3.4 - 3.6 litres per 25kg bag
Sampling procedure
Flowable : 4 - 4.5 litres per 25kg bag
Cementitious grouts cannot be tested as concrete. Special
The selected water content should be accurately measured
sampling procedure are required refer to your local Fosroc
into the mixer. The total contents of the Conbextra GP bag
office for further details.
should be slowly added and continuous mixing should take
place for 5 minutes. This will ensure that the grout has a Typical hopper system
smooth even consistency.
Removable hopper: For larger pours the grout may be hand
Placing placed or pumped into a removable hopper (trough).
On completion of the grouting operation, exposed areas (iv) Make sufficient material, plant and labour available to
should be thoroughly cured. Suggest curing with Concure ensure that application is a continuous process.
1315. There is no need to remove Concure 1315 as it will
(v) Water (below 20°C) should be used for mixing the grout
provide some protection and won’t yellow. If using wet
prior to placement.
Hessian and plastic sheeting then leave for at least seven
days – especially if exposed to sunlight.
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Fosroc Conbextra GP
Note: Allowance should be made for wastage when estimat- hand-placed repair mortars
ing quantities required.
spray grade repair mortars
Conbextra GP has a shelf life of 12 months if kept in a dry chemically resistant epoxy mortars
store in sealed bags. If stored in high temperature and high
anti-carbonation/anti-chloride protective coatings
humidity locations the shelf life will be reduced.
chemical and abrasion resistant coatings
Precautions
For further information on any of the above, please consult
Health and safety your local Fosroc office - as below.
Fire
Conbextra GP is non-flammable.
Additional Information
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 latest version.
Head Office
telephone: (+9714) 2039699 fax: (+9714) 2859649 email: agf@fosroc.com
Al Gurg Fosroc LLC
Regional offices
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Oman, Al Amana telephone: 24815080 fax: 24817554 email: oman@fosroc.com
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