REPCON FC
SINGLE COMPONENT POLYMER
MODIFIED CEMENTITIOUS FAIRING
COAT
PACKAGING
REPCON FC cementitious fairing coat is supplied REPCON FC - 25 Kg. bags.
as a ready to use blend of dry powders which
requires only the site addition of clean water to COVERAGE / YIELD
produce a highly consistent cementitious fairing REPCON FC apporx. covers 15.0 ltr/25 kg bag
mortar. The material is based on a blend of (5.0m2 at 3 mm thickness)
cements, graded aggregates, special fillers and
chemical additives to provide a material with good TECHNICAL INFORMATION
handling characteristics while minimising water
demand. The product exhibits excellent thermal The following results were obtained at a water:
compatibility with concrete and is fully compatible powder ratio of 0.24 and temperatures of 20°C
with other mortars and coatings. and 35°C.
PRIMARY APPLICATIONS Test method Typical Result
REPCON FC cementitious fairing coat is designed
@ 20°C. @ 35°C.
for vertical and overhead use to produce a fair-faced
Coefficient of
appearance to concrete surfaces or masonry Thermal Expansion
6
6 to 12 x 10- /oC ---
surfaces in readiness to receive a protective/
Working Life Approx. 45 mins. Approx. 20 mins.
decorative coating. Surface imperfec-tions up to 3
mm in depth can be filled with the scrape coat Setting Time 1 - 2 hours 30 mins-1.0hr
application. Voids of greater depth should be BS 5075)
separately filled as a prior operation, again limiting Fresh Wet Density Approx. 2000 kg / m
3
the material thickness to 3 mm However, REPCON
Compressive
FC can be used as a blow hole filler up to 10 mm Strength in N/mm2
deep. ASTM C109
1 day 18 24
7 days 28 35
REPCON FC can be used independently to infill 28 days 36 41
surface imperfections and voids or to render large
sections of concrete, brickwork or masonry at up NOTE : Working life and setting time will vary
to 3 mm thickness. It can also be used in dependent on ambient and substrate
association with other mortars. Under normal temperature.
conditions, the product does not require an
independent primer or curing membrane. Shelf Life - 12 months when stored at 25°C in
the original unopened bags.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
z Excellent bond to the concrete substrate. DIRECTIONS FOR USE
z Pre-blended to overcome site-batched Surface Preparation - Clean the surface and
variations - only the side addition of clean remove any dust, unsound material, plaster, oil,
water is required. paint, grease, corrosion deposits or algae.
z Contains no chloride admixtures. Roughen the surface to remove any laitance and
expose the fine aggregate by light scabbling or
grit blasting.
SPECIFICATION CLAUSE Oil and grease deposits should be removed by
Fairing Coat The fairing coat shall be REPCON steam cleaning, detergent scrubbing or the use
FC, a single component polymer modified cement of a proprietary degreaser. The effectiveness of
based blend of powders to which only the site decontamination should then be assessed by a
addition of clean water shall be permitted. The pull-off test.
material shall be capable of use without Repair mortars require no additional preparation
independent priming and curing systems prior to the application of REPCON FC.
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The cleaned areas should be blown clean with oil REPCON FC may not require curing. In cold
free compressed air before continuing. All prepared conditions, the finished application must be
areas should be thoroughly soaked with clean water protected from freezing.
immediately prior to the application of REPCON
FC. Any residual surface water should be removed OVERCOATING WITH PROTECTIVE
prior to commencement. DECORATE FINISHES
Mixing - Care should be taken to ensure that REPCON FC may be overcoated with a protective
REPCON FC is thoroughly mixed. Small quantities barrier/decorative coating after about 48 hours,
(upto 5 kg) can be mixed by hand using a suitable dependent on ambient conditions. CMCI
mixing drum or bucket. Greater quantities should recommend the use of CONGUARD range of
be mixed using a forced action mixer. protective, anti-carbonation coatings. These
Mixing in a suitably sized drum using an approved products provide a decorative and uniform
spiral paddle in a slow speed (400/500) heavy appearance as well as protecting parts of the
duty drill is an acceptable alternative. structure which have not been repaired and might
For larger volumes, place 5.5 to 6 liters of cool otherwise be at risk from the environment.
drinking quality water into the mixer and with the
machine in operation, add one full 25 kg bag CLEAN-UP
of REPCON FC and mix for 3 to 5 minutes until REPCON FC should be removed from tools,
fully [Link] improved performance add equipment and mixers with clean water
1.5 liters of CEMPOL ACRYLIC into the mixer with immediately after use. Cured material can only
the appropriate quantity of gauging water to achieve be removed mechanically.
the desired mix consistency. Add one full 25 kg
bag while the machine is in operation. Dependent LIMITATIONS / PRECAUTIONS
on the ambient temperature and the desired z REPCON FC should not be used when the
consistency, the amount of water required may temp. is below 5°C.
vary slightly but should not exceed 7.0 liters per z Do not proceed with the application when
25 kg bag of REPCON FC. rainfall is imminent unless in a sheltered
NOTE : In all cases REPCON FC must be added or protected situation. Exposure to rainfall
to the water. prior to the final set may result in water
Application - Apply the mixed REPCON FC to uptake and severe reduction in the
the prepared substrate by steel trowel from a feather performance of the hardened product.
edge upto 3 mm thickness or for filling blow holes z The product should not be exposed to
up to 10 mm deep. It should be applied with the moving water during or after application.
minimum of working and be allowed to partly set z REPCON FC contains cement powders
before finally trowelling to a smooth. If a very smooth which when mixed or become damp,
finish is required, a small amount of water may be release alkalis which can be harmful to the
flicked on to the surface of the REPCON FC with a skin.
paint brush prior to final trowelling. Any friable z During use, avoid inhalation. Wear suitable
material may be removed by light sanding after protective clothing, gloves, eye protection
the REPCON FC has cured. and respiratory protective equipment. The
Do not proceed with the application when rainfall use of barrier creams provide additional
is imminent unless in a sheltered or protected skin protection.
situation. z In case of contact with eyes or skin, rinse
Note : The maximum applied thickness of REPCON immediately with plenty of clean water and
FC is 3 mm from the depth of the imperfection to seek medical attention. Do not induce
the finished surface. However, REPCON FC can vomitting.
be used to fill blow holes upto10 mm deep.
Low Temperature Working - Normal precau-tions
for winter working with cementitious materials
should then be adopted. The material should not
be applied when the substrate and/or air temp. is
5°C. and falling. At 5°C. static temperature or at
5°C. and rising, the application may proceed.
High Temperature Working - At ambient QUALITY STATMENT
temperatures above 35°C., the material should be CMCI manufacture its products at their manufacturing
facility in Saudi Arabia as per the Quality Procedures
stored in the shade and cool water shall be used certified to conform with Quality Management System
described in ISO 9000 series
for mixing.
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The Technical Specification information and recommendation given are based on the current technical knowledge and the user
or his representative is recommended to check the suitability of the product. CMCI reserves the right to amend the technical
characteristic of the product as part of ongoing research and development. As the work execution is beyond the direct and
continuous control of CMCI no guaranty and or responsibility is assumed on the performance of work completion executed with
use of our products.