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Chemrite P.P. Fibre

Fibre for Cementitious Mortars and Concrete
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Product Chemrite P.P. Fibre is a high quality 100%
Description polypropylene fibre that reduces the occurrence of
plastic and drying cracking whilst enhancing the
surface properties and durability of mortars &
concrete.
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Uses To act as secondary reinforcement in order to prevent
micro-cracking due to plastic and drying shrinkage in
cementitious systems like
- Mortars for rendering
- Cementitious overlays
- Patch repairs on pre-cast slabs
- Industrial floor slabs
- Water retaining structures
- Large exposed surfaces like pavements, runways &
taxiways, canal linings, retaining walls, bridge
decks, concrete dams etc.
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Advantages The main advantages are:
- Reduced shrinkage cracks
- Reduced water permeability
- Increased abrasion properties
- Reduces future repair costs by eliminating cracks
- Better resistance against thermal movement
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Product Data
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Type Polypropylene fibres
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Form White fibre
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Packaging Available in 600 gm to 900 gm bags
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Storage Condition Protect from direct sunlight. Store in a dry area in
original packaging between +5C and +40C.
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Shelf Life 18 months minimum if stored properly in original
unopened packaging.
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Technical Data
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Density 0.9 0.01 Kg/L
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Fibre Length Available in lengths of 6, 9, 12, 19 mm.
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Fibre Diameter Approx: 15 30 micron
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Absorption Nil
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Tensile Strength 300 450 MPa
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Elongation at Break = 15 %
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Softening Point 160C
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Specific Surface Area Approx 200 m /Kg
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Thermal Conductivity Low
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Alkali Resistance 100%
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Application Details
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Dosage Chemrite P.P. Fibre is ready to use. Dosage is 0.6 to
0.9 Kg/m3 (average 100 gm per 50 Kg cement) of the
mortar or concrete depending on the mix ratio.
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Dispensing Chemrite P.P. Fibre should be ideally added at the
batching plant; although in some cases this may not be
possible, then site addition can be done. If mixing is at
the batching plant, the fibre should be added first along
with some mixing water (30%). After all the other
ingredients have been added, including the remaining
mixing water, the concrete or mortar should be mixed
for a further few minutes at full speed to ensure
uniform fibre dispersion.
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Curing Standard curing practice must be followed.
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Cleaning Clean all equipment and tools with water immediately
after use.
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Remarks Application temperature +5C to 40C.
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Safety Chemrite P.P. Fibre is non-hazardous & non toxic.
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