ATC— GRC573

Acrylic Polymer Curing Agent For GRC

INTRODUCTION PACKAGING

ATC— GRC573 eliminates the need for moist curing of GRC products. ATC— GRC573 is available in
Curing of GRC and other cementitious products 1000 liter containers and 210
Cementitious products should be moist cured to ensure that there is sufficient retained moisture liter drums.
for complete hydration of the cement. This is particularly critical for thin skin GRC products. The
recommended curing regime is a wet cure at 95% relative humidity for 7 days. In many cases this is Shipping and Storage
not practical due insufficient factory space.
ATC— GRC573 can be stored for
ATC— GRC573 Curing System up to 12 months. Exposure to
direct sunlight should be avoided
When ATC— GRC573 is added to the mix at the recommended dosage it forms a film within the and a temperature range of 5-
matrix during the setting and hardening process. The formation of this film significantly reduces 45ºC is recommended. Extreme
the permeability and thus lessens the loss of water by evaporation ensuring that sufficient water is temperatures may affect quality
available for complete hydration. and cause formation of skins
especially if containers are not
tightly closed. ATC— GRC573
Recommended Dosage
contains biocide for protection
during storage but it is strongly
The recommended dosage level for ATC— GRC573 is between 4 and 7 kgs for 50 kgs of cement.
suggested that additional biocide
ATC— GRC573 is an emulsion containing a minimum of 50% solids, so a dosage rate of 5kgs per
is added to compounded product.
50kgs may also be stated as 5% polymer solids by weight of cement.
If these conditions cannot be
met, please refer to our
Mixing Method and Mix Design
Technical Department who will
advise on storage stability.
The ATC— GRC573 should be added to the mixer after the water has been added and before the
cement and sand. The amount of water should be reduced by the amount of water in the polymer and HEALTH, SAFETY &
further reductions will be possible because of the plasticising effect of the polymer. Additional HANDLING
plasticisers or super plasticisers can be used and it is recommended that trial mixes are undertaken
to assess their compatibility. ATC— GRC573 is waterborne and
non-toxic under normal use.
Antifoam Detailed data is available in our
ATC— GRC573 contains an antifoaming agent which is sufficient for most applications, but leaflet "A Guide to the Safe
additional antifoam may be added during mixing. Handling of Aqueous Polymer
Dispersions" and the relevant
TYPICAL PROPERTIES Material Safety Data Sheet.

Parameter Results Unit TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Total Solids 55 %
pH 4.5 - For further information about
Viscosity 1000 mPa.s the product applications, addition,
Particle Size 0.3 microns mixing, dosage or if you require
Minimum film forming temperature (MFFT) 14 ºC concrete field advice please
Specific Gravity (Dispersion) 1.08 contact your ATC concrete
Specific Gravity (Dry Polymer) 1.14 admixtures consultant or local
Shelf life 12 months if stored correctly agent

All information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable and are based on data available with Raed Abdualsttar Chemicals Factory. Since we have no control over the use of this
information by others, we cannot accept any liability whether direct or indirect arising from the use of this information and do not provide any guarantees of whatever nature on the results and
performance of this product. This information is intended for use by technically trained personnel at their direction and risk.

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