Renderoc S

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Polymer Modified Structural Grade Repair

Mortar
range of quality products, Fosroc offers a technical

Uses

support package to specifiers and contractors which

Renderoc S is suitable for hand application to repairs

includes assistance with product selection and technical

where

advice from staff with unrivalled experience in the industry.

significant

load

bearing

is

required,

typical

applications would include;

Vertical and overhead repairs

Patch repairs to concrete floor slabs

Patch repairs to stairs, steps and other areas subject

Properties
The following results were obtained at a water : powder
0

ratio of 0.11 and temperature of 20 C.

Test Method

to repeated, heavy trafficking

Typical Result
2

Compressive Strength

>20 N/mm at 1 day

(BS 4551)

>45 N/mm at 7 days

Arris repairs to joint edges

>50 N/mm at 28 days

General structural repairs where formwork cannot

Flexural Strength

easily be erected.

(ASTM C348)

10 N/mm a 28 days

Setting Time

Advantages

Initial set

3.0 hr
4.25 hrs

(BS5075 at 27 C)

Final set

Structural patch repair

Water absorption ISAT

10 mins: 0.005ml/m/sec

High tensile and flexural strengths

(BS1881 Pt5: 1970)

2 hrs: <0.001 ml/m/sec

Anti-carbonation

Coefficient

9.0 x 10 / C

Anti-chloride

Low water permeability

of

thermal

-6 0

expansion:
Slant/Shear Bond

23 N/mm at 28 days

(BS 6319)

Standards Compliance
Renderoc S has been tested with appropriate sections of:

CO2 Permeability

Renderoc S

0.05m

Thickness equivalent to

3:1 sand/cement 0.29m

50m air gap

BS 1881, BS 5075, BS 4550, ASTM C67, BS 4551BS
6319

Fresh Weight Density

2300 kg/m

Chemical resistance

The

Description

low

permeability

substantially
chemical

Renderoc S is a pre-packaged, single component

slows
attack

in

aggressive environments.

structural repair material, which needs only the addition of

water on site.

Design Criteria

Renderoc S's low permeability property provides optimum

Renderoc S can be applied/built up to thickness of 20-

protection to steel reinforcement from chloride attack. The

25mm on vertical or overhead surfaces in one single

Renderoc S formulation plus Nitobond AR primer ensure

application.

intimate contact with parent concrete. Its shrinkage

Minimum layer thickness of Renderoc S is 5mm.

compensated property enables it to be used for large and

small area applications.

Thicker sections can be achieved by the use of formwork,

Technical Support

or can be built up in layers. Deep pockets can sometimes

Fosroc offers a comprehensive range of high performance

configuration of the pocket and the volume of exposed

high quality, construction products. In addition to a wide

reinforcing steel.

be filled in a single application depending on the actual

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Specification Clauses

Priming

Steel reinforcement primer

All surfaces must be primed prior to repair. Reinforcing

steel must be primed with Nitoprime Zincrich an active

The steel reinforcement primer shall be Nitoprime

zinc/epoxy system which will prevent further corrosion. All

Zincrich, a single component zinc-rich epoxy resin. The

concrete surfaces should be thoroughly soaked but

primer shall be an "active" type, capable of avoiding the

leaving no surface water.

generation of incipient anodes in immediately adjacent

locations. It shall be fully compatible with the Renderoc

Concrete must be primed with Nitobond AR. Nitobond AR

system of concrete repair.

is an acrylic emulsion which is scrubbed onto the surface

of the concrete. It will dry in approximately one hour

Bonding agent/primer for concrete

(depending on the temperature and substrate porosity).

Concrete surface must be cleaned, free of loose particles,

Renderoc S should be applied when the Nitobond AR is

etc. prior to application of Nitobond AR, an acrylic

still tacky but may be applied up to 8 hours later. If the

emulsion bonding agent.

Nitobond AR is too wet, build up may be reduced due to

Nitobond AR is scrubbed onto the pre-wetted surface of

slippage in vertical situations.

the concrete and it will dry in approximately one hour.

Mixing

(depending on temperature and substrate porosity). For

Care should be taken to ensure that Renderoc S is

detail application, please refer to a separate data sheet on

thoroughly mixed prior to use. Small quantities of

Nitobond AR

Renderoc S (up to 10 kg) may be hand mixed in a bucket.

Repair mortar

It is essential that quantities of one bag or more are mixed

The polymer modified reinstatement mortar shall be

in a forced action pan mixer or with a slow speed drill (500

Renderoc S, a single component cement-based blend of

rpm) fitted with a spiral paddle (Polypan No. 707) are not

powder to which only the site-addition of clean water shall

suitable. For normal applications 2.5 - 3.0 litres of water

be

should be added. This will yield approximately 12 litres of

permitted.

The

cured

mortar

shall

achieve

Renderoc S.

compressive strength of 50 N/mm , a flexural strength of 9

2

N/mm and a tensile strength of 3 N/mm at 28 days.

Application

Application Instructions

For application to all surfaces Fosroc recommended that

Surface preparation

Renderoc S be applied with a wood float to ensure

positive

contact

with

the

primed

substrate.

Initial

Successful repairs to concrete depend totally on correct

application should be with tamping or compacting action

surface preparation. Particular care should be taken to

rather than a floating action. Finishing can be wood float,

ensure all surfaces are completely free of laitance, oil,

steel trowel or sponge depending which type of finish is

dust, grease, plaster, paint, corrosion and any other

required. The wood float will leave a surface suitable for

deleterious substances. Laitance should be mechanically

the application of Renderoc FC. Depending on the nature

removed by high pressure water blasting, grit blasting or a

and position of the repair it may be necessary to build up

combination of both. Oil and grease deposits should be

Renderoc S in a number of layers.

removed by steam cleaning, detergent scrubbing or the

use of the proprietary degreaser such as Fosroc Chemical

The minimum layer thickness of Renderoc S is 5mm and it

Degreaser. Smooth surfaces should be mechanically

can be built up to 20mm - 25mm on vertical surfaces. This

roughened by scabbling or needle gun to form a good

can be achieved either by the "wet-on-wet" technique

mechanical key. All reinforcing steel must be grit blasted

where each layer is fused to the previous one immediately

to a profile of SA 2 prior to the application of the

recommended primer. Edges of the areas for repair must
be saw cut to 5mm depth

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or by allowing initial set to take place (3-4 hrs) and then

Coverage and yield

applying the next layer onto the previously scored and

Renderoc S

Approx 12 litres/25kg bag

primed surface. If sagging occurs at any time due to

Nitoprime AR

6 to 8 m /litre

excessive build up of Renderoc S, the material should be

Storage

completely removed and reapplied in thinner layers. Where

a high build is required in an overhead or vertical situation

Shelf life

the associated product Renderoc HB should be considered.

All products have a shelf life of 12 months if kept in a dry
Curing

store in the original, unopened bags or packs.

Renderoc S is a cementitous repair mortar. It is common

Storage conditions

with all cementitous materials, Renderoc S must be cured

Store in dry conditions in the original, unopened bags or

immediately after finishing in accordance with good

concrete

practice.

When

overcoating

with

packs. If stored at high temperatures and/or high humidity

Nitocote

conditions the shelf life may be reduced to 4 to 6 months.

Dekguard the use of Nitobond AR sprayed onto the surface

Precautions

as a continuous film is recommended. In harsh drying

condition supplementary curing such as wet hessian or

Health and safety

polythene must be used.

Renderoc S contains cement powders which, when mixed

Cleaning

or become damp, release alkalis which can be harmful to

Renderoc S should be removed from tools with clean water

the skin. During use, avoid inhalation of dust and contact

immediately after use. Cured material can only be removed

with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing,

mechanically.

gloves, eye protection and respiratory protective equipment.

Overcoating

The use of barrier creams provide additional skin protection.

In case of contact with skin, rinse with plenty of clean water,

Renderoc FC (see separate data sheet) can be applied to a

then cleanse with soap and water. In case of contact with

repair area approximately 3-4 hours after application of

eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of clean water and seek

Renderoc S. Protective or decorative coatings can be

medical advice. If swallowed, seek medical attention

applied after 7 days.

immediately do not induce vomiting.

Estimating

Fire

Supply

Renderoc S is non-flammable

Renderoc S

25 kg bags

Nitobond AR

5 and 20 litre drums

Nitoprime Zincrich

1 and 2.5 litre cans

Additional Information
Renderoc S is part of a wide range of adhesives, repair
mortars,

sealing

compounds

and

protective

coating

products specially designed and manufactured by Fosroc

for the construction industry.

Important note

Fosroc Sdn. Bhd.

No 8 Jalan Trompet, 33/8
Seksyen 33, 40400 Shah Alam
Selangor, Malaysia.
Branch Office:
29, Jalan Zainal Abidin,
10400 Penang, Malaysia.

www.fosroc.com

Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the
Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous control
over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products, whether or
not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.

telephone:
+60 3 5191 5660

fax:
+60 3 5191 6960

+60 4 2287 464

+60 4 2292 661

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email:
enquirymalaysia@fosroc.com

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