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Chemrite Shotcrete-L
Alkali Free shotcrete Liquid Accelerating for Shotcrete
Product Description Chemrite Shotcrete-L is a ready-to-use alkali free
accelerator for wet spraying systems. The product is
suitable for use in tropical and hot climatic conditions
Uses Chemrite Shotcrete-L is a suitable set-accelerator for
dry-process as well as for wet-process shotcreting. The
main fields of application for Chemrite Shotcrete-L are:
- development of early age as well as long term
strength & other durability properties
- Temporary support in tunnelling
- Rock support and slope protection-
- extreme fast setting, allows rapid work progress
- High-quality lining shotcrete.
Advantages Particularly outstanding advantages of Chemrite
Shotcrete-L accelerator are:
Alkali-free
If correctly used, marginal loss of strength of the
Shotcrete
No added pollution to mountain and underground
water by leached-out alkalis
Distinctly visible reduction of rebound
Easier overhead spraying by improved shotcrete
adherence to rock and concrete
Distinctly visible reduction of dust formation
Chloride-free, does not corrode steel
Test Report ASTM C494: Type A, C, E & F. BS 5075: Part 1

Product Data
Type Inorganic substances
Form thixotropic beige suspension

Density Approximately 1.48 kg/lt

Specific gravity 1.43 - 1.49 @ 25C
Packaging 25 Litre or 200 Litre drum
Storage Condition
Shelf life 12 months minimum from production date if stored properly
in original unopened packaging
Technical Data

Chloride content < 0.1 %

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Dosage The exact dosage must be determined by preliminary
testing. For layers up to 15 cm thickness in one pass, the
dosage of Chemrite Shotcrete-L is in the range of 4% to
10% by weight of the binder weight. Overdosing (>10%)
may result in decreased final strengths.
Mixing When Chemrite Shotcrete-L is used for wet mix
spraying, the w/c ratio should be below 0.5 and preferably
<0.45. When targeting extremely high early strength, 0.40
or lower. The lower w/c+b ratios provides faster setting,
higher early strength, better durability, lower accelerator
dosage and thicker layers can be applied over head.
Application The substrate must be clean and free from loose particles
and preferably damp. It is recommended to use only fresh
cement as the age of the cement can have a negative
influence on the setting characteristics of the mix.
Chemrite Shotcrete-L can be sensitive to the type of
cement. With some cements the setting characteristics can
be too slow. We recommend the use of Portland cements
(PC / HPC) which normally give faster setting than
blended or sulphate resistant cement types. However,
Chemrite Shotcrete-L also works well with composite
cement types (blended cements,
fly-ash / slag). In all cases, it is strongly recommended to
do preliminary tests to check the setting and the 24 hours
strength of the cements planned for use in a project.
Evaluation of setting and 24 hour strength (without
addition of slump killing system), should be carried out on
a test mortar in accordance with EFNARC European
Specification for Sprayed Concrete.
Safety
Precautions 1. Accidental splashes to the skin must be washed off with
water and soap.
2. Accidental splashes to the eyes must be rinsed with clean
warm water. Seek medical attention without delay.
3. Skin barrier cream , safety goggles and rubber gloves are
recommended.
Ecology Do not dispose of into water or soil but according to local
regulations

Toxicity Non-toxic

Transportation Non-hazardous