CEMFOAM

FOAMING AGENT FOR CELLULAR

LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE

DESCRIPTION:
CEMFOAM is a clear light yellow free flowing liquid This method is suitable for mixes of cement and
formulated to create foam when introduced into sand in proportions ranging from 1:2 to 1:5. Depending
mortar or concrete mixtures to produce light – weight on the composition of the mix, concrete having densities
or foamed concrete. It is a ready – to use aqueous lesser than 1200 kg/m3 can be produced in this method.
solution containing surface – active agent of the Mixing- Paddle – type concrete mixer is suitable for
aromatic sulphonate type and additives, which impart producing lightweight screeds by this method. First, half
stability to the foam, produced. The high volume of the quantity of sand is charged into the mixer.It is then
air incorporated into the mix consists of homogeneous followed with water and then with
bubbles of cellular structure that is light in weight. CEMFOAM. The above three constituents are mixed
CEMFOAM is designed for use in both the “Air - thoroughly in the mixer for around 2 minutes, then
cement and remainder of the sand are added to the
Entraining” and “Prefoaming” methods of producing
above mix, and mixing is continued for a further period
lightweight screeds and concrete. Depending on the
of 5 to 6 minutes. Additional amount of water may be
dosage, type of materials, and mix design, added during the mixing if necessary. The density of the
CEMFOAM will produce lightweight mixtures with wet mix is checked at intervals and when the density
dry density ranging from 240 to 1923 kg/m3, and reaches the desired value, the mix is discharged from the
28-day compressive strength of 35 to 246 kg/cm2. mixer place at the required locations and moist cured for
FEATURES & ADVANTAGES: 7 days. For achieving best results and to prevent surface
cracking, cure the above concrete with curing compound
Lightweight mixtures using CEMFOAM offer such as Kure kote VOX. The wet mix density should
qualities of moisture resistance,resistance to be110 – 210 kg/m3 higher than the desired dry density.
de-icing salts, freeze / thaw resistance, good The density of the wet mix is checked at intervals
insulation, fire resistance and non-corrosion by the following method:
of steel. Small amount of the mix from the mixer is taken,filled in
a container and the weight is noted down.If this weight is
Water soluble and high dispensing property. Wm, the weight of container is W,and the weight of the
same container completely filled with water is Ww; the
Easy to handle and dispense, reduce variables
density of the wet mix is calculated using the formula:
in mix designing [Wm-W]/[Ww-W]
BASIC USES:
Typical Mix Design
CEMFOAM is used as a foaming agent in the Cement : 50 Kg
production of Lightweight Concrete. Insulating Sand : 200 Kg
Screeds, Cellular Concrete and Pre-cast units. CEMFOAM : 0.5 liter
Water : 24 liters approximately
SPECIFICATIONS / COMPLIANCES: Dry Density : 1400 kg/m3 @ 28 days
(Including 7 days of wet cure).
Fully complies with the requirements of ASTM C796.
While discharging the mix from the mixer, the
TECHNICAL INFORMATION: density of the mix should be around 1550 – 1610
kg/m3
Typical engineering Data:
Specific gravity : 1.10 at 20° C. PRE-FOAMING METHOD:
Chloride Content : Nil. In this method, foam is generated separately and
Nitrate Content : Nil. is then incorporated with the cement or cement /
sand slurry.
Freezing Point : Minus 10° C.
Flash point : None. Mixing:
A mixture of air and 4% solution of CEMFOAM is
Storage Life:
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Data Sheet manufacturer’s instructions.

ADDITION RATE:
0.2 liter to 2 liter per 100 kg cement depending on
the density or thermal insulation requirements.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

AIR–ENTRAINING METHOD:

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PACKAGING CEMTEC 404 TP is available in 210 ltr drums, 1000 ltr.container and 10,000 ltr tanks.

COLOR Light yellow liquid

forced through a labryinth so that it emerges as a
stem of foam, the above foam is then incorporated
into the slurry of cement (or cement – sand) and
water, using Paddle type concrete mixer. This
method is more economical than the AIR
ENTRAINING Method since 4% solution of
CEMFOAM expands to foam, which is 40 – 50
times its original volume.
Cement : 50 Kg
Sand : 150 Kg
Water : 38 liter
Foam : 30-40 liters @ 50 – 55 seconds
Wet density :1300 – 1400 kg/m3
Dry density : 450 – 550 kg/m3 at 28 days
(including 7 days moist cure)

Like any ordinary dense concrete, aerated concrete

also requires moist curing for 7 days. For better
results, it can be cured with two coats of curing
compound such as Kure kote 75 VOX.

The strength and thermal conductivity of aerated

concrete depend on dry density. Both strength and
thermal condcutivity increase with rises in the
density of the aerated concrete. Composition of
the mix also accounts for small changes in the
strength and thermal conductivity of aerated
concrete.
ENGINEER’S SPECIFICATION:
Lightweight screeds and concrete shall incoroporate
a foaming agent, CEMFOAM manufactured by
CMCI, or similar approved to the following
specification:
Composition Light yellow liquid, surface active
aromatic sulphonate agent plus certain additives.
Specific Gravity : 1.10 at 20° C
Chloride Content : Nil
Nitrate content : Nil
The foaming agent shall be used strictly in
accordance with the manufacturer’s specification.

LIMITATIONS:
The final desired properties of the lightweigh
concrete manufactured using CEMFOAM are at
mixing time. Higher ambient temperature
(exceeding 32°c) may cause workability and / or
air loss. Over mixing also tends to reduce air.
However, based on previous trails, a mixture mixed
in a paddle type mixer for eight minutes showed
satisfactory results

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