Conbextra Ts
Conbextra Ts
Conbextra Ts
CONBEXTRA TS
Summary
Al Gurg Fosroc
The company was founded as a joint venture in 1975 between HE Easa Saleh Al Gurg
and Fosroc International. Al Gurg Fosroc is the first construction chemicals company to
establish a manufacturing base in the region, and presently serves the markets of the
U. A. E., Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and other Fosroc companies worldwide.
Fosroc is one of the world's leading manufacturers of advanced technology products for
the construction and refurbishment industries.
For over 45 years, Al Gurg Fosroc is widely recognised as the market leader in concrete
repairs and protection, in particular; and has built a substantial reputation in a wide
range of product fields: Admixtures - Concrete repair and protection - Joint fillers
and sealants -Waterproofing - Protective coatings - Surface treatments -
Waterstops - Grouts and anchors – Flooring – Electrochemical products and
services.
Fosroc's success is built on a powerful combination of market knowledge, technical
resource, manufacturing expertise and problem-solving capabilities. The company
follows a policy of detailed product research and development providing high quality
products and long-term solutions.
The company has been the first construction materials manufacturing company to
introduce specification and AutoCAD services.
Al Gurg Fosroc's products are guaranteed for quality, but they must be applied correctly
and consistently to benefit from a long service life. To ensure this success, Al Gurg
Fosroc has introduced a Contracts and Application Department. This ensures that the
technical product knowledge is transpired to the applicators and the availability of the
local technical support center ensures that the correct application techniques are
followed.
Al Gurg Fosroc's commitment to total quality management system had lead to ISO 9002
certification in December 1994 - the first construction chemicals company in the Gulf
region to achieve this prestigious award. To keep up with the present market demands,
Al Gurg Fosroc has chosen the policy of continuous improvement, which led to
ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Al Gurg Fosroc was awarded the ISO 14001 certification in 1996 making it the first
construction chemicals company and the third company in any sector in the Gulf region
to receive this award.
As a clear indication of continual improvement in safety, quality and environmental
standards, Al Gurg Fosroc was awarded the OHSAS 18001 certification in October
2004. Currently updated to ISO 45001:2018.
Al Gurg Fosroc has a state of the art production unit, which has an output exceeding
160,000 metric tons per annum.
www.fosroc.com
Uses Properties
Preparation
Advantages
The substrates must be free from oil, grease or any loosely
Non shrink and non metallic adhering material. If concrete surfaces are defective or have
High compressive strength. laitence, they must be cut back to a sound base. Bolt holes
and pockets must be blown clean of any dirt and debris.
Resistant to impact from dynamic and repetitive loading.
Soak concrete substrates for a minimum of two hours
No need to site batch aggregates. continuously prior to placing the aggregate filled grout.
Highly flowable. Immediately prior to placing, all free water should be re-
moved leaving the substrate in a surface dry condition.
Extended workability.
Baseplates
Can be pumped or poured.
Must be clean and free from oil, grease and scale. Air
Chloride free. pressure relief holes should be provided to allow venting of
any isolate high spots.
Description
Formwork
Conbextra TS is supplied as a ready to use dry powder. The
addition of a controlled amount of clean water will produce a The unrestrained surface area of the grout must be kept to a
fluid, aggregate filled grout for pouring or pumping into large minimum. Generally the gap width between the perimeter
voids between structural elements. formwork and the plate edge should not exceed 50mm on
the pouring side and 50mm on the opposite side. There
Conbextra TS is a blend of Portland cements, graded should be no gap at the flank sides.
aggregates and additives.
Mixing and Application
The low water requirement produces a fluid grout of high
strength with good workability and flow. Water addition is 3litres per 25kg bag. Do not attempt
part-mixes.
Specification Upto these 25kg bags of Conbextra TS may be mixed in a
Where shown on the contract documents, all grouting of gap clean drum using a Flosroc Mixing Paddle MR3 fitted to a
thicknesses typically 50-250mm must be carried out with the slow speed drill. Pour the water into the drum and with the
non shrink cementitious aggregate filled pre-bagged grout, paddle in motion, slowly add the contents of Conbextra TS to
Conbextra TS, supplied by Fosroc. It shall provide a com- the accurately measured water and mix continuously for 3-5
Conbextra TS
pressive strength of minimum 50N/mm² at 28 days. minutes ensuring a smooth consistency is achieved.
Fosroc Conbextra TS
For larger quantities, a forced action grout mixer is recom- Storage
mended (eg. Creteangle). Always add powder to water.
When stored in warehouse conditions below 350C, Conbex-
Continuous grout flow is essential and the necessary mixing
tra TS will have a shelf life of 12 months.
equipment and labout must be made available to achieve
this. Fire
Pour or pump Conbextra TS from one point only to eliminate Conbextra TS, is non-flammable and thus presents no fire
the entrapment of air. hazard.
Conbextra TS is formulated to give extended workability but For further information, please refer to the Product Material
must be placed within 45 minutes of mixing. Safety Data Sheet for Conbextra TS.
If pumping, Conbextra TS, use a piston pump (eg. Putzmeiz- Sampling procedure
ter P l3) with a minimum pump line diameter of 50mm.
Cementitious grouts cannot be tested as concrete. As
Curing special sampling procedures are required, refer to your local
Fosroc office for further details.
All exposed areas should be cured using Concure RB90*†
continuous application of water or with wet hessain. Hot weather working
Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the Supply of
Goods and Service. All Fosroc datasheets are updated on a regular basis. It is the user’s responsibility to obtain the latest version.
Head Office
telephone: (+9714) 2039699 fax: (+9714) 2859649 email: [email protected]
Al Gurg Fosroc Co. LLC
Regional offices
Abu Dhabi, Al Gurg Fosroc telephone: 673 1779 fax: 673 1449 email: [email protected]
Post Box 657, Dubai Bahrain, YBA Kanoo telephone: 17738200 fax: 17732828 email: [email protected]
United Arab Emirates Kuwait, Boodai telephone: 4817618 fax: 4832124 email: [email protected]
www.fosroc.com Oman, Al Amana telephone: 24815080 fax: 24817554 email: [email protected]
UAE/0171/06/D
Method statement
Method statement constructive solutions
Conbextra TS
A: General Comments
It is suggested that, for temperatures above 35°C, the following guidelines are adopted as good
working practice:
(i) Store unmixed materials in a cool (preferably temperature controlled) environment, avoiding
exposure to direct sunlight.
(ii) Keep equipment cool, arranging shade protection if necessary. It is especially important to
keep cool those surfaces of the equipment, which will come into direct contact with the
material itself.
(iii) Try to avoid application during the hottest times of the day.
(iv) Make sufficient material, plant and labour available to ensure that application is a continuous
process.
(v) Use water (below 20ºC) for mixing the grout prior to placement.
Equipment
It is suggested that the following list of equipment is adopted as a minimum requirement
Protective clothing : Protective overalls
: Good quality gloves, goggles and face mask
: Pouring equipment
Al Gurg Fosroc
LLC
Post Box 657, Dubai telephone: fax: email:
United Arab Emirates (+9714) 2039699 (+9714) 2859649 [email protected]
www.fosroc.com Registered Office: 215 Community, Street No. 13, Nad Al Hamar Road, Al Ramool Industrial Estate, Rashidiya, Dubai
constructive solutions
Application Method
1.1 The substrate surface must be free from oil, grease or any loosely adherent material.
1.2 Remove laitance, defective surfaces must be cut back to a sound base.
1.3 Blow clean all bolt holes or fixing pockets of any dirt or debris.
2.1 The underside of the base plate should be clean and free from oil, grease, rust, scale or other
loosely adherent material.
2.2 It maybe necessary to provide air pressure relief holes to allow venting of any isolated high
spots.
2.3 If levelling shims are to be removed once the grout has hardened, then they should be pre-
treated with a thin layer of grease.
3.1 Before fixing any formwork, ensure that the area to be grouted is clean.
3.2 The formwork itself must be constructed to be leak proof, to prevent any possible grout loss.
This can be achieved by using foam rubber strip or mastic sealant beneath the formwork, and
at any joints in the formwork. It shall, however, also be provided with drain holes and plugs.
3.3 The formwork should also be constructed in such a way as to keep the final, unrestrained
surface area of the grout to a minimum, to avoid problems with cracking at a later
stage.
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3.4 It should be fixed in such a way as to allow easy stripping, without causing damage or
distress to the grout - particularly if this is to be done whilst the grout is still „green‟.
3.5 All dirt and debris to be removed from the grout area before the last piece of formwork is
fixed, to facilitate pre-soaking (see below).
- set up so that grout will be poured the shortest distance across the base plate
- erected a minimum of 150 mm higher than the underside of the base plate
- provide grout outlets at this end to allow the grout to seep through. Plugs should be made
available to suit these openings.
5.0 Pre-soaking
5.1 All concrete surfaces within the formwork area should be saturated with clean, fresh water for
several hours prior to grouting.
5.2 Immediately before grouting takes place, any free water should be removed. Particular care
should be taken to blow out all boltholes and pockets.
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6.0 Mixing
6.1 For best results a mechanically powered grout mixer should be used - do not use a colloidal
impeller mixer.
6.2 For small quantities of grout a slow speed drill (400/500 rpm) fitted with a high shear paddle
is acceptable, but mixing should be restricted to one bag at a time in a container of minimum
capacity 25 litres.
6.4 Slowly add the full 25kg Conbextra TS bag to the water and mix continuously for 3 - 5
minutes, until a smooth, free flowing consistency is obtained.
6.5 Under no circumstances should part bags be used, or additional water employed. Either of
these two actions will change the water:powder ratio, adversely affecting material
performance and automatically invalidating Fosroc‟s standard product guarantee.
7.0 Placing
7.1 It is essential that the machine mixing capacity, material supply and labour availability is
adequate to enable the grouting operation to be carried out continuously. This may require
the use of a holding tank, with provision for gentle agitation to maintain fluidity.
7.2 Immediately prior to placement, the mixed grout should be briefly agitated to release any
surface tension. Place the grout within 45 minutes of mixing to gain the full benefit of the
expansion process.
7.3 Any bolt pockets must be grouted prior to grouting between the substrate and the base plate.
7.4 Continuous grout flow during the grouting operation is essential. Sufficient grout must be
available prior to starting, and time taken to pour a batch must be regulated to the time taken
to prepare the next one.
7.5 The mixed grout should be poured only from one side of the void to eliminate the entrapment
of air, or surplus pre-soaking water. The grout head must be maintained at all times so that a
continuous grout front is achieved.
7.6 When the grout reaches the open side of the formwork, and rises above the underside of the
base plate, pouring should continue slowly down the length of the base plate until completed.
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8.0 Finishing
8.1 Wherever possible unrestrained “shoulders” are to be avoided. These have a tendency to
crack and/or debond, due to their unrestrained nature.
9.0 Curing
9.1 On completion of the grouting operation, all exposed areas of grout should be thoroughly
cured. For best results use concure curing membrane, continuous application of water
and/or wet hessian.
This method statement is offered by Fosroc as a „standard proposal‟ for „Conbextra TS. It remains
the responsibility of the Engineer to determine the correct method for any given grouting operation.
Where alternative methods are to be used, these must be submitted to Fosroc for approval, in
writing, prior to commencement of any work. Fosroc will not accept responsibility or liability for
variations to the above method statement under any other condition.
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MSDS
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1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses Cementitious Grouts
Health hazards Skin Irrit. 2 - H315 Eye Dam. 1 - H318 Skin Sens. 1 - H317 STOT SE 3 - H335
Human health Dust or splashes from the mixture may cause permanent eye damage. Dust may irritate the
respiratory system. Symptoms following overexposure may include the following: Coughing.
Dust has an irritating effect on moist skin. Prolonged contact with moist or wet product may
cause burns. Frequent inhalation of dust over a long period of time increases the risk of
developing lung diseases.
Environmental The product will harden into a solid mass in contact with water and moisture. The resultant
material is not biodegradable.
Pictogram
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3.2. Mixtures
Classification
Skin Irrit. 2 - H315
Eye Dam. 1 - H318
Skin Sens. 1 - H317
STOT SE 3 - H335
Classification
STOT SE 3 - H335
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Classification
Skin Irrit. 2 - H315
Eye Dam. 1 - H318
STOT SE 3 - H335
Classification
Skin Irrit. 2 - H315
Eye Dam. 1 - H318
Skin Sens. 1 - H317
STOT SE 3 - H335
The Full Text for all R-Phrases and Hazard Statements are Displayed in Section 16.
Ingestion Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Give plenty of water to drink. Give milk instead of water if
readily available. Keep affected person under observation. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting
occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Get medical
attention immediately. Show this Safety Data Sheet to the medical personnel.
Skin contact Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash skin with soap and water. Get medical
attention if irritation persists after washing.
Eye contact Do not rub eye. Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Remove any contact lenses and open
eyelids wide apart. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation
persists after washing. Show this Safety Data Sheet to the medical personnel.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
General information Get medical attention promptly if symptoms occur after washing.
Inhalation Frequent inhalation of dust over a long period of time increases the risk of developing lung
diseases.
Ingestion Ingestion of large doses may result in irritation to the gastrointestinal tract.
Skin contact May have an irritating effect on moist skin after prolonged contact, or may cause dermatitis
after repeated contact.Prolonged skin contact with wet preparation may cause serious burns
without pain being felt, including through clothing.
Eye contact Eye contact may cause serious and potentially irreversible injuries.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes for the doctor Treat symptomatically.
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Suitable extinguishing media Use fire-extinguishing media suitable for the surrounding fire.
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Protective equipment
Appropriate engineering Atmospheric levels of dust must be maintained within the Occupational Exposure Limit.
controls Where mechanical methods are inadequate or impractical, appropriate personal protective
equipment must be used.
Personal protection Personal protection equipment should be chosen according to the CEN standards and in
discussion with the supplier of the personal protective equipment. This product may present a
chromate (VI) allergy risk. Users should wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Eye/face protection The following protection should be worn: Chemical splash goggles. (conform EN 166)
Hand protection Use impervious, abrasion and alkali resistant gloves. Barrier cream applied before work may
make it easier to clean the skin after exposure, but does not prevent absorption through the
skin. Wear protective gloves made of the following material: Rubber, neoprene or PVC.
Other skin and body Use barrier creams to prevent skin contact. Wear appropriate clothing to prevent repeated or
protection prolonged skin contact.
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Respiratory protection Wear a respirator fitted with the following cartridge: Particulate filter, type P2.
Colour Grey.
Odour Odourless.
Oxidising properties Does not meet the criteria for classification as oxidising.
10.1. Reactivity
Reactivity No dangerous reactions known if used as directed.
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Inhalation Irritating to respiratory system. Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane by exposure to
cement dust.
Skin contact This product is strongly irritating. Prolonged contact may cause burns. May cause
sensitisation by skin contact.
Eye contact Irritating and may injure eye tissue if not removed promptly.
Acute and chronic health Repeated and/or prolonged contact may lead to dermatitis.
hazards
CEMENT POWDER
Species Rabbit
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Species Rat
Species Rat
12.1. Toxicity
Ecological information on ingredients.
CEMENT POWDER
Disposal methods Dispose of waste to licensed waste disposal site in accordance with the requirements of the
local Waste Disposal Authority.
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General The product is not covered by international regulations on the transport of dangerous goods
(IMDG, IATA, ADR/RID).
14.1. UN number
Not applicable.
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC Code
Transport in bulk according to Not applicable.
Annex II of MARPOL 73/78
and the IBC Code
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
EU legislation Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18
December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of
Chemicals (REACH) (as amended).
Revision comments NOTE: Lines within the margin indicate significant changes from the previous revision.
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The information on this data sheet represents our current data and is reliable provided that the product is used under the
prescribed conditions and in accordance with the application specified on the packaging and/or in the technical guidance
literature. Any other use of the product which involves using the product in combination with any other product or any other
process is the responsibility of the user.
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