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Sika® Separol®

Form release agent

Sika® Separol® is an oil based ready to use form release agent which provides complete release of concrete or grout from metal or wooden formwork. It does not stain, extends the life of the formwork and provides a good quality aesthetic concrete finish.

  • Ready to use
  • Easy to apply
  • Fast stripping and cleaning of formwork
  • Extends life of formwork
  • Ensures fair faced concrete finish which makes it ideal for architectural concretes
  • Reduces air bubbles which may appear on concrete surfaces
  • Non staining
  • Economical consumption
  • Suitable for application to formwork used in curing and damp processes
  • All types of concrete
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Usage

  • Form release agent for steel,Aluminum or wooden formwork
  • Providing a good quality aesthetic concrete finish
  • Extending the life of formwork
 

Advantages

  • Ready to use
  • Easy to apply
  • Fast stripping and cleaning of formwork
  • Extends life of formwork
  • Ensures fair faced concrete finish which makes it ideal for architectural concretes
  • Reduces air bubbles which may appear on concrete surfaces
  • Non staining
  • Economical consumption
  • Suitable for application to formwork used in curing and damp processes
  • All types of concrete

Packaging

50liters, 200liters drum

Colour

Colourless to slight yellowish clear oily liquid

Product Details

Product Information

Shelf life

12 months from date of production

Storage conditions

The product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +40 °C.

Density

~0,830 kg/l at 25°C

Application

Consumption

Consumption

Wooden formwork

~20–30 m2/L

Metal or plastic formwork

~40–50 m2/L

Consumption depends on the absorbency, surface porosity, roughness, surface profile, variations in level or wastage etc.

Actual consumption to be decided on regular site trials.
Application steps

APPLICATION

Surface preparation

All surfaces to be coated with Sika® Separol® must be clean and free from dirt, dust, grease and any remaining concrete or grout residue. Steel formwork must be dry. Used formwork must be cleaned before using Sika® Separol®.

Application

Ensure full mixing before applying.

Apply a single, uniform and continuous thin layer of Sika® Separol® on the full area of dry or damp formwork using a brush, roller or spray equipment.

For architectural aesthetic concrete finishes, consumption may need to be adjusted.

A preliminary trial must be carried out before full application in all situations.

Cleaning of equipment

Clean all tools and application equipment with cleaning solvent, dissolvent or petroleum ether immediately after use. Hardened material can only be removed mechanically.

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