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Sika® Formol-EX

Chemical form release agent

Sika® Formol-EX is a chemical release agent for use on both timber and steel moulds. It is designed and formulated to function as a bondbreaker between formwork or moulds and freshly placed concrete. Sika® Formol-EX offers protection to both steel and timber formwork as it acts as a rust inhibitor and waterproofer.

  • Equally effective on both steel and timber moulds
  • It allows for fast and easy striking of formwork
  • Economical and easy to apply through conventional spray equipment
  • Highly stable during placement and vibration of concrete
  • Does not stain or contaminate the finished concrete surface
  • Regular use will help to reduce the incidence of rust on steel moulds
  • It has no unpleasant odour
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Usage

Sika® Formol-EX can be used with excellent effect on formwork designed to produce all types of finishes, from fair-faced to textured. Sika® Formol-EX has been found to assist in the protection of equipment used in the handling and placing of concrete. A thin coating on bowls, barrows, skips, shovels, etc. will make these easier to clean and protect against corrosion.  

Advantages

  • Equally effective on both steel and timber moulds
  • It allows for fast and easy striking of formwork
  • Economical and easy to apply through conventional spray equipment
  • Highly stable during placement and vibration of concrete
  • Does not stain or contaminate the finished concrete surface
  • Regular use will help to reduce the incidence of rust on steel moulds
  • It has no unpleasant odour

Packaging

200 L drum

Colour

Yellowish liquid

Product Details

Product Information

Chemical Base

Oil base

Shelf Life

12 months from date of production

Storage Conditions

Store properly in original, unopened and undamaged packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +40 °C. Keep away from direct sunlight.

Flash Point

> +65 °C

 

Application

Consumption

Consumption

Sika® Formol-EX should be applied at the following stated coverage rates to obtain a thin and even film over the entire surface of the mould or formwork.

Timber Formwork

~1 L per 19 m² (0.05 L/m²)

Metal Formwork

~1 L per 30 m² (0.03 L/m²)
Application steps

APPLICATION

All surfaces to be coated with Sika® Formol-EX must be clean and free from grease, dirt and old concrete.

The optimum method of application is by conventional spray equipment. However, a brush or roller can also be used.

Any excess liquid remaining on the surface after application should be mopped off. Allow 1–3 hours to dry before pouring concrete.

Sika® Formol-EX is supplied ready to use and should not be diluted.
 

CLEANING OF TOOLS


Clean all tools and application equipment with water immediately after use. Hardened and/or cured material can only be mechanically removed.

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