KingAdd 150AC®
Premium quality, high solids liquid acrylic copolymer additive for the GFRC production.
Overview
KingAdd 150AC is a high solids single component acrylic copolymer emulsion. It is designed to improve the physical properties of GFRC systems (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete). GFRC is an environment friendly composite system with low consumption of energy and used to produce great varieties of products based on cement-based composite material reinforced with alkali-resistance fiber. The fibers add flexural, tensile and impact strength and the resulting material allows the production of strong light weight products used in architectural, civil engineering and many other applications. GFRC has reached a great position among Architects, Designers, Engineers and end users for its flexibility to meet performance, appearance, and cost.
Applications
- KingAdd 150AC is used in the formulation of glass reinforced concrete products. As GFRC is a mixture of several materials, the properties of GFRC vary with the production method, amount and type of glass fiber and composition of the cementitious matrix
- In this matrix KingAdd 150AC plays a major role in achieving the long term physical properties (especially the flexural, tensile, flexibility, etc.) and the elimination of the wet cure process for achieving the maximum strengths
- GFRC having KingAdd 150AC is used in:
- Artificial rock designs
- Concrete lining for durability
- Architectural panels and land scape areas
- Composite mouldings counter top systems
- Typical Properties of GFRC mix with Cem- Add AC130* Density: 2.0 ± 0.1 g/cm3 Flexural strength: EN ≥ 7.0 MPa @ 28 days 13892-2 Modulus of Elasticity: ≥ 15 GPa @ 28 days Compressive strength: EN ≥ 40 MPa @ 28 days 13892-2 * Note: These are typical results for GFRC mix using 52.5 OPC, they should not be used for design or control purposes. The actual result will depend on the mix design, quality of the individual components and the production process
- additive for the GFRC production
- All the liquid ingredients including KingAdd 150AC should be added firstly to the mixer. Start mixing at low speed (i.e
- 300-500 rpm) while adding the powder parts
- For the best results, start by adding the pigment (if used), then sand and then add the cement content and increase the mixer speed up to 1500 rpm and mix for 2 minutes
- Reduce the mixer speed to 300 - 500 rpm and gradually add the AR glass fiber until it will thoroughly dispersed in the mix, typically this should not take more than 1 minute
- Note: Mixing with high speed mixers or for long periods should be avoided as this will affect the performance of GFRC matrix
Advantages
- Eliminates the need for wet curing
- Improves significantly the physical properties especially the flexural strength
- Improves the workability, and the consistency of the cementitious matrix
- Gives a sprayable non-sag mix
- UV stable polymer
- Chloride free
- KingAdd 150AC is free from formaldehyde and from any corrosion additives
- KingAdd® 150AC Premium quality, high solids liquid acrylic copolymer STANDARDS KingAdd 150AC complies with Appendix G of MNL 130-09, The Manual for Quality Control for Plants and Production of Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Products
Technical Properties
| Property | Value | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Type of polymer | Pure acrylic copolymer | — |
| Appearance | Milky white liquid free from lumps | — |
| Specific gravity | 1.06 ± 0.02 | — |
| Solid content | 48 ± 3% (by weight) | — |
| Viscosity | 100 - 300 cps | — |
| pH | 9 ± 1 | — |
| Minimum film forming | 10oC | — |
| temperature | — | |
| UV resistance | Pass (500 hr) | — |
| Alkali resistance | (1 mole: ≤ 5% @ 50˚C for 4 weeks KOH hydrolysis) | — |
| Freeze-thaw stability | Pass | — |
Usage & Packaging
KingAdd 150AC is available in 5, 25 and 200 liters drums.
Shelf life is 1 year when stored under cover, out of direct sunlight and protected from extremes of temperature
Drum