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Laser Form® Release Agent

Form release agent, chemically reactive, water-based, VOC compliant, suitable for use with expanded polystyrene

Laser Form Release Agent is a VOC compliant, chemically reactive water-based form release agent.  Laser Form Release Agent is designed  for use with Sika Greenstreak Laser Form® advanced edge forming system to produce crisp positive release form stripping and clean up time.  Laser Form Release Agent will not stain concrete surfaces and is suitable for use in enclosed environments.

  • Provides smooth, uniform surfaces with minimum voids
  • Can be safely applied to the Laser Form System.  Conventional petroleum or solvent-based products are not suitable for this system
  • When properly applied, forms a chemically reactive film that minimizes dust attraction and resists removal by rain
  • Upon exposure to freshly placed concrete,Laser Form Release Agent immediately reacts chemically to form a slippery soapy film on the form surface. This soapy film allows excess mixing water and entrapped air, upon vibration, to travel up the form source, or into the mix on horizontal concrete to permit a bright white, uniformly colored, void free concrete finish while positively preventing concrete bonding to form surfaces
  • Will not stain resulting concrete surfaces and will not impair the natural bonding characteristics of paints, plasters, mortar, epoxies, and other concrete surface coatings to the resulting concrete, assuming adequate surface preparation
  • Laser Form Release Agent is green in color and provides a visual aid during application
  • Meets or exceeds California Clean Air Act Rule 1113 for volatile organic content and other governmental air pollution, ecological, and occupational worker safely legislation
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Usage

For use in conjunction with Sika Greenstreak Laser Form

Advantages

  • Provides smooth, uniform surfaces with minimum voids
  • Can be safely applied to the Laser Form System.  Conventional petroleum or solvent-based products are not suitable for this system
  • When properly applied, forms a chemically reactive film that minimizes dust attraction and resists removal by rain
  • Upon exposure to freshly placed concrete,Laser Form Release Agent immediately reacts chemically to form a slippery soapy film on the form surface. This soapy film allows excess mixing water and entrapped air, upon vibration, to travel up the form source, or into the mix on horizontal concrete to permit a bright white, uniformly colored, void free concrete finish while positively preventing concrete bonding to form surfaces
  • Will not stain resulting concrete surfaces and will not impair the natural bonding characteristics of paints, plasters, mortar, epoxies, and other concrete surface coatings to the resulting concrete, assuming adequate surface preparation
  • Laser Form Release Agent is green in color and provides a visual aid during application
  • Meets or exceeds California Clean Air Act Rule 1113 for volatile organic content and other governmental air pollution, ecological, and occupational worker safely legislation

Packaging

5 gallon pails

Color

Lime Green Emulsion

Product Details

Product Information

Shelf Life

2 years in sealed container

Storage Conditions

Protect from freezing

Flash Point

165°F (74°C)

(ASTM D92)

Bulk Density

7.85 lbs/gal (942 g/l)

Viscosity

32 SUS @ 100°F (38°C)

(ASTM D88)

Application

Consumption

Coverage

Typical application rate is approximately 400 - 600 square feet per gallon (approximately 600-900 linear feet of standard Laser Form product)
Application steps

APPLICATION

  • Read current product literature, labels, and safety data sheets (SDS) prior to use.
  • Mix Laser Form Release Agent by mechanical means before each use. Laser Form Release Agent is ready to use and requires no dilution. Dilution with water may cause separation of the emulsion, rendering product unsuitable for use. Typical application rate is approximately 400 ‐ 600 SF/gal (600 - 900 linear feet of standard Laser Form product).
  • Form surfaces do not have to be completely dry in order to apply Laser Form Release Agent. Small quantities of water on the form surface such as dew will not affect its performance. Ambient form surface temperature must be in excess of 32°F to prevent product from freezing.
  • Due to its chemical method of operation, Laser Form Release Agent should be applied in thin films to secure maximum performance and economy. While all conventional application methods may be employed, spray application is recommended using appropriate sprayer and nozzle.  Care should be taken to avoid overapplication. Excess material, runs, and puddles can affect performance. Caution should be exercised to prevent material overspray contacting reinforcing steel.

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