chemical solutions to concrete problems
Yes. All Nox-Crete water-based form release agents are just as good as, or better than, their petroleum solvent-based counter parts. Water-based products are also less expensive, making them a cost-efficient choice.
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Does Nox-Crete offer biodegradable form release agents?
We are working for an owner who has requested a biodegradable form release agent. We are using a combination of a steel-framed handset forms and loose panel plywood forms. Any suggestions?
A version of the original Nox-Crete Form Coating, called Nox-Crete Form Coating EB, meets the EPA definition for “Ready Biodegradability.” Nox-Crete Form Coating EB is water based and is ideal for use on steel-framed handset forms and loose panel plywood forms.
Does Nox-Crete manufacture a slip-resistant form release agent?
My company constructs elevated concrete decks using crane set overlaid plywood flying forms. Once the form release has been applied the deck surface becomes slippery causing an unsafe condition for our workers. We need a safer solution.
Water-based Nox-Crete PCE dries to form a wax-like film on treated form surfaces which is considered to be fairly slip resistant. The product is designed to be applied to non-absorptive form surfaces such as phenolic surface film (PSF) or high density overlaid (HDO) plywood forms.
How many extra pours can I expect from my forms if I use a Nox-Crete form release agent?
Depending on the conditions specific to your application, you can expect up to a 20 percent increase in form life by using a Nox-Crete form release agent compared to a traditional form oil.
Are Nox-Crete form release agents good for plywood forms?
The highly alkaline bleed water in fresh concrete penetrates plywood form surfaces and removes the natural fats and oils from within the wood. Because these fats and oils keep the wood fibers pliable, their removal causes wood fibers to split and crack.
Nox-Crete’s chemically active form release agents replace the natural fatty acids lost to the concrete and also form metallic waterproof soaps on the form surface to help minimize the penetration of the alkaline bleed water. Regular use of Nox-Crete form release agents on wood forms is like using hand lotion on dry, chapped hands - the more frequently it is used, the fewer splits and cracks you will have and the longer your forms will last.