dura.rep GT-MCI Grade Trowellable – Migrating Corrosion Inhibitor

• Ready to use (pre-blended)
• Low permeability resists carbonation and chloride attack
• Formulated for use in hot climatic conditions
• Can be used in applications without formwork
• High build, does not require multiple applications
• Non-shrink
• Chloride-free
• Repair inhibits anodic as well as cathodic steel corrosion processes, not only in contact with the steel, but also by migration through the concrete porosity reaching the rebars
• Repairs extend the life time expectancy of reinforced concrete subjected to aggressive corrosion conditions

Square cut all edges to be repaired to a minimum of 10 mm deep. If the rebar is to be exposed, remove concrete to a minimum of 25 mm behind the rebar. Never feather edge the product. Remove all dust and unsound debris contaminants and corrosion deposits.

In areas that do not require demolition and where the concrete is in good sound condition but additional cover is required, roughen the surface by scabbling or grit blasting the surface to remove laitance. Expose corroded rebar and remove all loose scale and corrosion deposits.
Grit blasting is recommended for this purpose and particular care must be taken to ensure that the back of the rebar is cleaned as well. If corrosion has occurred due to chloride attack, the rebar should be high-pressure washed with clean water directly after the grit blasting application.

Reinforcing steel: Apply one coat of dura.rep ZR primer at the rate of 7.5 m^²/litre and allow to dry (see separate data sheet). Substrate priming: All areas to be treated should be thoroughly saturated with clean water. Remove excess water from the surface prior to applying one coat of dura.bond GP bonding liquid at the rate of 3 to 4 m^²/litre. Firmly brush the dura.bond GP into the surface with a hard-bristle brush ensuring that the primer bonds well to the substrate. dura.rep GT-MCI can be applied to the dura.bond GP as soon as it becomes tacky.

In critical applications when a substrate repair barrier is required or in applications where the substrate is permanently wet. epidermix 345 epoxy bonding agent should be used (See separate data sheet)..

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Mixing should be carried out using a forced action mixer. Do not use free fall mixers. For single-bag mixing, a heavy-duty drill fitted with a spiral paddle is suitable. Mix product at slow speed (400 – 500 r/min) Add 4 – 5 litres of water to a suitable container and while stirring slowly add the dura.rep GT-MCI to the water and mix for 5 minutes until the mix is homogeneous and lump free. Do not exceed the stipulated amount of 5 litres of mixing water. Never mix part-bag batches.

Curing techniques shall be instigated immediately following application of repair mortar to any given area. Large areas (0.5 m² at a t25 kg of dura.rep GT-MCI powder mixed with 5 litres of water yields approximately 16 litres. One 25 kg bag dura.rep GT-MCI covers 1,60 m^² @ 10 mm thick. dura.bond GP applied as a bonding liquid, covers 5 m^²/litre; as a curing compound, 6 – 9 m^²/litre. epidermix 345 covers 10 m^²/2 kg kit.

dura.rep GT-MCI is applied by hand or trowel to the primed substrate by packing and tamping the product into place using a trowel and gloved hand.

Care must be taken to ensure that the dura.rep GT-MCI is properly compacted against and around the exposed treated rebar. dura.rep GT-MCI can be applied up to 50 mm thick on large vertical sections and 100 mm thick on smaller pockets. On overhead application the dura.rep GT-MCI should not exceed 20 mm thick per application.

However multiple layers can follow in rapid succession. dura.rep GT-MCI should not be applied thicker than 100 mm per application. If the profile dictates that the mortar must be thicker than 100 mm, then multiple layers are to be applied by hand or trowel. The intermediate layer should be scratch keyed and cured with dura.bond GP. The cured layer is then re-primed prior to application of the next layer of dura.rep GT-MCI.

For larger rendered surfaces dura.rep GT-MCI should never be applied less than 10 mm thick. Spray application: dura.rep GT-MCI Sprayable can be spray applied using suitable wet or dry spray techniques and machinery. Spray applied application allows for rapid high-build placement due to increased compaction and densities achieved with this method. For further details regarding equipment and application techniques, consult a.b.e.^®’s technical department.

dura.rep GT-MCI Sprayable is finished by striking off the surface with a straight edge or wood float. Finish with a steel trowel, wood float or sponge, depending on the finish and texture required.

For dura.rep GT-MCI and dura.bond GP, clean tools with water before setting. Hardened material can only be removed by mechanical means dura.rep GT-MCI). For dura.rep ZR primer, dura.bond GP(dried) and epidermix 345 (wet only) clean all tools with abe^® super brush cleaner.

Like all cement based materials dura.rep GT-MCI requires curing. As soon as the surface will not be marred, apply dura.bond GP, by brush or spray, at the rate of 6 – 9 m²/litre.

dura.rep GT-MCI is intended for hot climates, it can however be used in more moderate climates. Surface and ambient temperature must be at least + 5 °C and climbing, ideally between 20 °C and 35 °C. In hot climates above 35 °C additional care should be taken to ensure that when dura.rep GT-MCI is being used, the material should be stored in the shade and mixing water should be cool. If required, consider using ice water to cool the mix.

Structural and general purpose cementitious mortar for concrete repairs in tropical climates. The repair mortar will be dura.rep GT-MCI, a single-component, general purpose, cementitious mortar applied in accordance with the recommendations of a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals, including dura.rep ZR primer for steel and dura.®bond GP acrylic bonding agent or epidermix 345 where necessary. The mortar will have a minimum 28 day compressive strength of 30 MPa.

dura.rep GT-MCI is supplied in 25 kg polyethylene lined paper bags.

 dura.bond GP primer is supplied in 5, 20 and 200 litre drums. 

dura.rep ZR primer is supplied in 1 litre tins.

This product has a shelf life of 12 months if kept in a dry cool place in the original packaging. In more extreme conditions this period might be shortened. Surface and ambient temperature must be at least 5 °C and rising, ideally between 20 °C and 30 °C. period might be shortened.

Product safety information required for safe use is not included. Before handling, read product and safety data sheets and container labels for safe use, physical and health hazard information. The safety data sheet is available from your local a.b.e.^®  sales representative.

This data sheet is issued as a guide to the use of the product(s) concerned. Whilst a.b.e.^®  endeavors to ensure that any advice, recommendation, specification or information is accurate and correct, the company cannot – because a.b.e.^® has no direct or continuous control over where and how a.b.e.^® products are applied – accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of a.b.e.^® products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation, or information given by the company.

Where other products are to be used in conjunction with this material, the relevant technical data sheets should be consulted to determine total requirements.