Fosroc Cebex 100: Key Advantages and Applications

1. Introduction
   1. Fosroc Chemicals India Private Limited
   2. Space Arc Engineering
   3. Fosroc Range of Products
2. Fosroc Cebex 100
   1. Overview
   2. Composition
3. Main Uses
   1. Grouting Applications
   2. Duct Grouting
   3. Non-shrink Infilling and Jointing
4. Advantages
   1. Gaseous Expansion System
   2. Reduced Water/Cement Ratio
   3. High Grout Fluidity
   4. No Metallic Iron Content
   5. High Early Strength Development
5. Cebex 100 Constructive Solutions
6. Standards Compliance
7. Technical Support
8. Properties
9. Specification Clauses
   1. Performance Specification
   2. Supplier Specification
10. Application Instructions
11. Dosage
12. Effects of Overdosing
13. Mixing
14. Application
15. Curing
16. Cleaning
17. Limitations
18. Estimating
19. Storage
20. Precautions
21. Health and Safety Instructions
22. Conclusion
23. FAQs

Introduction
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Fosroc Chemicals India Private Limited is a leading manufacturer of construction chemicals, and their range of products caters to various industries. Space Arc Engineering, an authorized distributor in India, markets and supplies the Fosroc range of products, including the Fosroc Cebex 100.

Fosroc Cebex 100
Cebex 100 is a powder admixture made by Fosroc Chemicals India Private Limited. Its unique composition consists of a plasticizing agent and a gas - producing expansion medium. This combination allows for reduced water/cement ratios, increased strengths, and enhanced durability in cementitious grout.

Main Uses
Cebex 100 is ideal for applications that require reduced water/cement ratios and positive expansions, such as:

1. Bed grouting
2. Duct grouting
3. Non-shrink infilling and jointing

Advantages
Using Cebex 100 in your grout mix offers several benefits:

1. Gaseous Expansion System: It compensates for plastic shrinkage and settlement, ensuring proper interfacial contact in cementitious grout .
2. Reduced Water/Cement Ratio: This results in low permeability and long-term durability in service .
3. High Grout Fluidity: With a low water/cement ratio, placement or injection of the grout becomes easy.
4. No Metallic Iron Content: This prevents corrosion, staining, or deterioration due to rust expansion in the grout .
5. High Early Strength Development: Cebex 100 allows for high early strength development without the use of chlorides.

Cebex 100 Constructive Solutions
Cebex 100 admixture is suitable for use in cementitious grouts where reduced water/cement ratios and positive expansions are required. The product complies with BS: 8110 Part 1-1985, Section 8.9.4.6.

Standards Compliance
Cebex 100 is a suitable pressure grouting admixture that complies with the aforementioned standard.

Technical Support
Fosroc offers technical support services to specifiers, end-users, and contractors, providing on-site technical assistance across the country .

Properties
Some essential properties of Cebex 100 include:

1. Chloride content: Cebex 100 is free from chloride as per BS:5075 .
2. Compressive strength: The plasticizing action of Cebex 100 allows for reduced water/cement ratios in cementitious grouts while maintaining flow properties, resulting in improved strength and long-term durability when cured under restraint.
3. Setting times: Cebex 100 has little to no impact on the curing time of cement-based grouts..
4. Expansion characteristics: The controlled positive expansion in unset grouts incorporating Cebex 100 overcomes plastic settlement as measured according to ASTM C827. Typically, there is room for growth of up to 4%.
5. Time for expansion: Expansion occurs between 15 minutes and 2 hours. Higher temperatures above 20°C may slightly reduce these times.
6. Compatibility: Cebex 100 is compatible with all types of Portland cement and can be used in mixes containing certain other Fosroc admixtures. For further information, contact Fosroc .

Specification Clauses

1. Performance specification: All grouting must be carried out with a cement-based grout incorporating a plasticized, expanding powder admixture. The cement grout requires an iron-free, chloride-free additive at a rate of 225g per 50kg of cement . The grout admixture should provide an expansion of up to 4% in the plastic grout through a gaseous system. The grout admixture must be stored, handled, and mixed strictly according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Supplier specification: All grouting must be carried out using a cement-based grout incorporating Cebex 100 , manufactured by Fosroc, and applied strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's technical datasheet .

Application Instructions

1. Dosage: Depending on the type of mix, the recommended dosage of Cebex 100 varies. Refer to the manufacturer's guidelines for specific dosage information .
2. Effects of overdosing: Drastic overdosing of Cebex 100 may increase expansion and cause frothing .
3. Mixing: For best results, use a mechanically powered grout mixer. Ensure adequate machine mixing capacity and labor availability for a continuous grouting operation.
4. Application: Before grouting, clean and pre-wet the area. Minimize the unrestrained surface area of the grout and place it within 20 minutes of mixing to gain the full benefit of the expansion process.
5. Curing: Exposed areas that are not to be cut back should be thoroughly cured using water application, a curing membrane, or wet hessian.
6. Cleaning: Remove grouts mixed with Cebex 100 from tools and equipment with clean water immediately after use. Cured material should be removed mechanically or with a multi-purpose cleaning agent.
7. Limitations: Cebex 100 can't be used with High Alumina Cement, thus that's a con . 

Estimating
Cebex 100 is available in 225g and 25kg packs .

Storage
Cebex 100 has a shelf life of 6 months when stored in a dry environment in its original packaging. High temperature and humidity may reduce this period.

Precautions
To ensure your health and safety, always refer to the manufacturer's guidelines. Dust should not come into touch with any exposed skin, eyes, or lungs. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, eye/face protection, and a dust mask. In the event of skin contact, rinse thoroughly with water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them with water and visit a doctor very away.

Conclusion
Fosroc Cebex 100 is a versatile and valuable admixture for cementitious grouts, offering numerous advantages such as reduced water/cement ratios, increased strength, and durability.

Space Arc Engineering, as an authorized distributor for Fosroc Chemicals India Private Limited, ensures that the Fosroc range of products, including Cebex 100, are readily available to customers in India. This collaboration guarantees that customers receive genuine Fosroc products that are backed by the manufacturer's expertise and technical support.

Key Benefits of Using Fosroc Cebex 100

1. Enhanced durability: By reducing the water/cement ratio , Cebex 100 improves the overall durability of cementitious grout, making it ideal for long-term applications.
2. Improved strength: The plasticizing effect of Cebex 100 enables higher compressive strength in grouts, allowing them to withstand increased loads and stresses.
3. Easy application: The high fluidity of the grout mix provided by Cebex 100 makes it easy to place or inject the grout, ensuring a seamless application process.
4. Non-corrosive: Cebex 100 is free from metallic iron content, preventing corrosion and potential staining or deterioration due to rust expansion in the grout.
5. High early strength development: The unique composition of Cebex 100 allows for the development of high early strength in grouts without the use of chlorides, making it an ideal choice for numerous applications.

In summary, Fosroc Cebex 100 is an excellent admixture for cementitious grouts, offering numerous advantages in terms of strength, durability, and ease of application. With Space Arc Engineering as the authorized distributor for Fosroc products in India, customers can trust the quality and authenticity of Fosroc Cebex 100 and other Fosroc range of products .

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Fosroc Cebex 100?
   Fosroc Cebex 100 is a plasticized, expanding grout admixture supplied as a powder. It is a combination of a plasticizing agent and a gas-producing expansion medium that helps improve the strength, durability, and fluidity of cementitious grouts.
2. Who manufactures Fosroc Cebex 100?
   Fosroc Cebex 100 is manufactured by Fosroc Chemicals India Private Limited.
3. Who is the authorized distributor of Fosroc Cebex 100 in India?
   Space Arc Engineering is the authorized distributor of Fosroc Cebex 100 and the Fosroc range of products in India.
4. What are the main advantages of using Fosroc Cebex 100?
   The main advantages of using Fosroc Cebex 100 include compensation for plastic shrinkage and settlement, reduced water/cement ratio for improved strength and durability, high grout fluidity for easy placement or injection, and non-corrosive properties to prevent staining or deterioration due to rust expansion.
5. What is the shelf life of Fosroc Cebex 100 ?
   Fosroc Cebex 100 has a shelf life of 6 months when stored in a dry environment in its original packaging. Extreme heat and humidity may shorten this window.​​

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