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Formol Eco

Formol Eco

Recycled Mineral Oil-based Formwork Release Agent

Formol Eco is a chemical release agent applied to concrete formwork which contains a mimimum of 90% recycled mineral oil.  It is designed to act as a bondbreaker between formwork or moulds and freshly placed concrete. Formol Eco protects both steel and timber formwork since it acts as rust inhibitor and waterproofer.

  • Equally effective on steel or timber.
  • Allows for fast and easy striking of formwork.
  • Economical and easy to apply.
  • Extremely stable during placement and vibration of concrete.
  • Does not stain or contaminate the finished concrete surface.
  • Reduces rust build up on steel moulds.
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Usage

Formol Eco can be used as a general purpose release agent on construction sites.  It can be applied to formwork or moulds made of timber, steel or fibreglass. Formol Eco has been found to assist in protetcting the equipment used in the concrete industry, a thin coating layer of Formol Eco on agitator bowls, wheelbarrows, shovels etc will make them easier to clean.  

Advantages

  • Equally effective on steel or timber.
  • Allows for fast and easy striking of formwork.
  • Economical and easy to apply.
  • Extremely stable during placement and vibration of concrete.
  • Does not stain or contaminate the finished concrete surface.
  • Reduces rust build up on steel moulds.

Packaging

205 litre drum

10 litre container

Colour

Light brown liquid

Product Details

Product Information

Shelf life

This product has a shelf life of one (1) year

Storage conditions

Store protected from direct sunlight

Application

Consumption

Consumption

19 m²/litre on timber

30 m²/litre on steel

 
Application steps

APPLICATION

Surfaces to be coated should be clean and free from grease, debris, loose rust and old concrete.

Formol® ECO is supplied ready to use and should not be diluted.  The optimum method of application is by conventional spray equipment, however, a brush or roller can be used.

Formol® ECO should be applied at the recommended coverage rate to obtain a thin and even film over the entire surface of the mould or formwork.

Any excess liquid remaining on the surface after application should be mopped off. 

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