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Setting times Storage How to specify
SHOTCRETE 513 is designed to SHOTCRETE 513 is packaged in SHOTCRETE 513 shall be mixed
commence setting at 4 minutes a 25kg polythene inner bag with and applied to prepared surfaces
and finish setting at 10 minutes a re-sealable tie within a stitch all strictly in accordance with the
at 20°c. In Winter SHOTCRETE sealed woven polypropylene outer manufacturer’s instructions.
513 can be used down to 0°c. bag, which should be stored in
The set will be slower but can be dry conditions and will last for at Precautions
accelerated with warm water. In least twelve months. We strongly recommend the
very hot temperatures the set will use of GLOVES, GOGGLES and
be faster and can be slowed by Yield MASK. Please see MSDS sheet
using cold water. Generally 1 x 25kg bag of for full details.
SHOTCRETE 513 mixed with a
Cleaning water/cement ratio of 38% will Approved for use in
SHOTCRETE 513 should produce approximately 10 litres of public water supplies.
be removed from tools and finished mortar. Secretary of state for
equipment with water immediately D.E.T.R. Approved.
after use. Issued: JUNE 2001.

Setting time & strength gain

Start Set 4 Min at 20°c
End Set 10 Min at 20°c

Flexible Compressive
Strength (Mpa) Strength (Mpa)

5 mins 1.7 6
1 Hour 2.2 9
3 Hours 2.5 12
24 Hours 3 20
7 Days 4.8 26
28 Days 7 45
Strength continues to develop thereafter.