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Setting times Storage How to specify
SHOTCRETE 530 is designed to SHOTCRETE 530 is packaged in SHOTCRETE 530 shall be mixed
commence setting at 4 minutes a 25kg polythene inner bag with and applied to prepared surfaces
and finish setting at 5 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.
530 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 530 mixed with
Cleaning a water/cement ratio of 38% will
SHOTCRETE 530 should produce approximately 10 litres
be removed from tools and of concrete.
equipment with water immediately
after use.

Setting time & strength gain

Start Set 4 Min at 20°c
End Set 5 Min at 20°c

Compressive
Strength (Mpa)

3 Hours 15
24 Hours 31
7 Days 33
28 Days 56

Strength continues to develop thereafter.