Apply the Cleaform EMULSION 1:5 water dilution to the face of the formwork by spray, brush or cloth. Only one coat should be applied (as thinly as possible except on very absorbent new timber where two coats may be necessary for the first application only) and allow to dry. If the formwork is not used for several days, a further coat may be applied. Only a very thin film of Cleaform EMULSION should be applied. Excess could lead to surface dusting of the concrete. The best results are obtained by applying with a fine mist sprayer. Where a cloth is used, it should first be soaked in the release agent and then squeezed out well before applying. This ensures the thinnest possible film. Cleaform EMULSION is not generally recommended where de-moulding is required within 24 hours, although excellent results may be obtained with shorter times.

DRYING TIME: It is essential that the Cleaform EMULSION is thoroughly dry before placing concrete. Otherwise, being an emulsion, its performance may be impaired. In condition of high humidity drying times will be much longer than in warm dry conditions. RAINFALL: It is necessary to protect freshly coated formwork from rain which may dilute the emulsion before it has dried. After drying the coating will withstand an occasional lightly shower but may be affected by heavy or continuous rain. In such cases, a further coat is advised once surfaces have dried out thoroughly.

DE-MOULDING: De-moulding can be carried out in the normal way and no special precautions are necessary. AFTER DE-MOULDING: Formwork surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned, but this is normally easy due to the excellent release action.

BEFORE RE-USE: The cleaned formwork surfaces must be recoated with Cleaform EMULSION each time, in accordance with normal maintenance practice. On rare occasions the normally high level of performance is not achieved but in most cases, the problem is a simple one and easily identified by the following check list:

1. Are mould surfaces really clean before reuse?
2. Is a fresh coat of Cleaform EMULSION applied before each reuse?
3. Has the Cleaform EMULSION been diluted exactly 1:5 with water by volume?
4. Is the coverage rate the highest and the film thickness the lowest possible?
5. Is the coat really dry before placing the concrete? (Remember a change in weather can alter drying times significantly).
6. Is the de-moulding time 24 hours or more? If the answers to one or more of these questions are ‘No’, it usually explains the reason for the problem experienced which can be rectified accordingly.

• Non-staining: No cleaning of unsightly oil stains if plastering is not required.
• Versatile: Can be used on all types of NON absorbing surfaces.
• Minimizes cleaning: Makes cleaning of form faces between pours very easy.
• High quality: Produces really fair faced finish concrete.
• Concentrate form: Reduces storage and transport costs.

Available in 1kg Can, 5kg Can