K100

application instructions

DOSE of K100:

By volume: add 53 ounces (0.41 Gallons) of K100 per every 1 cu. yd of any concrete/mortar mix
(2 oz per cu. ft)
By weight: add 10 ounces of K100 per every 100 lbs of cement (any concrete/mortar mix).
Metric, by volume: 2 Liters K100/m3
Metric, by weight: 0.75 kg K100/per 100 kg of OPC cement

APPLICATION TYPE K100 Dosage Water/Cement Ratio
(Gallons/cu. yd of concrete mix)

REGULAR MIXES 0.41 Gallon / cu. yd 0.455 to 0.489
Flatworks, etc 10 oz / 100 lbs cement
Sample mix design on page 10 2 Liters/m3
0.75 kg per 100 kg of cement

PRECAST MIXES 0.41 Gallon / cu. yd 0.389 to 0.424
Precast, liquid/gas containing 10 oz / 100 lbs cement
structures, floors 2 Liters/m3
Mix designs on pages 6-7 0.75 kg per 100 kg of cement

PLASTER, STUCCO, GUNITE & 0.41 Gallon / cu. yd 0.378 to 0.417
SHOTCRETE MIXES 10 oz / 100 lbs cement
Mix designs on pages 8-9 2 Liters/m3
0.75 kg per 100 kg of cement

APPLICATION:

1. Preparation:
Shake the container well before use or mix K100 with an electric drill mixer for 1-2 minutes, until it
foams and turns milky in color.
For casting: wet the mold slightly with water, or apply graphite powder or a pasty solution of lime and
water. Don't apply form oils or any oily products such as plasticizers.
For application onto existing concrete as an overlay/repair layer: prepare the surface by hosing it
down with water so the original concrete is well-soaked and clean. Wait for the surface to dry naturally
for about 45 minutes (until there is no standing water left) before application of concrete with K100.

2. The batch should be no smaller than 1 cu. ft (at least 170 lbs) or 0.03 m3 (72 kg). For best results,
mix all the dry materials first for 1-2 minutes, then add water and mix the batch for 30 seconds. Add
K100 as the last material to the batch. K100 can also be premixed with the batch water.
!!! DO NOT ADD ANY OTHER ADMIXTURES OR SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS !!! - Please see
Page 3 for specific materials to avoid.
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3. Mix for 5-7 minutes. At first, the batch may appear stiff, but don't add more water - just keep mixing.
The batch will become "creamy" with good workability and low slump. If after 5-7 minutes of mixing
the batch is still stiff, add 4 oz water per cu. yd (2 Liters of water/m3 ) and mix for an additional 5-7
minutes. The more water, the worse the results! Do not apply plasticizers or any oily additives or
other supplementary materials. A concrete batch with K100 can be mixed for up to 5 hours. Dont
stop mixing until application is complete.

SLUMP: 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 (6.35 cm to 6.98 cm). At this slump the mixture can be pumped over 150 feet /
45 meters.

4. !!! DO NOT CURE !!! Concrete with K100 is self-curing. Do not spray water onto the fresh concrete
or cover it with blankets, burlap or isolation membranes. This could cause it to crack later on due to
excess trapped moisture. Do not apply any densifying toppings. Polish with wetted trowel for a smooth
surface finish. Curing may be necessary only in temperatures above 104 F.

5. For pre-cast & cast-in-place applications: depending on the size of the piece, concrete is ready to be
de-molded after 6-10 hours.

SAFETY

Operation with K100 is similar to cement mixing jobs. Always use an approved particle respirator
and rubber gloves. Avoid ingestion, skin or eye contact. If contact occurs, wash and rinse abundantly
with water. K100 is non-hazardous, non-flammable and non-explosive for storage, transportation,
and application. It is not dangerous to the environment. The complete SDS is available at
www.kalmatron.com/K100.html


Very important! Please read:

Shake well before use.
The minimal volume of the concrete/mortar batch should be at least 170 lbs (72 kg).
Please DO NOT add any other admixtures, such as plasticizers, set retarders, Silica Fume, etc.
They will cause workability issues. Silica Fume will turn the mixture to a clay-like consistency.
OK to add aggregates such as glass, marble, stone, powdered quartz, etc. Very fine aggregates
such as powdered stone may require a higher w/c, as they absorb more batch water.
OK to add: fibers (PVC fiber such as UltraFiber 500 and fiber glass,), pigments (preferably
oxide-based), play sand, gypsum, fly ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag, air entraining
and foaming agents.
DO NOT CURE! Do not spray water on freshly laid concrete surface with K100 or cover it with
films, blankets or isolation membranes. Curing with water may be necessary only at
temperatures above 104 F.
Do not apply densifying toppings. Surface can be polished with wetted trowel, but do not spray
water directly on the surface.
For floor and wall applications, hose down the surface with water before applying K100 on
top. The concrete should be moist, but with no water left standing or pooled on the surface. Let
the surface dry for about 45 minutes before application of K100.
K100 can be dissolved together with the batch water. Or, add it at the same time as the batch
water.
Appearance of the creamy effect indicates that K100 is working. The batch will become
visibly smooth and flow easily.
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The creamy effect of K100 on a concrete batch - the
batch flow is smooth, with high workability, while the
slump is low at just 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 (6.35 cm to 6.98 cm)

K100 packaging options:
0.41 Gallon (2 Liter) canister; 4.8 Gallon (17 Liter) pail;
264 Gallon (1,000 Liter) IBC
Safe for use with drinking water and food-containing
structures.






OK to add to batch with K100: DONT's:



Cement - OPC of any type, gray or white Do not add Silica fume!

Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag Do not add Set Retarders or Set

Quartz, Powdered Quartz, Granite, Marble Accelerators

Fibers Don't add water reducers

Pumice Form oils are not recommended

Foaming Agents Plasticizers are not recommended

Air entrainment

Perlite, Vermiculite, Glass, Fiberglass Don't add Fly Ash - it can be added,

Water but it is not necessary. Fly ash in a

Sand, Play sand, Concrete Sand K100 mix can be entirely replaced

Gypsum by fine aggregates.

Fly Ash - can be added, but not necessary

Pigment - it recommended to use oxide- Metal fibers are not recommended for

based pigments as an admixture and follow stucco applications as they can tear

the pigment/cement ratio required by the through the stucco coat. Add PVC

pigment supplier. fibers preferably.









Questions or Comments? Please contact us!
Email: kalmatronworld@aol.com Cell: (415) 385-3290

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Frequently asked questions:

1) The slump is very low - will the mix workability be lower as a result?

No. Slump in a K100 mix should be 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 (6.35 cm to 6.98 cm), no higher. At
this slump the mix can be easily pumped over 150 feet.

2) What will happen if I add Silica Fume or Plasticizer?

Silica Fume will cause the mixture to thicken to a clay-like state and to lose its
workability. Plasticizers are not recommended. If needed, add Plasticizer only after
K100 has been mixed for 5-7 minutes with the whole batch.

3) What about using set retarders with K100? Can the process of curing be slowed
down?

Technically, retarders are compatible with K100. It's better to use less cement and
more water, which will increase hardening time without any harm to the concrete.

4) What happens if I mix a smaller batch than 170 lbs?

K100 works by reacting with the cement. If the batch is too small, it might not have
enough cement for K100 to work with, which may lead to lowered performance or no
results at all (no improvement in concrete strength, impermeability, freeze thaw
resistance, etc). The minimum recommended batch size is at least 1 ft3 (or about 170 lbs
or 72 kg).

5) What happens if too much K100 admixture is used?

Stiffness will complicate workability, but compressive strength, density, resistance to
aggressive mediums, impermeability, etc. will be close to that of natural rock. So, just
add a reasonable amount of water to avoid batch stiffness and the concrete batch will
perform like HPC again.

6) If concrete driveways were poured side-by-side, one with K100 and one without,
would they be the same color and shade?

The concrete with K100 will be darker by 1/16 to 1/8 of a shade or so, since there is
no lime-calcites exposure.

7) Does K100 decrease the drying time?
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Yes, it does, because there is no water bleeding on the surface. It saves time on concrete
hardening without shrinkage and without defects such as cracking and slab curling.

8) How can dust on colors be used with K100? ("Dust on colors" are absorbed by the
bleedwater). Since there is no bleedwater, how can the color be added to the top layer of
the concrete? (when coloring the entire slab would be too expensive with liquid colors.)

Spray the slab with water before dry-shake application. Or, apply a solution of pigment
and water onto the fresh concrete surface. Polish the pigment solution onto the surface
and it will give it stable coloration.

9) How does K100 react to ferrous materials such as copper? For example, if a
swimming pool is grounded with copper wire, would K100 affect the grounding
effect?

The usual cathodeanode catalyses between metal and concrete will be reduced
significantly by K100. K100 will bring electric corrosion resistance to any metal by
visible film-oxide.

Note: the initial concrete electric conductivity with K100 will be higher than for
conventional concrete. (This is not an indicator of chloride permeability!) This is the
result of micro metal oxidation and the residue from it must be washed out. It is
recommended to fill the swimming pool with water and drain it out or to wash the deck
with water. After that, electric resistance will be the same as for any other concrete.

10) Can an acid wash be used as a finish on the pool deck? Since K100 is
resistant/impervious to acids, how could this be achieved?

Acid wash is needed to remove free lime from the concrete surface. There is no free lime
on the surface of concrete with K100, so acid wash is not needed.

11) What type of surface preparation is needed?

For repair of damaged concrete surfaces such as roads and floors: the surface should be
hosed down with water and free of removable contaminations. The concrete should not
be "thirsty" for water, well-soaked and clean of any loose debris, with no pooled or
standing water remaining on the surface.

For casting, spray the mold slightly with water, but don't apply any form oils or de-
molding agents. Graphite powder or a pasty solution of lime and water can be applied to
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PRECAST STONE VENEER

PRECAST STONE VENEER - NO PIGMENT M IX

Ingredients No pigment Blend NOTES
Lbs CF Do n ot apply any other
Cement Type I 282 1.43 admixtures, liquids or powdered
materials.
Pumice Aggregate 620 7.44
Water 14.4 Gal 120 1.92 W/C ratio: 0.424
K100 30 oz 0.06
Total 1,028 lbs 10.85
Unit Weight 94.75 Lbs/CF

PRECAST STONE VENEER - PIGMENT MIX

Ingredients Color Blend NOTES
Lbs CF Do n ot apply any other admixtures,
Cement Type I 241 1.22 liquids or powdered materials.

Cement Type III 41 0.28 Colton White Cement, Type III

Pumice Aggregate 620 7.44
Water 14.4 Gal 120 1.92 W/C ratio: 0.424
KALMATRON K100 30 oz 0.60
Pigments Yellow 2.18 lbs
Brown 1.44 lbs
Black 0.72 l bs
Total 1,028 11.46
Unit Weight 89.70 Lbs/CF

DOSAGE
1. Use shown dosage of K100 per batch.

MIX PREPARATION & CASTING

1. Load dry ingredients into the mixer and mix them for 1 minute.
2. Add water, mix for 30 seconds, then add K100 and mix the whole batch for 5 to 7 minutes.
3. When vibration needed, provide it for a time enough for casting only. Do not vibrate longer.

EXPECTED RESULTS
1. Exothermic heat is lower by 30% to 50%.
2. No shrinkage cracks, bubbling, flakes, efflorescence, or discoloration.
3. Water impermeability of veneer stone layer at thick is 100%.
4. Yield of mixed batch is higher by 8% to 14%.
5. Highest resistance to chemical and climate corrosion
6. Curing of concrete is not necessary under regular environmental conditions.

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COUNTERTOPS
HIGH DENSITY COUNTERTOP MIX DESIGN
Mix design based on 80 Liter mixer or 2.82 CF

Material
Volume
Lbs CF Notes
Ordinary Portland Cement 42 0.2133 Any type, Gray or White
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Aggregate /16 to /8 29 0.1036 Marble, glass, etc 1.5 mm 3 mm

Coarse Sand #60 81 0.4840 Could b e m ixed with #16 as 50/50

100
K100 4.5 ounces 0.0254 Add K by 10 OZ/100 Lbs cement
Water 13.9 0.2318 W/C = 0.33

Total 166 1.06

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Unit Weight = 159 Lbs/CY o r 2400 Kg/m

Batch installation
1. Batch size must be at least 1 cubic foot (about 170 lbs). Please dont apply form oils/de-molding
agents: they will cause the concrete to retain moisture, delay the setting time and slow down
compressive strength gain.
2. Load all the dry ingredients into the mixer and mix them dry for 1 minute.
3. Add water and mix for 30 seconds, then add K100 and mix the whole batch for 5 to 7 minutes.
If the batch is stiff, add 6 oz of water and mix for an additional 5 minutes. The concrete should become
smooth and creamy and flow easily. Do not add plasticizers or any other admixtures or
supplementary materials. Its ok to use glass, fibers, air entrainment and foaming agents.
Slump should be 1 1/2 to 2
Dont stop mixing until application is complete.
4. Provide vibration to remove trapped air pockets.
5. Do not cure! Do not spray water or cover with isolation films or blankets. Do not use densifying
toppings. As with form oils, curing will delay setting time and reduce compressive strength.
6. Initial setting time is 4-6 hours. Concrete can be de-molded in 6 hours. Final hardening time is
8-12 hours.

Pigments (preferably iron oxide-based) can be added, as well as glass, vermiculite, marble, quartz,
glass fiber or PVA fiber, etc.

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STUCCO
NO SCRATCH & BROWN COATS NEEDED!

Breathable, 100% waterproof stucco
Ready for painting on the 4th day after application
Only a single-layer stucco application is needed
No time-consuming scratch and brown coats
High adhesion, no sliding
No cracking
Initial setting time is 4-6 hours
No curing is needed in temperatures up to 104 F

Materials Lbs Cu. ft Ratio

Cement Type I, II 188 0.95

Sand 705 4.32

Water 12 Gallons 103.4 1.72 W/C = 0.55

K100 14 ounces 0.05

Total: 1,001 Lbs 7 cu. ft

This mix design is used for waterproofing and isolating jobs such as stucco, ponds, pools,
canals, etc.
Provides a breathable and 100% waterproof layer.
Do not spray water onto fresh stucco made with K100 - no curing is needed. When
polished surface is required, smooth down with wetted trowel.
One-pass application, without preliminary Scratch & Brown coats or housewrap.

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High Strength Shotcrete design for 3D Panels, Domes, Stucco, etc
"STEELCRETE" - 5,000 PSI compressive strength
Notice
Ingredients
Batch-size
1 c u.
y d.
Thickness
o f a pplication
is at 2 to 8
Lbs Ft3 in one pass.
Cement Type I; II 658 3.34 6 to 7 sacks cement mix design
Aggregate 1,195 7.22 Apply aggregate only
Washed Sand 1,673
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Water = 256.6 4.65 W/C = 0.385 up to 0.395

31 Gal. up to 35 Gallons (maximum)
Air content 4.5% 0 1.62 Applicable by request
KALMATRON K100 53 ounces 0.17 Targeted compressive strength is
5,000 PSI
Total 3,800 27.00 Density is 141 lb/cu. ft
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
DOSAGE: 53 ounces of K100 per every 1 cu. yd of concrete. Do not add any other admixtures
or supplementary materials. Mix K100 well before use. Using an electric drill mixer, mix K100
for 1 minute until the liquid turns foamy and light-lime in color.

1. Prepare the dry batch as usual and add 31 Gallons of Water and mix it thoroughly for 1 minute.
2. Add 53 ounces of K100 per every cu. yd and mix for 5-7 minutes.
3. In case the mix is still stiff after 7 minutes, add 1 Gallon up to 4 Gallons of extra water and mix for
another 3 minutes
4. DO NOT add more water!

SLUMP should be at 2 to 3 which creates a creamy concrete flow, pumpability over 500 feet, and
low rebound.
APPLICATION
1. Apply by the standard technology in ONE PASS up to 8" thick.
2. Do not spray water on the applied layer whatsoever!
3. Use a lightly wetted metal trowel to provide finishing, but do not spray water onto the surface.
4. Do not cure or cover it with any films or blankets.

ESSENTIALS
1. Do not apply dilatation seams and construction joints, which required for d irectionally continuous areas, i.e. without
turns, intersects and interruptions.
2. After application, do not provide curing procedure and d o not use curing compounds.
3. Be concerned about joint between the panel and the floor. Provide monolithic wall-floor continuous shotcrete
application.

EXPECTED RESULTS
7. Highest adhesion to metal and most known porous materials.
8. Shrinkage is 2 to 3 times lower.
9. Exothermic heat is lower by 30% to 50%.
10. No cracks, flakes, efflorescence, dusty spots, or slid areas.
11. Water impermeability of 2 thick layer is 100%.
12. Early strengthening begins o n 1st to 3rd day at 25%.
13. Yield o f the mixed batch is h igher by 6 % to 10%. KALMATRON CORPORATION

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FOR ROADS & FLOORS
SHIELDCRETE MIX DESIGN: High Strength Concrete for high traffic surfaces
1. Prepare the surface by steaming, power washing or spraying KF-G (300 Grams KF-G dissolved in 1
Liters of water), applied at a ratio of 2 Liters/m2 on area of application.
2. Let the surface dry for at least 45 minutes, until there is no water left standing on the surface. Apply
SHIELDCRETE after 45 minutes, with layer thickness starting at 8 mm up to 50 mm.
3. Do not cure!
SHIELDCRETE MIX DESIGN
Mass Volume NOTICE: minimal thickness of
Material the layer is at 20 mm.
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Lbs Kg CF m3 1 Kg/m = 0.0623 Lbs/CF

Ordinary Portland Cement 345 205 1.75 0.065

Pea Gravel 780 465 5.31 0.184 4 mm 6.0 mm

Coarse Sand #16 600 362 4.29 0.156

100
Kalmatron K 37 oz 1 Liter 0.071 0.00279

Water 159 96 2.65 0.0924 W/C = 0 .468

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Total 1,891 1132.25 14.07 0.500 D = 134 LB/CF o r 2265 Kg/m

SHIELDCRETE BATCH INSTALLATION

1. Batch must be no smaller than 91 Kg.
2. Turn on mixer for 3 minutes.
3. In a case of the batch stiffness do not add water. Continue mixing for another 2 minutes.
4. Continue mixing during application. Do not stop mixer.
5. Vibrate until coarse aggregate appears on the surface.
6. After application, do not provide curing and do not use any curing compounds.
7. Do not cover fresh SHIELDCRETE with any films or blankets and do not spray water onto the surface.
8. Expected results: - Compressive Strength at 50 MPa
- Tensile Strength at 8 MPa
- Water impermeability at W12



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For liquid products - 5 gallon pails and 264 gallon totes

We ship within the USA and worldwide.
Sold in individual bags and in bulk (64 bags per pallet).
To place an order or for questions/comments, please call or email us:

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Other Kalmatron Products:

KF-A - The powder version of K100.

KF-B - Waterproofing, corrosion and mildew resistant coating, ideal for constantly damp
environments like elevator pits, basements, garages, underground tanks and storage rooms.
KF-B is a one-component, cold-applied mortar. It is safe and simple to use (no special tools or
equipment is needed, just mix the powder with water). It is 100% waterproof. KF-B is applied
by a metal trowel, brush or roller directly onto the wet surface, with no need to dry the surface
before application.

KF-C - Fast-setting, leak stopping patching material. Just mix KF-C powder with water and
apply by hand, trowel or spray gun. Instantly stops high pressure leaks. KF-C can also be
used for patching leaks underwater.

PATCHCRETE - Ready Mix overlay with no shrinkage and no cracking. Apply it over
concrete or asphalt - no priming needed, just wash the surface with water and allow to dry
for 45 minutes before Patchcrete application. High adhesion, no cracks, very durable under
regular and industrial traffic. Please visit www.drivewayoverlay.com for more information!

KF-G - Heals shrinkage cracks in concrete and provides waterproofing.

For more products please visit us at www.kalmatron.com

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