KALMATRON® KF-A

USA Patent 5,728,208

DESCRIPTION OF KF-A

KF-A is a gray-white, dry powder, with a specific smell. After application, the smell disappears. The
non-organic cementitious waterproofer, and modifier compound works as an admixture with concrete and
mortar mixes which actually changes the rheology creating High Performance Concrete from 1 product.

BENEFITS

• Higher compressive strength, by 20-25%

• Outstanding Waterproofing
• Early strengthening
• Impermeability
• No Alkali Silica Reactivity Concerns
• Adheres to concrete in extreme temperature conditions; both hot and cold
• Reduces the core temperature by 20%, great for mass pours
• Increased freeze/thaw resistance up to 450 cycles, and more
• Shrinkage Decreased by 25-50% and reduced shrinkage cracks
• High Abrasion Resistance
• Improved Workability with lower W/C ratio
• Very pumpable with no clogs in the hose
• Extremely smooth finish
• Improved Tensile/Flexural Strength
• Homogeneous Mass creates a Hydraulic Lock within the concrete
• No Curling Foundations
• Increased Density
• 97% Micro Pores
• Can be used in freezing weather conditions
• Rebar is protected from Rust
• No Curing Needed
• Reduction of water to cement ratio by 8-15%
• No superplasticizers, water reducers, air entrainers, anti-freezers or other admixtures, Fly Ash,
Silica Fume, meshes, steel fiber/synthetic fibers or membranes are needed
• Reduction in construction time
• Reduction/Elimination of Efflorescence
• Lower absorption rates
• High resistance to aggressive liquids/gases, including H2S
• Ability to solve high alkalinity problems, moisture emission problems
• No Bleedwater
• Increased Durability
• Kalmatron concrete does NOT have problems with Dusting, Blistering, Crazing or Scaling!

USES OF KF-A

• Applicable for all concrete and mortar related projects.

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KALMATRON® KF-A admixture properties in accordance with UTS test Report:
http://www.shieldcrete.com/UTS_test_Report.html

Physical properties of KALMATRON® KF-A

Particle size ( µ) 14 ÷ 120
Bulk Density (g/cm3 / LB/CF ) ≈1.3 / 81
Specific Gravity ≈2.16
pH 12 ÷ 13

Plastic properties Tests Reference Achieved Test Readings

Slump ASTM C143 15 (cm) or 6”
Plastic Density ASTM C231 2470 (kg/m3) or 160 LB/CF
Air Content ASTM C138 2% ÷ 4%

Hardened Properties Tests Reference Achieved Test Readings

Permeability DIN 1048 W 12
Absorption ability BS 1881: parts 114; ≈ 2.3 %
142
Drying Shrinkage ASTM C426-10 400 micro strains
Compressive Strength (28 days) ASTM C 39 55÷65 MPa or 8,000 ÷9,500 PSI