ESC™

Expanding and Shrinkage Compensating Admixture

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ESC™ is a powdered admixture used for
compensation and total overall reduction of net
shrinkage for Portland Cement concrete. Its
functional mechanism is based on the formation of an
expansive component. ESC™ is an expansive Type
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G component, which produces a calcium hydroxide

platelet crystal system, as specified in ACI 223.
ESC™ contains no added chlorides or chemicals
known to promote the corrosion of steel.

PRODUCT FEATURES Expanding and Shrinkage Compensating Admixture - ESC™

 The expansion characteristics of ESC™ allow for
net shrinkage reduction for concrete. LIMITATIONS
 Use of this admixture does not cause any slump  The use of this product requires a minimum 48
loss and may be used in conjunction with other hour wet curing period, with maximum
AFZIR Chemical admixtures. performance obtained after a 7-day curing period.
 Will not affect the mechanical strengths. It is For optimal moist curing efficiency, the use of
compatible with the majority of Portland cements. curing blankets is recommended.
 ESC™ does not affect the air content, set time, or  As soon as the moist curing period is finished, it is
other characteristics of fresh concrete. recommended to use a curing compound.
 The addition of ESC™ should not adversely affect  Preliminary trials should be done to determine the
freeze-thaw and optimum dosage and to ensure ESC™ is well
 salt scaling resistances given that an adequate air dispersed.
void system is provided.  ESC™ is sensitive to humidity, free water, and to
 Expansion process is not through ettringite CO2, and should be stored and handled in the
formation. same manner as Portland cement. Keep in
perfectly sealed, original package and in a dry
location.
HOW TO USE
 Remove outer individually wrapped plastic bag
DOSAGE before use.
 There is no standard dosage for AEA™  In all cases, consult the Safety Data Sheet before
admixture. The exact quantity of air-entraining use.
admixture needed for a given air content of
concrete varies because of differences in SHELF LIFE
concrete-making materials and ambient 1 year in original, unopened package.
conditions. Typical factors that might influence the
amount of air entrained include temperature, PACKAGING
cementitious materials, sand gradation, sand is packaged in 10 kg pulpable bags wrapped in an
aggregate ratio, mixture proportions, slump, outer plastic bag, which must be removed before use.
means of conveying and placement,
consolidation, and finishing technique. The
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
amount of AEA™ admixture used will depend
upon the amount of entrained air required under AFZIR, LLC warrants its products to be free from
actual job conditions. In a trial mixture, use 16- manufacturing defects. Buyer determines suitability of
260 mL/100 kg of cementitious material. Measure product for use and assumes all risks. Buyer’s sole
the air content of the trial mixture, and, if needed, remedy shall be limited to replacement of product.
either increase or decrease the quantity of AEA™ Any claim for breach of this warranty must be brought
admixture to obtain the desired air content. within six months of the date of purchase.
 In mixtures containing water-reducing or set- AFZIR shall not be liable for any consequential or
control admixtures, the amount of AEA™ special damages of any kind, resulting from any claim
admixture needed may be somewhat less than or breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence
the amount required in plain concrete. or any legal theory.
The Buyer, by accepting the products described
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herein, agrees to be responsible for thoroughly

APPLICATION
testing any application to determine its suitability
 Flatwork concrete before committing to production.
 Bridge decks
 Parking structures
 Interior/Exterior
 Arena/Artificial skating rinks
 Walls/Parapets
 storage tanks
 Watertight construction
 Toppings
 Piers
Admixture

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