PRODUCT DATA SHEET
Sika® Mould BA
OIL BASED, ANTI-CORROSIVE SHUTTER RELEASE AGENT
DESCRIPTION CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES
Sika® Mould BA is an oil based shutter / mold release ▪ Allows clean, easy striking
agent that when applied to formwork provides for ▪ Extends the life of formwork
clean, fast and easy striking. ▪ Improves finishing for fair faced concrete
Suitable for use in hot and tropical climatic conditions. ▪ Reduces blow hole formation
▪ Does not promote rusting of steel formwork
USES
▪ Steel shuttering
▪ Plywood shutters
▪ High density plastic shutters
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Composition Blend of refined mineral oils and anti-corrosive additives
Packaging 200 L drum
Appearance / Colour Yellowish to amber liquid
Shelf life 12 months from date of production if stored properly
Storage conditions Store in undamaged, unopened, original sealed packaging in dry conditions
at temperatures between +5 °C and +45 °C.
Protect from direct heat and sunlight.
Density ~0.85 kg/l (25°C) (DIN 51757)
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Consumption Timber ~25 m2/l
Steel or plastic: ~60 m2/l
Coverage depends on wind, humidity, temperature and shuttering overall
conditions. This figure is theoretical and does not include for any addition-
al material required due to porosity, surface profile, variations in level and
wastage, etc..
Product Data Sheet
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
Sika® Mould BA is supplied ready to use. For information and advice on the safe handling, stor-
Shutter surfaces must be clean and free from mois- age and disposal of chemical products, users shall
ture, dirt and laitance. Rust and concrete residues refer to the most recent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) con-
must be removed prior to application. taining physical, ecological, toxicological and other
Apply one coat by brush, roller, cloth or spray. The safety-related data.
product needs to be applied thin and even onto the
shuttering, always avoiding excess of material. If after LEGAL NOTES
the application of the release agent there are still
puddle-type surpluses on the shuttering, then these The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
must be removed with a cloth or rubber scraper. Ex- tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
cess application will tend to run down on vertical sur- products, are given in good faith based on Sika's cur-
faces and pool at the bottom. Over application may rent knowledge and experience of the products when
lead to staining of the hardened concrete. properly stored, handled and applied under normal
The shuttering surface must be completely covered, conditions in accordance with Sika's recommenda-
with an even film, without puddles. tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
Do not water the applied coating even when the sur- strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
face is dry. ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
Sika® Mould BA should be allowed to evaporate be- particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
fore concreting takes place. legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
Clean all equipment and tools used with detergent from this information, or from any written recom-
and lukewarm water. mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
user of the product must test the product’s suitability
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
serves the right to change the properties of its
After application of Sika® Mould BA, the treated area products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
must be protected from rain before the concrete is be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
placed. current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
Before concreting, preliminary tests are recommen- refer to the most recent issue of the local Product
ded to optimized the procedure for each project. Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which
will be supplied on request.
BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA
All technical data stated in this Data Sheet are based
on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may vary
due to circumstances beyond our control.
LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
Note that as a result of specific local regulations the
declared data and recommended uses for this product
may vary from country to country. Consult the local
Product Data Sheet for the exact product data and
uses.
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