Fosroc Concure 1315 constructive solutions

Eco-friendly, water-based, clear curing compound, sealer

and dustproofer.

Uses 10m²/litre.

Provides a clear curing, sealing, dustproofing compound and

Specification
acts as a pre-cure finishing aid, which can be used in a wide
range of applications: Where indicated in the contract documents, the water based
curing copound with sealing and dustproofing properties will
„ High rise construction to eliminate water curing
be Concure 1315 supplied by Fosroc.
„ Floors, warehouses, slabs and columns
Properties
„ Dustproofing concrete walls and floors
Solids content
„ Clear sealer for concrete (ASTM D1644) : 27%
Moisture retention : 0.37kg/m²
„ Self-curing, primer system to subsequent coverings
(ASTM C156)
„ Pre-cure finishing aid; enables ease of finishing Drying time : 35 - 40 mins @ 20°C
concrete flat works and pavement by manual steel or (ASTM C135, M 8.3) 10 - 15 mins @ 35°C
mechanical trowel UV Resistance : Resistant - no yellowing,
(ASTM G53) chalking - lighter than
Advantages gardener colour 3
Adhesion of tile cement
„ Eco-friendly - water based, free from solvent, oils waxes,
(ASTM C1315/ASTM D4541): 1.2 N/mm²
chlorinated or saponifiable materials

„ Excellent evaporation controlling compound, resulting in Chemical resistance (ASTM D1308 - spot testing, 48hrs)
moisture retention
Acids (m/v)
„ Excellent moisture retention for freshly placed concrete, Lactic acid 20% : Excellent
resulting in minimising shrinkage cracks Acetic acid 20% : Excellent
Nitric acid 5% : Excellent
„ Suitability for foot traffic
Sulphuric acid 25% : Excellent
„ UV, chemical and abrasion resistant Hydrochloric acid 10% : Excellent

„ Versatile - can be applied equally well to freshly placed or Solvents & organics
existing concrete Ethylene glycol 40% : Excellent

„ Cost effective - can be overcoated with waterbased and Aqueous solutions

solvent based acrylic coatings, epoxy coatings, Sodium Hydroxide 10% : Excellent
polyurethane coatings etc. Copper Sulphate 25% : Excellent
Zinc Sulphate 25% : Excellent
Standards compliance Magnesium Sulphate 25% : Excellent
Tap water : Excellent
Complies to ASTM C1315 Type 1, class A.
Sea water : Excellent
Ground water : Excellent
Description
High sulphate water : Excellent
Concure 1315 is an acrylic polymer based non-degrading, Distilled water : Excellent
single component, clear curing compound. It is also suitable Alkaline detergent solution : Excellent
for use as a sealer and dustproofer for floors and walls.
Dairy/food products
Concure 1315 is resistant to UV, abrasion and a range of Milk : Excellent
chemicals. Buttermilk : Excellent
Yoghurt : Excellent
Concure 1315

Concure 1315 is applied by spray at a coverage rate of 5-

Cheese : Excellent
Fruit juices : Excellent

For resistance to other chemicals, consult the local Fosroc

representative.
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Instructions for use Estimating

Preparation Supply
Concure 1315 : 200 litre packs
Concure 1315 should be gently stirred immediately prior to
use to ensure uniformity of the material as applied. Coverage

New concrete Coverage figures quoted for Concure 1315 are indicative; and
based upon application to fresh or damp concrete at the
Application to freshly placed concrete should not begin until
appropriate time. Care should be taken to ensure that the
the surface is free from water, and should not commence at all
concrete is indeed ready to accept the curing membrane.
if bleed water is apparent. Concure 1315 should be applied
as soon as practically possible after removal of shuttering, Application rates outside the range given below may be used
and whilst the concrete surface is still damp. However, any if necessary, but it is recommended to first contact your local
traces of laitence, grout runs or loose material should be fosroc office.
removed. Concure 1315 : 5 to 10 m2/litre

Application
Storage
Concure 1315 should be applied uniformly by brush, roller or
When stored in warehouse conditions below 35°C, Concure
spray, with no overlap of applications. Under standard site
1315 has a minimum shelf life of 12 months.
conditions, a single coat of Concure 1315 applied at a uniform
rate of 7 to 10 m 2 per litre. Extra porous substrates will Freezing and exposure to heat and/or direct sunlight should
necessitate application of Concure 1315 at a rate of 5 - 10 m² be avoided.
per litre. In case of sealing and dustproofing application, 2
Containers should be kept sealed and airtight to prevent any
coats at the above range must be applied. The second coat
reduction in shelf life.
should be applied at a coverage of 10 - 15m² per litre.

The applied film should not be trafficked until fully dry, and care Limitations
should be taken to ensure that the film is not broken.
- Concure 1315 should only be applied within the
Spray equipment temperature range of >5°C and <50°C.

Motorised or knapsack spray equipment, which produces a - Any concrete surfaces which receive treatment with
fine spray, is recommended for use with Concure 1315. Concure 1315 should not be disturbed until the concrete
has gained sufficient strength to bear surface loading.
Cleaning
- Concure 1315 should not be exposed to moving water, or
Spray equipment should be cleaned immediately after use by
rain, during application or before it has become tack free.
flushing through with water. Any residual traces of resin which
are left in the nozzle may be cleaned with warm water. - Concure 1315 has been tested for bond to subsequent
finishes and found to perform satisfactorily. However, many
Subsequent finishes
variations of each individual type of finish exist and it is not
The resin used in Concure 1315 allows direct application of possible to test each and every one. It is therefore
many floor coverings and paint systems, as given typically recommend that an onsite bond test is carried out to
below: determine absolute suitability.
- water based emulsion paints containing PVA, PVC, acrylic - Not recommended for areas intended for heavy traffic or
co-polymers or pliolite**. immersed conditions.
- bituminous emulsions and solutions
- thin section polymer modified cement systems Technical support
- epoxy resin coatings which do not rely on penetration for Fosroc offers a comprehensive technical support service to
substrate bond specifiers, end users and contractors. It is also able to offer
- polyurethane coating on-site technical assistance, an AutoCAD facility and dedicated
- water and solvent based acrylic coatings specification assistance in locations all over the world.

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Precautions Additional Information

Health and safety Fosroc manufactures a wide range of complementary products

which include :
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water
and seek medical advice. If swallowed seek medical attention „ waterproofing membranes & waterstops
immediately - do not induce vomiting.
„ joint sealants & filler boards
Fur further information, please consult the relevant Material Safety
„ cementitious & epoxy grouts
Data Sheet .
„ specialised flooring materials
Fire
Fosroc additionally offers a comprehensive package of products
Concure 1315 is non-flammable.
specifically designed for the repair and refurbishment of damaged
Flash points concrete. Fosroc’s ‘Systematic Approach’ to concrete repair features
Concure 1315 : 102°C the following :

Cleaning and disposal „ hand-placed repair mortars

Spillage of Concure 1315 should be hosed down with large „ spray grade repair mortars
quantities of water. „ fluid micro-concretes
The disposal of excess or waste material should be carried out in „ chemically resistant epoxy mortars
accordance with local legislation, under the guidance of the local
waste regulatory authority. „ anti-carbonation/anti-chloride protective coatings

„ chemical and abrasion resistant coatings

For further information on any of the above, please consult your

local Fosroc office - as below.

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Why use polymer curing compounds? General purpose

Polymer curing compounds are ultimately more efficient and The general purpose category is designed for common
cost effective than water because they are a one time, one concreting applications; such as floor slabs, columns etc.
coat application. Both products are available in clear and white pigmented
versions, the latter being of particular benefit in reducing solar
The alternative, with water curing, is to constantly monitor the
heat gain on large, exposed surface areas.
concrete surface and replenish with water as and when
necessary. During the summer months this can easily Concure WB
become a full time occupation - right through the night - and is
„ water based curing compound > 80% efficiency
very difficult to maintain on vertical or inclined elements.
„ economic answer to curing problems
In contrast, polymer compounds are practical, very easy to
apply and produce a constant, controlled rate of cure, which Concure RB90
will underwrite the future durability of the concrete.
„ resin based curing compound > 90% efficiency
„ more efficient cement hydration - more durable concrete
„ cost effective, high performance
„ improved surface quality - reduces permeability
Dual purpose
„ reduced plastic shrinkage - minimises cracks and repairs
The dual purpose compounds, as the name suggest, not
The Concure range only provide efficient curing, but also include equally important,
permanent and supplementary features.
Fosroc has developed the Concure range of concrete curing
compounds to suit a variety of concreting applications. Concure DPM

Each Concure product is designed to meet specific site „ bitumen based curing compound
criteria; and each one is classified, according to ASTM C309,
„ provides permanent waterproofing
as a high performance curing compound. The range itself
can be split into two distinct categories: Concure A

„ General purpose - Concure WB „ acrylic resin based curing compound

- Concure RB90
„ acts as a permanent hardener and dustproofer
„ Dual purpose - Concure DPM
Concure 1315
- Concure 1315
„ acrylic polymer, water based curing compound

„ chemical, UV and abrasion resistant

„ acts as a permanent hardener and dustproofer

* Denotes the trademark of Fosroc International Limited

†
See separate data sheet

Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for
the Supply of Goods and Service. All Fosroc datasheets are updated on a regular basis. It is the user’s responsibility to
obtain the latest version.

Head Office
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Al Gurg Fosroc LLC
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