Concrete Admixtures

Grace® Cemfiber®
Polypropylene Fibres
Description Typical Properties
Grace® Cemfiber® is a high performance micro Appearance: Polypropylene Fibre
polypropylene fibre developed as a crack controlling Specific Gravity: 0.91 g/cm3
additive for cementitious materials. It is available in two Alkali Content: Nil
grades, designated by its fibre length, 12mm for concrete Sulphate Content: Nil
and 6mm for mortar. It is used to inhibit the formation of Air Entrainment: Air content of concrete will not be
small cracks which can occur through plastic shrinkage, significantly increased
premature drying and early thermal changes, in order to Chloride Content: Nil
provide utilization of the intrinsic properties of the hardened Constituents: Polypropylene C3H6
cementitious material. Fibre Length: 12 mm
Fibre Thickness: 18 micron (2 Denier)
Grace® Cemfiber® is based on selected raw materials and Specific Surface Area: 244 m2/kg
manufactured under controlled conditions to give a
consistent product. Method Of Use
® ® Grace® Cemfiber® is supplied ready for use, and in measured
Grace Cemfiber is sold and distributed under license from quantities for addition to the concrete mix either at the
ADFIL, UK. batching plant or on site.
Grace® Cemfiber® 12mm fibre length is designed for
cementitious mixes, which exhibit, a maximum aggregate Compatibility with Cements and
size greater than 5mm (i.e. concrete, etc), and Grace® other Admixtures
Cemfiber® 6mm fibre length, for cementitious mixes Grace® Cemfiber® can be used with all types of cement and is
exhibiting maximum aggregate sizes of less than 5mm (i.e. compatible with other admixtures.
Mortar, etc). See Grace® Cemfiber® F6 Technical Data
Sheet.
Specification Clause
Uses Concrete shall be manufactured using crack controlling
Specifically designed for crack control in cementitious additive such as Grace® Cemfiber® as supplied by Grace
materials covering areas such as readymix concrete, precast Construction Products or a similar approved product.
concrete, screeds, conventional shotcrete, rendering mortars,
etc. The crack controlling additive shall be based on
Principle uses of fibre concrete include: concrete slabs, polypropylene fibre exhibiting fibre surface area of 244m2/kg
pavements, driveways, imprinted concrete, curbs, pipes, with an individual fibre thickness of 18 microns (2 denier).
grouts, shotcrete, overlays, patch repair, silica fume Fibre length shall be governed by the type of concrete being
concrete, thin section walling, water retaining structures, manufactured and the maximum aggregate size in use.
marine concrete, heavy industrial floors, etc.

Addition Rates
The performance of Grace® Cemfiber® is best assessed after
preliminary trials in the laboratory, or on site using the actual
Advantages mix constituents under consideration to determine the effect

Reduces plastic shrinkage in concrete on concrete properties.

Disperses uniformly throughout the mix
As a guide to trials, the following dosage levels of Grace®

Improves finish characteristics Cemfiber® are recommended.

Improves concrete durability Product Grace® Grace®

Increases impact and abrasion resistance Cemfiber® Cemfiber® F6

Rustproof Fibre Length 12 mm 6mm

Impervious to alkali attack Aggregate Size >5 mm <5 mm

Decreases construction time and labour Dosage 0.6 kg/m3 1.0 kg/m3
Typical areas Readymix Renders,

Reduced risk of subsequent damage of application Concrete, Mortars, Fine
Screeds, etc. Screeds
Effects of Overdosing Technical Service
Overdosing of Grace® Cemfiber® will generally produce The Technical Service Department of Grace Construction
a reduction in workability, and in increase in the Products is available to assist you in the correct and best use
cohesiveness of the mix. of our products. These resources and advice are at your
disposal entirely without obligation. Please contact:
Health and Safety
For further information see Grace® Cemfiber® Material Grace Construction Products
Safety Data Sheet or consult Grace Construction Emirates Chemicals LLC
Products. Festival Tower, Suite 1701
Dubai Festival City
P.O. Box 5006
Packaging Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Grace® Cemfiber® 12mm is available in 0.6 kg concrete Tel: +971 4 2329901
dispersible bags. Grace® Cemfiber® 6mm is also Fax: +971 4 2329940
Email: meinfo@grace.com
available in 1 kg bags and 125 gm bags. All bags are
supplied over-packed in cardboard box containers.

Storage
Grace® Cemfiber® should be stored in dry conditions,
similar to cement.

Storage Life in Manufacturer’s Bags:

12 months from date of manufacture

GRACE is a registered trademark of W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.

CEMFIBER is a registered trademark of ADFIL, UK.

The information given is based on data and knowledge considered to be true and accurate and is offered for the user’s consideration, investigation and verification.
Since the conditions of use are beyond our control we do not warrant the results to be obtained. Please read all statements, recommendations or suggestions in
conjunction with our conditions of sale including those limiting warranties and remedies which apply to all goods supplied by us. No statement, recommendation or
suggestion is intended for any use which would violate or infringe statutory obligations or any rights belonging to a third party.

These products may be covered by patents or patents pending. Copyright 2010. Grace Construction Products & Emirates Chemicals LLC

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