Vulk Aliphilm AA (Aliphatic Alcohol) 20L

Product Description

Aliphilm AA is a low viscosity aliphatic alcohol blend in an aqueous solution which reduces rapid water evaporation during the critical ‘finishing’ period of the concrete, particularly under adverse weather conditions such as high temperature, high wind and low humidity.
Applied to freshly laid surfaces, Aliphilm AA works to retain the moisture in the concrete which leads to improved workability and finishing of surfaces and reduces the risk of shrinkage cracking.
Aliphilm AA is a clear formulation of VULK’s existing Aardcure AA and is specifically formulated to be suitable for light coloured and colour through decorative concrete mixes and improves results on exposed aggregate or trowel-finished projects.

Uses:
- Freshly laid concrete, smooth or textured surfaces, indoor or outdoor
- Coloured concrete or dry shakes
- Stamped concrete
- Roads, bridges and hardstands
- Suitable for wood float, hand trowel or machine finished surfaces

Benefits:
- Reduces plastic shrinkage
- Will not affect adhesion of after trades
- Gives an improved finish to the concrete surface when trowelled or floated
- Has no effect on the cement hydration process
- Maintains a plastic and workable surface

Application Instructions:

Material Preparation
Thoroughly shake the undiluted Aliphilm AA prior to dilution. Add water to the Aliphilm AA at a recommended dilution rate is 1 part Aliphilm AA to 9 parts water but higher concentrations can also be effective, up to 1:4 in extreme conditions and up to 1:3 when applied after Expose XA for next day washing of exposed aggregate.

Application Method
Agitate the material until thoroughly mixed. Assess the application area so that a fixed volume of mixed material can be applied over a fixed area to determine the correct
application rate. Diluted Aliphilm AA is applied after surface screeding but before surface finishing processes. Application is recommended via low pressure spray unit. Spray at a
rate of 1L/5m2 to achieve consistent coverage in even coats.