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SINAK Lithium Cure™ 1000 is the most
As the curing process continues to
Areas to receive Lithium Cure must be
significant advancement in concrete
develop, the added gel products fill the
clean of dirt, oil, and any other foreign
curing over the past 50 years. SINAK's
channels that allow water to escape from
matter. Concrete to be sealed must be a
lithium technology outperforms all other
the concrete surface. By preserving more
minimum of 14 days old and the surface
curing products and methods.
Lithium
moisture at and near the concrete surface,
must be completely dry. Lithium Cure can
CureTM 1000 minimizes or eliminates
it reduces the build up of surface tension
be applied at a temperature of 40 degrees
plastic shrinkage cracking in freshly placed
that is responsible for plastic shrinkage
F and rising. Do not apply to frozen sub-
concrete, and produces highly durable
surfaces for pavements, bridge decks and
precast elements.
Other curing products and moisture cure
are applied at a later period of the setting
COMPOSITION AND
process. Conventional curing compounds
As a result of using
Lithium CureTM plas-
attempt to coat the concrete surface to
tic shrinkage cracking will be mitigated and
prevent moisture escape. This curing has
surface permeability reduced producing
Lithium Cure™ is a water-based lithium
been shown to produce mixed results re-
more durable pavements, bridge decks,
silicate with a proprietary formula in solu-
lated to mitigating plastic shrinkage crack-
and precast elements.
tion. It requires NO mixing, diluting or
ing and enhanced surface durability. Unlike
agitation.
Lithium Cure™ contains NO
their performance in the lab on the small
Research at Florida State University dem-
volatile organic compounds or solvents.
test samples in a controlled environment,
onstrated that slabs treated with
Lithium
their effectiveness in the field is highly
CureTM exhibited no plastic shrinkage
Lithium CureTM is a clear solution. How-
variable and dependant on mix propor-
cracks, even under magnification. There
ever, it can be produced in a white color by
tions, surface area, ambient and concrete
was also a noticeable decrease in warping
incorporating titanium dioxide in the solu-
temperatures, wind conditions, rate of ap-
compared to the untreated control slabs.
tion. Other colors can be produced using
plication and time of application. Removal
fugitive dyes.
of membrane products may be required.
Field results from Arkansas Highway and
Transportation Department showed that
Lithium CureTM does not interfere with
Lithium CureTM application on bridge
the bonding of joint sealants, patching
decks greatly reduced shrinkage cracking
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Applied earlier than other
materials, lane markers and paint striping.
compared to their standard curing methods
Over-spray on reinforcement steel and
using membrane cure followed by a 7-day
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Mitigates plastic shrinkage
cold-joints does not require removal.
cracking
Lithium CureTM is especially effective in
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Retains high internal moisture
preventing plastic shrinkage cracks in hot,
Concrete that has been cured with Lithium
windy, and low-humidity conditions such as
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Contributes to higher
Cure can also be sealed with Lithium Cure
those prevailing in a 2.5-mile major con-
efficiency cement hydration
when additional protection is desired.
crete paving project in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Lithium Cure used as a sealer waterproofs
The Hawaii DOT reported that the applica-
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Reduces permeability
and protects against chloride ion penetra-
tion of
Lithium CureTM during the paving
tion, freeze/thaw damage and provides
operation prevented the development of
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Reduces warping and curling
in pavements
stain resistance. Lithium Cure is excellent
plastic shrinkage cracking despite these
for use on bridge decks, parapet walls,
severe conditions.
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Acts as a surface finishing aid
PCC paving, parking structures and all
other cast-in-place and precast concrete.
LITHIUM CURETM AS A
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Excels in hot weather
Lithium Cure will not stain, discolor or
HOW IT WORKS
alter the appearance or surface texture
Both the Hawaii and Arkansas DOT proj-
or skid-number (SN) rating. Upon the
ects demonstrate that the use of
Lithium
Lithium CureTM is applied to freshly placed
last coat drying, treated surfaces can be
CureTM as a finishing aid during floating or
concrete
much earlier than other curing
immediately opened for both foot and ve-
screeding of the pavement surface speeds
methods. The lithium silicate reaction with
hicular traffic. SINAK Lithium Cure treated
up placement. It also improves quality of
the hydrating cement produces additional
surfaces are compatible with paint and
the surface finishing without resorting to
gel products near the concrete surface.
striping, cementitious toppings, caulking,
the use of water.
crack repair, topically applied systems, etc.
Lithium Cure never requires re-application.
Contractors in both projects were very
pleased with the use of
Lithium CureTM as
Manufactured in the U.S.A.
a finishing aid. They indicated that its use
prevented surface blemishes and streaks
normally caused by sticky concrete sur-
Bridge Decks and Pavements
Lithium Cure™ is available in 5-gallon
faces, which improved workers' productiv-
plastic pails, 55-gallon drums and 275-gal-
ity and quality of the finish.
Lithium CureTM is applied in conjunction
lon biodegradable totes from selected
with paving slip-form and bridge deck pav-
distributors. Contact SINAK Corporation
ing equipment.
for details.
Once final finishing, texturing, and/or tin-
Lithium Cure™ is a clear solution. How-
ing has been completed, apply
Lithium
ASTM C-39
ever, it is available in white or other colors
Cure™ as final cure in one spray applica-
Compressive Strength PSI
by special order.
tion until the surface appears shiny.
Water Lithium Lithium
Cure Cure™ Cure%
7 Days 7252 7445
102.7%
Typical application rates range between
28 Days 8726 8992
103.0%
200-300 square feet per gallon.
After application, no special maintenance
is required.
ASTM C 1202-94/AASHTO T 277
Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Immediately after concrete placement,
Total Charge Passed (Coulombs)
apply
Lithium Cure™ to all exposed con-
Technical assistance is available from
crete at a rate of approximately 200-300
manufacturer and from trained field repre-
square feet per gallon in one spray coat.
Sample 1 3999 2988
Upon removal of form work, apply
Lithium
Sample 2 4027 2914
Cure™ to the freshly exposed concrete
Sample 3 3981 3012
surfaces at a rate of 250-350 square feet
Average 4002 2971
per gallon in two coats.
SINAK Corporation warrants its prod-
26% Improvement Over Water-Cure
ucts to be of the highest quality. Since
Protective Surface Treatment
application of the product is a crucial
BS 1881: Part 5
factor in obtaining satisfactory results,
Initial Surface Absorption ml/m2/sec
The Lithium Cure shall be applied by
and is beyond the control of SINAK
(After 10 Minutes)
spraying to obtain uniform coverage at
Corporation, refund of purchase price
the specified rate. All areas shall receive
or replacement of product shall consti-
two applications of the Lithium Cure spray
tute the limit of SINAK Corporation's
treatment. The first application shall be at
liability. SINAK Corporation makes no
a rate of 1 gallon per 33 square yards (1
other warranties, express or implied,
gallon per 300 square feet) and the second
Average .11 .10
with respect to the products or any ser-
application at the rate of 1 gallon of the
9% Improvement Over Water-Cure
vice and disclaims all other warranties,
mixture per 33 square yards (1 gallon per
including any warranty of merchantabil-
300 square feet).
ity and fitness for a particular purpose.
This limited warranty may not be modi-
LONG TERM BENEFITS
Clean all equipment by rinsing with water
fied by representatives of SINAK Corpo-
ration, its distributors or dealers.
By eliminating surface cracks and de-
STORAGE AND HANDLING
creasing the permeability and sorptivity of
the concrete,
Lithium Cure™ improves
Store in cool dry area out of direct sunlight.
the durability of bridge decks and pave-
Must be kept in tightly secured containers
ments. It is very effective in protecting the
to prevent evaporation and contamination.
concrete from adverse effects of deicing
salts, freeze-thaw conditions, and seawa-
Lithium Cure™ MUST be protected from
ter environments.
freezing. Product that has frozen will
not function as intended, and should be
Lithium Cure™ has no other shelf life
SINAK
Corporation 4901 Morena Blvd. #601, San Diego, CA 92117
(800) 523-3147 • www.sinak.com
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