ARSET FRIZ Series

When pouring concrete in cold weather, the following issues should be considered:

• Aggregate, water and cement should be stored under suitable conditions to prevent the effects of cold.

• Instead of blended cement, cements with high clinker ratio should be preferred.

• The formwork and reinforcement should be protected against water, snow and icing. If necessary, ice and water should be removed by heating before concrete casting.

• Molds should be isolated.

• Fresh concrete temperature should be at least 5-15 °C. Concrete should be covered to prevent heat and moisture loss and should be well protected until it reaches 4-5 N/mm2 pressure resistance.

• ARSET FRIZ SERIES products must not be used with set retarder admixtures (Arset Retard Series).

• Depends on the cement and aggregate used, ambient temperature and the mixture ratio, and the setting speeds up depending on the dosage applied.

• Since hydration stops at temperatures lower than -5ºC, the concrete should not left to set but protected using suitable curing methods until it achieves adequate strength (minimum 5 N/mm² on average).

ARSET FRIZ SERIES products’ dosage should be adjusted according to the total amount of binder in the mixture design. This ratio varies according to the cement, aggregate, mineral additive, water components used in concrete mixture design and also the desired fresh and hardened concrete properties. Therefore, before determining the usage rate, laboratory tests should be made according to the properties expected from fresh and hardened concrete and the mixing ratio should be determined according to these tests.

ARSET FRIZ SERIES products may be added with the mixing water or simultaneously during the mixing water is introduced to the concrete. It can also be added to the fresh ready mix concrete at the concrete plant or construction site.

Shelf life is 12 months from the date of production when stored in original unopened and undamaged packages (drums, barrels, IBC containers) at temperatures between +5 °C and +35 °C, protecting from direct sunlight, excessive heat and frost.

If the product has waited for a long time, make it homogeneous by mixing slowly at low speed with mechanical methods before using the product.

Make sure that the product does not freeze. If the product freezes, it should be thawed by keeping it at room temperature without using direct heat and mixed by mechanical methods until it becomes homogeneous.

Use protective clothes, gloves, glasses and mask compatible with health and safety regulations during the application. Avoid direct contact with eyes and skin during storing and application, in case of contact wash off thoroughly with soap and water, if ingested seek medical attention immediately. Store away from all foodstuffs. Keep away from children. ARSET FRIZ SERIES products are not flammable. For detailed safety information please consult the product’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS).