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    FOAMIX is a foaming agent used to produce lightweight foam concrete. It helps create a stable, aerated mortar by trapping air bubbles throughout the cement mixture. This reduces the density and thermal conductivity of the concrete. FOAMIX can be used to make low-density foamed mortar and concrete for applications like insulation screeds, backfill concrete, and sound/fire barriers. It is efficient even at low dosages and creates stiff foam that is 40-50 times the original solution volume.

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    FOAMIX is a foaming agent used to produce lightweight foam concrete. It helps create a stable, aerated mortar by trapping air bubbles throughout the cement mixture. This reduces the density and thermal conductivity of the concrete. FOAMIX can be used to make low-density foamed mortar and concrete for applications like insulation screeds, backfill concrete, and sound/fire barriers. It is efficient even at low dosages and creates stiff foam that is 40-50 times the original solution volume.

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    FOAMIX is a foaming agent used to produce lightweight foam concrete. It helps create a stable, aerated mortar by trapping air bubbles throughout the cement mixture. This reduces the density and thermal conductivity of the concrete. FOAMIX can be used to make low-density foamed mortar and concrete for applications like insulation screeds, backfill concrete, and sound/fire barriers. It is efficient even at low dosages and creates stiff foam that is 40-50 times the original solution volume.

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    FOAMIX is a foaming agent used to produce lightweight foam concrete. It helps create a stable, aerated mortar by trapping air bubbles throughout the cement mixture. This reduces the density and thermal conductivity of the concrete. FOAMIX can be used to make low-density foamed mortar and concrete for applications like insulation screeds, backfill concrete, and sound/fire barriers. It is efficient even at low dosages and creates stiff foam that is 40-50 times the original solution volume.

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    FOAMIX

    FOAMING AGENT FOR LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE

    DESCRIPTION
    Chloride content:
    FOAMIX is an efficient low dosage foaming admixture,
    Nil to BS 5075.
    which is used to produce light weight foam concrete for
    a variety of insulation and construction applications. Water absorption:
    Absorption of foamed cement containing 60% voids
    FEATURES after 3 months immersion in water, shows only 20%
    increase in volume.
    FOAMIX helps to produce a stable areated mortar, by
    entrapping air into prepared cement slurry in the shape Toxicity:
    of discontinued air bubbles, to form a cellular structure Non toxic.
    throughout the mass. The cellular structure significantly Compatibility with cement:
    reduces the thermal conductivity and density of Compatible with Portland cement.
    concrete, resulting in a lower dead load imposed on the
    structure. It provides excellent resistance to freeze and Shelf life:
    thaw. At least 24 months if stored in tightly closed containers
    at normal ambient temperature.
    USES
    DIRECTIONS FOR USE
    FOAMIX can be used for the production of low density
    foamed mortar and concrete, The optimum dosage and performance of FOAMIX is
     As flat roof insulation screeds. best assessed after preliminary tests on site using the
     Insulated floor screeds. actual mix design and the job under consideration.
     As a backfill concrete. Pre-foaming method:
     Fabrication of light weight beams, blocks and panels. The Recommended Dosages of FOAMIX should be
     Fire barrier. diluted with water to prepare a 1% solution. The diluted
     Sound insulation of walls and ceilings. solution is used to produce pre-foam by passing through
     As encasement concrete. a foam generating machine which produces uniform and
    stable foam having a volume of 40 to 50 times that of
    ADVANTAGES the original solution.
     High efficiency even at low dosage. As an alternative (practice prevailing in Kuwait),
     Excellent stability in alkaline conditions. foaming agent diluted with 10 to 15 times of water fed
     A 1% aqueous solution creates stiff white foam with into the foam chamber, which mixes it uniformly to
    40 to 50 times increase in volume. produce foam. Thereafter the foam is passed to cement
     It can be used with all types of light weight or sand-cement slurry chamber and mixed to uniformity
    aggregates to produce very low density concrete .
    mixes. Dosage:
    The dosage of FOAMIX required will vary due to a
    TYPICAL PROPERTIES number of factors including the final mortar density,
    mixing method and starting materials.
    Appearance:
    Translucent, pale brown liquid. Overdosing:
    FOAMIX IS an air entraining agent. The compressive
    Specific gravity:
    strength of any mix will get reduced with increase in the
    About 1.02 at 25 0C
    content of FOAMIX, as the level of entrained air will be
    Solubility:
    increased. Overdosing of FOAMIX will normally
    Infinitely soluble in water.
    produce an increase in air content, workability together
    with loss in compressive strength.

    Rev.: 02 Mar 2015 Page 1 of 2 Ref No.: ACC/R&D/1503/ANC/0093


    FOAMIX
    FOAMING AGENT FOR LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PACKAGING


    FOAMIX is nontoxic and non-flammable. Splashes to eyes FOAMIX is supplied in 20 liter cans.
    and skin should be washed off at once with water. It is
    advisable to use goggles and gloves while handling STORAGE
    FOAMIX.
    Preferably store in sealed conventional containers,
    protected from extreme weather conditions.
    Mix ratios
    Typical mix batches to produce approximately
    1.0 m3 of foamed concrete

    Dry density Sand Kg Cement KG Water liters Foam liters Foamix dosages Thermal
    Kg/m3 ltr/m3 conductivity
    w/m- 0K
    400 ---- 330 165 730 0.63 0.07
    500 -- 420 210 657 0.45 0.09
    600 -- 500 250 591 0.31 0.11
    800 370 370 192 530 0.33 0.17
    1000 500 410 213 478 0.32 0.22
    1200 780 350 182 414 0.30 0.30

    The recommended water content is for moderate summer conditions. Water content varies with ambient
    temperature and humidity. The quality of cement and w/c ratio will mainly determine the quality and strength of
    concrete, proper curing and age of the concrete, affects the compressive strength.

    Foamed concrete made by FOAMIX is of light weight and free flowing. It can be placed easily by pumping and
    does not require compaction or leveling. Foam concrete Resist water and frost provides a high level of sound and
    thermal insulation. The thermal conductivity of foamed concrete is only 5 to 20% that of dense concrete.

    TECHNICAL SERVICE:
    Our Technical Service Department is available at any time to advise you in the correct use of this product or any other Ahlia products.
    Note: The information presented herein is based on the best of our knowledge and expertise for which every effort is made to ensure its
    reliability. Although all the products are subjected to rigid quality tests and are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture, no
    specific guarantee can be extended because results depend not only on quality but also on other factors beyond our control.
    As all Ahlia Technical Data Sheets are updated on a regular basis, it is the user responsibility to collect most recent issue.

    Rev.: 02 Mar 2015 Page 2 of 2 Ref No.: ACC/R&D/1503/ANC/0093

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