| System Type |
Integral dry pigment system. The powder is blended into the
uncured cementitious mix so the color runs throughout the
finished material.
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| Color Options |
Broad selection of blacks, grays, reds, oranges, browns, buffs,
yellows, green, blue and white. Availability varies by color code
and inventory.
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| Dose Rate |
Select the dose specified for the approved shade. Standard steps
are 1, 3, 5 or 7 lb of pigment per 94 lb Portland cement
sack—approximately 1.1%, 3.2%, 5.3% or 7.4% of cement weight.
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| Coverage |
On a standard five-sack cubic yard, the four dose steps require
5, 15, 25 or 35 lb of pigment. Coverage is calculated from cement
weight, not concrete surface area or total mix weight.
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| Available Sizes |
1 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb and 25 lb bags. Available sizes vary by color
and inventory; orders of 100 lb or more can be quoted for volume
pricing.
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| Mixing Method |
Weigh the pigment and distribute it completely through the batch
using suitable mechanical mixing. Keep the pigment dose, water
content, batching sequence and mixing time consistent between
batches.
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| Application Tools |
Accurate scale, clean mixing container or concrete mixer,
suitable mixing paddle or equipment, and the personal protective
equipment specified by the Safety Data Sheet.
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| Use Location |
Suitable for interior and exterior cementitious projects when
the selected pigment's technical data supports the intended
exposure. Outdoor performance varies by pigment chemistry.
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| Ideal Materials |
Concrete, Portland cement, mortar, stucco, grout, plaster,
precast concrete, GFRC and other compatible cementitious mixes.
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| Placement Temperature |
Pigment has no separate application-temperature range. Follow
the concrete, mortar or other mix manufacturer's requirements
for placement, finishing and curing conditions.
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| Cure Time & Sealing |
Pigment adds no separate reaction or drying step. Follow the
curing schedule for the cementitious system. If applying a
sealer, test it first because it can deepen or shift the visible
color.
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| Storage |
Keep the powder dry, sealed and protected from moisture,
contamination and damaged packaging. Review the current Safety
Data Sheet for handling and storage requirements.
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| Cleanup |
Clean tools and mixing equipment before the cementitious material
hardens. Control airborne dust and follow the Safety Data Sheet
when collecting spilled powder.
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| Standards Information |
Standards status is formulation-specific. Check the selected
color's technical data rather than assuming every powder color
carries the same ASTM C979 statement.
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| Important Notes |
Calculate pigment from Portland cement weight—not total concrete,
aggregate or bagged-mix weight. Cement, sand, aggregate, water,
curing, finish and sealer all affect the final color. Approve a
fully cured test panel before the full project. Powder and
liquid-paste dose rates are not interchangeable.
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