Forton™ VF-774
Acrylic Co-Polymer For Use In GFRC
Forton™ VF-774 is an all acrylic, co-polymer dispersion (51% solids) specifically formulated for the GFRC production process. VF-774 is UV stable. It is further formulated to be stable and durable in the high pH Portland cement-based GFRC composite. Forton® VF-774 is the world-wide standard concrete additive for making lightweight GFRC, Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete, panels. It is recognized by the PCI as the only polymer supported with a 20 year durability study.
HIGHLIGHTS
Forton™ VF-774
Additive for GFRC
Forton™ VF-774
Additive for GFRC
All acrylic, co-polymer dispersion (51% solids) specifically formulated for the GFRC production process. VF‑774 is UV stable. It is further formulated to be stable and durable in the high pH Portland cement-based GFRC composite. Durability of the GFRC composite, especially the maintenance of the long-term flexural strain to failure property, i.e. ductility of the composite is based on a 20 year independent test program. PCI Compliance with Appendix G of MNL 130, the Manual for Quality Control for Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Products from the PCI for the elimination of the seven day wet cure.
VF-774 Benefits Include
VF-774 Benefits Include
- Improved workability.
- Easy spraying of vertical surfaces.
- Complete dispersion of iron oxide pigments.
- UV stability of the Forton® polymer.
- Hard cured face mixes.
- Tighter, denser cured product.
- Elimination of crazing and spider cracking.
PCI Compliant
Gram Scale Required
UV Resistant
Technical and Buying Information
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