features fabpro polymers' specterhp™
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FEATURES FABPROPOLYMERS’SPECTER™HPSyntheticMicroFiberisa“Best-in-Class”newgenerationofpolypropylenemicrofiberforconcretereinforcement.FABPRO’Suniquetechnologycombinesultra-thindiameterwithhighstrength,resultinginthehighestlevelofplasticshrinkagecrackpreventionavailable.OveronehundredmillionhightensileandhighmodulusfilamentsperyardofSPECTER™HPcreateanextremelydense,three-dimensionalnetworkinanycementitiousapplication.
SPECTER™HP’ssuperiorabilitytoreduceearlyagecrackingisaccomplishedatanengineereddosagerateofonly0.5lb/yd3(0.3kg/m3)offibers.Independenttestresultshaveconsistentlyconfirmedthatonly0.5lb(0.23kg)ofSPECTER™HPconsistentlyproducessuperiorPSCRresultscomparedtoothermonofilamentfibersatatypical1.0lb/yd3(0.6kg/m3)dosagerate–providingbetterperformanceatasignificantlyreducedin-placecost.
BENEFITS • Inhibitsandcontrolstheformationofintrinsiccrackinginconcrete.• Reducesplasticshrinkagecrackingbyanaverageof90%atadosagerateof
0.5lb/yd3(0.6kg/m3)withover110millionfibers.• Measurablyreducesconcretepermeability,thusincreasingthedurabilityand
servicelifeoftheconcrete.• Providesthree-dimensionalreinforcementagainstmicro-cracking.• Increasestheimpactandabrasionresistanceoftheconcrete.• Performsasanexcellentcompanioninblendswithmacrosyntheticfibersand
steelfibers.
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Specific Gravity 0.91 Melting Point 320°F (160°C) Ignition Point 1,094°F (590°C) Absorption Nil Acid & Alkali Resistance Excellent Tensile Strength 70 ksi (480 MPa) Length 0.5” (13 mm) & 0.75” (19 mm) Modulus of Elasticity 1,230 ksi (8.48 GPa) Denier 0.9
FABPRO POLYMERS'
SPECTER HP™ Synthetic Micro Fiber
DESCRIPTION
SPECTER™HPSyntheticMicroFibersaremanufacturedfrom100%virginhomopolymerpolypropyleneresins.SPECTER™HPFibersmeettherequirementsofASTMC1116/C1116M“StandardSpecificationforFiber-ReinforcedConcrete”andtherequirementsofICCESAC32Section3.1.1forplasticshrinkagereinforcement.APPLICATIONS
Recommendedforusein:• Slab-on-groundconstruction• Concretepavement• Whitetoppingandoverlays• Architecturalprecast• Shotcrete• Decorativeconcrete• Stucco• Cement-basedpackaged
products• Marineelements
GUIDELINES FOR USE Dosage: The recommended dosage for the SPECTER™ HPSyntheticMicroFiberis0.5lb/yd3(0.3kg/m3).
Mixing:SPECTER™HPSyntheticMicroFibersarepackaged inpre-weighed,ready-to-use,degradablebagswhicharedesignedto be introduced at any time before or during mixing ofconcrete. When using SPECTER™ HP Fibers, please followstandardmixingproceduresasspecifiedinASTMC94/C94M.
StandardpracticesdetailedinACI302forplacing,finishingandcuringconcrete shouldbe followedwhenusingSPECTER™HPFibers.ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS SPECTER™ HP Synthetic Micro Fibers are specificallyengineeredforreducingplasticshrinkagecrackinginconcreteand mortars. The fibers control cracking caused by plasticshrinkage, plastic settlement, thermal expansion andcontraction inconcrete.SPECTER™HPfibersalsocontributeto reduced water migration, and to increased surfaceresistance to impacts, abrasion and shattering. The fibermanufacturermust document evidence of compliance withbuilding codes in accordance with ICC-ES AC32, and ASTMC1116/C1116M,Section4.1.3,TypeIII.
SPECTER™HP SyntheticMicro Fiber should be specified foruseinconcreteslabs,precastandshotcrete:
q Tohelpcontrolbleedwaterq Toreduceplasticshrinkagecrackingq Toincreaseabrasionresistanceq Toimproveimpactresistanceq Todecreaserebound
FABPROPOLYMERSdoesnotrecommendthisfiberforuseinslabsasasubstituteforprimary/structuralreinforcement.STORAGE AND HANDLING
StorageTemperature:SPECTER™HPFibersshouldbestoredattemperaturesbelow140°F(60°C).Avoidstoringnearstrongoxidizers and avoid sources of ignition. Use caution whenstacking to avoid unstable conditions. Store in a sprinkledwarehouse.
PACKAGING SPECTER™ HP Fibers are available in a variety of packagingoptions.Thetypicalbagsizeis0.5lbs(0.23kg).Bagsarepackagedin ultra-durable boxes, palletized and stretch-wrapped withcornerboardstopreventdamagefromshippingandhandling.RELATED DOCUMENTS SafetyDataSheets:SPECTER™HPSyntheticMicroFiberADDITIONAL INFORMATION For additional information on SPECTER™ HP Synthetic MicroFibers, contact your local sales representative or CustomerServiceat(800)821-4391.
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