CSE® reactive surface deactivator

Version „pro“
Introduction:
The brand CSE® characterises a group of liquid deactivators for the production of exposed aggregate concrete surfaces, for exa-
mple, to make architectural prefabricated/precast concrete panels, small precast elements and products, cast stone, cast-in-
place walls and pavings and „rough“ constructions joints.
To reach exposed aggregate concrete the first layer of cementitious material is removed so that the aggregates become visible.
To control and ease this process the CSE® Deactivator reacts chemically upon surface contact with the fresh concrete during the
hydration and stops the cement from hardening there. The fresh concrete below this surface layer hydrates and hardens like
normal. Later, usually after 24 hours, the surface can be washed off, which means that the „deactivated“ cementitious material
is removed by waterjet and the aggregates are revealed. The depth of this wash-out texture is called and specified by the expo-
sure depth in millimeters.
CSE® Deactivator is available in 4 different versions and each comes in 11 different exposure depths. All versions have been
developed with special features to reach perfect results when used in the two main ways of application - the „negative“ applica-
tion (when the CSE® Deactivator is applied onto a mould surface) and the „positive“ application (when the CSE® Deactivator is
sprayed onto a freshly poured concrete surface). See Available Versions for more information.
This data sheet covers all aspects when using CSE® „pro“ .

Product Description:
The version CSE® “pro“ has been modified to perform excellently especially when precast/prefab concrete is produced. CSE®
“pro“ is available in 11 different exposure depth types - see page 2. CSE® “pro“ is mainly used in the „negative“ application, also
called „face down“ cast, which is widely used in the precast concrete industry to produce exposed aggregate concrete surfaces.
CSE® “pro“ can also be used to create exposed aggregate surfaces even when making cast-in-place walls and floors, or for
construction joints with a rough surface for good adhesion. CSE® “pro“ can also be used for „positive“ applications onto the fresh
concrete, also called top surface spray application. However, inside the CSE® product lines there are versions designed especially
for this. See Available Versions for more information.

Characteristics: Benefits:
- solvent-based
- film-forming after drying
- fast drying
- suitable for horizontal and vertical moulds
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- high mould surface bond and adhesion - high abrasion resistance during pouring/casting and vibration
- contains best and approved active ingredients - works with all kinds of concrete, also SCC, HPC, GRC ...
- based on CSE®-Deactivator technology - for reliable performance, regardless of consumption rate
- chemically engineered formulation - for easy application and low consumption
- NEW: with „Release“- effect - for fast and easy mould cleaning
- available in 11 different exposure depth types - all architectural or functional options possible
- colour-coded / pigment added - for good visibility of coat after application
- NEW: with special „weekend“-ingredient - for „later“ demoulding/wash-out (pilot test necessary)
- NEW: viscosity control - for spray-application option
- made to be compatible to all mould materials - no limitations in mould material selection Click here for pictures showing examples of
exposed aggregate conrete in our Gallery.
- NEW: now with water-hold back buffer - for fast and easy wash-out
- made for „negative“ and „positive“ way of use - more than one exposed aggregate side possible on same element

Fields of Application:
• Precast concrete, for example facade elements
• Small precast, for example steps, planters, benches, curbstones ...
• Special prefabricated concrete, for example SCC, GRC, HPC ...
• Cast-in-place concrete for walls and floors
• Construction joints

Available Version “pro“ Version “nova” Version “solotop“ Version “multitop”

Versions: for negative and positive applica- for negative and positive applica- only for positive application, only for positive application, with
tion, solvent-based, ideal for tion, water-based, ideal for archi- water-based, ideal for small built-in curing membrane and
architectural precast concrete tectural precast concrete (heavy precast and decorative cast-in- rain-protection, water-based,
(heavy and small precast) and small precast) and for con- place paving ideal for decorative cast-in-place
struction joints concrete paving
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Exposure depth selection:
• Usually exposed aggregate concrete mixes have „gapped“ aggregate sizes for best surface uniformity.
• The selection of the exposure depth, the choice of the CSE® Deactivator product and the choice and size of the aggregates
are connected to each other. The wash out depth should consider to still allow a good bond of the aggregates on the
surface. So the reveal of surface should not go deeper that 40% of the aggregates - see table below:
• Advice: HEBAU provides free of charge concrete mix designs as guidelines for a good concrete mix.

CSE® Deactivator is available in 11 different exposure depth types:

Type: CSE® 01 CSE® 02 CSE® 10 CSE® 25 CSE® 50 CSE® 70 CSE® 100 CSE® 130 CSE® 200 CSE® 300 CSE® 400
Size of aggregates (in mm) 0 - 4/8 2-8 2-8 4-8 6 - 8/12 8 - 16 8 - 16/22 8 - 16/22 12 - 16/32 16 - 32 16-32/54

Exposure depth (in mm) approx. 0,5 approx. 1,0 approx. 1,5 approx. 2,0 approx. 2,5 approx. 3,0 approx. 3,5 approx. 4,0 approx. 5,0 approx. 6,0 approx. 7,0

Colour code blue brown green yellow pink grey creme white orange violet violet

Please note, that all the infor-

mation about the exposure
depths and recommended CSE®
types is only a guideline, because
the final exposure-depth is not
only controlled by the chosen
type of CSE® Deactivator, but also
effected by many other factors,
for example by the amount of
cement and sand, by the type of
cement (grey/white, fast setting/
slow setting), from the water-
cement-ratio, by the demoulding
period (e.g. by weekend produc-
tion), etc.

Click here for pictures showing more examples of exposed aggregate concrete in our Gallery

Instructions for Use:

CSE® Deactivators are liquid products and must be stirred up thoroughly before use. Close the bucket/container tightly right away after taking out material.
For negative (face-down) application CSE® “pro” should be applied to the mould uniformly (criss-crossing) with a short-nap painting-roller or a suitable spray-pistol. Do
not use an additional mould release agent! The drying time depends on the outdoor temperature resp. consumption of the CSE® Deactivator and lies between 10 and 30
minutes. After drying, during which the CSE® Deactivator forms a solid, abrasion-resistant coating, the casting of the concrete can begin and should be carried out with
care in order to rule out segregations of the face-concrete (face-mix). Same attention must be payed to the vibration because architectural concrete must be handled
thoughtfully as standard structural concrete handling routines may not be appropriate. If you are using self-compacting / self-levelling concrete the hydration should be
moderate and shall be monitored, see “General Instructions” on page 3.

Negative / Face-down application method of CSE® “pro” (simplified example of the production of exposed aggregate
concrete - click here for more detailed guidelines of application procedures)

1. Paint mould/form with CSE® „pro“ 2. Pour/cast concrete. 3. Vibrate and finish. 4. Take element out of mould 5. Wash surface

Cleaning of the moulds: If the CSE® Deactivator is used economically, sweeping the moulds with a scraper will clean them easily in most cases. In order to speed-up the
cleaning of the moulds, it is recommended to wait for 15 – 30 minutes after the demoulding/stripping to allow the moist residue on the mould to dry. In special cases CSE®-
Cleaner can be used. Prior to the start of a new production with smooth, form-finished concrete surface, it may be necessary to neutralize resp. clean the formwork/mould
with CSE®-Cleaner. CSE®-Cleaner can also be used to clean rollers, sprayers and other tools from CSE®.

More instructions for „Positive Application“, „Wash-out“ … - see page 3

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Instructions for use (continued):

For positive (top-surface) application the CSE® “pro” should be sprayed onto the fresh concrete surface, taking care to cover the
surface thoroughly and evenly. The concrete surface must be smooth, free of excess surface water (bleeding water) and should
be especially free of any segregations. The drying time of the CSE® “pro” depends on the outside temperatures and the con-
sumption of the material and may vary between 10 and 30 minutes. It is not necessary to cover the surface with a plastic sheet
or to apply a liquid curing membrane, but can be considered in special cases.

Wash out: Consumption:

The wash-out of the exposed aggregate surface normally takes place within 24 hours, resp. when the concrete has reached for negative application:
demoulding stability. However for weekend production it can also be carried out after 48 or 72 hours, but this must be tested in Depending on the absorbency of the
pilot trials. It is very important to keep the same washing-rhythm when producing a coherent series of elements. The washing- mould surface and the application
rhythm may have to be adjusted if the outside temperatures change considerably. The panels should remain in the moulds until method resp. quantity, 1 kg for ap-
washing and should then be washed immediately after stripping/demoulding. If this is not possible, it is recommended to keep prox. 7-15 sqm.
the surface moist. The most efficient way of washing the panels is with a high-pressure water-jet. If the CSE® Deactivator is
for positive application:
applied appropriately and skilfully (thin coating), no traces of the active ingredients of the CSE® Deactivator should be found in
Depending on the configuration of
the wash-off water, as the active ingredients are used up during the reaction with the concrete.
the spraying device and manual
application rate, 1 kg for approx. 7-15
In general:
sqm.
The choice of the right type of the CSE® Deactivator for each individual case should be made through trials, i.e. the test samples
should be produced according to the exact production reality regarding the concrete mix design, production course and time,
thickness of the concrete panel and the resulting setting temperature. The concrete mix design and consistency and the casting/ Packaging:
pouring technique must rule out the possibility of segregations and of the concrete setting too quickly. The vibration should 20 kg buckets, 36 buckets / pallet
begin no later than 45 minutes after the concrete has been placed into the mould. The initial setting of the concrete should not
start earlier than 60 minutes after the concrete has been placed into the mould. If heating of the moulds is necessary, it should Storage:
take place at the earliest one hour after vibration. Store inside, in a suitable warehouse
(not outdoors) at +5°C and +25°C.
Store dry and in a cool and ventilated
hydration room. Avoid exposure to direct sun-
light.
Attention: Storing and using the
products at construction sites might
not represent the specified storage
conditions.
mix concrete 0 min I I I not before 60 min
If stored under the specified condi-
cast concrete complete vibration penetration of CSE start of hydration tions, the product can be stored for
approx. 24 months in original, tightly
closed container.

All positive data determined in the trials, including the optimal technique, time and frequency of vibration, should be trans-
ferred to the production process as exactly as possible. Deliberate or accidental changes to the optimal defined production
process can be compensated for by using a different type of CSE® Deactivator, or by changing the mix design or course of pro- Hazard + precautionary statements
duction. Running tests in just small samples size can be misleading and to do a full size mock-up is recommended. according to CLP regulation / (EC) No
1272/2008
Feel free to contact the HEBAU technical support team before you start a project.

Colour coding: We have added a colour pigment to the CSE® Deactivator to enable a clearer distinction between the
different exposure depths types and to simplify re-ordering. The pigment has no functional characteristic or effect. The Danger / UN 1866
colour is also used to visualise the amount applied and thus to avoid over- and under-application. Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
How to clean tools: Use CSE®-Cleaner to clean rollers, sprayers and other tools from CSE® „pro“. Do not use water. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Accessories and support products: H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters
airways.
- CSE® Transform - special skin-forming mould release agent to aid mould cleaning when using CSE® “pro“
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting
- CSE® Cleaner - to clean rollers, sprayers, tools … effects.
- HEBAU Multi-Sprayer for CSE® “pro” Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces,
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P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau-
tiously with water for several minutes.
Usual precautions and actions when handling chemicals should be observed (e.g. no eating, drinking, or smoking at the place of Remove contact lenses, if present and easy
work). Additional instructions, which can be found on the corresponding product labelling or in the Safety Data Sheet, must be to do. Continue rinsing.
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Keep container tightly closed.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in
accordance with local regulations.
See an overview and the Legal Notice on page 4.

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 Products for the production of
exposed aggregate concrete surfaces

CSE® CSE® CSE® CSE® Retarder Retarder

Overview Deactivator Deactivator Deactivator Deactivator paper paper
version "pro" version "nova" version "solotop" version "multitop" RSE 01, SE WB (different types)

Suitable for the following concrete surfaces:

micro exposure depth (sand finish) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ -
light, medium and deep exposure depths ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - ✓
aesthetical / architectural surface ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
anti-slip surface ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
high adhesion surface ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - Ο
Suitable for the following applications:
horizontal face down poured precast ✓ ✓ - - ✓ ✓
vertical mould poured precast ✓ ✓ - - - -
vertical mould cast-in-place ✓ Ο - - - -
horizontal face-up ✓ ✓ ✓✓ ✓✓ - -
zero-slump pressed concrete ✓ ✓ ✓✓ ✓✓ Ο Ο
face down pressed tiles - - - - ✓✓ ✓✓
also with HPC, UHPC, SCC, GFRC … ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Ο Ο
in structural concrete engineering to obtain ✓ ✓ Ο Ο - -
construction joints with “rough” surface texture
and for protecting the front surface of bricks
when making brick-embedded precast facades
✓ ✓ - - Ο ✓
Also recommended:
PCE-based super plasticiser, designed for ARCON-Fluid+Plus Avoids segregations and helps to reduce vibration towards semi-self-
architectural / decorative concrete compacting or self-levelling concrete.
Integral colour pigments ICPs Available as powder, slurry or granulated pigments
Protective coating - option I COLORFRESH® intensiv Applicable immediately after wash-out procedure
- enhances surface colour and creates a silky sheen.
Protective coating - option II COLORFRESH® effect Applicable immediately after wash-out procedure
- creates a wet-look finish.
Protective coating - option III COLORTEC® MAX Applicable immediately after wash-out procedure
- remains invisible/matt finish.

Please note, it is always necessary to carry out pilot tests which realistically correspond to the planned production process and application procedure.
Symbol explanation: ✓✓very suitable/applicable ✓suitable/applicable Ο partially suitable/applicable - not suitable/applicable

Legal notice:
The technical information herein contained, in particular relating to the function, use and handling of our products, is given to the best of our knowledge and is based
on our present knowledge and experience of the products when appropriately stored and handled, and applied under normal conditions in accordance with the stand-
ard fields of application, as described on page 1-3. Due to the large variety of possible use and application scenarios, this data sheet raises no claim to completeness,
but is solely intended to provide a non-binding decision support, which needs to be reconfirmed by the end-user through pilot tests. Pilot tests are always necessary
and should be carried out following the advice given in the current Product Data Sheet and under realistic practical conditions, i.e. conditions must realistically corre-
spond to the planned production process and application procedure. Case-related acquired knowledge is not directly transferable to similar applications. Product
specifications are subject to alterations without notice.
Only the most recent issue of the Product Data Sheet is valid, which will be supplied on request or can be found on our website under www.hebau.de. Illustrations in
our data sheets, brochures etc. are mere examples and not binding. Photos may have been edited.
We guarantee for the perfect quality of our material according to our specifications. We do not take any liability resp. warranty for the desired end result, as we solely
act as supplier of the products and the application of the products and other influencing factors are beyond our control and our field of responsibility.
Our General Terms and Conditions apply. This information is valid for professional users. Our products are not recommended for private end-users.

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