DARAKOTE® Cleanstrike

Mould Release Agent

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Product Description

DARAKOTE® Cleanstrike is a general purpose mould release agent which gives easy striking offormwork and leaves a good quality surface finish.It may be used on all types of formwork and in certain circumstances on moulds that are sensitiveto concentrated petroleum products. It can also be used in confined spaces and where heated mouldsare in use.

Typical Properties

DARAKOTE CLEANSTRIKE  
Appearance White Emulsion
Specific Gravity

0.92 at 20ºC
Air Entrainment 0.5%
Freezing Point Below 0ºC

 Method Of Use

DARAKOTE Cleanstrike is ready for use and should not be diluted. It can be applied to all types of formwork by spray, fine haired brush, swab or roller. Any excess should be mopped up and removed.

Coverage 30-40 square metres per litre

The above figures apply to the use of the material with a fine spray on metal or sealed ply at 20ºC. Rough forms, hand application and cold weather may give lower coverage rates

With new timber a sealing coat should be applied first, followed by a second coat before placing the concrete.

Advantages

  • Can be used on all types of formwork
  • Has no unpleasant odour
  • Economic coverage rates
  • Retains its mobility at temperatures above freezing point
  • DARAKOTE Cleanstrike can be sprayed with suitable equipment
  • Can be used with either white or grey cement
  • Provides a quick positive release for formwork reducing labour costs and any mould damage
  • DARAKOTE Cleanstrike is an effective rust inhibitor

Reduces the incidence of blowholes, surface blemishes and staining.

Health and Safety

For further advice see the DARAKOTE Cleanstrike Safety Data Sheet or consult GCP Applied Technologies.

Packaging

DARAKOTE Cleanstrike is supplied in 210 litre, non-returnable containers

Alternatively, 1000 Litre IBCs or bulk deliveries can be arranged.

Storage

DARAKOTE Cleanstike requires no special storage. Exposure under test conditions down to 2ºC for extended periods showed no separation of constituent parts.

Store in well ventilated conditions away from electrical equipment and other sources of ignition.

Storage Life in Manufacturer’s Drums:

12 months from date of delivery from date of manufacture.

Storage Life in Bulk Storage:

12 months from date of delivery

Technical Service

The Technical Service Department of GCP Applied Technologies is available to assist you in the correct and best use of our products. These resources and advice are at your disposal entirely without obligation.

 

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We hope the information here will be helpful. It is based on data and knowledge considered to be true and accurate, and is offered for consideration, investigation and verification by the user, but we donot warrant the results to be obtained. Please read all statements, recommendations, and suggestions in conjunction with our conditions of sale, which apply to all goods supplied by us. No statement,recommendation, or suggestion is intended for any use that would infringe any patent, copyright, or other third party right.

DARAKOTE is a trademark, which may be registered in the United States and/or other countries, of GCP Applied Technologies Inc. This trademark list has been compiled using available published informationas of the publication date and may not accurately reflect current trademark ownership or status.

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Last Updated: 2025-05-15

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