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E5 Catalyst Submittal Package - Key Information Extraction

Contents: Technical Data Sheet (TDS), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), Compliance Certificates

Page 1: E5 Nano Silica Concrete Systems Overview

Key Charts and Data:
  • Abrasion Resistance chart comparing E5 NANO SILICA vs Polyethylene vs Ashford
  • Test results for four curing methods in 21 days showing wear depth in mm
  • Drying Shrinkage % chart comparing different admixtures over time (age from casting days)
  • PSI comparison chart showing strength at 1 Week, 4 Weeks, 2 Months, 6 Months
  • Control vs E5 microscopy images showing void reduction
 
Key Benefits Listed:
  1. Internally Cures - Hydrates increased cementitious material, chemically binds water to cement, reduces bleed channels, eliminates wet curing & curing compounds
  2. Consistent FF/FL - Slumps are retained, surface remains workable longer, eliminates wet curing, eliminates sealers & hardeners
  3. Reduced Volume Loss - Retains water of transport in the mix, reduces evaporation at the surface, reduces evaporation at the joints, reduces curling at the joints
  4. Reduced Porosity - Increased hydration reduces voids, creates silica gel within the slab matrix, particle packaging at the surface
  5. Increased Abrasion Resistance - Densifies the surface of slab systems, grind or polish 7 days after placement, improves surface longevity, reduces control joint issues
  6. Extends Life Cycle - Significantly reduces expensive cracking, protects against premature degradation, significantly reduces water penetration, reduces salts & brine penetration
 
Test Results Highlighted:
  1. Abrasion Resistance: E5 Internal Cure outperformed all other topical applications. Overall mean wear depth of 0.031 places the surface in the highest wear class called Special (Chaplin Abrasion)
  2. Drying Shrinkage: E5 Internal Cure reduces the percentage of drying shrinkage as shown in the table. The procedure used was E5 Internal Cure experienced a significant reduction of drying shrinkage in comparison to other admixtures
  3. Resilient Flooring Pull Strengths: Concrete containing E5 Internal Cure + E5 Catalyst meet the minimum flooring pull strengths at only one week
 

Page 2: E5 Internal Cure Product Sheet

Product Description:
  • First admixture proven to provide internal curing of concrete
  • Controls evaporation of mix water to ensure increased hydration of cement
  • Replaces the need for traditional wet cure and curing compounds
  • Makes concrete easier to pump, place, and finish
Features & Benefits:
  • Controls the water of transport and the water of convenience to cure
  • Eliminates wet curing and topical curing compounds
  • Improves pumpability, workability and finishability
  • Reduces evaporation even in low humidity, high wind, and direct sunlight conditions
  • Reduces drying shrinkage and curling
  • Replaces traditional topical densifiers
 
Compatibility:
Highly effective on its own or in combination with other E5 admixtures
If using multiple admixtures, critical to add each one individually to the concrete mix
 
Dosage:
Recommended dosage: 4 fl. oz. per 100 lbs (0.52-2.61 L/100 kg) of cementitious material
Trial mixes recommended
 
Environmental Product Declaration:
Carbon Footprint (Cradle to Gate)
Global Warming Potential (GWP, 100 years): 6.67 Pounds of CO2 Per Gallon
 
Packaging:
Pail: 5 gallons / 19 liters
Drum: 55 gallons / 209 liters
Tote: 275 gallons / 1041 liters
Tanker: Bulk
 
Storage Instructions:
Shelf life: 18 months in original unopened container
Store between 40°-130°F (4° - 54°C)
EXTREMELY important to protect from freezing, direct sunlight, and UV exposure
 

Page 3: Certificate of Compliance - E5 Internal Cure (January 1, 2024)

ASTM Standards Met:
ASTM C 309 & ASTM C-1315 moisture retention requirements
ASTM F1869 (evaporation loss within 72hrs)
ASTM C779/ASTM C944, BS8204:1987 (abrasion resistance)
ASTM E96, ASTM C1585, ASTM C642, ASTM C156, ASTM C39, ASTM C78, ASTM C403, ASTM C157, ASTM C1498
 
Key Compliance Points:
  • Nano-silica based admixture exhibits internal curing through effective nano-molecular manipulation of hydration, water retention, capillary pore refinement, and nano filling effect
  • Meets ASTM C494 requirements
  • Significantly reduces bleed rate (ASTM C232)
  • Manufactured under exacting standards and quality control measures
 

Page 4: E5 Catalyst Product Sheet

Product Description:
  • Used ONLY with E5 Internal Cure
  • Provides superior abrasion resistance and moisture mitigation for floor coverings
  • Specifically designed for high traffic slabs and slabs to receive floor covering
  • First silicate free finishing system that controls moisture migration and surface pH
Key Features:
  • Increases pozzolanic reactivity at the surface to form permanent, insoluble bonds in Portland Cement Concrete (PCC)
  • Engineered to react with E5 Internal CureApplied as a topical agent during concrete finishing
  • Reduces drag by producing a micro grout, making troweling smooth and effortless
  • Results in extremely hard and dense concrete surface
 
Features & Benefits:
  • Increases abrasion resistance
  • Controls moisture migration
  • Improves FF/FL retention
  • Controls concrete surface pH ideal for adhesives
  • No traditional curing required
  • Prevents alkalinity related adhesive failures
  • Immediate access to the slab minimizes construction delays
 
Compatibility:
Use E5 Catalyst ONLY in combination with other E5 Internal Cure
Critical to add each one individually to the concrete mix
 
Application:
  • Apply using a low-pressure pump sprayer
  • Applied after the floating process or first combination pass
  • Spray apply to concrete surface, holding tip 18 - 24 inches (30 - 61 cm) above the surface
  • Move side to side to achieve even distribution
  • Coverage Rate: 900-1100 sf/gal
  • DO NOT OVER-APPLY E5 Catalyst
  • READY FOR USE AND SHOULD NOT BE DILUTED OR BLENDED WITH OTHER PRODUCTS

Environmental Benefits:
Zero VOC formula
Non-hazardous
Bio-degradable
 
Packaging:
Pail: 5 gallons / 19 liters
Drum: 55 gallons / 209 liters
Tote: 275 gallons / 1041 liters
 
Storage Instructions:
Shelf life: 18 months in original unopened container
Store between 40°-130°F (4° - 54°C)
EXTREMELY important to protect from freezing, direct sunlight, and UV exposure
 

Page 5: Compliance Letter - E5 Moisture Mitigation System (May 29, 2024)

Key Differentiators vs PIA (Permeability Inhibiting Admixtures):
 
  • E5 achieves lowered porosity (permeability reduction) AND produces silicate free
  • Both products are silicate free and work to reduce the porosity within the concrete matrix
  • E5 offers a lifetime warranty often exceeding that of PIA, MVRA, and topical moisture mitigation competitors
System Components:
  • E5 Internal Cure & E5 Catalyst together treat the concrete surface during finishing operations
    Benefits of Combined System:
  • Dramatically increases abrasion resistance
  • Controls moisture migration
  • Improves FF/FL retention
  • Controls concrete surface pH ideal for adhesives
  • Eliminates need for traditional curing
  • Prevents alkalinity related adhesive failures
  • Allows for early access to the slab minimizes construction delays
  • Replaces use of shake on hardeners with surface abrasion improvements exceeding most competitors
Regulatory Compliance:
  • Both E5 Internal Cure and E5 Catalyst are liquid materials which alleviate constraints concerning OSHA Respirable crystalline silica regulations
  • Testing compliance and validation confirmed utilizing ASTM E96, ASTM D 903, ASTM D7234, ASTM F1869-16
 
Key Technical Points:
  • E5 internal cure leaves behind a discrete particle which improves multiple characteristics of the full concrete matrix
  • Improved bonding between paste and aggregate
  • Improved hydration of cement (approximately 30%)
  • Allows nucleation sites for self-healing properties to take place
  • Smallest micro cracks have the potential to fill overtime
 
Major Projects Referenced:
  • Frito Lay, Amazon, UPS, Rivian, Ford
  • Hundreds of academic applications, wastewater treatment plants, and hospitals

Page 6: E5 Moisture Mitigation System - Limited Lifetime Warranty

Warranty Coverage:
  • 10-year limited lifetime warranty on moisture mitigation system
  • Covers manufacturing defect and products that do not directly cause flooring adhesive failure due to moisture migration from within the concrete or delamination of floor coverings from the concrete surface
  • Warranty applicable to coverage limitations includes material and necessary labor for essential repair/reinstallation of the floor finish
 
Key Requirements:
 
  • E5 must receive timely payment in full for the Moisture System
  • Purchaser must fully complete all sections of Registration Sheet
  • Must be submitted to E5 (and E5 must accept)
  • Registration must be done PRIOR to product installation
 
Warranty Contact:

Page 7: E5 Moisture System Limited Lifetime Warranty Registration Sheet

Form includes fields for:
  • Project information (name, address, job#, expected install date)
  • Project owner and manager details
  • A&E Firm and Project Architect
  • General Contractor and Project Manager/Superintendent
  • Flooring Subcontractor and Installer Name
  • Ready Mix Producer details
  • Total yards of concrete, required W/C ratio, required slump
  • Mix design details
  • Confirmation of Performance of Water Droplet Test & Pull Test
  • Confirmation of Performance of Material Bond Test (ASTM D-4263)

 

Page 8: Durability Testing - ASTM C666 Resistance to Freezing and Thawing (Page 20)

Test Overview:
  • ASTM C666 exposes concrete to 300 cycles of freezing and thawing
  • Measures durability factor of the concrete
 
Test Results:
Material
Dosage
Fresh Properties
Freeze-Thaw Results
Cement type 1
600 lb/cy
Slump: 5.50"
# of cycles: 300
Coarse aggregate
1800 lb/cy
Unit weight: 146.6 lb/ft³
Durability factor: 89
Fine aggregate
1250 lb/cy
Yield: 26.8 ft³
  
Admixtures:
  
Temperature: 67°C
  
Darex 2
0.6 oz/100wt
Air content: 4.0%
  
E5 Internal Cure
4.0 oz/100wt
    
 
Key Finding:
  • Durability factor of concrete with E5 Internal Cure as 89
  • According to C494 specifications for Chemical Admixtures, minimum durability factor that must be achieved is 80
  • Analysis confirmed that concrete containing E5 Internal Cure is compliant in its resistance to freezing and thawing
  • Air content of specimen was 4.0% contrary to PCA standards stating that entrainment between 5.0% and 8.0% yields concrete with a higher durability factor
 

Page 9: Durability Testing - C779/C944 Abrasion Resistance (Page 21)

Test Overview:
  • ASTM C944 test procedure performed by abrading the concrete surface using a normal 22 pound load for a doubled duration of 4 minutes
  • Total mass loss measured in grams of concrete abraded from the surface
 
Test Results:
Test
E5 INTERNAL CURE Mass Loss
E5 INTERNAL CURE + E5 CATALYST Mass Loss
EXP 1
1.1 g
0.6 g
EXP 2
1.2 g
0.7 g
EXP 3
1.3 g
0.8 g
LOSS AVERAGE
1.2 g
0.7 g
 
Key Finding:
  • Industry standard for abrasion resistance is typically 2.5 grams abraded from the surface
  • Concrete containing E5 Internal Cure, with or without E5 Catalyst applied to the surface, results in a total abraded mass of loss less than or equal to 1.2 grams
Weight Change Testing:
  • E5 Internal Cure has little effect on weight change in mortar specimens
  • Weight retention over time: 3 days (98.38%), 7 days (98.03%), 10 days (97.93%), 18 days (97.65%)
 

Page 10: Chaplin Abrasion - BS 8204: 1987: Part 2 (Page 22)

Test Overview:
  • Chaplin Abrasion Tester gives a guide to the abrasion resistance of concrete floors
  • Depth of wear brought about by action of 75mm diameter by 20mm wide hardened steel wheels

Used as a guide to abrasion resistance

 
Wear Class Standards:
Wear Class
Degree of Wear Resistance
Maximum Wear Depth
Typical Use
Traffic
Special
Extremely High
0.055 mm
Very heavy-duty factories
Heavily loaded steel tires, impact, dragged loads
AR1
Very High
0.100 mm
Heavy-city factories and warehouses
Steel tires, impact
AR2
High
0.200 mm
Medium-duty factories and warehouses
Lightly loaded steel tires, hard plastic tires
AR3
Good
0.400 mm
Light-duty factories and warehouses
Rubber tires

 

Test Results:

  • E5 INTERNAL CURE @ 35 Days: Wear depth ranging from 0.025 to 0.013 mm
  • E5 INTERNAL CURE @ 69 days: Wear depth ranging from 0.054 to 0.030 mm
 

Key Finding:

  • The slab completed with E5 Internal Cure improved in wear resistance from 35 to 69 days
  • There was a noted improvement in surface strength from 34 days to 69 days, with a mean wear depth going from 0.05 to 0.02
  • The overall mean wear depth of 0.045 places the surface in the highest wear class called Special