{"product_id":"bostik-cementone-freeflo-5l-25l","title":"Bostik Cementone Freeflo – 5L \/ 25L","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTriple-Action Admixture: Waterproofs, Retards \u0026amp; Plasticises\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Bostik Cementone Freeflo is a pigmented, thixotropic liquid admixture designed to improve the performance of cement-based mixes. Developed for rendering, pebble dashing, roughcast, and harling applications, it combines three essential functions in one: waterproofing, plasticising, and setting retardation. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Its extended working time allows larger areas to be rendered in one go, reducing waste and increasing efficiency. Freeflo also enhances workability through air entrainment and is chloride-free, making it suitable for above-ground applications where reinforcement corrosion is a concern.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-in-1 Function:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waterproofs, retards, and plasticises cement:sand mixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Workability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air-entraining formula provides a smoother, more manageable mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Open Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slows setting for larger jobs or warmer weather conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChloride-Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with steel-reinforced render surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Dilute:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixes easily with water and integrates into standard cement mixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePebble dashing backing coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoughcast or harling render systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExternal cement render over brick or blockwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAbove-ground waterproofing renders exposed to driving rain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viscous liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1.02\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 part Freeflo to 30 parts water by volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 months unopened\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store between +5 °C and +25 °C in dry, frost-free conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eApplication Guidelines\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsure surfaces are clean and free from grease, dirt, or loose particles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-dilute Freeflo at a ratio of 1:30 with clean water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd to the cement:sand mix during the gauging phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMix thoroughly and apply using standard rendering techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eComparison: Freeflo vs Other Cement Additives\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eFeature \/ Product\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eBostik Freeflo\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eIntegral Waterproofer\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSBR Bonding Agent\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eStandard Plasticiser\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproofing Function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✔ Above ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✔ Above ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✘\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✘\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetarder \/ Slows Set Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✔ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✘\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✘\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✘\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlasticising \/ Workability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✔ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✔ Slight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✔ Excellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✔ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir Entrainment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✔ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✔ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✘\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✔ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChloride-Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✔ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✔ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✔ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVaries\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRendering, dashing, harling\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGeneral waterproof render \u0026amp; screed\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBonding over concrete \u0026amp; tanked walls\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBricklaying \u0026amp; mortar softening\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelow Ground Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✘ No\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✘ No\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✔ In systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✘ No\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClassified as irritant—avoid skin and eye contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse protective gloves and goggles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIn case of contact, rinse immediately with clean water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not discharge into drains or watercourses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Bostik Freeflo is your all-in-one solution for exterior cement render jobs where water resistance, improved workability, and longer open time are essential. 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