FEATURES FABPRO POLYMERS' GENESIS™...procedures specified in ASTM C94/C94M. Standard...

FEATURES GENESIS™FibrillatedFibersaredesignedtoprovidetemperatureshrinkagecrackcontrol,inadditiontoplasticshrinkagecrackcontrol.GENESIS™FibrillatedFibersaremanufacturedfromvirginhomopolymerpolypropyleneresins,andmeettherequirementsofASTMC1116/C1116M“StandardSpecificationforFiber-ReinforcedConcrete”,ASTMD7508/D7508M“StandardSpecificationforPolyolefinChoppedStrandsforuseinConcrete”,andtherequirementsofICCESAC32Section3.1.1forplasticshrinkagereinforcementand3.1.2forshrinkageandtemperaturereinforcement.GENESIS™FibrillatedFibersareanexcellent,cost-effectivechoiceforapplicationsrequiringincreasedresidualstrengthresultingfromenhancedmechanicalbondingthatoccursbetweenthefiberandthemortarmix.BENEFITS • Eliminatestheneedforwelded-wirefabric(WWF)asasecondaryformof

reinforcement.Doesnotreplaceprimary/structuralreinforcement.• Deliverstightcrackcontrol.• Enhanceslong-termdurability.• Improvesgreenstrengths–permitsearlierstrippingofformswithlessrejection.• Reducesconstructiontimeandoveralllaborandmaterialcosts.• Increasesflexuraltoughness,impactandabrasionresistance.

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

Specific Gravity 0.91 Melting Point 320°F (160°C) Ignition Point 1,094°F (590°C) Absorption Nil Alkali Resistance Excellent Tensile Strength 44,000 psi (303 MPa)

Length 0.25” (6 mm) – 1.5” (38 mm); plus a Bi-Blend

Aspect Ratio 29 for ¾” cut length

Chemical Resistance Excellent Modulus of Elasticity 800 ksi (5.52 GPa)

FABPRO POLYMERS'

GENESIS™ Fibrillated Synthetic Fiber

DESCRIPTION

GENESIS™FibrillatedFibersaremanufacturedfromvirginhomopolymerpolypropyleneresins,andmeettherequirementsofASTMC1116/C1116M“StandardSpecificationforFiber-ReinforcedConcrete”,ASTMD7508/D7508M“StandardSpecificationforPolyolefinChoppedStrandsforuseinConcrete”,andtherequirementsofICCESAC32Section3.1.1forplasticshrinkagereinforcementand3.1.2forshrinkageandtemperaturereinforcement.

APPLICATIONS

Recommendedforusein:

• Residentialandcommercialslabs-on-ground

• Concretepavement• Whitetoppingandoverlays• Marineelements• Shotcrete• Precastproducts• Compositemetaldecks• Stucco

GUIDELINES FOR USE Dosage: GENESIS™ Fibrillated Fibers are typically added at adosagerateof1.5lb/yd3(0.9kg/m3).Differentdosageratesmaybeappropriatedependingontheapplication.

Mixing: GENESIS™ Fibrillated Fibers are packaged in pre-measured, ready-to-use, degradable bags, designed to beintroducedintothemixatanytimebefore,duringorafterotherready-mixed concretematerials produced in accordancewithproceduresspecifiedinASTMC94/C94M.

StandardpracticesdetailedinACI302forplacing,finishingandcuring concrete should be followed when using GENESIS™FibrillatedFibers.ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS Use only GENESIS™ Fibrillated Fibers specifically engineeredand manufactured for use in concrete as secondaryreinforcement.GENESIS™Fibersareforthecontrolofcrackingdue todrying shrinkage, thermal expansionandcontraction,loweredpermeability,increasedimpact,shatterandabrasionresistance. GENESIS™Fibers complywith applicable buildingcodesandASTMC1116/C1116M,Section4.1.3,TypeIII.

GENESIS™ Fibrillated Fibers should be specified for use inprecastandslab-on-groundconcrete:

q Toenhancepost cure residual strength, toughness anddurability

q Toenhancepost,first-crackperformanceq Toreducechipping,cracking&breakageq Toreducehandling&transportationstressesq Toreducede-moldingandstrippingissuesq Toincreaseimpact&abrasionresistance

FABPROPOLYMERS’ fibersarenot intended tobeusedasareplacementforstructuralreinforcement.STORAGE AND HANDLING

StorageTemperature:GENESIS™FibrillatedFibersshouldbestoredattemperaturesbelow140°F(60°C).Avoidstoringnearstrong oxidizers and avoid sources of ignition. Use cautionwhen stacking to avoid unstable conditions. Store in asprinkledwarehouse.

PACKAGING GENESIS™FibrillatedFibersareavailableinavarietyofpackagingoptions.Standardbagsizeis1.5lbs(0.68kg).Bagsarepackagedin ultra-durable boxes, palletized, and stretch-wrapped withcornerboardstopreventdamagefromshippingandhandling.RELATED DOCUMENTS SafetyDataSheets:GENESIS™FibrillatedFibersADDITIONAL INFORMATION ForadditionalinformationonGENESIS™FibrillatedFibers,contactyour local sales representative or Customer Service at(800)821-4391.DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SELLERANDMANUFACTURERDONOTMAKEANYWARRANTYWHATSOEVERREGARDING

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