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SpecChem SpecStrip Citrus

SpecChem SpecStrip Citrus

Contractor Overview

SpecStrip Citrus SpecStrip Citrus is a high-performance, chemically active release agent designed to prevent concrete from bonding to forms and form liners. This product does not contain waxes or silicones, ensuring no residue, stain, or discoloration on the concrete surface.

Best For

  • Forms
  • Form Liners

Key Features

  • SpecChem product chemistry
  • Built for professional concrete jobsite workflows

Material & Application Notes

SpecStrip Citrus SpecStrip Citrus is a high-performance, chemically active release agent designed to prevent concrete from bonding to forms and form liners. This product does not contain waxes or silicones, ensuring no residue, stain, or discoloration on the concrete surface. With a pleasant citrus scent, SpecStrip Citrus is ideal for enhancing the release of formwork, reducing concrete buildup, and protecting against rust.

Why Contractors Choose It

Contractors choose SpecStrip Citrus to improve release, reduce cleanup, protect formwork, and keep concrete placement moving.

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Application

  • SpecStrip Citrusis ready to use and should not be diluted.
  • Ensure form surfaces are free from dirt, rust, scale, and concrete buildup before application.
  • Apply using a spray with an atomizing or misting spray tip to achieve a thin, uniform film.
  • Avoid over-application to prevent dusting; remove excess material with a squeegee and absorbent rags.
  • Proper application will result in a smooth, architectural concrete surface ready for subsequent coatings.

Packaging

SpecStrip Citrus is packaged in 275 gallon totes, 55 gallon drums and 5 gallon pails.

Shelf Life

Shelf life of SpecStrip Citrus in the original tightly closed containers is two years from date of manufacture.

Coverage

  • Steel, Plastic, Fiberglass:2000 sq ft/gal
  • Conditioned Aluminum:2000 sq ft/gal
  • HDO Plywood:2000 sq ft/gal
  • MDO Plywood:1500 sq ft/gal
  • Dimensional Lumber:1000 sq ft/gal
  • BB Grade Plywood:1000 sq ft/gal

Actual coverage rates may vary depending on the porosity of the form surface.

Standards

SpecStrip Citrus meets V.O.C. emission requirements for form releases (EPA limit < 450 g/L). V.O.C. content <250 g/L