MCI - Mini Grenades Brochure

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONMini MCI Grenades consist of Migrating Corrosion Inhibitors (MCI®) packaged in water-soluble PVA bags. Mini MCI Grenades are very convenient to use. Mini MCI Grenades are ideal for repair mortars--one Mini Grenade protects 0.4-0.6 ft3 (0.015 m3).The grenade dissolves easily when in contact with water in the concrete mix. During mixing the bag will completely dissolve and the MCI compounds will begin to disperse into the mix. The MCIs protect reinforcing steel, galvanized steel, and other metals embedded in concrete from corro-sion induced by carbonation, chloride, and atmo-spheric attack. When incorporated into the concrete mix the MCIs form a corrosion inhibiting protective layer on metals. When used with repair mortars and grouts, MCIs will migrate toward the rebars provid-ing effective corrosion protection.WHERE TO USEMini MCI Grenades are recommended for:• All reinforced, precast, prestressed, post-tensioned, or marine concrete structures• Steel-reinforced concrete bridges, highways, and streets exposed to corrosive environments (carbonation, deicing salts, and atmospheric attack)• Parking decks, ramps, and garages• Concrete piers, piles, pillars, pipes, and utility poles• Restoration and repair of all reinforced concrete commercial and civil engineered structuresADVANTAGES• Offers engineers, owners, contractors, DOTs, and government agencies a time proven corrosion inhibiting technology that will extend the life of reinforced concrete structures• Protects against the harmful effects of corrosion even in the densest concrete• Does not affect the air entrainment, compressive strength, or the set time of concrete mix• Required dosage is not affected by chloride concentration• Does not contain calcium nitrite• Non-flammable and environmentally friendly• Lab and field tested• Concentrated for cost effectiveness on all projects• Will migrate to adjacent areas to protect surrounding metals• Cortec logo on each bag ensures MCI inhibitor is insideMini MCI Grenades®, PatentedAPPLICATIONMini MCI Grenades can be added to concrete at the ready-mix plant, directly to the ready-mix truck drum, or to portable mixers. For best results, add the Mini MCI Grenades to the mix water before the addition of the cementatious materials. Allow the bag and the powder to dissolve prior to addition of the other components. Continue adding cementatious materials and mix as directed by manufacturer / supplier.Mini Grenades can be post added to mixing concrete as long as they dissolve and a uniform mix is achieved.DOSAGEAdd one Mini Grenade (10 g) per 0.5 ft3/ 0.015 m3.PACKAGING100 Mini Grenades are packaged per box.TYPICAL PROPERTIESAppearance White to off-white powder packed in a PVA bagShelf Life 12 months in a sealed boxAll statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are based on tests Cortec Corporation believes to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness thereof is not guaranteed.Cortec Corporation warrants Cortec® products will be free from defects when shipped to customer. Cortec Corporation’s obligation under this warranty shall be limited to replacement of product that proves to be defective. To obtain replacement product under this warranty, the customer must notify Cortec Corporation of the claimed defect within six months after shipment of product to customer. All freight charges for replacement products shall be paid by customer.Cortec Corporation shall have no liability for any injury, loss or damage arising out of the use of or the inability to use the products.BEFORE USING, USER SHALL DETERMINE THE SUITABILITY OF THE PRODUCT FOR ITS INTENDED USE, AND USER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY WHATSOEVER IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. No representation or recommendation not contained herein shall have any force or effect unless in a written document signed by an officer of Cortec Corporation.THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO CASE SHALL CORTEC CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.LIMITED WARRANTYDistributed by:4119 White Bear Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55110 USAPhone (651) 429-1100, Fax (651) 429-1122Toll Free (800) 4-CORTEC, E-mail info@cortecvci.comInternet http:/ /www.cortecvci.com?printed on recycled paper 100% post consumerRevised 1/ 9/ 09 . Cortec Corporation 2000-2009. All rights reserved. Supersedes: 12/ 1/ 06.MCI® and MCI Grenades® are registered trademarks of Cortec Corporation. © 2008, Cortec Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Copying of these materials in any form without the written authorization of Cortec Corporation is strictly prohibited.FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLYKEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDRENKEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSEDNOT FOR INTERNAL CONSUMPTIONCONSULT MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR MORE INFORMATION