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Results of tests conducted on crushing test cubes made from CCS Colour Hardener reveal the following typical strengths:
1 Day |
28 MPA |
3 Days |
45 MPA |
28 Days |
up to 79 MPA |
The above early, as well as long term strengths ensure a strong, abrasive-resistant finish is achieved.
Abrasion resistance actually improves with sufficient application of CCS Colour Hardener (coloured pre-mix) to the surface.
The following table details the potential increases in abrasion resistance gained from applying the recommended quantities of CCS Colour Hardener.
Surface |
Minimum 28 day abrasion index standard as per MA20 |
Average abrasion index of surface finished with CCS hardener* |
Result |
Driveways and car parks with vehicular traffic under 3 tonnes |
1.2 |
2.98 |
Exceeds Standard |
Footpaths |
1.2 |
2.98 |
Exceeds Standard |
Public roads and industrial hardstands |
1.5 |
2.98 |
Exceeds Standard |
Busy shopping footpaths and malls with heavy pedestrian traffic |
2.0 |
2.98 |
Exceeds Standard |
*Results of tests by Queensland University of Technology conducted in accordance with Appendix D - MA 20 Abrasion Test, Specification for Concrete Segmented Paving Units. Surfaces were finished with CCS Colour Hardener at the rate of 2kg per m2.