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BUILDERS SAND WASHED AND GRADED SAND FOR BASIC CONCRETE AND MORTAR MIXES. DESCRIPTION: Cemix®Builders Sand is general purpose No.1 sand which is washed and graded with aggregates at a maximum of 1.18mm. Cemix®Builders Sand is ideal for basic concrete and mortar mixes or any other general purpose sand usage. As Cemix® Builders Sand is not a sea sand there is of little or no chloride content present. TYPICAL APPLICATION/USES: It is generally used for: • Concrete mixes. • Mortar mixes – Brick and Block. • General purpose sand usage. • Rendering. ADVANTAGES: • Little or no chloride present. • Consistent colour and quality. • Supplied in plastic packaging and can be stored outside without wastage. • Can be used for bedding of pond liners. • Does not contain coarse aggregate (>1.18mm) MIXING: Cemix® generally recommends a 5:1 ratio with cement to produce medium concrete. CURING: It is very important to prevent early plastic state moisture loss prior to the product setting. Cure product thoroughly after it has set by keeping it wet & covered for at least 7 days. Avoid product freezing for at least 3 days. SAFETY Avoid contact with eyes & do not ingest. FIRST AID If product should be ingested emergency procedures are not normally required, there may be a temporary irritant to the gastrointestinal system if excessive quantities are ingested. Seek medical attention if irritation occurs. If product enters the eyes, immediately hold the eyelids open, check for and remove any contact lenses. Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation occurs. If product should be inhaled, remove yourself into fresh air. Drink water to clear throat and blow nose to evacuate dust. If coughing and irritation develops, seek medical attention. SPILLS AND LEAKS Keep out of sewers & storm water drains & dispose of any leftover material as trade waste in accordance with local authority guidelines. Disclaimer Recommendations & advice regarding the use of this product are to be taken as a guide only. Other than as appears on this products packaging, Cemix®LTD does not give any warranty express or implied as to the suitability of this product for your particular use, because the usage of this product is beyond the control of Cemix® LTD. If you need advice concerning the use of suitability of this product for your particular application, please contact Cemix®LTD first. If this product is defective because of Cemix®LTD’s fault, please contact the supplier or Cemix®LTD. who will replace it at no cost. APPLICATION: An example of a mortar mix: (Seek technical advice for other mixes such as screeds) MIX RATIO: Sand – 4 buckets, Cement – 1 bucket, Cemix® Plimortar – 1 measure. Water as required. HAND MIXING: Measure out the sand and cement and thoroughly mix dry. Add the Cemix®Plimortar to at least half the water and mix into a smooth paste and proceed to mix the mortar adding additional water as required. For best results mix for not less than 6 minutes. NOTE: Cemix®Plimortar is used at the rate of 1kg per 40kg bag of Portland cement. For more mixing directions, refer to the Cemix®Plimortar datasheet which can be found at www.cemix.co.nz STORAGE: Store Cemix®Builders Sand in a cool dry area. PACKAGING: Cemix®Builders Mix is available in 25kg bags, 250kg and 500kg bulk bags. CLEANING: Clean all tools with water & brush immediately after use. 25kg, 250kg & 500kg CEMIX LTD 19 ALFRED STREET ONEHUNGA 1061 AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND 0800 ASK CEMIX WWW.CEMIX.CO.NZ CDS_001 | BS025 | 250 | 500
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BUILDERS SANDWASHED AND GRADED SAND FOR BASIC CONCRETE AND MORTAR MIXES.

DESCRIPTION:Cemix® Builders Sand is general purpose No.1 sand which is washed and graded with aggregates at a maximum of 1.18mm. Cemix® Builders Sand is ideal for basic concrete and mortar mixes or any other general purpose sand usage. As Cemix® Builders Sand is not a sea sand there is of little or no chloride content present.

TYPICAL APPLICATION/USES:It is generally used for: • Concrete mixes. • Mortar mixes – Brick and Block. • General purpose sand usage. • Rendering.

ADVANTAGES:• Little or no chloride present.• Consistent colour and quality. • Supplied in plastic packaging and can be stored outside without wastage. • Can be used for bedding of pond liners. • Does not contain coarse aggregate (>1.18mm)

MIXING:Cemix® generally recommends a 5:1 ratio with cement to produce medium concrete.

CURING:It is very important to prevent early plastic state moisture loss prior to the product setting. Cure product thoroughly after it has set by keeping it wet & covered for at least 7 days. Avoid product freezing for at least 3 days.

SAFETYAvoid contact with eyes & do not ingest.

FIRST AIDIf product should be ingested emergency procedures are not normally required, there may be a temporary irritant to the gastrointestinal system if excessive quantities are ingested. Seek medical attention if irritation occurs.

If product enters the eyes, immediately hold the eyelids open, check for and remove any contact lenses. Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation occurs.

If product should be inhaled, remove yourself into fresh air. Drink water to clear throat and blow nose to evacuate dust. If coughing and irritation develops, seek medical attention.

SPILLS AND LEAKSKeep out of sewers & storm water drains & dispose of any leftover material as trade waste in accordance with local authority guidelines.

DisclaimerRecommendations & advice regarding the use of this product are to be taken as a guide only. Other than as appears on this products packaging, Cemix® LTD does not give any warranty express or implied as to the suitability of this product for your particular use, because the usage of this product is beyond the control of Cemix® LTD. If you need advice concerning the use of suitability of this product for your particular application, please contact Cemix® LTD first. If this product is defective because of Cemix® LTD’s fault, please contact the supplier or Cemix® LTD. who will replace it at no cost.

APPLICATION:An example of a mortar mix: (Seek technical advice for other mixes such as screeds)

MIX RATIO:Sand – 4 buckets, Cement – 1 bucket, Cemix® Plimortar – 1 measure. Water as required.

HAND MIXING:Measure out the sand and cement and thoroughly mix dry. Add the Cemix® Plimortar to at least half the water and mix into a smooth paste and proceed to mix the mortar adding additional water as required. For best results mix for not less than 6 minutes.

NOTE: Cemix® Plimortar is used at the rate of 1kg per 40kg bag of Portland cement. For more mixing directions, refer to the Cemix® Plimortar datasheet which can be found at www.cemix.co.nz

STORAGE:Store Cemix® Builders Sand in a cool dry area.

PACKAGING: Cemix® Builders Mix is available in 25kg bags, 250kg and 500kg bulk bags.

CLEANING:Clean all tools with water & brush immediately after use.

25kg, 250kg & 500kg

CEMIX LTD19 ALFRED STREETONEHUNGA 1061 AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND

0800 ASK CEMIXWWW.CEMIX.CO.NZ

CDS_001 | BS025 | 250 | 500

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