Cement ColorS
The Pro’s Choice Since 1936
Sakrete ® Cement Colors are synthetic mineral oxide additives that are durable and alkali and ultraviolet resistant.
For coloring Sakrete Concrete, Mortar and Sand mixes.
Mixing:
1. Thoroughly blend the color with water prior to adding dry material.
2. Caution: Care must be taken to keep proportions of materials the same from
batch to batch. Color will tend to even out over time.
3. Use 1 lb (.045 kg) of Sakrete Cement Color per 80 lb (36.2 kg) or 60 lb
(27.2 kg) bag of Sakrete Concrete, Sand or Mortar Mix.
4. One pound of Cement Color will yield a darker color in a 60 lb bag than in an
80 lb bag. If a lighter color is desired use less cement color.
5. For custom field mixes, use up to 7 lb (3.18 kg) per 94 lb bag of Portland
cement and up to 5 lb (2.27 kg) per 70 lb bag of masonry cement.
Features:
• Alkali and Ultraviolet resistant
• Gives uniform color throughout mixed cementitious material
• Can be mixed with concrete mixes, mortar mixes, sand mixes and
most cement based products
Use For:
• Pigmenting portland and masonry cement products
Yield/Coverage:
Container Size
1 lb (.45 L)
Yield/Coverage
Add to 80 lbs (36.3 kg) material
NOTE: Yield is approximate.
DIVISION 9
Decorative Finishes – 09 01 00
Colors:
• Charcoal, Buff, Red, Terra Cotta
Preparation/Application:
For best results all materials should be stored between 40 ° F (4 ° C) and 80 ° F
(27 ° C) 24 hours prior to installation.
Safety:
For additional information, call manufacturer at 866-725-7383 or CHEMTREC at
800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 outside of the USA. Refer to Safety Data Sheet
(SDS) for further information.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
CAUTION: Use latex or rubber gloves and eye protection. Avoid skin and eye contact. Do not ingest. Avoid inhaling product mist. Excessive skin contact may cause irritation with blistering and redness. Eye contact can be corrosive to eyes. Ingestion can be corrosive to gastro-intestinal tract and in extreme cases can cause severe abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, collapse and death. Inhalation of product mist can cause nasal and respiratory irritation.
FIRST AID: Immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing and shoes before reuse. If swallowed do not induce vomiting. Give large quantities of water. If person is unconscious do not give anything by mouth. If product mist is inhaled remove person to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult give oxygen.
NOTE: In all cases get medical attention.
WARNING: Cancer and reproductive harm. www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Refer to:
- ACI 302.1 Guide for Concrete Flooring and Slab Construction
- ACI 304.1 Guide for Measuring, Mixing, Transportation and Placing Concrete
1. READ ALL DIRECTIONS BEFORE STARTING WORK
2. Prepare the substrate as required following the cement products technical
data sheet under the preparation section.
3. To test color results, mix a small amount of color with the cement product to
be used and apply to a concrete block.
4. The color will appear darker when freshly applied (wet) and lightens to its
final color when dry.
5. Color variations can occur due to the color of the cement, sand and coarse
aggregate used, amount and mineral content of the water used, amount of
troweling, amount of water used in finishing and curing methods employed.
6. These conditions are beyond the control of the manufacturer.
7. Mix and place material according to the corresponding Sakrete Concrete,
Sand or Mortar Mix product literature.
Limited Product Warranty:
The manufacturer warrants that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship and will perform per the manufacturer product literature in effect at the time of purchase. This warranty is for one (1) year from the date of purchase. Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited to the duration of this express warranty. This warranty applied only if the product is used, in strict accord with manufacturer published instructions. The sole and exclusive remedy under this warranty is replacement of the defective product or refund of the purchase price, at manufacturer’s option.
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARE NOT RECOVERABLE
UNDER THIS WARRANTY. All claims under this warranty must be submitted to manufacturer by calling 866-725-7383. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sakrete ® and the background design are registered trademarks of SAKRETE of
North America LLC, 327 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-1725 ©2018.
SAKRETE ® is manufactured under license from SAKRETE of North America LLC.
For current and complete product information, contact SAKRETE Technical Services toll-free at 866-725-7383 or visit Sakrete.com
Sakrete.com • 866-725-7383
Rev. 07/18
