Product Overview

Sika Separol WB-23 is a water-based, wax-emulsion concrete mould release and formwork treatment agent designed for application to steel, timber, plywood, and GRP formwork and precast concrete molds before concrete casting. It creates a thin, uniform release film on the formwork surface that prevents the concrete from chemically or physically bonding to the form face during casting and curing, allowing the formwork to be stripped cleanly and without damage after the concrete has gained sufficient strength. The water-based formulation of Sika Separol WB-23 provides significant advantages over traditional oil-based form release agents (such as mineral oil or diesel) commonly used on Indian construction sites: it produces a much cleaner release with minimal risk of concrete surface staining or discolouration, which is important for architectural or fair-faced concrete where visual surface quality is a specification requirement. Water-based formulation also means reduced fire risk during storage and application compared to solvent or oil-based release agents — an important safety consideration on busy urban construction sites in Delhi NCR where fire hazard management is regulated. Sika Separol WB-23 is applied by brush, roller, or hand spray to the clean formwork face in a thin, uniform coat and allowed to dry before concrete is cast. It is compatible with all standard concrete mixes and does not retard concrete setting or inhibit the bond between the fresh concrete and subsequent applied finishes, waterproofing treatments, or coatings. Space Arc Engineering supplies Sika Separol WB-23 for precast concrete manufacturers, building construction sites, bridge contractors, and formwork companies throughout Delhi NCR, Ghaziabad, and Uttar Pradesh.

Applications

• Steel formwork and re-usable panel forms — structural concrete columns, walls, and beams
• Plywood and timber formwork — slab and beam soffits in building construction
• Precast concrete molds — walls, columns, cladding panels, stairs, and other precast elements
• GRP (fibreglass) and plastic formwork molds — architectural and decorative concrete elements
• Tunnel lining formwork — in-situ concrete lining of road and rail tunnels
• Concrete paving formwork — road and pavement edge and joint formwork

Key Advantages

• Water-based — low fire risk, reduced environmental impact versus oil or solvent-based release agents
• Clean release with minimal concrete surface staining — suitable for fair-faced and architectural concrete
• Does not inhibit subsequent concrete surface treatments — bonding agents, coatings, or waterproofing
• Thin uniform film — does not build up on formwork after repeated use like thick oil agents
• Brush, roller, or spray application — fast coverage on large formwork areas
• Compatible with all standard concrete admixture systems