Sustainable release agents: quality and environmental protection

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The formwork surface is wiped down.
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The concrete release agent is applied
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The formwork surface is wiped down.
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Many release agents are still based on formulations containing mineral oil. While these fulfil their technical function, they are increasingly being criticised because they cause emissions, are difficult to biodegrade, and can contaminate soil or water if used improperly. Against this background, demand is growing for environmentally friendly alternatives that meet both technical and ecological requirements. Various assessment systems have become established for this purpose: in Germany, DGNB certification (German Sustainable Building Council), supplemented by systems such as BNB (Assessment System for Sustainable Building), has become particularly prominent. Internationally, the U.S. LEED system (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and the British BREEAM system (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) have become established.

Sustainable release agents: challenges and solutions

Developing sustainable concrete release agents is a challenge: they must provide reliable release performance under varying site conditions while meeting high standards for occupational safety, environmental protection and surface quality. With the Ortolan range, MC-Bauchemie combines sustainability and performance through solutions based largely on renewable raw materials. Ortolan Bio is biodegradable, free from mineral oil and solvents, and supports the production of high-quality fair-faced concrete surfaces.

Find out more about the benefits and requirements of our sustainable concrete release agents in our MC pedia article:

https://www.mc-bauchemie.com/mcpedia/concrete-release-agent-for-sustainable-construction/