{"product_id":"safetard-gel","title":"Safetard Gel concrete surface retarder","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"196\"\u003eSafetard Gel Water-Based concrete surface retarder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"196\"\u003eSafetard Gel is a water-based surface retarder designed to delay the set of cement on concrete formwork, allowing controlled exposure of the aggregate finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eApplied to moulds before pouring concrete, it prevents the surface layer from hardening while the underlying concrete cures normally. Once the formwork is removed, the surface can be washed to reveal a consistent exposed aggregate finish, making it ideal for decorative and architectural concrete applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"safetard gel concrete surface retarder\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/5320\/6920\/files\/Safetard-Gel.webp?v=1776111571\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original=\"https:\/\/clevershieldcoatings.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Safetard-Gel.jpg?v=1775568223\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"513\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"939trr\" data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"833\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cyhv9l\" data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eWater-based and non-flammable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i64gis\" data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eEnables controlled exposed aggregate finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bb7sja\" data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eSuitable for all types of formwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l2ro0u\" data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eEasy to apply by brush, roller or spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mtrt3j\" data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eWorks on vertical surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zgxik4\" data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eLow VOC formulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f0vaow\" data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eResidue easily removed after stripping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1umy9xb\" data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eWRAS approved product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"838\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xvwnkw\" data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eWhat is Safetard Gel used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eIt is used to create exposed aggregate finishes by delaying the surface set of concrete in contact with formwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eHow is it applied?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eIt is applied to clean, dry formwork using a brush, roller or spray before pouring concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eCan it be used on vertical surfaces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eYes, it is suitable for vertical formwork applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eWhen is the concrete surface washed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eTypically between 12–24 hours after pouring, depending on conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eIs it safe to use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eYes, it is water-based, low VOC and non-flammable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3838\" data-end=\"3914\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownloads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3838\" data-end=\"3914\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Safetard Gel Data Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/5320\/6920\/files\/Safetard-Gel-Data-Sheet-2025.pdf?v=1775568651\" aria-label=\"Visit a webpage about Safetard Gel Data Sheet\"\u003eData sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adomast","offers":[{"title":"25L","offer_id":56986355892599,"sku":"SAFETARDGEL25","price":51.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/5320\/6920\/files\/Safetard-Gel.webp?v=1776111571","url":"https:\/\/clevershieldcoatings.co.uk\/products\/safetard-gel","provider":"Clever Shield - Asset Protection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}