Betonamit

Betonamit – the expansive demolition agent

Name: BETONAMIT
Brand: KUBATEC

Explosion-free demolition agent for the gentle and controlled demolition of rock and concrete – developed and produced in Liechtenstein.

Product

The gentle alternative to blasting

Betonamit is an explosion-free demolition agent for the gentle and controlled demolition of rock and concrete. Betonamit is the gentle and environmentally friendly alternative compared to conventional demolition methods. Where blasting is not permitted or desired, where chiseling places an enormous strain on workers, or vibrations must be avoided, Betonamit offers exactly the right solution.

As a European manufacturer, we have achieved an internationally leading position with our quality product. Production still takes place at our plant in Liechtenstein. For our expansive demolition agent, we use exclusively raw materials from Switzerland and the EU. Today we manufacture for countless renowned companies worldwide and produce our products both under our own brand and as numerous private labels on behalf of our customers.

Standard packaging

Box 20 kg (4 × 5)
Box 10 kg (4 × 2.5)
Bucket 5 kg
Bucket 2.5 kg
Bag 5 kg
Bag 2.5 kg

Quality features and USPs

40 years of experience in the manufacture and application of explosion-free demolition agents
Shelf life of at least 3 years
1 product for all temperatures (5 °C – 35 °C)
Individual packaging and container solutions
Fast implementation of "private label" projects
Maximum safety and reliability in use
Compliance with all international regulations (REACH, GHS, etc.)
Additional products and additives for horizontal and overhead applications (Betonamit Special)
Possibility of territorial protection and granting of exclusive rights
No special transport and storage regulations

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Betonamit websites/online shops

Germany Europe Austria Switzerland United Kingdom Slovenia Sweden Italy USA / Canada

Application

Preparation and workflow

Please have the following equipment ready before you start:

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Safety goggles and protective gloves
Mixing container made of plastic or metal
Electric mixer
Drilling machine and drill bits (see technical specifications)
Cold and clean water
Covering material if required

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1.Drill the holes according to the technical specifications – as dust-free and dry as possible.
2.Pour the BETONAMIT® powder into the mixing container.
3.Add 1.2 litres of cold, clean water per 5 kg (max. 20 °C).
4.Mix mechanically for 2 minutes until the mixture is fluid and homogeneous.
5.Fill the mixture into the boreholes immediately, straight from the container.
6.Let it react – cracks always form in the direction of least resistance.

The maximum borehole spacing is 10 times the borehole diameter; smaller spacing gives even better results. The mixture appears dry at first but changes consistency abruptly during mixing. Dilute surplus mixture with plenty of water to deactivate it and dispose of it with the remaining construction debris.

Mechanical application for large quantities

Application

Technical specifications and reaction time

To achieve the best possible result, these specifications are decisive:

Temperature (object)	−5 – 15 °C	15 – 25 °C	25 – 35 °C
Drill diameter (Ø borehole)	30–50 mm	30–45 mm	30–40 mm
Maximum borehole spacing	10 × Ø borehole	10 × Ø borehole	10 × Ø borehole
Water per 5 kg	1.2 litres	1.2 litres	1.2 litres
Reaction time	12–96 h	6–72 h	2–48 h

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Drilling instructions

Dividing, splitting and breaking up

Cracks always form in the direction of least resistance. A larger borehole diameter means more force, shorter reaction time and wider cracks. Smaller borehole spacing means smaller fragments and a shorter reaction time. The drilling depth should be at least ¾ of the total depth.

Tip: BETONAMIT® keeps expanding over several days. The more time you give the product, the easier it is to remove the fragments.

Drilling instructions

Trenching, loosening and removing

The target level is usually over-drilled by 5–15 cm to avoid subsequent chiselling work. The expansion pressure (F) always develops at 90° to the borehole. Angled boreholes therefore create a free face even in unfavourable situations, where the pressure and material can escape. All rows can be filled at the same time: cracks form in the front row first, then each following row pushes on.

Application

Consumption

Consumption per cubic metre

The simplest way to estimate consumption: breaking up 1 m³ of rock, stone or concrete requires approx. 10 kg of BETONAMIT®.

Consumption per drilled metre

Consumption per metre of borehole depends on the borehole diameter. Multiply the total length of all boreholes in metres by the relevant factor. Example: 10 holes × 0.3 m depth × 2.2 kg (Ø 40 mm) = 6.6 kg BETONAMIT®.

Ø borehole	kg per drilled metre
20 mm	0.55 kg
25 mm	0.86 kg
30 mm	1.24 kg
31 mm	1.32 kg
32 mm	1.41 kg
33 mm	1.50 kg
34 mm	1.59 kg
35 mm	1.68 kg
36 mm	1.78 kg
37 mm	1.88 kg
38 mm	1.98 kg
39 mm	2.09 kg
40 mm	2.20 kg
41 mm	2.31 kg
42 mm	2.42 kg
43 mm	2.54 kg
44 mm	2.66 kg
45 mm	2.78 kg
50 mm	3.44 kg
55 mm	4.16 kg
60 mm	4.95 kg

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Estimate the BETONAMIT® quantity required for your drilling pattern.

Hole diameterRecommended hole spacing (max. 10 × Ø): 400 mmNumber of holesAverage hole depth (cm)Minimum depth = 5 × hole diameter: 20.0 cm

Result

Total drilled metres: 5.00 m
kg per drilled metre: 2.20 kg
Required quantity: 11.0 kg; Approx. 20 kg cartons: 1

Choose packaging and quantity. BETONAMIT® can be delivered as individual cartons, pallets, truckloads or in containers. We prepare an individual quote tailored to your needs.

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Guide values without warranty. Allow a 5–10 % reserve depending on drilling accuracy and losses.

Application

Safety instructions

1Only use BETONAMIT® at object temperatures between −5 °C and max. 35 °C.
2Do not use warm water (max. 20 °C).
3Keep to the correct water volume: 1.2 litres per 5 kg.
4Mix mechanically whenever possible (poor mixing increases the blow-out risk).
5Only use drill bits with the recommended diameter.
6The minimum borehole depth is 5 times the borehole diameter.
7The maximum borehole depth depends on the situation, but is approx. 6 metres.
8Boreholes must be as clean and dry as possible.
9On hot days, fill the boreholes early in the morning.
10Fill the mixture into the boreholes immediately after mixing.
11Dilute residues with plenty of water and dispose of them according to local regulations.
12Never look directly into filled boreholes (blow-out risk).
13Secure the work site against unauthorised access.
14Never fill the mixture into bottles or other closed containers (explosive effect).
15Also observe the hazard and safety information on the packaging (GHS).

Checklist for safe application

Am I wearing the mandatory safety goggles?
Am I using the correct borehole diameter?
Have I prepared the correct amount of cold, clean water?
Is the mixing water temperature within the recommended range?
Is the temperature of the object below 35 °C?
Can the fragments be displaced in at least one direction?
Can I rule out that expansion pressure or displaced material causes unwanted damage (masonry, floor slab)?

Caution: what is a blow-out effect?

Failure to follow the instructions, improper handling or conditions that are too warm can cause a blow-out – the sudden, explosive escape of BETONAMIT® from the borehole. Being hit in the face by material escaping under high pressure can cause serious injuries. Never look directly into filled boreholes and wear safety goggles at all times. After a first blow-out it repeats about 3–6 times and can also occur in other boreholes. Close the work area to all persons for at least 3 hours.

Immediate measures

BETONAMIT® is not toxic, but contains a high proportion of quicklime (calcium oxide). IF IN EYES: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if possible, continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. In case of pain, injury or allergic reaction, consult a doctor immediately.

Extract from the official BETONAMIT® instructions for use. The full version is available as a PDF in the download section.

Documents

Instructions for use and safety data sheets

Instructions for use – downloads

Instructions for useEnglish (PDF)GebrauchsanweisungGerman (PDF)Mode d'emploiFrench (PDF)Istruzioni per l'usoItalian (PDF)

Safety data sheets – downloads

Safety Data SheetEU – English (PDF)Safety Data SheetUK – English (PDF)Safety Data SheetUSA – English (PDF)SicherheitsdatenblattGermany – German (PDF)SicherheitsdatenblattSwitzerland – German (PDF)Fiche de données de sécuritéFrance – French (PDF)Fiche de données de sécuritéSwitzerland – French (PDF)Scheda di sicurezzaItaly – Italian (PDF)Scheda di sicurezzaSwitzerland – Italian (PDF)Fiche de données de sécuritéBelgium – French (PDF)KäyttöturvallisuustiedoteFinland – Finnish (PDF)SäkerhetsdatabladFinland – Swedish (PDF)Güvenlik bilgi formuTurkey – Turkish (PDF)

Packaging

Product photos and packaging

BETONAMIT® is available in boxes, bags and resealable buckets – and on request in customer-specific packaging.

BETONAMIT Box 20 kg – 4 × 5 kg bags | 44 lbs — Box 20 kg
4 × 5 kg bags | 44 lbs

BETONAMIT Box content – Four 5 kg bags per box — Box content
Four 5 kg bags per box

BETONAMIT Bag 5 kg – Single bag | 11 lbs — Bag 5 kg
Single bag | 11 lbs

BETONAMIT Stacked bags – 5 kg bags with application pictograms — Stacked bags
5 kg bags with application pictograms

BETONAMIT Bucket 5 kg – Resealable | 11 lbs — Bucket 5 kg
Resealable | 11 lbs

BETONAMIT Bucket opened – Protective inner bag — Bucket opened
Protective inner bag

BETONAMIT Shipping box – Single-unit shipping 5 kg — Shipping box
Single-unit shipping 5 kg

BETONAMIT Pallet 720 kg – 36 boxes of 20 kg | EPAL — Pallet 720 kg
36 boxes of 20 kg | EPAL

BETONAMIT Pallet 960 kg – 48 boxes of 20 kg | EPAL — Pallet 960 kg
48 boxes of 20 kg | EPAL

BETONAMIT 20′ FCL – 9.6 tonnes – Full container load, standard loading — 20′ FCL – 9.6 tonnes
Full container load, standard loading

BETONAMIT 40′ FCL – 19.2 tonnes – Full container load, standard loading — 40′ FCL – 19.2 tonnes
Full container load, standard loading

Pallet and container loads are flexible and adapted to each project – packaging sizes, quantities and mixed loads on request.

Applications

Expansive demolition agent in action

Images from the field: rock, natural stone and concrete are broken up in a controlled way without blasting, vibration or noise – even in tight excavations, inside basements or in the middle of residential areas.