Overview
BioMIC is an antimicrobial admixture added to the concrete mix at the time of batching. It forms a molecular bond with the concrete, preventing microbial induced corrosion (MIC) damage and inhibiting the growth of other product damaging and odor causing microorganisms, such as bacteria, algae and fungi.
BioMIC’s technology is an EPA registered microbiostatic agent that ruptures microbe cell walls on contact. This complete electro physical destruction of the microbes that come in contact with it does not deplete BioMIC, and, as it is also leach resistant, it will not migrate through the concrete, retaining its effectiveness indefinitely.
Applications
- Wastewater and water treatment, sewer and drainage cast in place applications and other such applications.
- Manholes, pipes, tanks and other such precast structures used in wastewater and water treatment, sewer and drainage applications.
- Shotcrete related applications in wastewater and water treatment, sewer and drainage applications.
- Concrete and mortar repairs where protection from microbial induced corrosion is required.
Advantages
- Protects concrete against bio damage caused by hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S).
- Electro physical destruction mechanism destroys the bacteria cell walls. Repeated contact with bacteria will not lessen BioMIC’s effectiveness.
- Becomes an active and integral part of the entire concrete structure, so it remains effective even if the surface is abraded.
- Contains no heavy metals or carcinogens.
- Broad spectrum protection, including gram positive and gram negative bacteria, fungi, mildew and algae.
- Kills the entire family of Thiobacillus strain on contact for the service life of the concrete.
- BioMIC is designed to be used alone or in combination with PENETRON ADMIX®.
Dosage rate
For prevention and protection against high levels of microbial induced corrosion, it is recommended that BioMIC be dosed at a rate of 5 L/m³ (1 gal/yd³) of concrete, replacing 5 L/m³ (1 gal/yd³) of mix water.
Mixing
Trial mixes should be carried out under project conditions to confirm individual plastic and hardened properties of the concrete. Concrete treated with BioMIC should be placed and finished in accordance with good concrete practices. ACI guidelines and recommendations should be observed.
Special considerations
When incorporating BioMIC, the temperature of the concrete mix should be above 4°C (40°F).
Packaging
BioMIC is available in 208 l (55 gallon) drums and 1041 l (275 gallon) totes.
Storage and shelf life
BioMIC should be protected from freezing. If product does freeze, it should be discarded. Shelf life is one year when stored in original unopened container at or below 25°C (77°F).