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Sika® DSM-A3

Dry Silo Mortar Admixture

Sika® DSM-A3 is a powdered air entraining admixture for use in masonry mortar. It meets the requirements of BS EN 934-3

Improves workability
  • Improves frost resistance capabilities
  • Improves bond
  • Improves durability
  • Improves productivity
  • Reduces bleed
  • Reduces efflorescence
  • Reduces shrinkage
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Usage

Sika® DSM-A3 has been specifically formulated for use in Dry Silo Mortar production. Its use improves workability in both bricklaying and rendering applications. It can be used as an alternative or supplement the use of lime.

Advantages

Improves workability
  • Improves frost resistance capabilities
  • Improves bond
  • Improves durability
  • Improves productivity
  • Reduces bleed
  • Reduces efflorescence
  • Reduces shrinkage

Packaging

20kg

Colour

Off-White powder

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / STANDARDS

Conforms to the requirements of BS EN 934-3 Table 2
DoP 02 14 05 09 100 0 000098 1088, certified by Factory Production Control Body 0086, Certificate 541325, and provided with the CE mark
Product Information

Chemical Base

Anionic surfactant

Shelf Life

12 months from date of production if stored in unopened and undamaged original sealed packs.

Storage Conditions

Store protected from moisture at temperatures between +5°C and +25°C.

Density

0.96 kg/litre

Total Chloride Ion Content

<0.1% (chloride free)

Equivalent Sodium Oxide

<2.0%

Application

Application Information

Compatibility

Sika® Admixtures:

  • Compatibility information available on request
  • Sika® DSM-A3 is compatible with Sika®DSM-W50
  • Trials are recommended prior to blending in the final product

Dispensing

The mortar containing Sika® DSM-A3 should be thoroughly mixed in a forced action mixer and accurately dosed with suitable calibrated equipment.

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