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Sika® ViscoCrete® HE-200

Accelerating High Range Water Reducing/Superplasticising Concrete Admixture

Sika® ViscoCrete® HE-200 is a liquid admixture for concrete which is used as an accelerating high range water reducer or superplasticiser. It meets the requirements of BS EN 934-2.

  • High range water reductions resulting in higher strengths and densities
  • Improved cohesion properties
  • Improved early and ultimate strengths
  • Improved rheology
  • Improved durability
  • Reduced segregation and bleeding
  • Reduced drying shrinkage
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Usage

Sika® ViscoCrete® HE-200 is a unique product that is suitable for the production of: -
  • Ready mixed concrete
  • Precast concrete
  • Fast track concrete
  • Self compacting concrete (SCC possible with high quality aggregates)
 

Advantages

  • High range water reductions resulting in higher strengths and densities
  • Improved cohesion properties
  • Improved early and ultimate strengths
  • Improved rheology
  • Improved durability
  • Reduced segregation and bleeding
  • Reduced drying shrinkage

Packaging

20 litre drum, 200 litre drum, 1000 litre IBC and Bulk Tanker

Colour

Brown Liquid

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / STANDARDS

Conforms to the requirements of BS EN 934-2 Tables 3.1 & 3.2
DoP 02 13 01 01 100 0 000451 1088, certified by Factory Production Control Body 0086, Certificate 541325, and provided with the CE mark
Product Information

Chemical Base

Modified polycarboxylate

Shelf Life

12 months from date of production if stored properly in undamaged containers.

Storage Conditions

Store in dry conditions at temperatures between +5°C and +25°C. Protect from direct sunlight and frost.

Density

1.08 kg/l (at +20°C)

pH-Value

7.3 +/- 1.0

Total Chloride Ion Content

<0.10% w/w (chloride free)

Equivalent Sodium Oxide

< 4.2%

 
Technical Information

Specific Advice

Air Entrainment:  Negligible , normally a minimal increase
Effect on Setting:  Reduction to normal setting
Effect of Overdosing:  Increased workability and segregation

Application

Application Information

Compatibility

Sika® Admixtures:
- All Sika admixtures can be considered
- Trial mixes should always be carried out to determine performance in-situ
Cements:
- All cements including replacements

Dispensing

Sika® ViscoCrete® HE-200 should be dispensed through suitable calibrated dosing equipment.

Restrictions

Please note that as a result of specific local regulations the performance of this product may vary from country to country. Please consult the local Product Data Sheet for the exact description of the application fields.

DISPENSING

Sika® ViscoCrete® HE200 should be dispensed through suitable calibrated dosing equipment.
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

0.8 -2.5% by weight of cement for medium workability

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