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Sika® ViscoCrete® Premier

Accelerating High Range Water Reducing/Superplasticising Concrete Admixture

Sika® ViscoCrete® Premier 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

  • Significantly increased early age strength
  • Excellent water reduction
  • Excellent flowability
  • Reduced drying shrinkage
  • Improved surface finish
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Usage

Sika® ViscoCrete® Premier has been specifically formulated for the production of concrete mixes which require high early strength development, powerful water reduction and excellent flowability.
  • Precast concrete
  • Fast track concrete
  • Self compacting concrete
 

Advantages

  • Significantly increased early age strength
  • Excellent water reduction
  • Excellent flowability
  • Reduced drying shrinkage
  • Improved surface finish

Packaging

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

Colour

Light 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 000213 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 in unopened and undamaged original sealed containers.

Storage Conditions

To be stored in sealed containers protected from moisture at temperatures between +5°C and +25°C.

Density

1.08 kg/litre (at +20°C)

pH-Value

4.3 +/- 1.0

Total Chloride Ion Content

<0.1% w/w (chloride free)

Equivalent Sodium Oxide

<0.60%

Application

Application Information

Compatibility

Sika® Admixtures:
 Compatibility information available on request
Cements:
 All cement combinations

Dispensing

Sika® ViscoCrete® Premier should be dispensed through suitable calibrated equipment

Restrictions

 Sika® ViscoCrete® Premier should not be added to dry cement
 Sika® ViscoCrete® Premier should be added with the mixing water
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

 0.2 - 0.8% by weight of cement (medium workability)
 1.0 – 2.0% by weight of cement (high workability/SCC)

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