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SikaPlast®-15 RM

Mid-Range Water Reducing/Superplasticising Concrete Admixture

SikaPlast®-15 RM Powered by ViscoCrete is a liquid admixture for concrete which is used as a mid-range water reducer/plasticiser. It meets the requirements of BS EN 934-2 HRWRA/Superplasticiser.

  • Mid-range water reductions resulting in higher strengths and densities
  • Efficient at lower dosages
  • Flexible application as both WRA and HRWR
 
  • Less sensitive to variations in cement and aggregate types
  • Improved cohesion properties
  • Improved early and ultimate strengths
  • Improved rheology
  • Improved durability
  • Reduced segregation and bleeding
  • Reduced drying shrinkage
  • Reduced mix costs
* Compared to concrete without admixture
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Usage

  • SikaPlast® 15RM Powered by ViscoCrete is a unique product that is suitable for the production of ready mixed concrete
  • Applications that require high quality concrete
  • Applications that require improved consistence retention
  • High performance concrete
  • Self compacting concrete

Advantages

  • Mid-range water reductions resulting in higher strengths and densities
  • Efficient at lower dosages
  • Flexible application as both WRA and HRWR
 
  • Less sensitive to variations in cement and aggregate types
  • Improved cohesion properties
  • Improved early and ultimate strengths
  • Improved rheology
  • Improved durability
  • Reduced segregation and bleeding
  • Reduced drying shrinkage
  • Reduced mix costs
* Compared to concrete without admixture

Packaging

25 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 000549 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

Storage Conditions

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

Density

1.05 kg/l (at +20°C)

pH-Value

4.0 – 5.0

Total Chloride Ion Content

<0.10% w/w (chloride free)

Application

Application Information

Compatibility

Sika®Admixtures:

  • Compatibility information available on request

Cements:

  • All cement combination

DISPENSING

SikaPlast®-15 RM Powered by ViscoCrete should be dispensed through suitable calibrated dosing equipment.
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

0.3 – 1.0 % by weight of cement as mid-range water reducer
0.5 – 1.5 % by weight of cement as high range water reducer
Application steps

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  • The standard rules of good concreting practice, concerning production as well as placing, are to be followed. Refer to relevant standards. Fresh concrete must be cured properly.
  • SikaPlast®-15 RM Powered by ViscoCrete should not be added to dry cement
  • SikaPlast®-15 RM Powered by ViscoCrete should be added with the mixing water

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