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Sika® ViscoCrete®-10

Sika® ViscoCrete®-10

High Range Water Reducing/Superplasticising Concrete Admixture

Sika® ViscoCrete®-10is a liquid admixture for concrete which is used as a high-range water reducer/superplasticiser. It meets the requirements of BS EN 934-2 tables 3.1 & 3.2.

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

  • Sika® ViscoCrete®-10 is a unique product that is suitable for the production of ready mixed concrete
  • Applications that require high quality concrete
  • Concrete with high water reduction to meet low w/c ratio requirements
  • High performance concrete
  • Self compacting concrete

Advantages

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

Packaging

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

Colour

Straw 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 000084 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, in dry conditions.

Storage Conditions

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

Density

1.06 kg/l (at +20°C)

pH-Value

4.2 ± 1.0

Total Chloride Ion Content

≤  0.1 M.-%

Equivalent Sodium Oxide

< 0.40 %
Technical Information

Concreting guidance

The standard rules of good concreting practice, concerning production and placing, are to be followed.

Laboratory trials shall be carried out before concreting on site, especially when using a new mix design or producing new concrete components.

Fresh concrete must be cured properly and curing applied as early as possible.

Application

Application Information

Compatibility

Sika®Admixtures:

  • Compatibility information available on request

Cements:

  • All cement combination

DISPENSING

Sika® ViscoCrete®-10 should be dispensed through suitable calibrated dosing equipment.
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

0.2 -1.5% by weight of cement

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