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Sika® ViscoCrete®-30 HE (UK)

Accelerating High Range Water Reducing/Superplasticising Concrete Admixture

Sika® ViscoCrete®-30 HE (UK) is a liquid admixture for concrete which is used as an accelerating high range water reducer or superplasticiser.

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

Sika® ViscoCrete®-30 HE (UK) has been specifically formulated for the production of concrete mixes which require high early strength development, powerful water reduction and excellent flowability.  Typical applications include:
  • 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 L drum and 1000 L IBC

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 76156332, certified by Factory Production Control Body 1029 and provided with the CE mark
DoC 84320490, certified by Factory Production Control Body 0120 and provided with the UKCA 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

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

Specific gravity

1.07 kg/L

Total Chloride Ion Content

<0.1 % w/w (chloride free)

Equivalent Sodium Oxide

<0.2 % w/w (alkali content)

 
Technical Information

Specific Advice

Sika® ViscoCrete®-30 HE (UK) should not be added to dry cement
Sika® ViscoCrete®-30 HE (UK) should be added with the mixing water
Support from our Technical Service Department is recommended

Application

Application Information

Dispensing

Sika® ViscoCrete®-30 HE (UK) should be dispensed through suitable calibrated equipment

Compatibility

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

Recommended Dosage

0.2-0.8 % by weight of cement (medium workability)

0.8–2.0 % by weight of cement (high workability/SCC)

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