Sika® Aer-46
Sika® Aer-46 is a liquid air entraining concrete admixture which is formulated from modified naturally occurring and synthetic surfactants. It meets the requirements of BS EN 934-2.
- Provides consistent bubble size and spacing
- Improved cohesion
- Improved workability
- Improved rheology
- Reduced permeability
- Reduced bleeding
- Reduced laitance, enhancing the concrete’s resistance to frost attack
- Reduced loss of air from fresh concrete
Usage
- Sika® Aer-46 promotes the distribution of microscopic air bubbles throughout the cement matrix.
- Applications that require high resistance to freeze/thawing cycles
- Concrete that will be exposed to tidal conditions, splash zones and de icing salts
Advantages
- Provides consistent bubble size and spacing
- Improved cohesion
- Improved workability
- Improved rheology
- Reduced permeability
- Reduced bleeding
- Reduced laitance, enhancing the concrete’s resistance to frost attack
- Reduced loss of air from fresh concrete
Packaging
20 litre drum, 200 litre drum, 1000 litre IBC
Colour
Clear Liquid
Product Details
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
Conforms to the requirements of BS EN 934-2 Table 5
DoP 37006325, certified by Factory Production Control Body 1029 and provided with the CE mark
DoP 36439175, certified by Factory Production Control Body 0120 and provided with the UKCA mark
Chemical Base
Modified surfactants
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
1.00 kg/l (at +20°C)
pH-Value
6.0 + 1.0
Total Chloride Ion Content
<0.10% w/w (chloride free)
Equivalent Sodium Oxide
<0.10% w/w (alkali content)
Specific Advice
Freezing Point : +1°C
Effect of Overdosing : Increased air content leading to reduced densities and strength
Effect on Setting
Negligible
Application
Compatibility
Sika®Admixtures:
- Compatibility information available on request
Cements:
- All cement combinations
- Pulverised Fuel Ash (PFA) is a waste product of modern electricity generation. Only use PFA complying with the relevant British Standard in structural concrete. Such material will vary within the parameters laid down in the standard. Eg fineness, carbon content and loss on ignition. As a result, the amount of Sika® Aer-46 required may vary to maintain a specific air content.
Dispensing
Sika® Aer-46 should be dispensed through suitable calibrated dosing equipment.
Recommended Dosage
0.1 -0.8% by weight of cement
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION METHOD / TOOLS
- 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.
- Sika® Aer-46 should not be added to dry cement
- Sika® Aer-46 should be added with the mixing water
NOTES ON APPLICATION / LIMITATIONS
- When using Sika® Aer-46 a suitable mix design is required and local material sources should be evaluated.
- Due to the significant number of constituent, mix design, manufacture and placing related factors outside Sika’s control, bubble spacing determination should be carried out by the concrete producer to ensure compliance with BS – EN 934-2. Bubble spacing should be completed using the specific concrete constituents/admixture combinations. For further information see CAA Admixture information sheet AIS 16 which is available at www.admixtures.org.uk
- Support from our Technical Department is recommended