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Sika® Frioplast A2

Water Reducing/Air Entraining Concrete Admixture

Sika® Frioplast A2 is a liquid water reducing / air entraining concrete admixture which is formulated from modified lignosulphonate and naturally occurring and synthetic surfactants. It meets the requirements of BS EN 934-2.

  • Provides consistent bubble size and spacing
  • Improved water reduction and workability
  • 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
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Usage

  • Sika® Frioplast A2 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 water reduction and workability
  • 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

Brown Liquid

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / STANDARDS

Conforms to the requirements of BS EN 934-2 Table 5
DoP 62492313, certified by Factory Production Control Body 0120 and provided with the UKCA mark
Product Information

Chemical Base

Modified lignosulphonate / 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

1.17kg/l (at +20°C)

pH-Value

5.0 + 1.0

Total Chloride Ion Content

<0.10% w/w (chloride free)

Equivalent Sodium Oxide

<0.60% w/w (alkali content)
Technical Information

Specific Advice

Freezing Point:  +1°C

Effect of Overdosing:  Increased air content leading to reduced densities and strength

Effect on Setting

Negligible

Application

Application Information

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® Frioplast A2 required may vary to maintain a specific air content.

Dispensing

  • Sika® Frioplast A2 should be dispensed through suitable calibrated dosing equipment.
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

0.2 – 1.0% by weight of cement
Application steps

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® Frioplast A2 should not be added to dry cement
  • Sika® Frioplast A2 should be added with the mixing water  

NOTES ON APPLICATION / LIMITATIONS
 

  • When using Sika® Frioplast A2 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

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