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SikaPaver® Frioplast A1

Water Reducing/Air Entraining Concrete Admixture

SikaPaver® Frioplast A1 is a liquid water reducing / compaction aid for use in readymixed and semi-dry concrete

Provides consistent bubble size and spacing
  • Enhanced compaction in semi-dry precast concrete
  • Improved slip characteristics in extruded semi-dry concrete
  • Increased water reduction and workability
  • Improved cohesion and workability
  • Improved rheology
  • Reduced permeability
  • Reduced bleeding and laitance, enhancing the concrete’s resistance to frost attack
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Usage

SikaPaver® Frioplast A1 promotes the distribution of microscopic air bubbles throughout the cement matrix
  • Semi-dry concrete production, such as hollowcore and T-beams
  • 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
  • Enhanced compaction in semi-dry precast concrete
  • Improved slip characteristics in extruded semi-dry concrete
  • Increased water reduction and workability
  • Improved cohesion and workability
  • Improved rheology
  • Reduced permeability
  • Reduced bleeding and laitance, enhancing the concrete’s resistance to frost attack

Packaging

1000 litre IBC

Colour

Brown liquid

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / STANDARDS

Conforms to the requirements of BS EN 934-2 Table 5 and BS 8443 Semi-dry concrete admixtures
DoP 99890350, 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.

Freezing Point +1°C

Density

1.18 kg/l (at +20°C)

pH-Value

8.0 +/- 1.0

Total Chloride Ion Content

<0.10% w/w (chloride free)

Equivalent Sodium Oxide

<6.0% w/w (alkali content)

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® A1 required may vary to maintain a specific air content.

Dispensing

SikaPaver® Frioplast A1 should be dispensed through suitable calibrated dosing equipment.

Restrictions

Overdosing may lead to increased air content leading to reduced densities and strength
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

0.8 – 1.0% by weight of cement
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

  • SikaPaver® Frioplast A1 should not be added to dry cement
  • SikaPaver® Frioplast A1 should be added with the mixing water

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