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Sika® DSM-A3

Sika® DSM-A3

Dry Silo Mortar Admixture

Sika® DSM-A3 is a powdered air entraining admixture for use in dry powdered masonry mortar.

Improves workability
  • Improves frost resistance capabilities
  • Improves bond
  • Improves durability
  • Improves productivity
  • Reduces bleed
  • Reduces efflorescence
  • Reduces shrinkage
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Usage

Sika® DSM-A3 has been specifically formulated for use in Dry Silo Mortar production. Its use improves workability in both bricklaying and rendering applications. It can be used as an alternative or supplement the use of lime.  

Advantages

Improves workability
  • Improves frost resistance capabilities
  • Improves bond
  • Improves durability
  • Improves productivity
  • Reduces bleed
  • Reduces efflorescence
  • Reduces shrinkage

Packaging

20 kg bags and 1100 kg bulk bags

Colour

Off-White powder

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / STANDARDS

Conforms to the requirements of BS EN 934-3 Table 2
DoP 42702278, certified by Factory Production Control Body 1029 and provided with the CE mark
DoC 47723484, certified by Factory Production Control Body 0120 and provided with the UKCA mark
Product Information

Chemical Base

Anionic surfactant

Shelf Life

12 months from date of production if stored in unopened and undamaged original sealed packs.

Storage Conditions

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

Bulk Density

0.96 kg/L

Total Chloride Ion Content

<0.1 % (chloride free)

Equivalent Sodium Oxide

<2.0 % (alkali content)

Application

Application Information

Dispensing

The mortar containing Sika® DSM-A3 should be thoroughly mixed in a forced action mixer and accurately dosed with suitable calibrated equipment.

 

Compatibility

Sika® Admixtures:

  • Compatibility information available on request
  • Sika® DSM-A3 is compatible with all other Sika® DSM and ViscoCrete powdered products
  • Trials are recommended prior to blending in the final product

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