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Sika® DSM-W50

Dry Silo Water Retaining Mortar Additive

Sika® DSM-W50 is a powdered water retention additive for use in masonry mortar.

  • Improves workability
  • Improves workability retention by up to 90%
  • Improves cohesiveness
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Usage

Sika® DSM-W50 has been specifically formulated for use in Dry Silo Mortar production. Its use improves cohesiveness and workability retention in both bricklaying and rendering application.  

Advantages

  • Improves workability
  • Improves workability retention by up to 90%
  • Improves cohesiveness

Packaging

25 kg bag, 1000 kg big bag

Colour

Off-White Powder

Product Details

Product Information

Chemical Base

Polysaccharide

Shelf Life

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

Storage Conditions

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

Density

1.15 kg/L
System information

Compatibility

Sika® Admixtures:

  • Compatibility information available on request
  • Sika® DSM-W50 is compatible with Sika® DSM-A3
  • Trials are recommend prior to blending in the final product

Application

Application Information

Dispensing

The mortar containing Sika® DSM-W50 should be thoroughly mixed in a forced action mixer and accurately dosed with suitable calibrated equipment.

 
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

0.5-1.0 kg per tonne of dry mortar

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