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SikaMix Frostproofer and Hardener

Chloride free liquid admixture for accelerated setting and hardening time of concrete and mortar.

SikaMix Frostproofer and Hardener is a chloride free admixture formulated to accelerate setting and hardening times of mortar, concrete, screeds and rendering. It provides frost protection during the setting period even in sub-zero temperatures down to -8 °C. It can also be used in normal temperatures where a rapid set is required and as a plugging admixture.
SikaMix Frostproofer and Hardener is non-corrosive to metals so may be used with brick ties.

  • Reduces setting time.
  • Faster finishing times even in cold weather.
  • Provides frost protection down to -8 °C in wet mortar.
  • Chloride free non-corrosive formula.
  • Optimises mould usage.
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Usage

  • Mortars.
  • Floor screeds. 
  • External/Internal cement based rendering.
  • Concrete (not structural).
  • Emergency repair plugging aid when mixed neat with cement.
 

Advantages

  • Reduces setting time.
  • Faster finishing times even in cold weather.
  • Provides frost protection down to -8 °C in wet mortar.
  • Chloride free non-corrosive formula.
  • Optimises mould usage.

Packaging

5 L Jerry Can

Colour

Clear liquid

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / STANDARDS

Certified to BS EN 934-2 + A1 : (2012)
Product Information

Shelf Life

36 months from date of manufacture in original unopened containers.

Storage Conditions

Store in dry conditions away from direct sunlight between +5 °C and +40 °C. Protect from frost.

Density

Approx. 1.2 g/cm3

pH-Value

9 - 11

Total Chloride Ion Content

<0.1 % w/w
Technical Information

Compressive Strength

>120 % of control at 20 °C after 24 hours.

>130 % of control at 5 °C after 48 hours.

Application

Application Information

Setting time

The following is an indication of setting times at +20 °C (use as a guide only).

Use

Mix Design

Cement:Sand:Aggregate

Addition Rate / 50 kg Cement

Setting Time (Approx.)

Plugging Aid

Neat Fresh OPC

2 - 3 minutes

Concrete

1 : 2 : 4

2.5 L

5 L

7 hours

2.5 hours

Floor Screeds1 : 3 : 02.5 L

5 L

6 hours

2 hours
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

Ambient temperatures down to -4 °C : 2.5 L per 50 kg cement.

Ambient temperatures down to -8 °C : 5 L per 50 kg cement.

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