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Sika® ViscoCrete®-10 (GB)

High Range Water Reducing/Superplasticising Concrete Admixture

Sika® ViscoCrete®-10 (GB) is a liquid admixture for concrete which is used as a high-range water reducer/superplasticiser.

  • High-range water reductions resulting in higher strengths and densities
  • Improved consistence retention
  • Improved cohesion properties
  • Improved early and ultimate strengths
  • Improved rheology
  • Improved durability
  • Reduced segregation and bleeding
  • Reduced drying shrinkage
  • Reduced mix costs
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Usage

Sika® ViscoCrete®-10 (GB) is a unique product that is suitable for:
  • The production of ready mixed concrete
  • Applications that require high quality concrete
  • Concrete with high water reduction to meet low w/c ratio requirements
  • High performance concrete
  • Self compacting concrete
 

Advantages

  • High-range water reductions resulting in higher strengths and densities
  • Improved consistence retention
  • Improved cohesion properties
  • Improved early and ultimate strengths
  • Improved rheology
  • Improved durability
  • Reduced segregation and bleeding
  • Reduced drying shrinkage
  • Reduced mix costs

Packaging

20 litre drum, 200 litre drum, 1000 litre IBC and Bulk Tanker

Colour

Pale Brown Liquid

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / STANDARDS

Conforms to the requirements of BS EN 934-2 Tables 3.1 & 3.2
DoP 52697186, certified by Factory Production Control Body 1029 and provided with the CE mark
DoP 25025633, certified by Factory Production Control Body 0120 and provided with the UKCA mark
Product Information

Chemical Base

Modified polycarboxylate

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.

Specific gravity

1.050 kg/l (at +20°C)

pH-Value

3.6 +/- 1.0

Total Chloride Ion Content

<0.10%

Equivalent Sodium Oxide

<0.25% (Alkali content)
Technical Information

Specific Advice

Freezing Point:  +1°C

Air Entrainment:  Negligible

Effect on Setting:  Slighty extension to normal setting

Effect of Overdosing:  Increased workability and segregation

Application

Application Information

Compatibility

Sika®Admixtures:

  • Compatibility information available on request

Cements:

  • All cement combination

Dispensing

Sika® ViscoCrete®-10 (GB) should be dispensed through suitable calibrated dosing equipment.
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

0.2 -1.5% 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® ViscoCrete®-10 (GB) should not be added to dry cement.
  • Sika® ViscoCrete®-10 (GB) should be added with the mixing water.
     

Notes on Application/Limitations
 

  • When using Sika® ViscoCrete®-10 (GB) a suitable mix design is required and local material sources should be evaluated.
  • Support from our Technical Department is recommended.

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