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Sika® Plastiment® R

Water-reducing and set-extending concrete admixture

Sika® Plastiment® R is a liquid set-extending concrete admixture with particle separating effect. Substantial water reduction can be achieved without loss of workability.

  • Increased setting times at elevated temperatures
  • High slump retention
  • Improved workability without increasing water content
  • Increased strengths
  • Reduced shrinkage and creep
  • Improved surface finishing time
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Usage

Sika® Plastiment® R is used where high quality concrete is required in difficult conditions, such as:
  • Hot ambient climates
  • Extended travelling time to placement location
  • Ready-mix concrete
  • Extended finishing time is required
 

Advantages

  • Increased setting times at elevated temperatures
  • High slump retention
  • Improved workability without increasing water content
  • Increased strengths
  • Reduced shrinkage and creep
  • Improved surface finishing time

Packaging

  • 200 L drum
  • 1 000 L tank
  • Bulk delivery

Colour

Brown liquid

Product Details

Product Information

Composition

Special organic agents

Shelf life

12 months from the date of production

Storage conditions

Store properly in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +10 °C and +35 °C.

Application

Application Information

Compatibility

Sika® Plastiment® R is compatible with all types of Portland cement including Sulphate Resistant Cement (SRC).

DISPENSING

Sika® Plastiment® R should be dispensed directly into the mixing water prior to the addition of other concrete components such as coarse aggregates, sand and cement.

Accurate dispensing equipment is readily available from Sika.
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

Sika® Plastiment® R is dosed at 200–500 ml per 100 kg of cement. Actual dosage rate required will depend on:

  • Required effect (slump retention & setting time)
  • Quality of cement and aggregates
  • Water : Cement ratio
  • Ambient and concrete temperatures

In all cases, it is advisable to carry out trial mixes to establish the required dosage.

For more specific requirements, please contact our Technical Service Department.

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