Sikarep® Microcrete-4: Product Data Sheet

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET

SikaRep® Microcrete-4
READY TO USE NON-SHRINK, CEMENTITIOUS MICRO CONCRETE

DESCRIPTION
CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES
SikaRep® Microcrete-4 is factory designed pourable,
non shrink, repair concrete with selected cement, ag- A properly designed concrete which can be pumped of
gregate and other chemicals. Recommended water poured into restricted.
and coarse aggregate to be added at site as per re- ▪ Placement without any vibration
quirement. ▪ Expansion system compensates for shrinkage settle-
ment in plastic stage
▪ Easy to mix and apply, high flow characteristic, rapid
USES strength development
▪ Good bond with old concrete
SikaRep® Microcrete-4 is suitable for structural repairs
▪ Impact and vibration resistant
to bridges, columns, etc. It is mainly recommended for
the repair of damaged concrete structures e.g. ▪ Placing thickness up to 100 mm
▪ Bridge columns and beams ▪ Contains no added chloride
▪ Concrete piling
▪ Slabs, etc. APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES
▪ It is also recommended for grouting of large gaps.
ASTM C1107

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Packaging 30 kg bags
Appearance / Colour Grey powder
Shelf life 6 months from date of production
Storage conditions Store properly in undamaged and unopened, original sealed packaging, in
dry conditions at temperatures between +5°C and +40°C. Protect from
moisture, direct sunlight and frost.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Compressive Strength 1 day 3 days 7 days 28 days (ASTM C 109)
≥ 25 N/mm2 ≥ 35 N/mm2 ≥ 45 N/mm2 ≥ 65 N/mm2
* 70mm Cube
* Ambient temperature: +30°C

Tensile Strength in Flexure 7 days 28 days (ASTM C 293-79)


≥ 7 N/mm2 ≥ 8 N/mm2
* Ambient temperature: +30°C

Product Data Sheet


SikaRep® Microcrete-4
January 2020, Version 01.01
020201010060000008

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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Mixing Ratio Water: Powder = 0.14 to 0.16 by weight (4.2 l to 4.8 l water per 30 kg bag)
dependent on the desired flow. Mixing time should be minimum 5
minutes.
Fresh Mortar Density ~2.2 kg/l
Consumption ~2200 kg/m3 (At water: powder ratio 0.14)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS


SUBSTRATE QUALITY / PRE-TREATMENT For non-structural application, using Sika® Latex
Power and for structural application, using Sika®
All concrete surfaces should be clean, sound and free Hibond as primer is recommended. In case using
from loose particles, oil, grease, etc. Metal surfaces without addition of aggregates, not more than 100mm
should be scale, rust, oil and grease. of layer thickness shall be poured.
MIXING
BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA
SikaRep® Microcrete-4 can be mixed both in paddle
type and slow speed grouting mixture or drum type All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are
concrete mixer. In both the cases the SikaRep® Micro- based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may
crete-4 is to be added to water and mix till a pourable vary due to circumstances beyond our control.
consistency is obtained with recommended water
–powder ratio as per technical data. Put around 80 to LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
90% of required water in the mixing drum, followed by
SikaRep® Microcrete-4 and then add the balance wa- Please note that as a result of specific local regulations
ter. Do not mix more material, which cannot be used the declared data for this product may vary from
within Pot Life. DO NOT ADD EXTRA WATER. country to country. Please consult the local Product
Data Sheet for the exact product data.
APPLICATION
Pour the SikaRep® Microcrete-4 after mixing into the
ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
area to be covered /filled. During filling if required, en- For information and advice on the safe handling, stor-
sure proper air displacement. age and disposal of chemical products, users shall
Note: Concrete can also be produced with addition of refer to the most recent Material Safety Data Sheet
10mm down aggregate in proportion of 2:1 (SikaRep® containing physical, ecological, toxicological and other
Microcrete-4: Coarse Aggregate) by weight. safety-related data.
CURING TREATMENT
LEGAL NOTES
Exposed surfaces should be kept to a minimum and
cured with appropriate curing methods as soon as the The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
mortar has hardened. The formwork can be stripped tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
after at least 3 days. Upon removal of the formwork, products, are given in good faith based on Sika's cur-
cure the repaired areas immediately to protect from rent knowledge and experience of the products when
premature drying out by suitable measures (keep properly stored, handled and applied under normal
moist, cover with wet Hessian or with Sika® Antisol® conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommenda-
A-4 curing compound) (consult our Technical Service tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
Department). strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
Clean all tools and application equipment with water from this information, or from any written recom-
immediately after use. Hardened / cured material can mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
only be removed mechanically. user of the product must test the product’s suitability
for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
SIKA BANGLADESH LIMITED
serves the right to change the properties of its
Skylark MAK 84, 8th floor
House No. 84, Block D, Road No. 11
products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
Banani, Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh
be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
Phone 1: +88 01313095060 current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
Phone 2: +88 01313095061 refer to the most recent issue of the local Product
ind.sika.com Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which
will be supplied on request.

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Product Data Sheet


SikaRep® Microcrete-4
January 2020, Version 01.01
020201010060000008

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