Concrete Add Sikament - r-2002
Concrete Add Sikament - r-2002
Concrete Add Sikament - r-2002
Sikament® R-2002
A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE SUPER PLASTICIZER WITH A SET RETARDING EFFECT FOR PRODUCING FREE-
FLOWING CONCRETE IN HOT CLIMATES. ALSO A SUBSTANTIAL WATER REDUCING AGENT FOR
PROMOTING HIGH EARLY AND ULTIMATE STRENGTHS.
DESCRIPTION
A highly effective super plasticizer with a set retarding
effect for producing free-flowing concrete in hot cli-
mates. Also a substantial water reducing agent for pro-
moting high early and ultimate strengths
USES
Sikament® -R2202 is used wherever high quality con-
crete is demanded under difficult placing and climatic
conditions.
CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES
Sikament® -R2002 provides the following properties:
As a Super Plasticizer:
Substantial improvement in workability without in-
creased water or the risk of segregation. Long lasting
control of slump loss. No adverse effect on ultimate
strengths.
As a Water Reducer:
Early strengths significantly increased. High ultimate
strengths. Up to 15% water reduction. Especially suit-
able for hot climates. No excessive air entrainment. No
adverse Shrinkage effect. Improved surface finish. In-
creased water tightness.
Chloride free-does not attack reinforcement
APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES
It complies with ASTM C-494 Type G and B.S. 5075 Part
3.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Composition Modified Synthetic Dispersion
Packaging 5 and 20 kg pails
220 kg drums
Bulk Tanks packing available upon request
Appearance / Colour Brown Liquid
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Shelf life 12 months from date of production if stored properly in undamaged and
unopened original sealed packing.
Storage conditions Store in dry conditions, protected from direct sunlight and frost.
Density (at 20°C) 1.185 (ASTM C-494)
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Recommended Dosage 0.6 - 1.5 % by weight of cement.
Exact dosage rates are dependent on the type of effect sought, quality of
cement & aggregates, Water/Cement-ratio and ambient temperature.
Therefore, it is advisable to carry out trial mixes.
Dispensing ▪ Sikament® -R2002 can be added separately to the freshly mixed concrete
or directly to the mixing water prior to its addition to the aggregates.
▪ When added separately to the freshly mixed concrete, further mixing
should take place for at least one minute per cubic meter.
▪ Automatic and accurate dispensing equipment is available from Sika.
LEGAL NOTES
The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
products, are given in good faith based on Sika’s cur-
rent knowledge and experience of the products when
properly stored, handled and applied under normal
conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommenda-
tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
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Sika Egypt
1st Industrial Zone (A)
Section #10, Block 13035
El Obour City, Egypt
TEL: +202 44810580
FAX: +202 44810459
egy.sika.com
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