Sika Viscocrete 10
Sika Viscocrete 10
Sika Viscocrete 10
Sika® ViscoCrete®-10
HWRRe High Range Water Reducer Retarder
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Chemical Base Modified polycarboxylate in water.
Packaging 1000 litre IBC
Shelf Life 12 months from date of production if stored properly in undamaged un-
opened, original sealed packaging.
Storage Conditions In dry conditions at temperatures between +5°C and +30°C. Protect from
direct sunlight and frost.
It requires recirculation when held in storage for extended periods.
Appearance / Colour Light brownish liquid
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Concreting Guidance The standard rules of good concreting practice, concerning production and
placing, are to be followed.
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Laboratory trials shall be carried out before concreting on site, especially
when using a new mix design or producing new concrete components.
Fresh concrete must be cured properly and curing applied as early as pos-
sible.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Recommended Dosage Recommended dosage for concrete:
250 ml to 2000 ml per 100 kg of total cementitious material.
Optimum dosage should be determined by site trials.
Compatibility Sika® ViscoCrete® can be used in conjunction with all the admixtures man-
ufactured by Sika NZ Limited.
All admixtures must be added separately.
For additional information, please contact Sika technical personnel.
BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA the performance of this product may vary from coun-
try to country. Please consult the local Product Data
All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are Sheet for the exact description of the application
based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may fields.
vary due to circumstances beyond our control.
LEGAL NOTES
LIMITATIONS The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
When using Sika® ViscoCrete®-10 a suitable mix design tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
has to be taken into account and local material products, are given in good faith based on Sika’s cur-
sources shall be trialled. rent knowledge and experience of the products when
Sika® ViscoCrete®-10 shall not be added to dry ce- properly stored, handled and applied under normal
ment. conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommenda-
Do not use with napthalene based admixtures. tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
Excessive water addition or overdosing may cause strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
bleeding or segregation. ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
Self Compacting Concrete: particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
When using Sika® ViscoCrete®-10 to produce self com- legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
pacting concrete, suitable mix designs have to be from this information, or from any written recom-
used. mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
Frost: user of the product must test the product’s suitability
If frozen and/or if precipitation has occurred, Sika® for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
ViscoCrete®-10 may be used after thawing slowly at serves the right to change the properties of its
room temperature and intensive mixing. products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
ECOLOGY HEALTH AND SAFETY refer to the most recent issue of the local Product
For information and advice on the safe handling, stor- Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which
age and disposal of chemical products, users shall will be supplied on request. It may be necessary to ad-
refer to the most recent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) con- apt the above disclaimer to specific local laws and reg-
taining physical, ecological, toxicological and other ulations. Any changes to this disclaimer may only be
safety-related data. implemented with permission of Sika® Corporate Legal
in Baar.
DISPENSING
Sika® ViscoCrete®-10 is added to the gauging water or
added with it into the concrete mixer.
To take advantage of the high water reduction, a wet
mixing time, which is depending on the mixing condi-
tions and mixer performance, of at least 60 seconds
per cubic
Sika (NZ) metre after the admixture addition is recom-
Limited
mended.
85-91 Patiki Road
To avoidAuckland
Avondale, excess1026
water in the concrete, the final dosage
must begin only after 2/3 of the wet mixing time.
New Zealand
0800 745 269
LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
www.sika.co.nz
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