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SikaPlast® 3-in-1

SikaPlast® 3-in-1

Multifunctional neutral set water reducer (WR-MWR-HWR)

SikaPlast® 3-in-1 is a true neutral set, water reducing admixture. SikaPlast® 3-in-1 has been specifically formulated to allow variable doses to be used. At low doses as a water reducer, at mid doses as a mid-range water reducer and at high does as a high-range water reducer

Use of SikaPlast® 3-in-1 effectively achieves the following benefits:
  • A single product fully capable of performing as a Water Reducer, Mid- range Water Reducer and High-range water reducer.
  • True neutral set characteristics, which makes it ideal for use as an all year round admixture and in combination with set retarders and accelerators.
  • As a single product to be used for multiple applications.
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Usage

SikaPlast® 3-in-1 is ideal for the following applications:
  • As a true neutral set Water Reducing admixture used in combination with Accelerators, Retarders and Air Entrainers to produce a wide range of products and strengths, while maintaining the ability to accommodate fluctuations in temperature and set time requirements
  • As a true neutral set Mid to High Range Water reducing admixture for concretes which require higher workability, optimal cost performance and a high degree of control.
  • Due to the true neutral set characteristics the properties of the concrete can be adjusted to achieve desired properties using Accelerators and Retarders without compromising performance
  • The neutral set properties make SikaPlast® 3-in-1 ideal for precast applications.
  •  Post tensioned applications
 

Advantages

Use of SikaPlast® 3-in-1 effectively achieves the following benefits:
  • A single product fully capable of performing as a Water Reducer, Mid- range Water Reducer and High-range water reducer.
  • True neutral set characteristics, which makes it ideal for use as an all year round admixture and in combination with set retarders and accelerators.
  • As a single product to be used for multiple applications.

Packaging

Bulk deliveries

1000 litre IBC

205 litre drum

10 litre container

Colour

Light brown liquid

Product Details

Product Information

Composition

Aqueous solution of modified polycarboxylates

Shelf life

Stored at temperatures between 5oC and 35oC in unopened original containers, protected from direct sunlight and frost, shelf life is at least one (1) year.

Storage conditions

Store at temperature between 5° and 35°C, protected from the direct sunlight.

Specific gravity

1.04 g/cm3

Application

Application Information

Dispensing

SikaPlast® 3-in-1 is added with the batching water. Never add to a  dry mix.

Compatibility

SikaPlast® 3-in-1 can be used in conjunction with all the Sika concrete admixtures with the exclusion of Sikament ® NN.

All admixtures must be added separately.

SikaPlast® 3-in-1 when used with Air Entraining admixtures can result in significant increases in entrained air, therefore, trial mixes are recommended.
Consumption

Recommended dosage

Typical dosage rates are

  • Water Reducer        400 – 600 ml per 100 kg of total cementitious material
  • Mid Range WR        600 – 900 ml per 100 kg of total cementitious material
  • High-Range WR       900-2000 ml per 100 kg of total cementitious material

Optimum dosage depends on the type of concrete, site conditions, mix proportions, ingredients and desired plastic and hardened concrete properties. Laboratory and/or field trials are essential in determining the optimum dosage.

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