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Sikament® ECO-3 RE

Sikament® ECO-3 RE

Water Reducing Set Retarding Admixture

Sikament® ECO-3 RE is a  water reducing set retarder specifically formulated to produce concrete with improved water reduction and extended slump life while retarding the setting time of the mix.  Sikament® ECO-3 RE combines the benefits of a normal water reducer and an effective retarder allowing for the ease of obtaining and controlling concretes with 80-120 mm slumps. 

The use of  Sikament® ECO-3 RE in concrete improves the following properties
  • Higher water reduction achieved, results in high density more impermeable concrete
  • A combination water reducer retarder – excellent for hot conditions
  • Increase bleed characteristics
  • Improved shrinkage behaviour
  • Economical due to cement reduction
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Usage

Sikament Eco 3Re is suitable to produce low to medium performance concrete.  It helps in greater water reduction, flowability and increased bleed water characteristics.    

Advantages

The use of  Sikament® ECO-3 RE in concrete improves the following properties
  • Higher water reduction achieved, results in high density more impermeable concrete
  • A combination water reducer retarder – excellent for hot conditions
  • Increase bleed characteristics
  • Improved shrinkage behaviour
  • Economical due to cement reduction

Packaging

Bulk deliveries, 1000 litres  IBC, 205 litres  drum, 10 litres container.

Colour

Green liquid

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES

Sikament® ECO-3 RE meets and exceeds all requirements of Australian Standard AS1478.1-2000 for a Water Reducing Set Retarding Admixture (WRRe).
Product Information

Composition

Aqueous solution of modified polycarboxylates and carbohydrates.

Shelf life

Stored at temperature  between 5°C and 35°C in unopened original containers, protected from direct sunlight , shelf life is one (1) year.

Storage conditions

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

Density

1.06 g/cm3 approximately

Application

Application Information

Dispensing

Sikament® ECO-3 RE may be added to the mix with the initial batching water, however for best results Sikament® ECO-3 RE should be added after the cement has been “ wet out” by the initial batch water.  We recommend that the concrete should be thoroughly mixed for 60 seconds per cubic metre of concrete.

Add the remaining gauging water progressively after at least 2/3 wet mixing time to achieve the desired consistency.

Compatibility

Sikament® ECO-3 RE can be used in conjunction with most of the Sika Concrete not accelerated  Admixtures, except Sikament NN.

Site trials are always recommended to achieve the best results.
Consumption

Recommended dosage

Typical dosage for general concrete production is between 250-800 ml  per 100 kg of total cementitious material.  Optimum dosage depends on site conditions, job conditions, mix constituents and desired plastic and hardened properties.  Laboratory and field trials are essential in determining the optimum dosage. 

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