Product Data Sheet

Edition 11, 2006

Version no. 04.06

Sigunit Powder
Shotcrete Admixture
Product
Description

Construction

Uses

Advantages

A ready to use accelerator and waterproofing agent in powder form for addition to
dry gunite mixes.
Sigunit Powder is suitable for dry spray gunite mixes of both mortar and concrete
such as those required for :
Tunnels and galleries.
Securing rock faces.
Embankment and excavation.
Thin section concrete shells.
Swimming pools.
Concrete repair work.
Strengthening concrete structure.
Sigunit Powder reacts in the mix to assist the hydration process, resulting in rapid
setting and greatly accelerated strength development within the first 24 hours.
Other benefits include:
Simplified overhead spraying.
Reduced rebound.
Better adhesion to areas of slight seepage.
Chloride free.

Technical Data
Type
Colour
Density
Packaging
Storage
Shelf life

Inorganic substances in powder form

Light grey
0.85 0.1kg/I
15 kg bags
Sigunit Powder is not affected by frost. It must be stored in dry conditions.
12 months from date of production if stored properly in original unopened
pacagking.

Application
Dosage

Mixing
Important

Dosage varies between 2 - 4% by weight of cement.If increased to 5-6% by weight

of cement, setting and curing times are much reduced.
When added at more than 9%, reduced final strengths are to be expected.
The required quantity of Sigunit Powder is added to the dry sand/cement or dry
sand/cement/gravel mix before being fed into the shotcrete machine.
Rate of set for gunite mixes is slowed down when spraying cold materials or when
spraying onto cold substrates. Type and age of cement could also be an influencing
factor,therefore, it is advisable to carry out trial mixes to determine the correct
dosage rate.
Severe water infiltration must be pre-sealed with Sika -4a.

Safety Instructions
Safety Precautions
Ecology
Toxicity
Transport

Protect hands with rubber gloves and eyes with goggles.

Accidental splashes to the skin or eyes must be rinsed with clean water
immediately.
Do not dispose of into water or soil but according to local regulations.
Class 4, under the relevant health and safety codes.
Non-hazardous.

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The information, and in particular, the recommendations relating to the application and end-use of
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Sika products, are given in good faith based on Sika's current knowledge and experience of the products
when properly stored, handled and applied under normal conditions in accordance with
Sikas recommendations. In practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site conditions are
such that no warranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose, nor any liability
arising out of any legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either from this information, or from any
written recommendations, or from any other advice offered. The user of the product must test the products
suitability for the intended application and purpose. Sika reserves the right to change the properties of its
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 refer to the most recent issue of the local Product
Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will be supplied on request.

Construction

Legal notes

Sika Egypt for Construction Chemicals

El Abour City
1st industrial zone (A)
Section # 10 Block 13035,
Egypt

Tel :+202- 6100714/15/16/17/18

Fax :+202- 6100759
Mob :+2012- 3908822/55
www.sika.com.eg
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