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Chemrite 540
High Range Water-Reducing, Set-Retarding Concrete Admixture
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Product Chemrite 540 is a highly effective superplasticiser for
Description producing concrete with substantial water-reduction for
achieving high early and ultimate strengths.
Chemrite 540 complies with ASTM C -494 Type A, F & G.
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Uses Chemrite 540 is used wherever high quality concrete is
demanded under difficult placing and climatic conditions.
Specially suitable for heavily reinforced concrete.
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Advantages Chemrite 540 provides the following advantages:
- Substantial improvement in workability without
increased water.
- No risk of segregation or bleeding.
- Early strengths increased significantly.
- No adverse plastic & drying shrinkage.
- Improved surface finish.
- Increased resistance to moisture penetration.
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Technical Data
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Form Polymer-Based Dispersion
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Colour Dark brown
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Density 1.18 0.01 Kg/Lit
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Storage Chemrite 540 must be stored in a dry, shaded area.
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Shelf life 12 months from date of production if stored properly in
original unopened packing.
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Packaging 200 Lit. drums
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Application
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Dosage 0.8 1.5% by weight of cement. Exact dosage rates are
dependant on the type of cement, water/cement ratio and
ambient environment. It is advisable to carry out trial
mixes.
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Compatibility Chemrite 540 is compatible with all types of Portland
cement, including S.R.C. and pozzolanic additives like
Silica Fume, Fly Ash, Slag etc.
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Dispensing Chemrite 540 can be added separately to the freshly
mixed concrete or preferably to the mixing water prior to
its addition to the dry mixture. When added separately to
the freshly mixed concrete, further mixing should take
place for at least one minute per cubic meter.
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Important When accidental overdosing occurs, the set retarding
effect may occur. During this period the concrete must
be kept moist in order to prevent premature drying out.
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Safety Instructions
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Safety Precautions Accidental splashes to the skin must be washed off
with water and soap.
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Toxicity Non toxic.
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Transportation Non hazardous.
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