MasterRheobuild® 890 (Formerly known as Rheobuild 890)

High range, water-reducing superplasticiser for rheoplastic concretes

DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT TYPICAL PROPERTIES

MasterRheobuild 890 is formulated from
synthetic polymers specially designed to impart Colour: Dark brown liquid
rheoplastic qualities to concrete. Specific gravity: (1.205 - 1.215) at 25° C
Air-
Maximum 1%
A rheoplastic concrete is a fluid concrete with a entrainment:
Chloride
slump of at least 200mm, easily flowing, but at the Nil to BS 5075
content:
same time free from segregation and having the Nitrate content: Nil
same w/c ratio as that of a low slump concrete 0°C; can be reconstituted if
Freezing point:
(25mm) without admixture. stirred after thawing
MasterRheobuild 890 is chloride-free.
STANDARDS
ADVANTAGES ASTM C-494 Type B, D and G
MasterRheobuild 890 considerably improves the
DOSAGE
properties of fresh and hardened concrete.
Optimum dosage of MasterRheobuild 890
should be determined in trial mixes. As a guide,
PRIMARY USES
the following dosages are recommended as a
 Microsilica concrete
starting point for any trial: in normal concrete, a
 Mass concrete pours
 Ready-mixed concrete dosage of between 0.8-2ltr/100kg of cement; in
 Long-distance transport high performance microsilica concrete, a dosage
 Pumped concrete of between 1.5-3ltr/100kg of cement. Dependent
 Casting in hot climates upon mix requirement, it is possible to use a
higher dosage of MasterRheobuild 890 without
TO OBTAIN: causing any adverse effects upon the concrete.
 Reduced thermal peaks Please consult BASF’s Technical Services
 High workability for longer periods Department for further information.
 Lower pumping pressure
 Delayed setting with longer workability
DISPENSING
 Higher ultimate strengths
 Reduced permeability MasterRheobuild 890 is a ready-to-use liquid,
 Improved durability which is dispensed into the concrete together with
mixing water. The plasticising effect, or water
COMPATIBILITY reduction, is higher if the admixture is added to
MasterRheobuild 880 is compatible with all the concrete after 50-70% of the mixing water has
cements and most air-entraining agents meeting been added. The addition of MasterRheobuild
the ASTM standards. The addition of 890 to dry aggregate or cement is not
MasterRheobuild 880 and MasterAir 111 (air- recommended. Automatic dispensers are
entraining agent) to concrete is recommended available.
where it is required to withstand freezing and
thawing cycles.

PACKAGING
MasterRheobuild 890 is available in, 1000ltr bulk.
MasterRheobuild® 890 (Formerly known as Rheobuild 890)

WORKABILITY NOTE
MasterRheobuild 890 ensures that rheoplastic Field service, where provided, does not constitute
concrete remains workable in excess 2 hours at supervisory responsibility. For additional
+20°C. information, contact your local BASF
representative.
Workability loss is dependent on temperature, the
type of cement, the nature of aggregates, the BASF reserves the right to have the true cause of
method of transport and initial workability. It is any difficulty determined by accepted test
strongly recommended that concrete should be methods.
properly cured, particularly in hot and dry climates.
QUALITY STATEMENT
STORAGE All products manufactured by BASF Egypt, or
imported from BASF affiliate companies world-
MasterRheobuild 890 must be stored where
wide, are manufactured to procedures certified to
temperatures do not drop below +5°C. If product
conform to the quality, environment, health &
has frozen, thaw and agitate until completely
safety management systems described in the ISO
reconstituted. Store under cover, out of direct
9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 & OHSAS
sunlight and protect from extremes of
18001:2007 standards.
temperature.
* Properties listed are based on laboratory controlled tests.
Failure to comply with the recommended storage
conditions may result in premature deterioration of
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the product or packaging. For specific storage
advice, consult BASF's Technical Services
Department.

SHELF LIFE
Up to 24 months if stored according to
manufacturer’s instructions in unopened
containers.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MasterRheobuild 890 is not a fire or health
hazard. Spillages should be washed down
immediately with cold water. For further
information, refer to the material safety data
sheet.

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