MasterGlenium SKY® 8758

High-range superplasticiser with retention technology

DESCRIPTION FEATURES AND BENEFITS

MasterGlenium SKY 8758 is a polycarboxylic MasterGlenium SKY 8758 offers the following
ether (PCE) based superplasticiser formulated benefits:
with retention technology. MasterGlenium SKY
• High water reduction capacity over
8758 provides good workability over extended
conventional superplasticizers
period without compromising on concrete strength
development. • Hot weather concreting and long distant
transport
The ability to work with low water cement ratio and
still obtain good slump retention allows for the • Low permeability and high durability concrete
manufacture and easy placement of high quality
• Flowability for ease of placement and
concrete.
compaction
The superior combination of early strength, slump
retention and final strength development allows • No re-tempering with extended slump
MasterGlenium SKY 8758 to meet demanding retention
concreting requirements, often exceeding the • Improve surface quality with minimal bleed
performance of conventional superplasticisers. water
MasterGlenium SKY 8758 is not compatible with • Superior cohesion with ease of pumping
MasterRheobuild range of superplasticisers.
APPLICATION
CHEMISTRY AND MECHANISM
MasterGlenium SKY 8758 is a liquid admixture to
MasterGlenium SKY 8758 is differentiated from be added to the concrete during the mixing
conventional superplasticisers in that it is based on process. The best results are obtained when the
a unique polycarboxylate ether polymer with long admixture is added after all the other components
lateral chains. This greatly improves cement are already in the mixer and after the addition of at
dispersion. Conventional superplasticisers, such least 80% of the total water.
as those based on sulphonated melamine and
naphthalene formaldehyde condensates, at the DOSAGE
time of mixing, become absorbed onto the surface The normally recommended dosage rate is 0.8 to
of the cement particles. This absorption takes 2.2 litres per 100 kg of binder. Other dosages may
place at a very early stage in the hydration process. be used in special cases according to specific job
The sulphonic groups of the polymer chains site conditions. In this case please consult our
increase the negative charge on the surface of the BASF Construction Chemicals representative.
cement particle and dispersion of the cement
PACKAGING
occurs by electrostatic repulsion.
MasterGlenium SKY 8758 is available in bulk and
At the start of the mixing process the same
205L drums.
electrostatic dispersion occurs as described
previously, but the presence of the lateral chains, SHELF LIFE
linked to the polymer backbone, generate a steric MasterGlenium SKY 8758 must be stored in a
hindrance, which stabilises the cement particles place where the temperature is not below 0°C. In
capacity to separate and disperse. This case the product freezes, increase the temperature
mechanism provides flowable concrete with greatly of the product to 30oC and remix.
reduced water demand.
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PRECAUTIONS
Health: MasterGlenium SKY 8758 does not
contain any hazardous substances need to be
labelled.
It is safe for use with standard precautions followed
in the construction industry, such as use of hand
gloves, safety goggles, etc.
For detailed health, safety and environmental
recommendations, please consult and follow all
instructions on the product Material Safety Data
Sheet.

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