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MIXO
Cicofloor Fast® NK
FS-50 Technical Data Sheet
Set Accelerating Admixture
Solvent Free Epoxy Floor Coating Issue 01/May 15

Description Performance Guidelines

MIXO® Fast NK is a non-chloride based set The table below shows a comparison of 3 concrete
accelerating admixture which helps the first lab trials using the same ingredients except water
reactions of hydration especially at low (for the same workability, mix 2 is 6.5% less W/C
temperature. than mix 1 and mix 3 is 10% less W/C than mix 1)
MIXO® Fast NK reduces significantly setting time
OPC 350 kg/m3 mix 1 mix 2 mix 3
and improves early compressive strengths.
MIXO® Fast NK is especially adapted for any Dosage Lit/100kg OPC 0.00 1.5 2.0
concrete application requiring increased early Initial setting time @10°C 10 6 5
compressive or flexural strengths without detriment Final setting time @10°C 15 9 8
to ultimate strengths. Initial setting time @25°C 6 3.5 3
Final setting time @25°C 8 5 4.5
Uses Comp. Strength MPa
 All concreting when high early strength are 1 day 10 15 17
needed. 3 days 18 27 32
 Ready-Mixed Concrete. 7 days 32 35 37
 Prestressed Concrete. 28 days 36 39 43
 Precast (with or without steam curing).
 In large volume repairs, especially in water Application Instructions
presence. Dispensing
The premeasured quantity of MIXO® Fast NK
Advantages should be added to concrete components using a
 Increases ultimate strength in very early ages. recommended dispenser. It should be added to the
 Compatible with all types of Portland concrete with the mixing water to obtain the best
cement, class C and F fly ash, slag, micro results.
silica, calcium chloride and fibers. Adding MIXO® Fast NK in concrete mixers for long
 Chloride free, safe to be used in contact distance concreting is not safe for truck mixers. In
with the reinforcement. such cases we recommend adding MIXO® Fast NK
 Grants fast setting for cold weather concreting. in the pouring place (at site) just before casting.
 Set is accelerated and mechanical strength Additional one minute for every cubic meter is
grows rapidly, so that frost does not damage required to assure good dispersion of MIXO® Fast
fresh concrete. NK in concrete truck mixer with high speed rotation.
 Compatible with all other MIXO admixtures.
Dosage
Standards Compliance Lab trials should be made in prior to determine the
MIXO® Fast NK complies with ASTM C494 Type E right dosage of each concrete mix.
and BS EN 934 Part 2. The safe dosing range of MIXO® Fast NK is 0.6 –
2.5 liters per 100 kg of cement, including any
Packaging cement replacement material.
210 liter drums or 1000 liter flow bins.
Tanker loads are also available on request. Overdosing
Exceeding the recommended dosage will result
Shelf Life & Storage significant reduction in setting time, thus in bulk
12 months shelf life when stored in its original concrete pouring, high heat emission is expected.
containers under shaded area in a temperature However, providing adequate curing means is
within the range of 2°C to 50°C. necessary to keep the ultimate strength of the
concrete impaired.
Properties Please ask for CIC technical advice if any overdose
Appearance Pale yellow liquid demanded.
Density Kg/Lit @ 25°C 1.12 ± 0.02
pH @ 25°C 11 ± 1
Chloride content Nil
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Cicofloor®FS-50

Curing Technical Support

Fresh concrete should be cured by water CIC provides on-site assistance, as well as
immediately after final setting time, especially at consulting services on projects when requested.
high temperatures. Technical data sheets on other MIXO products and
In absence of water, use one of our Cicocure guidance on their use are available on request.
products.

Cleaning and Disposal

Spillages of MIXO® Fast NK should be washed out
with water or absorbed onto fine sand and disposed
out in accordance with local authorities’ regulations.

Precautions
Health and Safety
MIXO® Fast NK is non-hazardous. It should not be
swallowed or allowed to come into contact with skin
or eyes. Suitable protective goggles and gloves
should be worn. In the case of contact with eyes,
rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice. When contact with the skin, wash
off immediately with soap and water. If swallowed,
seek medical attention immediately, do not induce
vomiting.

Warranty
MIXO products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and sold subject to CIC's standard terms and conditions of sale. Whilst CIC endeavors
to ensure that any advice, information or recommendation given is correct, the company cannot accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use
of its products, since the company has no control over the application of its products. Information contained in this document is given on the best current knowledge.
CIC's policy is one of continuous improvement and the company reserves the right to change the company products without prior notice.
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