Conplast SP435
High performance concrete admixture
Uses
 Specifically developed for Middle East condition.
 To provide increased ultimate strength gain by
significantly reducing water demand in a concrete mix.
 To significantly improve the workability and retention of
site mixed concrete without increasing water demand.
 To provide improved durability by increasing ultimate
strengths and reducing concrete permeability.
Advantages
 Makes major reductions in water:cement ratio possible
which allows the production of high strength concrete
without excessive cement contents.
 Increased workability levels are maintained for longer
than with ordinary sulphonated melamine and
naphthalene admixtures.
 Improved cohesion and particle dispersion minimises
segregation and bleeding and improves pump-ability.
 Chloride free, safe for use in pre-stressed and
reinforced concrete.
Standard compliance
Conplast SP435 complies with BS5075 Part 3 and with
ASTM C494 Type G depending on dosage used.
Description
Conplast SP435 is a chloride free, superplasticising
admixture based on selected sulphonated naphthalene
polymers. It is supplied as a brown solution which instantly
disperses in water.
Conplast SP435 disperses the fine particles in the concrete
mix, enabling the water content of the concrete to perform
more effectively. The very high levels of water reduction
possible allow major increases in strength to be obtained.
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Properties
Appearance: Brown liquid
Specific gravity: o
Typically 1.210 at 20 C
Chloride content: Nil to BS 5075
Air entrainment: Typically less than 2% additional air
is entrained at normal dosages
Alkali content: Typically less than 72.0 g. Na2O
equivalent/litre of admixture. A fact
sheet on this subject is available.
Instruction for use
Mix design
Where the main requirement is to improve strengths, initial
trials should be made with normal concrete mix designs.
The additional of the admixture will allow the removal of
water from the mix whilst maintaining workability. After
initial trials, minor modifications to the overall mix design
may be made to optimise performance.
When the main requirement is to provide high workability
concrete, the mix design should be one suitable for use as a
pump mix. Advice on mix design for flowing concrete is
available from Fosroc.
Compatibility
Conplast SP435 is compatible with other Fosroc admixtures
used in the same concrete mix. All admixtures should be
added to the concrete separately and must not be mixed
together prior to addition. The resultant properties of
concrete containing more than one admixture should be
assessed by trial mixes.
Effects on stiffening and set
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Most water reducing admixtures produce some delay in the
stiffening of concrete, although the degree may vary.
Retardation is affected by factors other than the admixtures,
depending on the mix details and conditions involved. Trials
to assess the effects in a particular mix are strongly
recommended if this aspect is of particular importance.
Major factors which may lead to an increase in retardation
include the following.
a) Cement replacement materials will usually give greater
levels of retardation than concrete mixes and with
Ordinary Portland Cement at the same admixture
dosage.
b) Low temperatures will give higher levels of retardation
for the same admixture dosage. This is particularly
noticeable if cement replacement materials are used.
c) Changes in cement source or chemistry may lead to
variations in the retardation obtained. The amount of tri-
calcium aluminate in the cement has been identified as
being one of the main contributory factors in this respect,
with a lower level leading to greater retardation.
Increased retardation will be obtained at higher dosage. As
a guideline, dosages of 0.31 litres per 100 kg and above are
likely to be in the retarding category.
Dispensing
The correct quantity of Conplast SP435 should be
measured by means of a recommended dispenser.
Normally, the admixture should then be added to the
concrete with the mixing water to obtain the best results.
Where high workability concrete is required from normal
workability concrete delivered to site, Conplast SP435 may
also be added to concrete direct into a ready mix truck. Full
blending of the admixture and the concrete should be
ensured by mixing at high speed for a period of at least two
minutes.
Contact the Fosroc Technical Service Department for advice
regarding suitable dispensing equipment and its installation.
Typical dosage
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The optimum dosage of Conplast SP435 to meet specific
requirements should always be determined by trial mixes
using the materials and conditions that will be experienced
in use.
For high strength, water reduced concrete the normal
dosage range is from 1.0 to 2.50 litres/100 kg of
cementitious material, including PFA, GGBFS and micro-
silica.
Use at other dosage
Dosages outside the typical ranges quoted above can be
used to meet particular requirements. Contact Fosroc for
advice.
Effects of overdosing
An overdose of double the amount of Conplast SP435 will
result in an increase in retardation as compared to that
normally obtained. Provided that adequate curing is
maintained, the ultimate strength of the concrete will not be
impaired by increased retardation and will generally be
increased. The effects of overdosing will be further
increased if sulphate resisting cement or cement
replacement materials are used.
Over dosage may also cause increased air entrainment
which will tend to reduce strength. The degree of this effect
will depend on the particular mix design and overdose level.
Cleaning and disposal
Spillages of Conplast SP435 should be absorbed onto sand,
earth or vermiculite and transferred to suitable containers.
Remnants should be hosed down with large quantities of
water.
The disposal of excess or waste material should be carried
out in accordance with local legislation under the guidance
of the local waste regulatory authority.
Estimating
Supply
Conplast SP435 is available in drum or bulk supply. For
larger users, storage tanks can be supplied
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Storage

Shelf life

Conplast SP435 has a minimum shelf life of 12 months

o
provided the temperature is kept within the range of 2 C to
o
50 C. Should the temperature of the product fall outside
this range, contact Fosroc for advice.
o
Freezing point: Approximately –2 C.

Precautions

Health and safety

Conplast SP435 does not fall into the hazard classification

of current regulations (see notes 1 and 2 below). However,
it should not be swallowed or allowed to come into contact
with skin and eyes. Suitable protective gloves and goggles
should be worn.

Splashes on the skin should be removed with water. In

case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice. If swallowed seek medical
attention immediately – do not induce vomiting.

For further information consult the Material Safety Data

Sheet available for this product – do not induce vomiting.

Fire

Conplast SP435 is water based and non-flammable.

Additional information

Conplast SP435 is a retarded version of Conplast SP430

(see separate data sheet).

Note 1: CPL Regulations 1984 Supply – Schedule 1

Note 2: HSE Publication Guidance Note EH40.

Important note:
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions
for the Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that
any advice, recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct
or continuous control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the
use of its products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.

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