Admix D15

Water reducing and retarding concrete admixture

Description
Admix D15 is a water-reducing admixture based on selected lignosulphonate materials.
It disperses its particles in the concrete mix to enable the water content to perform efficiently.
The delay of the setting time does not affect the strength of the concrete.

Advantages

• Significantly improves the compressive strength and enhances durability.

• Improves workability without increased water content.
• Maintains placeability and reduces the risk of pump blockage.
• Chloride-free, does not attack reinforcement.
• Increases setting times at elevated temperatures.
• Extends the working life and stiffening time for ease of construction.
• Reduces concrete shrinkage and creep.
• Improves cohesion and surface finish.
• Reduces segregation and bleeding.
• Compatible with other Plastmix & Admix admixtures.

Uses
Admix D15 is ideal to:
• Maintain the workability of concrete in hot weather.
• Extend working time of concrete.
• Be used in mixes with low cohesion.

Standards & Specifications

Admix D15 complies with ASTM C-494 Type B & D, BS 5075 Part 1.
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Specific gravity 1.14 ± 0.01 Kg/litter at 20 C
Base modified Lignosulphonate
Chloride content Nil
Appearance Brown liquid
Air entrainment less than 2%
Compatibility Compatible with all types of Portland cements and cement replacement
materials and all other Plastmix & Admix admixtures.
P.H 7±1

Package & Dosage

Admix D15 is supplied in 25 & 210 litter drums.
The dosage of Admix D15 is in the range of (0.3 - 0.9) Litre/100 Kg of Portland cement.
It is recommended to carry out actual trial mixes at site to establish the exact dosage rate required.
Admix D15 should be added during the mixing cycle at the same time with water prior to its addition to
dry mix.

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An overdose may cause retardation increase. Provided that adequate curing is maintained, the ultimate strength of
the concrete will not be impaired by increased retardation. The effects of overdosing will be further increased if
sulphate resisting cement or cement replacement materials are used.

Storage & shelf life

Admix D15 has a shelf life of 12 month if stored in normal temperature and closed shaded dry area in undamaged
original packing.

Technical support

For any technical support, please consult mcc office or representatives.

Health & safety

See separate safety data sheet or contact mcc for more details.

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Note:
Any specification, recommendation or information mentioned in this product data sheet is (to the company’s best knowledge) true and reliable. However, because mcc
has no influence on the application method of these products and the care taken, the company cannot accept any liability arising from the use of its products. mcc’s
warranty is therefore limited to the quality of the materials supplied which are guaranteed against defective materials.
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