Chem Viscocrete
Chem Viscocrete
Ultra High Range Superplasticizer for Self Compacting Concrete
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Product Description Chem Viscocrete is a third generation high performance
superplasticizer for concrete which can also produce self
compacting concrete.
This product is suitable for tropical and hot climatic conditions.
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Uses Chem Viscocrete is especially suitable for producing the
following types of concrete:
-- The production of site mixed, ready-mix and pre-cast concrete
-- In summer, or hot weather, for the production of concrete with
extended transportation or placing times
-- Concrete requiring retained workability for extended periods
-- Concrete with extremely high water-reducing capacity
-- Self-compacting concrete especially for where highly
congested reinforcing steel is encountered or for slim elements
requiring a high standard of surface finish.
-- High performance / high strength concrete
Concrete mixed with Chem Viscocrete is extremely flowable
whilst retaining optimal cohesion and exhibiting high self-
compacting properties.
High water reduction and excellent flowability have a positive
influence on the above mentioned applications.
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Advantages Chem Viscocrete combines different modes of action. By
adsorption on the surface of the fines, which keeps them apart
while hydration is in progress, the following concrete properties
are achieved:
-- High impermeability and strengths due to extremely high
water reduction
-- Improved shrinkage and creep characteristics
-- Excellent flowability resulting in minimal placing and
compacting efforts
-- Slower rate of carbonation of the concrete
-- Good cost / performance ratio of self compacting concrete
Chem Viscocrete does not contain chloride or other steel
corrosion promoting ingredients. It may therefore be used
without any restrictions for reinforced and pre-stressed concrete
construction.
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Test Standards Chem Viscocrete complies with the requirements for concrete
admixtures Type HBV-VZ. Standard pr EN 934-2.
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Chem Viscocrete
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Product Data
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Type Modified carboxylic acids based
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Form Greenish liquid
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Packaging 200 lt. drums and 1000 lt. flow bins
Bulk supply in tanker trucks possible on demand
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Storage Condition Store in a dry area between 5ºC and 35ºC. Protect from direct
sunlight
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Shelf Life 12 months minimum from date of production if stored properly
in original unopened packaging
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Technical Data
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Density at 25oC Approximately 1.05 kg/ltr
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pH Value Approximately 6.5
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Chloride Content Nil (EN 934-2)
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Application Details
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Dosage Recommended dosage for fluid concrete and SCC: 1.0 - 2.5 %
by weight of cement. It is advisable to carry out trial mixes to
establish the correct dosage.
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Dispensing Chem Viscocrete is added to the gauging water or
simultaneously as it is poured into the concrete mixer. For
optimum utilization of the high water reduction property we
recommend thorough mixing at a minimal wet mixing time of 60
seconds.
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Concrete Placing With the use of Chem Viscocrete, concrete of the highest
quality can be produced. The standard rules of good concreting
practice (production as well as placing) must also be observed
when using Chem Viscocrete concrete.
Fresh concrete must be cured properly.
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Chem Viscocrete
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Curing Fresh concrete must be cured properly, especially at high
temperatures in order to prevent plastic and drying shrinkage.
Use Chemcure products as a curing agent or apply wet hessian.
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Chem Viscocrete may be combined with the following ICPL
products:
-- Chemrite FerroGard-901
-- SilicaFume
-- Chemrite Retarder
It is also compatible with sulphate resistant cement. Pre-trials are
recommended if combinations with the above products are being
made.
Please consult our Technical Services Department.
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Cleaning Clean all equipment and tools with water immediately after use.
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Remarks When accidental overdosing occurs (within reason), apart from
retardation of the initial set and increased bleeding, no
detrimental effect will take place.
Chem Viscocrete is also used to produce flowing and self
compacting concrete (S.C.C.). For these, special mix designs are
required.
Frozen Chem Viscocrete may be used after it has been slowly
thawed at room temperature and intensively mixed.
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Safety
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Precautions Accidental splashes to the skin must be washed off with water
and soap. Accidental splashes to the eyes or mucous membrane
must be rinsed with clean warm water. Seek medical attention
without delay. Skin barrier cream, safety goggles and rubber
gloves are recommended.
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Ecology Do not dispose of into water or soil but according to local
regulations.
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Toxicity Non-toxic under the relevant Swiss health and safety codes.
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Transportation Non-hazardous.
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