Sikalite® AE

Blend of organic and inorganic chemicals

12 months from date of production if stored properly

Store in undamaged, unopened, original sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +45 °C. Protect from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.

~0.90 kg/l (+25 °C)

The standard rules of good concreting practice for production and placing must be observed when using Sikalite® AE in concrete. Refer to relevant standards.
Fresh concrete must be cured properly especially at high temperatures in order to prevent plastic and drying shrinkage. Use Sika® Antisol® products as a curing agent or apply wet hessian.

The concrete should contain a minimum cement content of 350 kg/m³ and a maximum w/c ratio of 0.45.

A suitable mix design must be selected for the local material sources being used.

Sikalite® AE may be combined with all types of Portland cement (OPC and SRC), concretes containing pozzolanic materials such as; GGBS, PFA and micro-silica.

We recommend performing trial mixes to establish the required performance when combining Sikalite® AE with the above products or other admixtures. Please consult our Sika Technical Department.

Sikalite® AE is best added with the dry aggregates and sand to the mixer prior to the addition of the cement and water.

For optimum utilization of the product we recommend thorough mixing at a minimal wet mixing time of 60 seconds.

2 % by weight of binder.

Other dosages by weight of binder can be used depending on the mix design, raw materials, climatic conditions and concrete requirements.

Trial mixes must be performed to establish the exact dosage rate required.