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SikaColor®-101

Coloring pigment for concrete and cementitious systems

SikaColor®-101 is powdered coloring pigments based on metallic oxides for cementitious systems. Suitable for use in hot and tropical climatic conditions.

  • No special mixing techniques, no special molds.
  • Will not be affected by steam curing.
  • Colors throughout the whole of a concrete mass.
  • Reduced maintenance cost.
  • Shall be dosed manually.
  • Not affected by other admixtures.
  • No adverse affect on setting times and other mechanical properties such as compressive strength, tensile strengths or freeze/thaw resistance.
  • Will not delay or accelerate concrete setting time.
     
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Usage

SikaColor®-101 can be used to color cast-in-place, precast, concrete floor slabs, walls, steps, sidewalks, curbs, columns, arches, blocks, pavers, and other decorative objects.  

Advantages

  • No special mixing techniques, no special molds.
  • Will not be affected by steam curing.
  • Colors throughout the whole of a concrete mass.
  • Reduced maintenance cost.
  • Shall be dosed manually.
  • Not affected by other admixtures.
  • No adverse affect on setting times and other mechanical properties such as compressive strength, tensile strengths or freeze/thaw resistance.
  • Will not delay or accelerate concrete setting time.
     

Packaging

Available in 10 kg & 20 kg packs.

Colour

Fine free flowing colored powder.

Available in Red, Yellow, Black, White and Orange colors.
Green color on special orders only.

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

CERTIFICATES AND TEST REPORTS

SikaColor®-101 complies to BS 1014
Product Information

Composition

Metallic oxide

Shelf life

24 months from the date of manufacturing once stored properly.

Storage conditions

SikaColor®-101 coloring pigments should be stored at temperatures between 4°C to 50°C. Store under cover out of direct sunlight and away from sources of flame. Failure to comply with the recommended storage conditions may result in premature deterioration of the product or packaging. For specific storage advice, consult Sika’s Technical Services Department.

Total chloride ion content

<0.1%

 
Technical Information

Concreting guidance

The standard rules of good concreting practice for production and placing must be observed when using SikaColor®-101 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.

Application

Application Information

Compatibility

SikaColor®-101 coloring pigments are compatible with most admixtures used in the production of quality concrete. Mineral additives may affect the color and should be varified for needed adjustments. All other admixtures should be dispensed into the concrete separately. The use of calcium chloride based accelerators are not recommended in colored concrete. Final colour and texture should be verified at projectsite after the curing of colored concrete / mortar.

Dispensing

When dosing by hand, measure the aggregate and cement then sprinkle the correct dosage of SikaColor®-101 on the heap. All the dry ingredients should be mixed first then gauged water and other admixtures to be added in the normal manner. When mixing by machine, place the aggregates and cement in the mixing drum, add the SikaColor®-101 and mix dry for atleast 30 seconds. Then add gauging water and mix as normal.
Consumption

Recommended dosage

1 kg−2 kg per 50 kg of grey cement depending upon the shade required. While using white cement, pastel shades can be obtained with an addition of as little as 0.5% by weight of cement. 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.

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