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Sikament®-600

High Range Water-Reducing and Slump Retaining Concrete Admixture

Sikament®-600 is a highly effective dual action liquid superplasticiser that imparts excellent slump retention for prolonged periods.
Suitable for use in hot and tropical climatic conditions.

Sikament®-600 provides the following properties:
   As a Superplasticiser:
  • Workability is greatly improved
  • Concrete is placed easily
  • Especially suitable for slender components with densely packed reinforcement
  • Concrete requires less vibrating
  • Improved cohesion of the concrete mix significantly reduces the risk of segregation and allows greater time for placement
   As a Water Reducer:
  • Impressive water reduction capability
  • Final strength improvement
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Usage

Sikament®-600 can be used as a superplasticizer for the production of free flowing concrete for:
  • Slabs
  • Foundations
  • Walls
  • Columns
  • Piers
  • Slender components with dense reinforcement
  • Piles
It is also used as a water-reducing agent leading to high early strength concrete for:
  • Pre-cast concrete elements
  • Pre-stressed concrete
  • Bridges and cantilever structures
 

Advantages

Sikament®-600 provides the following properties:
   As a Superplasticiser:
  • Workability is greatly improved
  • Concrete is placed easily
  • Especially suitable for slender components with densely packed reinforcement
  • Concrete requires less vibrating
  • Improved cohesion of the concrete mix significantly reduces the risk of segregation and allows greater time for placement
   As a Water Reducer:
  • Impressive water reduction capability
  • Final strength improvement

Packaging

1000 L flowbin
Bulk supply in tanker trucks possible on request

Colour

Dark brown liquid

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES

Sikament®-600 follows the requirements of ASTM C494; Type F & G and EN 934-2
Product Information

Composition

Sulphonated napthalene

Shelf life

12 months from date of production if stored properly

Storage conditions

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

Specific gravity

~1.17

Total chloride ion content

Nil

(EN 934-2)
Technical Information

Concreting guidance

The standard rules of good concreting practice for production and placing must be observed when using Sikament®-600 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

Dispensing

Sikament®-600 may be combined with all types of Portland cement (OPC and SRC), concretes containing pozzolanic materials such as; GGBS, PFA, micro-silica and the following Sika products:
SikaPump®, Sika® FerroGard®-901, SikaFume®, SikaFiber®, Sika Aer®, Sika® Stabilizer, Sika®-1 WT, Sika® WT-10
We recommend to perform trial mixes to establish the required performance when combining Sikament®-600 with the above products or other admixtures. Please consult our Sika Technical Department.

Compatibility

Sikament®-600 may be combined with all types of Portland cement (OPC and SRC), concretes containing pozzolanic materials such as; GGBS, PFA, micro-silica and the following Sika products:
SikaPump®, Sika® FerroGard®-901, SikaFume®, SikaFiber®, Sika Aer®, Sika® Stabilizer, Sika®-1 WT, Sika® WT-10
We recommend to perform trial mixes to establish the required performance when combining Sikament®-600 with the above products or other admixtures. Please consult our Sika Technical Department.
Consumption

Recommended dosage

0.6 - 2.0 % by weight of binder
Higher 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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