Sikament® RB 3599

Sikament® RB 3251 follows the requirements of ASTM C494; Types F & G and BS EN 934-2

Sulphonated naphthalene.

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. Mix well before use. 

~1.18 kg/l (+25 °C)

The standard rules of good concreting practice for production and placing must be observed when using Sikament® RB 3599 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.

Sikament® RB 3599 is suitable for mixes containing all types of cement and supplementary cementitious materials such as: Microsilica (Silica Fume), Fly Ash (PFA), GGBS (Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag) and the following Sika products:
▪ Sika® Plastiment®
▪ SikaPump®
▪ Sika® FerroGard®,
▪ SikaFume®
▪ SikaFiber®
▪ Sika® Aer
▪ Sika® Stabilizer
▪ SikaControl®

We recommend for trial mixes to be performed to establish the required performance when combining Sikament® RB 3599 with the above products or other admixtures. Please consult our Sika Technical Department for further assistance.

Sikament® RB 3599 should be added to the mix with the gauging water, i.e. when all solids are wetted. Avoid adding the admixture to the dry aggregates. Alternatively, when using Sikament® RB 3599 to produce flowing concrete at site using ready mix trucks, it can be added to the concrete via the feed hopper at the rear of the truck. Mix before discharge for 5 minutes at 10 rpm to produce a fully homogenous mix. 

Sikament® RB 3599 is normally dispensed at a rate of 0.7 – 3.0 Iitres per 100 kg of total binder. Other dosages may be used, depending on the mix design, raw materials, climatic conditions and concrete requirements. Trial mixes must be performed to establish the exact dosage as per the project requirements.