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Sika® ViscoCrete® SM-4110

High range superplasticizer and self-compacting          Concrete (SCC) Admixture

Sika® ViscoCrete® SM-4110 is a third generation superplasticizer for concrete. It is particularly developed for the production of high flowability and self-compacting concrete with exceptional slump retention. Suitable for tropical and hot climatic conditions.

Sika® ViscoCrete® SM-4110 acts by surface absorption on the cement particles producing steric hindrance as well as electrostatic repulsion between cement particles which results in higher dispersion, flow and retention. Sika® ViscoCrete® SM-4110 provides the following beneficial properties:
  • Highy flowable and self self-compacting concrete (SCC)
  • High impermeability and strength development due to extremely high water reduction
  • Improved shrinkage and creep characteristics
  • Minimal placing and compacting efforts
  • Slower rate of carbonation and chloride ingress specially when silicafume or pozzolanic products are used
  • Excellent cost / performance ratio
  • Does not contain chlorides or other steel corrosion promoting ingredients. therefore, may be used for reinforced and pre-stressed concrete construction.
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Usage

Sika® ViscoCrete® SM-4110 facilitates extreme water reduction, excellent flow ability with optimum cohesion, high early strength development, impressive self-compacting behavior and extended slump life. Sika® ViscoCrete® SM-4110 is mainly used for the following applications:
  • Production of site mixed and ready-mix concrete
  • During hot weather production of concrete with extended transportation or placing times
  • Concrete requiring retained workability for extended periods
  • Concrete with low water cement ratio
  • Concrete placing in congested steel reinforcement
  • Depends on dosage rate, used for high flowable and self-compacting concrete (SCC)
  • Slim elements requiring a high standard of surface finish
  • High performance / high strength concrete
 

Advantages

Sika® ViscoCrete® SM-4110 acts by surface absorption on the cement particles producing steric hindrance as well as electrostatic repulsion between cement particles which results in higher dispersion, flow and retention. Sika® ViscoCrete® SM-4110 provides the following beneficial properties:
  • Highy flowable and self self-compacting concrete (SCC)
  • High impermeability and strength development due to extremely high water reduction
  • Improved shrinkage and creep characteristics
  • Minimal placing and compacting efforts
  • Slower rate of carbonation and chloride ingress specially when silicafume or pozzolanic products are used
  • Excellent cost / performance ratio
  • Does not contain chlorides or other steel corrosion promoting ingredients. therefore, may be used for reinforced and pre-stressed concrete construction.

Packaging

1000 L flow bins. Bulk supply in tanker trucks available on request.

Colour

Light yellow liquid

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES

Sika® ViscoCrete® SM-4110 follows the requirements of ASTM C494; Type G and EN 934-2
Product Information

Composition

Aqueous solution of modified polycarboxylates, co-polymers

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.

Density

~1.08 kg/l (25 °C)

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 Sika® ViscoCrete® SM-4110 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

Sika® ViscoCrete® SM-4110 may be combined with all types of Portland cement, 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

We recommend to perform trial mixes to establish the required performance when combined with the above products. Please consult our Sika Technical Department.

Dispensing

Sika® ViscoCrete® SM-4110 is added to the gauging water or simultaneously poured with it into the concrete mixer at the batching plant.
Do not add Sika® ViscoCrete® SM-4110 directly to the dry mix.

For optimum utilization of its high water reduction property we recommend thorough mixing at a minimal wet mixing time of 60 seconds. The addition of the remaining gauging water (to fine tune concrete consistency) may only be started after two-thirds of the wet mixing time to avoid surplus water in the concrete.
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

0.7 - 1.5 % 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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