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SikaPlast®-3120 AE

WATER-REDUCING AND RETARDING ADMIXTURE FOR CONCRETE

SikaPlast®-3120 AE is a polycarboxylate based superplasticizer developed particularly for use in ready mixed concrete to give extended slump retention and high strength development of high specification grade concrete mixes.
SikaPlast®-3120 AE is suitable for use in concrete mixes incorporating pozzolanic materials such as GGBS, PFA and microsilica.
Suitable for use in hot and tropical climatic conditions.

SikaPlast®-3120 AE acts by surface adsorption on the cement particles producing steric hindrance and electrostatic repulsion between cement particles which results in higher dispersion, flow and retention. SikaPlast®-3120 AE provides the following beneficial properties:
  • Production of workable concrete at low w/b ratio
  • Improved shrinkage and creep characteristics
  • Enhanced rheology and robustness to the concrete
  • Improved flowability resulting in minimal placing and compacting efforts
  • Slower rate of carbonation ingress
  • Higher ultimate strengths allows greater flexibility for engineers to design
  • Reduced surface defects so improving aesthetic appearance
  • Durable concrete
  • Does not contain chlorides or other steel corrosion promoting ingredients
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Usage

SikaPlast®-3120 AE is mainly used for the following applications:
  • Production of site mixed and ready-mix concrete
  • High performance / high strength concrete
  • Concrete with low water binder ratio
  • Concrete placing in congested steel reinforcement
  • Depending on dosage rate used; high flow and self compacting concrete (SCC)
  • Concrete requiring retained workability
  • During hot weather production of concrete with extended transportation or placing times
  • Slim elements requiring a high standard of surface finish
 

Advantages

SikaPlast®-3120 AE acts by surface adsorption on the cement particles producing steric hindrance and electrostatic repulsion between cement particles which results in higher dispersion, flow and retention. SikaPlast®-3120 AE provides the following beneficial properties:
  • Production of workable concrete at low w/b ratio
  • Improved shrinkage and creep characteristics
  • Enhanced rheology and robustness to the concrete
  • Improved flowability resulting in minimal placing and compacting efforts
  • Slower rate of carbonation ingress
  • Higher ultimate strengths allows greater flexibility for engineers to design
  • Reduced surface defects so improving aesthetic appearance
  • Durable concrete
  • Does not contain chlorides or other steel corrosion promoting ingredients

Packaging

1000 L flowbin. Bulk supply in tanker trucks possible on request

Colour

Brown liquid

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

CERTIFICATES AND TEST REPORTS

SikaPlast®-3120 AE 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 +50 °C. Mix well before using.

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 SikaPlast®-3120 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.

Application

Application Information

Dispensing

SikaPlast®-3120 AE is a ready-to-use admixture to be added to the concrete as a separate component. Optimal result is obtained if SikaPlast®-3120 AE is poured into the concrete mix right after the addition of the first 80 % of the mixing water, i.e. when all solids are wetted. Avoid adding  the admixture to the dry aggregates.

Compatibility

SikaPlast®-3120 AE may be combined with all types of Portland cement (OPC and SRC), concretes containing pozzolanic materials such as; Microsilica (Silica Fume), Fly Ash (PFA), GGBS (Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag) and the following Sika products:

  • SikaPump®
  • Sika® FerroGard®
  • SikaFume®
  • SikaFiber®
  • Sika® Aer
  • Sika® Stabilizer
  • SikaControl®

We recommend that trial mixes be performed to establish the required performance when combining SikaPlast®-3120 AE with the above products or other admixtures. Please consult our Sika Technical Department.
Consumption

Recommended dosage

0.5–2 % 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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