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SikaPlast®-700 AL

MID-RANGE WATER REDUCING AND RETARDING CONCRETE ADMIXTURE

SikaPlast®-700 AL is a polycarboxylate based superplasticizer developed particularly for use in ready mixed concrete to give extended slump retention and high strength development of normal grade concrete mixes.
SikaPlast®-700 AL 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®-700 AL acts by surface adsorption on the cement particles producing steric hindrance as well as electrostatic repulsion between the binder particles which results in higher dispersion, flow and retention.
SikaPlast®-700 AL provides the following beneficial properties: ▪ Substantial improvement in workability without increased water
▪ Low risk of segregation
▪ Normal set without retardation (within the dosage limit)
▪ Improved density and surface finish
▪ Improved water tightness
▪ Excellent solution for continuous concrete casting of deep elements
▪ 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

▪ High flow concrete
▪ Concrete with high water reduction
▪ High strength concrete
▪ Slabs
▪ Foundations
▪ Walls
▪ Columns and piers
▪ Piles
▪ Pre-stressed concrete
▪ Bridges and cantilever structures  

Advantages

SikaPlast®-700 AL acts by surface adsorption on the cement particles producing steric hindrance as well as electrostatic repulsion between the binder particles which results in higher dispersion, flow and retention.
SikaPlast®-700 AL provides the following beneficial properties: ▪ Substantial improvement in workability without increased water
▪ Low risk of segregation
▪ Normal set without retardation (within the dosage limit)
▪ Improved density and surface finish
▪ Improved water tightness
▪ Excellent solution for continuous concrete casting of deep elements
▪ Does not contain chlorides or other steel corrosion promoting ingredients therefore may be used for reinforced and pre-stressed concrete construction

Packaging

1000 L flowbin
Bulk supply in tanker trucks possible on request

Colour

Light brown to brown liquid

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

CERTIFICATES AND TEST REPORTS

SikaPlast®-700 AL 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 use.

Density

~1.06 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®-700 AL 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

SikaPlast®-700 AL 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®, SikaFume®, SikaFiber®, Sika® Aer, Sika® Stabilizer, SikaControl®
We recommend to perform trial mixes to establish the required performance when combining SikaPlast®-700 AL with the above products or other admixtures. Please consult our Sika Technical Department.

Dispensing

SikaPlast®-700 AL is added to the gauging water or simultaneously poured with it into the concrete mixer at the batching plant. Do not add SikaPlast®-700 AL directly to the dry mix. For optimum utilization of its high water reduction property we recommend thorough mixing.
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.

Restrictions

When using SikaPlast®-700 AL a mix design must be selected for the local material sources used and trial mixes performed to verify suitability.
If frozen and/or if precipitation has occurred, it may only be used after thawing slowly at room temperature and intensive mixing.
SikaPlast®-700 AL should not be added to dry cement. Before pouring, suitability tests on the fresh concrete must be carried out. Due to the extended workability take special care that formwork is properly installed and secured. In case the setting time of concrete is extended, if cured properly, other properties may not be affected and higher ultimate strength may be observed. SikaPlast® products are not compatible with admixtures based on sulfonated napthalene or melamine.
Consumption

Recommended dosage

1.0 - 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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