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SikaControl®-730 WT

(former MLife WP 730)

Hydrophobic pore-blocking ingredient for watertight concrete

SikaControl®-730 WT is a hydrophobic pore-blocking ingredient (H.P.I.) for concrete. It significantly reduces water absorption of concrete.
SikaControl®-730 WT is a chloride free organic admixture and supplied as a clear to slightly cloudy liquid. It reacts with the cement hydration process to form a hydrophobic ingredient to reduce the capillary suction and prevent the ingress of potentially deleterious soluble material, resulting in concrete with enhanced durability. Suitable for use in hot and tropical climatic conditions.

SikaControl®-730 WT waterproof admixture in concrete has the following advantages:
  • Low water absorption - Increased durability and water tightness.
  • Integral system - Protection is maintained through out the concrete matrix.
  • Ammonia free - Environment friendly. Fully compatible with certain surface coating and finishes.
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Usage

SikaControl®-730 WT is suitable for most concrete structure, that are subjected to water pressure and dampness from internal or external sources such as:
  • Basement walls and floors.
  • Tunnels / underpass.
 
  • Foundations, piles and pile caps.
  • Water retaining structures, swimming pool, water tanks, reservoirs, water towers.
  • Land drainage, manholes.
  • Reinforced concrete in marine environment subject to tidal and wet / dry cycling.
  • Waste water treatment and desalination plant.

Advantages

SikaControl®-730 WT waterproof admixture in concrete has the following advantages:
  • Low water absorption - Increased durability and water tightness.
  • Integral system - Protection is maintained through out the concrete matrix.
  • Ammonia free - Environment friendly. Fully compatible with certain surface coating and finishes.

Packaging

Drums, 1000 litre IBCs or in bulk.

Colour

Clear to slightly cloudy liquid

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

CERTIFICATES AND TEST REPORTS

SikaControl®-730 WT follows the requirements of EN 934-2 Table 9
Product Information

Composition

Specially selected chemical composition

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 +35°C. Protect from direct sunlight.

Density

~1.02 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 SikaControl®-730 WT 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

SikaControl®-730 WT is added separately to the initial batching water to ensure complete distribution throughout the mix.
Do not add SikaControl®-730 WT directly to the dry mix. Optimal result is obtained if SikaControl®-730 WT 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.

Compatibility

SikaControl®-730 WT may be combined with all types of Portland cement, concretes containing pozzolanic materials such as: GGBS (Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag), Fly Ash (PFA) , Micro Silica (Silica Fume) and the following Sika product ranges / admixtures:
Sika® Plasticisers: Sika® ViscoCrete®, SikaPlast®, Sikament®, Plastiment®
SikaFiber®, Sika Aer®, SikaPump®, Sika® FerroGard®, Sika® Control.
We recommend to perform trial mixes to establish the required performance when combining SikaControl®-730 WT with the above or other admixtures. Please consult our Sika Technical Department.
Consumption

Recommended dosage

1.0 - 2.0 % by weight of binder
Other dosages by weight of binder 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 rate required.

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