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Sika® Plastiment®-96

Water reducing and set retarding concrete admixture

A concrete plasticizer and retarder based on modified lignosulfonates used to produce good quality concrete.
Complies with ASTM C 494 Type D.

  • Only set retarding, does not delay the hardening process
  • Allow substantial cement reduction compared to plain concrete
  • Increase in ultimate strength
  • Good control of slump loss even at elevated ambient temperature
  • Reduced shrinkage and creep
  • Chloride free, does not attack reinforcement steel
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Usage

Sika® Plastiment®-96 is used in structural and mass concrete where long setting times and improved workability are required, such as projects with:
  • Large pours, to prevent formation of cold joints
  • Long travel times from the concrete plant to the site
  • Difficult placing conditions and details
  • High ambient temperature
 

Advantages

  • Only set retarding, does not delay the hardening process
  • Allow substantial cement reduction compared to plain concrete
  • Increase in ultimate strength
  • Good control of slump loss even at elevated ambient temperature
  • Reduced shrinkage and creep
  • Chloride free, does not attack reinforcement steel

Packaging

200 / 1000 litres 

Colour

Brown

Product Details

Product Information

Chemical base

Blend of Lignosulfonates

Shelf life

12 months if stored properly in original unopened packaging

Storage conditions

Stored in dry conditions, protected from direct sunlight and at temperatures between +5 °C and +30 °C

Specific gravity

1.160 - 1.180 (at 20° C)
Technical Information

Concreting Guidance

Concrete placing: With the use of Sika® Plastiment®-96, concrete of highest quality is being produced, however state of the art concrete technology, such as mixing, placing vibrating and curing must be respected and applied.
Curing: Effective measures for concrete curing must be followed.

Specific Advice

Sika® Plastiment®-96 is added to the gauging water prior to its addition to the dry mix or added separately to the wetted concrete mix.
For optimum utilization of water reducer we recommend a minimum wet mixing time of 60 seconds.
When adding the balance of the batching water to adjust concrete consistency this should be done after a minimum of 2/3 of the wet mixing time to avoid surplus water in the concrete.

Application

Application Information

Compatibility

Possible to combine with all Sikament®, Sika® Aer, Sika® Pump, Sikacrete® PP-1, but must be added separately to the mix and not pre-mixed prior addition.
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

 0.20 – 1.00 ltr per 100 kg of cement (depend on cement type & brand)

Typical dosage:  0.35 – 0.50 ltr per 100 kg of cement

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