Product Data Sheet Show all documents

Sika® ViscoCrete®-996

Concrete Admixture For High Flow / Self-Compacting Concrete

Sika® ViscoCrete®-996 is a third-generation superplasticizer for concrete and mortar. It is particularly developed to produce high flow concrete with exceptional flow retention properties. This product is suitable for use in hot climatic conditions.

Sika® ViscoCrete®-996 acts by surface absorption on the cement particles producing a sterical separation effect on the cement particles. Concrete produced with Sika® ViscoCrete®-996 exhibits the following properties:
Excellent flowability (resulting in highly reduced placing and compacting efforts)
  • Strong self-compacting behaviour.
  • Extremely high-water reduction (resulting in high density and strengths).
  • Increased high early strength development.
  • Improved shrinkage and creep behaviour.
  • Reduced rate of carbonation of the concrete.
  • Sika® ViscoCrete®-996 does not contain chlorides or other steel corrosion promoting ingredients.
  • Therefore, it maybe used without restriction for reinforced and pre-stressed concrete construction.
  • Sika® ViscoCrete®-996 gives the concrete extended workability and depending on the mix design and the quality of material used, self-compacting properties can be maintained for more than 1 hour at 30°C
Find a Store
Product Data Sheet Show all documents

Usage

Sika® ViscoCrete®-996 facilities extreme water reduction, excellent flowability with optimal cohesion and strong self-compacting behavior. Sika® ViscoCrete®-996 is used for the following types of concrete:
  • High flow concrete
  •  Self-compacting, concrete (S.C.C.)
  • Concrete with high water reduction (upto 30%)
  • High strength concrete
The combination of high-water reduction, excellent flowability and high early strength provides clear benefits in the above-mentioned applications.  

Advantages

Sika® ViscoCrete®-996 acts by surface absorption on the cement particles producing a sterical separation effect on the cement particles. Concrete produced with Sika® ViscoCrete®-996 exhibits the following properties:
Excellent flowability (resulting in highly reduced placing and compacting efforts)
  • Strong self-compacting behaviour.
  • Extremely high-water reduction (resulting in high density and strengths).
  • Increased high early strength development.
  • Improved shrinkage and creep behaviour.
  • Reduced rate of carbonation of the concrete.
  • Sika® ViscoCrete®-996 does not contain chlorides or other steel corrosion promoting ingredients.
  • Therefore, it maybe used without restriction for reinforced and pre-stressed concrete construction.
  • Sika® ViscoCrete®-996 gives the concrete extended workability and depending on the mix design and the quality of material used, self-compacting properties can be maintained for more than 1 hour at 30°C

Packaging

05 ltr jerry can
20 ltr plastic can
200 ltr drum
1000 ltr IBC
Bulk supply in tanker is possible on demand

Colour

Clear, Colorless to Yellowish Liquid

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / STANDARDS

Following test results are based on ASTM C494- 86 Types G, F, BS 5075: Part 3.
Product Information

Chemical Base

Aqueous solution of modified Polycarboxylate co-polymers

Shelf Life

12 months minimum from production date if stored properly in original unopened packaging.

Storage Conditions

The product must be stored properly in undamaged, unopened original sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5° C and
+35° C. Protect from direct sunlight and frost.

pH-Value

≥4

Total Chloride Ion Content

Nil (EN 934-2)

Specific gravity

1.08 ± 0.02

Application

Application steps

CLEANING OF TOOLS

Clean all tools & application equipment with water immediately after use.

Documents