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Sika® Plastiment® SD-6

Semi-Dry precast concrete admixture

Sika® Plastiment® SD-6 is a liquid admixture, based on a blend of synthetic and refined natural materials, which improves compaction and hydration of semi-dry concrete mixtures.
Suitable for use in tropical and hot climatic conditions.

Sika® Plastiment® SD-6 provides the following:
  • Efficient cement dispersion and hydration permitting maximum economy
  • Increased 24 hours and 28 days strengths
  • Less damages due to early age handling
  • Vibration and compaction are more efficient leading to reductions in equipment wear
  • Increased density
  • Reduced permeability
  • Improved waterproofing
  • Reduction / elimination of efflorescence
  • Better surface finish
  • Improved visual quality
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Usage

Sika® Plastiment® SD-6 is used in the semi-dry precast manufacturing process of:
  • Screen blocks
  • Concrete bricks
  • Concrete blocks
  • Paving blocks
  • Terrazzo tiles
  • Concrete posts
 

Advantages

Sika® Plastiment® SD-6 provides the following:
  • Efficient cement dispersion and hydration permitting maximum economy
  • Increased 24 hours and 28 days strengths
  • Less damages due to early age handling
  • Vibration and compaction are more efficient leading to reductions in equipment wear
  • Increased density
  • Reduced permeability
  • Improved waterproofing
  • Reduction / elimination of efflorescence
  • Better surface finish
  • Improved visual quality

Packaging

200 L drum, 1000 L flowbin

Colour

Opaque whitish liquid

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / STANDARDS

Sika® Plastiment® SD-6 is manufactured under a management system certified to conform to the requirements of: ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
Product Information

Chemical Base

Blend of synthetic and refined natural materials

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 +45 °C. Protect from direct sunlight and frost.

Density

~1.005 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 Sika® Plastiment® SD-6 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.

Concrete Mix Design

Retain normal water quantities, but reduce the cement content by 5 - 10 %

Application

Application Information

Dispensing

Sika® Plastiment® SD-6 is added to the gauging water or simultaneously poured with it into the concrete mixer at the batching plant.
Do not add Sika® Plastiment® SD-6 directly to the dry mix.
For optimum utilization we recommend thorough mixing at a minimum wet mixing time of 60 seconds.
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

0.2 - 0.5 % by weight of binder.
Trial mixes must be performed to establish the exact dosage rate required for the mix design, raw materials and climatic conditions.

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