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SikaPlast®-210 VX

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Mid to high range water reducing & retarding admixture

SikaPlast®-210 VX is a mid to high range water reducing and retarding based superplasticizer, utilizing Sika's 'ViscoCrete' polycarboxylate polymer technology.

Water Reduction: SikaPlast®-210 VX can be dosed at
low to medium quantities to obtain water reduction
from 5-15% and will achieve water reduction up to
20% at high dosage rates.
High Plasticity: The superplasticizing action of Sika-
Plast®-210 VX provides highslump, flowing concrete
that maintains excellent workability and may be
placed with minimal vibration. It also increases setting
time without significant loss in early strength.  
Extended Slump Life and Set Control: SikaPlast®-210 VX has been formulated to provide controlled and predictable extended slump life for periods of 45 to 90 minutes (depending on dosage) with increased set times without significant loss in early strength development.
The combined high range water reduction and superplasticising action of SikaPlast®-210 VX provides the following benefits in hardened concrete:
  • Higher early compressive strengths for earlier removal of forms and structural use of concrete.
  • Higher ultimate strengths allow for greater engineering design flexibility and structural economies.
  • Reduced water cement ratios produce more durable, dense concrete with reduced permeability.
  • Highly effective plasticiser reduces surface defects in concrete elements and improves aesthetics appearance.

SikaPlast®-210 VX does not contain formaldehyde, calcium
chloride or any other added chlorides and will not
initiate or promote the corrosion of steel present in
the concrete.
   
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Usage

SikaPlast®-210 VX may be used in both ready mix and on site batching applications:
  • As a plant added high range water reducer (High dosage range), to provide excellent plasticity, while maintaining slump for up to 90 minutes and extending setting times.
  • As a plant added mid range water reducer (Medium dosage range), for pumped concrete flatwork and applications where superior finishing characteristics are required with low retardation levels.
  • SikaPlast®-210 VX is ideal for use with lean, harsh concrete mixes, and concrete Containing, slag, fly ash or microsilica.

Advantages

Water Reduction: SikaPlast®-210 VX can be dosed at
low to medium quantities to obtain water reduction
from 5-15% and will achieve water reduction up to
20% at high dosage rates.
High Plasticity: The superplasticizing action of Sika-
Plast®-210 VX provides highslump, flowing concrete
that maintains excellent workability and may be
placed with minimal vibration. It also increases setting
time without significant loss in early strength.  
Extended Slump Life and Set Control: SikaPlast®-210 VX has been formulated to provide controlled and predictable extended slump life for periods of 45 to 90 minutes (depending on dosage) with increased set times without significant loss in early strength development.
The combined high range water reduction and superplasticising action of SikaPlast®-210 VX provides the following benefits in hardened concrete:
  • Higher early compressive strengths for earlier removal of forms and structural use of concrete.
  • Higher ultimate strengths allow for greater engineering design flexibility and structural economies.
  • Reduced water cement ratios produce more durable, dense concrete with reduced permeability.
  • Highly effective plasticiser reduces surface defects in concrete elements and improves aesthetics appearance.

SikaPlast®-210 VX does not contain formaldehyde, calcium
chloride or any other added chlorides and will not
initiate or promote the corrosion of steel present in
the concrete.
   

Packaging

200 and 1000 Litre containers

Colour

Brown liquid

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / STANDARDS

ASTM C494 (Type G)

EN 934

(water reducing, high range & retarding)
Product Information

Chemical Base

Aqueous solution of modified polycarboxylates

Shelf Life

12 months from date of production if stored properly in undamaged unopened, original sealed packaging

Storage Conditions

Store in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 C and +25°C. Protect from direct sunlight and frost

Density

1,06 kg/litre

pH-Value

5.0 +/- 0.5

Application

Application Information

Dispensing

SikaPlast®-210 VX is added to the gauging water or simultaneously with it poured into the concrete mixer. For optimum utilisation of the high water reduction, we recommend thorough mixing at a minimal wet mixing time of 60 seconds.
The addition of the remaining gauging water – to fine tune concrete consistency – may only be started after 2/3 of wet mixing time, to avoid surplus water in the concrete.
SikaPlast®-210 VX can also be added directly to the freshly mixed concrete in the concrete mixer at the end of the batching cycle.
Frozen SikaPlast®-210 VX
Frozen SikaPlast®-210 VX may be used after it has been slowly thawed at room temperature and intensively mixed.

 

Compatibility

SikaPlast®-210 VX is highly effective as single admixture or in combination with many admixtures in the Sika System.
Field evaluations are needed to determine, based on local materials, the proper dosage of air entraining agent that needs to be used. In certain instances, it may be possible to reduce the air entraining dosage rate by as much as half or less to achieve the desired air content in the concrete mix.
Please contact your local Sika representative for more information and assistance.
Combinations with microsilica
SikaPlast®-210 VX is particularly well suited for use with microsilica, slag and fly ash because of its water reduction capability and superior slump control.
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

Dosage rates will vary according to materials used, ambient conditions and the requirements of a specific project.
▪ For general concrete applications (water reduction of 5 -15%):

0.2 – 0.8% by weight of cementitious (200 - 800 ml/100kg cementitious)
▪ For maximum water reduction:

0.8 - 1.2 % by weight of cementitious (800 - 1200 ml/100kg cementitious)

SikaPlast®-210 VX will retard the set of concrete when used at high dosages.

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