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Sika ViscoFlow®-44

Workability enhancing admixture

Sika® ViscoFlow® 44 is a workability enhancing admixture for concrete. It is a plasticiser / water reducer based on Sika ViscoFlow® technology which gives the concrete, long workability retention without causing a delayed setting effect. Sika® ViscoFlow® 44 can be used alone with weakly alkaline cements or in conjunction with another Sika water reducer as a workability regulator with medium or strong alkaline cements.

Sika® ViscoFlow® 44 is a plasticiser which gives concrete the following properties:
  • Long workability retention (2hrs to 3hrs depending on dosage), without a delayed setting effect.
  • Low viscosity concrete
  • Constant slump flow and smoothness of the concrete over hours.
Sika® ViscoFlow® 44 can be used alone or in combination with other Sika water reducers depending on the alkaline content of the cement.
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Usage

Sika® ViscoFlow® 44 enables the manufacture of concrete with a soft wet concrete rheology that can be transported over long distances.
  • Long workability retention (2hrs to 3hrs depending on dosage), without a delayed setting effect.
  • Concrete pumped over long distances
  • Concrete in hot weather
  • Concrete with heavily reinforced structures
 

Advantages

Sika® ViscoFlow® 44 is a plasticiser which gives concrete the following properties:
  • Long workability retention (2hrs to 3hrs depending on dosage), without a delayed setting effect.
  • Low viscosity concrete
  • Constant slump flow and smoothness of the concrete over hours.
Sika® ViscoFlow® 44 can be used alone or in combination with other Sika water reducers depending on the alkaline content of the cement.

Packaging

200Ltr drums (non returnable).
1000 litre IBC’s

Colour

Clear light yellowish liquid

Product Details

Product Information

Chemical Base

Modified polycarboxylate in water

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 +30°C. Protect from direct sunlight and frost.

Density

1.06 kg/l (at +20°C) ± 0.05

pH-Value

4.0 ± 1.0

 
Technical Information

Concreting Guidance

  • The standard rules of good concreting practice, concerning production and placing, are to be followed.
  • Laboratory trials shall be carried out before concreting on site, especially when using a new mix design or producing new concrete components.
  • Fresh concrete must be cured properly and curing applied as early as possible.

Application

Application Information

Compatibility

  • Sika® ViscoFlow® 44 may be combined with many other Sika Products in the concrete admixture range.

Important: Always conduct trials before combining products in specific mixes and contact our Technical Service Department for information and advice about any specific combinations.

Dispensing

  • Sika® ViscoFlow® 44 is added to the gauging water or added with it into the concrete mixer.
  • To take advantage of the workability enhancing ability, a wet mixing time, which is depending on the mixing conditions and mixer performance, of at least 60 seconds is recommended.
  • To avoid excess water in the concrete, the final dosage must begin only after 2/3 of the wet mixing time.
  • Sika® ViscoFlow® 44 can also be added directly to the freshly mixed concrete in the concrete mixer at the end of the batching cycle.

Restrictions

  • When using Sika® ViscoFlow® 44 a suitable mix design has to be taken into account and local material sources shall be trialled.
  • Sika® ViscoFlow® 44 shall not be added to dry cement.
  • Frost: If frozen and / or if precipitation has occurred, Sika® ViscoFlow® 44 may be used after thawing slowly at room temperature followed by intensive remixing.
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

Complete dosage range:

  • 0.1 – 2.0% of the weight of cement or binder (according to the concrete fluidity required or the desired performance).

Typical dosage range:

  • 0.5 – 1.0% of the weight of cement or binder (500 - 1000 ml/100kg cementitious)

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