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Sika® Plastiment® PZ 390

(former MasterPozzolith® 390)

Water reducing multi dosage / plasticizer to produce low slump-loss flowable concrete

Sika® Plastiment® PZ 390 is a water reducing, plasticising admixture for the production of low slump loss, high workability concrete.
Sika® Plastiment® PZ 390 is formulated for use over a wide dosage range. Sika® Plastiment® PZ 390 can match the performance characteristics of many superplasticisers at a lower dosage and cost.
At the lower end of the dosage range Sika® Plastiment® PZ 390 will substantially increase and extend workability at a given water cement ratio. Alternatively, the water cement ratio can be reduced whilst maintaining a given slump. The water reduction capability, slump and extension of workability, increase with dosage. At higher dosage rates, Sika® Plastiment® PZ 390 will enable water reductions and the production of flowing concrete normally only available from superplasticisers.  

  • In areas of congested reinforcement where high workability will ease placement and compaction.
  • Hot weather concreting where extension of workability is beneficial.
  • To effect reduction in the water cement ratio enabling either higher strength or cement economy.
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Usage

Sika® Plastiment® PZ 390 is formulated for use by commercial ready-mix operators, who can benefit from its multiple role characteristics by minimising admixture stock. Used to reduce the water cement ratio, Sika® Plastiment® PZ 390 will improve all the desirable performance characteristics of hardened concrete: higher compressive strength and modulus; lower permeability, shrinkage, and creep.

Advantages

  • In areas of congested reinforcement where high workability will ease placement and compaction.
  • Hot weather concreting where extension of workability is beneficial.
  • To effect reduction in the water cement ratio enabling either higher strength or cement economy.

Packaging

Sika® Plastiment® PZ 390 is available in 1000 litre IBCs or in bulk.

Colour

Brownish liquid

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / STANDARDS

EN 934-2 Tables 2 & 10
ASTM C-494 type A & D
Product Information

Shelf Life

12 months from the date of manufacture, when stored correctly.

Storage Conditions

Sika® Plastiment® PZ 390 must be stored in a place where the temperature does not drop below +5°C. If product has frozen, thaw by increasing at 3°C increments and agitate until completely reconstituted. Store in unopened container, under cover, out of direct sunlight and protect from extremes of temperature. Failure to comply with the recommended storage conditions may result in premature deterioration of the product or packaging.

 

Density

1.170 -1.220

Total Chloride Ion Content

“chloride-free” to EN 934-2
System information

Compatibility

Sika® Plastiment® PZ 390 is compatible with all types of Portland cement including SRC and modified, Type ll. For use with other special cement types or blends contact your Sika Technical representative for advice.

Application

Application Information

Dispensing

Sika® Plastiment® PZ 390 is introduced into the mixer with the mixing water. The admixture works more efficiently if it is added to the dampened mix after 50-70% of the water has been introduced. No extension to normal mixing time is necessary. Sika® Plastiment® PZ 390 should never be added to any dry materials.
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

The normal range is 0.3-1.0 litre / 100 kg cement. Higher dosages may be required when certain combinations of materials and conditions are present or water reduction in excess of 15% is required.
In all cases, trial mixes should be carried out to determine the optimum dosage required to achieve the desired concrete properties.

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