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Chemrite 520
High Range Water-Reducing and Set Retarding Superplasticiser
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Product Chemrite-520 is a superplasticiser with a set-retarding
Description effect for producing free-flowing concrete. It also acts as
a substantial water-reducing agent for promoting high
early and ultimate strengths.
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Uses Chemrite-520 is used to:
- Beams, Columns, Slabs
- Bridge decks
- Roads & Pavements
- High-rise Buildings
- Rafts and Foundations
- Retaining Walls
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Advantages Chemrite-520 provides the following advantages:
- Substantial improvement in workability without
increased water or the risk of segregation.
- Long-lasting control of slump loss.
- Early strengths significantly increased
- up to 20% water reduction.
- Especially suitable for hot climates.
- No adverse shrinkage effect.
- Improved surface finish.
- Increased water tightness.
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Standards Chemrite-520 complies with ASTM C-494, Type G.
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Technical Data
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Form Polymer type dispersion
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Colour Dark brown
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Density 1.18 0.01 Kg/Lit
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Storage Chemrite-520 must be stored in a cool, shaded area.
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Shelf life 18 months from date of production if stored properly in
original unopened packing.
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Packaging 200 Lit. Drums; delivery in tankers on demand.
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Application
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Dosage 0.8 2.5 % by weight of cement. Exact dosage rates are
dependent on the type of effect sought, quality of cement
and aggregates, Water/Cement-ratio and ambient
temperature. Therefore, it is advisable to carry out trial
mixes. Chemrite-520 is compatible with all types of
Portland Cement, Sulphate Resistant cement and Silica
Fume.
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Dispensing Chemrite-520 can be added separately to the freshly
mixed concrete or directly to the mixing water prior to
its addition to the aggregates. When added separately to
the freshly mixed concrete, further mixing should take
place for at least one minute per cubic meter.
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Important When accidental overdosing occurs, the set retarding
effect increases. During this period the concrete must be
kept moist in order to prevent premature drying out.
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Safety Instructions
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Safety Precautions 1. Accidental splashes to the skin must be washed off
with water and soap.
2. Accidental splashes to the eyes must be rinsed with clean
warm water. Seek medical attention without delay.
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Ecology Do not dispose off into water or soil but according to
local regulations.
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Toxicity Non toxic.
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Transportation Non hazardous.
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