POZZOLITH®LD10

Water-reducing, plasticiser / retarder for concrete

Description
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POZZOLITH LD10 is a liquid admixture which acts POZZOLITH LD10 should not be pre-mixed with
on the cement particles in the mix, combining the other admixtures. If other admixtures are to be
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effects of a powerful plasticiser and deflocculating used in concrete containing POZZOLITH LD10,
agent with controlled retardation. they must be dispensed separately. Consult BASF
Construction Chemicals SA Technical Services
Applications Department for advice.
• Hot weather concreting where controlled delay
to initial set is of prime importance. Typical properties
Properties listed are for guidance and are not a
• Ready mix concrete where workability retention
guarantee of performance
coupled with retardation of initial set is Colour Dark brown/black liquid
beneficial. Specific gravity 1.170-1.180 @ 25° C
Air entrainment Less than 1%
• To improve cohesion, workability and Chloride content Nil to BS 5075 : 1982
compaction in concretes using poorly graded / Nitrate content Nil
shaped fine aggregates. Freezing point 0° C. Can be reconstituted if stirred
after thawing.
• Large slabs or bridge decks, etc. where Flashpoint Nil
extension of vibration limits is beneficial to
avoid cold joints. Standards
ASTM C-494: Types A, B, & D
Advantages BS 5075: Part 1
• Considerably extends vibration limit of concrete
mixes thus reducing incidence of Dosage
honeycombing and cold joints. In all cases we recommend trial mixes are carried
• Reduces placing problems in hot weather out to determine the correct levels of admixture
concreting by improving workability and required to achieve the desired concrete properties.
workability retention. The following figures should be utilised as a starting
• Improves trowellability and surface finish. point for these trials. For site batched concrete
• Improves pumpability of concrete. where extended vibration time and improved
• Considerably reduces permeability. finishing properties are of prime importance, a
dosage of between 160 and 280ml per 100kg of
• Enables economies in mix designs to be
cement should be used as a starting point for the
achieved.
trials. For ready mixed concrete, extended
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concrete workability is of prime importance, a
Compatibility
® dosage of between 280 to 420ml per 100kg of
POZZOLITH LD10 can be used with all types of
cement should be used as a starting point
Portland cement including Sulphate Resisting. For
use with other special cements, contact BASF
Construction Chemicals SA Technical Services
Department.
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Directions for use Dispensing
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POZZOLITH LD10 should be added to the POZZOLITH LD10 should be dispensed through a
concrete mix during the mixing cycle at the same proprietary dispenser, such as is available from
time as the water or the aggregate. Never add BASF Construction Chemicals SA.
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POZZOLITH LD10 to the dry cement. No
extension to normal mixing times is necessary. Packaging
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POZZOLITH LD10 is available in bulk or in 210 litre
Dependent on the desired properties, a dosage of drums.
up to 700ml per 100kg of cement may be utilised.
Higher dosages may be required when certain Storage
combinations of materials and conditions are Store under cover, out of direct sunlight and protect
present. from extremes of temperatures.
Failure to comply with the recommended storage
Setting time conditions may result in premature deterioration of
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POZZOLITH LD10 acts efficiently to give controlled the product or packaging. For specific storage
retardation of initial set. Setting times of concrete advice consult BASF Construction Chemicals SA’s
mixes are related to cement type and ambient Technical Services Department.
temperatures.
Safety precautions
Effects of over dosage ®
POZZOLITH LD10 is not a fire or health hazard.
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A severe over dosage of POZZOLITH LD10 will Spillages should be washed down immediately with
result in the following : cold water. For further information refer to the
material safety data sheet.
• Retardation of initial and final set.
• Slight increase in air entrainment. Note
• Increase in workability. Field service, where provided, does not constitute
supervisory responsibility. For additional
Providing it is properly cured, the ultimate strength information contact your local BASF Construction
of the concrete will not be adversely affected and Chemicals SA representative.
will generally be higher than for normal concrete.
Quality and care
The retarding effects of very high dosages will be All products originating from BASF Construction
exaggerated with SR cement Chemicals SA, are manufactured under a
management system independently certified to
conform to the requirements of the quality
standards ISO 9001/2000.
Whilst any information contained herein is true, accurate and represents our best knowledge and experience, no warranty is given or implied
with any recommendations made by us, our representatives or distributors, as the conditions of use and the competence of any labour
involved in the application are beyond our control.
As all BASF’s technical datasheets are updated on a regular basis it is the user's responsibility to obtain the most recent issue.
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