RHEOCRETE®PROOF MARINE

A liquid admixture for corrosion protection of concrete

Description Advantages
RHEOCRETE®PROOF MARINE is a hydrophobic Integral
pore-blocking ingredient (H.P.I.) for concrete. It • Completed in one operation.
provides protection and resistance to water by • Unaffected by surface impact or abrasion.
reducing permeability. Capillary suction is • Can be used in concrete in contact with potable
dramatically reduced, thus preventing the ingress of water.
potentially deleterious soluble salts such as
chlorides and sulphates, resulting in concrete with Cost effective through:
enhanced durability. • Simplified design.
• No membrane required.
Primary uses • Reduced excavation costs.
Concrete in marine environments or exposed to de-
• No protective blockwork needed.
icing salts; concrete below ground, in bridge decks,
• Faster construction time.
and in water retaining structures, will all benefit from
• Insensitive to delays caused by inclement
extended service life and reduced maintenance by
weather.
incorporating RHEOCRETE®PROOF MARINE in the
• Drilled fixings can be made without loss of
original concrete mix design.
performance.

Examples are:
Corrosion protection
• Reinforced concrete in marine environments
• Integral protection against soluble salts.
subject to tidal and wet/dry cycling.
• The need for a protective coating is reduced.
• Below ground structures, basements, piles and
pile caps, foundations, service ducts, etc. • May be used for concrete in contaminated
ground.
• Highway structures in contact with spray or from
directly applied de-icing salts. • Improved chemical resistance.
• Water retaining structures, water tanks, • Cost effective.
swimming pools, reservoirs, water towers.
It should be noted that the cementitious nature of
• Waste water treatment and desalination plants.
concrete containing RHEOCRETE®PROOF MARINE
• Land drainage, manholes, silage pits.
can in certain circumstances still be subject to
• Encapsulation of toxic waste.
attack by acids.
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Guide to application
Typical properties Mix design:
Properties listed are for guidance and are not a Concrete shall be designed in accordance with BS
guarantee of performance 5838 Part 1 : 1980.
Appearance: Dark brown liquid
Specific gravity: 1.014 at 25°C
Air entrainment: 1-2%
The minimum cement content shall be 350kg/m³ and
Chloride content: Nil to BS 5075 : 1982 the maximum free water cement ratio shall be 0.38.
Nitrate content: <0.1%(w/w admixture) RHEOCRETE®PROOF MARINE shall be added at
Alkali content as Na2O: <0.1%(w/w admixture) the rate 20 to 30 litres per cubic metre of concrete.
Freezing point: 0°C
Due allowance shall be made for the free water in
Flash point: Not applicable
RHEOCRETE®PROOF MARINE when calculating
water cement ratios.
Performance compared with control concrete
Test RHEOCRETE® % reduction
PROOF MARINE over control When designing for specific mechanical properties
Water Absorption <1% 63 - 68% RHEOCRETE®PROOF MARINE shall be
(BS 1881 Part 122) incorporated from the outset. It is strongly
Chloride <400 at 7 months 75%
recommended that trial mixes are carried out to
Permeability
Coulombs determine the properties of concrete containing
(AASHTO T277) RHEOCRETE®PROOF MARINE prior to work on
Chloride Diffusion 2.67 x 10-9 cm²/ sec 75% site.
Surface Absorption 0.003 mls/m²/sec 83 - 86%
Chloride Equilibrium 3.08 x 105mol/day 75%
To achieve the necessary workability at the
specified water cement ratio it is necessary to
Control concrete 350kg/m³, cement content - free
incorporate a superplasticiser from the Rheobuild®
w/c ratio 0.45, containing same addition of
range of admixtures. The choice of admixture and
superplasticiser.
addition rate will depend on the mix design and
constituent materials.
Compatibility
RHEOCRETE®PROOF MARINE is compatible with
Addition:
all types of Portland Cement including sulphate
RHEOCRETE®PROOF MARINE should be added to
resisting and cement blends. RHEOCRETE®PROOF
a concrete mix by means of an appropriate
MARINE should not be premixed with other
admixture dispensing unit. The plasticising or, in hot
admixtures.
climates, retarding admixture should be similarly
added after the addition of the
Standards
RHEOCRETE®PROOF MARINE. Normally the
BS 1881 Part 5 (lSAT) Part 122 and 124
RHEOCRETE®PROOF MARINE is added first to
AASHTO T277-83
Water Research Council approval reference 9208512
Waterproofers and 9208513 Permeability Reducers
as a material which has passed full tests for effect
on water quality.
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the mixer drum with approximately one third of the as normal for the type of structure and conditions
total mixing water. Subsequently, the mix applying.
ingredients are added with the remaining water and Packaging
the plasticiser/retarder. Mixing should be thorough RHEOCRETE®PROOF MARINE is supplied in 180
and for a minimum of two minutes, or until the mix is and 900 litre units.
uniform. Never add admixtures to dry cement.
Storage
Watchpoints POZZOLITH®Standard must be stored where
Trials must be carried out to ensure mix design temperatures do not drop below +5oC. If product
meets specified performance criteria. has frozen thaw and agitate until completely
reconstituted. Store under cover, out of direct
Agitate the drum before use. Some slight settlement sunlight and protect from extremes of temperatures.
may take place particularly in cold weather.
Safety precautions
Curing POZZOLITH®Standard is not a fire or health hazard.
Concrete incorporating RHEOCRETE®PROOF Spillages should be washed down immediately with
MARINE should be cured according to normal good cold water. For further information refer to the
practice. For concrete below ground material safety data sheet.
®
Masterkure 161, a bituminous based protective
curing compound, is recommended. Backfilling Note
operations can begin immediately when the Field service, where provided, does not constitute
Masterkure®161 is dry to the touch, normally within supervisory responsibility. For additional information
1-2 hours. contact your local BASF Construction Chemicals SA
representative.
For above ground an appropriate Masterkure®
product is recommended. Quality and care
All products originating from BASF Construction
Effects of over dosage Chemicals SA, are manufactured under a
A severe over dosage of RHEOCRETE®PROOF management system independently certified to
MARINE will result in the following: conform to the requirements of the quality standards
• Increased workability and retardation of set. ISO 9001/2000.
• Increased air entrainment. .
• Lower initial compressive strengths.

Joints
All joints and openings through the watertight
concrete need proper sealing. Other important
detailing such as cover to reinforcement should be

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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