WATER REDUCING CONCRETE ADMIXTURE WITH ENHANCED WORKABILITY RETENTION Sika® ViscoCrete®-4100 (GB) is a liquid admixture for concrete based on a unique blend of polycarboxylate polymers technologies. Sika® ViscoCrete®-4100 (GB) is designed as a water reducer or plasticiser. It is particularly suited for use in concretes that require excellent workability retention properties of 4 hours+. - Extended consistence retention
- Improved cohesion properties
- Improved early and ultimate strengths
- Excellent placement characteristics
- Improved rheology
- Improved durability
- Reduced segregation and bleeding
- Reduced drying shrinkage
- Reduced mix costs
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Usage Sika® ViscoCrete®-4100 (GB) is a unique product that is suitable for the production of ready mixed concrete - Applications that require extended and stable consistence retention without delayed setting
- Suitability for use across broad range of consistence classes from S2 – SF3
- High-performance concrete
- Workability retention in self-compacting concrete when used in conjunction with an additional superplasticiser
- High-rise/pumped concrete
- Improved effectiveness in higher ambient temperatures
Advantages Water reduction resulting in higher strengths and densities - Extended consistence retention
- Improved cohesion properties
- Improved early and ultimate strengths
- Excellent placement characteristics
- Improved rheology
- Improved durability
- Reduced segregation and bleeding
- Reduced drying shrinkage
- Reduced mix costs
Packaging 20 litre, 200 litre and 1000 litre available |
Technical Information Specific Advice Air Entrainment: Negligible, minimal increase Effect on Setting: Extension to setting time dependant on dosage Effect of Overdosing: Increased workability and segregation |
Application Information Compatibility Sika® ViscoCrete®-4100 (GB) may be combined with many other Sika products. 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® ViscoCrete®-4100 (GB) should be dispensed through suitable calibrated dosing equipment. Sika® ViscoCrete®-4100 (GB) is added to the gauging water or added with it into the concrete mixer. |
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