Sikament® FF
HIGH RANGE WATER REDUCER / SUPERPLASTICIZER
Sikament® FF is a high range water reducer / superplasticizer for concrete and mortar.
- Sikament® FF works based on a combination of electrostatic inter particle repulsion. Thus, solid particles can be effectively dispersed and a high level of fluidity can be reached with less water.
- Sikament® FF Does not contain any chlorides. It can therefore be used without risk for steel and prestressed concrete.
- With a sufficiently high dosage of Sikament® FF a water reduction of up to 20% is possible
Usage
Sikament® FF is a high range water reducer / superplasticizer for concrete and mortar.
- Sikament FF is particularly suitable for early-strength concretes where the workability time of more than 40 minutes isn’t necessary. This is particularly the case for precast production and on construction sites with special applications.
- Sikament FF is particularly suitable where concrete has to be in regular use in a short amount of time e.g. airfield repair, road and railways bridge sections.
Packaging
Drum IBC Bulk supply
Advantages
- Sikament® FF works based on a combination of electrostatic inter particle repulsion. Thus, solid particles can be effectively dispersed and a high level of fluidity can be reached with less water.
- Sikament® FF Does not contain any chlorides. It can therefore be used without risk for steel and prestressed concrete.
- With a sufficiently high dosage of Sikament® FF a water reduction of up to 20% is possible.
Colour
Brownish liquid
Product Details
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
Conforms to the requirements of EN 934 – 2, Table
3.1/3.2, IS 9103
Chemical Base
Melamine formaldehyde condensate
Shelf Life
12 months shelf life from date of production if stored properly in undamaged, unopened, original sealed packaging.
Storage Conditions
Storage at temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C. Protect from direct sunlight, frost and contamination.
Density
~1.24 kg/l at +25 °C
pH-Value
~10
Application
Compatibility
Sikament FF may be combined with many other Sika products. Combination with other admixtures may affect the amount of air-entrained into the concrete.
Note:Always conduct trials before combining products in specific mixes and contact Sika® technical service for more information and advice.
DISPENSING
Sikament FF is added to the gauging water or added with it into the concrete mixer. To take advantage of the workability enhancing ability, a wet mixing time, which is depending on the mixing conditions and mixer performance, of at least 60 seconds is recommended.
To avoid excess water in the concrete, the final dosage must begin only after 2/3 of the wet mixing time.
Recommended Dosage
0.8–3.0 % by weight of cement