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Chemplast BV 40
Water Reducing Concrete Admixture
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Product Chemplast BV 40 is a concrete plasticizer with a
Description wide dosage range suitable for different concreting
operations.
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Uses Chemplast BV 40 is used for:
- Improved surfaces finish
- Placing concrete in difficult conditions
- Pre-cast elements
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Advantages Chemplast BV 40 provides the following
advantages:
- Improved workability without increased water
- Reduced water without loss of workability
- Increased strength
- Improved surface finish
- Reduced shrinkage and creep
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Test Standards Chemplast BV 40 complies with ASTM C- 494,
Types A & F
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Product Data
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Type Modified Lignosulphonate
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Form Brown Liquid
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Packaging 200 Lit. drums.
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Storage Condition Store in a dry area between 5C and 35C. Protect
from direct sunlight.
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Shelf life 12 months minimum from production date if stored
properly in original unopened packaging.
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Technical Data
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Density at 25C 1.19 0.01 Kg/Lit
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Chloride Content Nil (EN 934)
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Application Details
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Dosage 0.3 0.8% by weight of cement. It is advisable to
carry out trial mixes to establish the exact dosage
rate required.
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Dispensing Chemplast BV 40 is added to the gauging water
prior to its addition to the dry mix.
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Concrete Placing The standard rules of good concreting practice
(production as well as placing) must be observed
when using Chemplast BV 40.
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Curing Fresh concrete must be cured properly, especially
at high temperatures in order to prevent plastic and
drying shrinkage. Use Chemsol Curing products
preferably.
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Compatibility Chemplast BV 40 is compatible with the
following additives:
- Sulphate resistant cement
- Silica Fume
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Cleaning Clean all equipment and tools with water
immediately after use.
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Remarks When accidental overdosing occurs, the set
retardation is affected. However, no excessive
amount of additional air will be entrained. During
this period the concrete must be kept moist in order
to prevent premature drying out.
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Safety
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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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