POZZOLITH 80

Admixture for improving concrete

Meets and exceeds AS 1478 and ASTM C494 requirement for Type B and Type D admixtures

DESCRIPTION or desired. When used in conjunction with another

admixture each admixture must be dispensed
POZZOLITH 80 is a ready-to-use liquid admixture for separately into the mix.)
making better, more uniform concrete. It reduces the NOTE : Where greater performance is required in the
quantity of mixing water required to produce concrete of areas of cohesiveness, workability, pumpability and off-
a given consistency while retarding the setting time to form finish, BASF Construction Chemicals
facilitate placing and finishing. It was originally supplied POZZOLITH polymer admixtures should be considered.
in powder form as POZZOLITH 8.
DOSAGE
BENEFITS
POZZOLITH 80 is recommended for use at 450 ml per
POZZOLITH 80 admixture aids in the production of 100 kg cement but can be used in the range 400-700 ml
concrete with these special properties : per 100 kg cement depending on degree of retardation
mild to extended retardation - depending on dosage required. Similar dose rates may be used with blended
reduced water content for a given consistency cements.
improved cohesiveness and workability
better finishing characteristics RATE OF HARDENING
plus all the basic characteristics The temperature of the concrete mix and the ambient
plus all the basic benefits of temperature (forms, earth, reinforcement, air, etc.) affect
POZZOLITH 84 : the rate of hardening of the concrete. At higher
increased strength - compressive, flexural and bond temperatures concrete hardens more rapidly and may
of concrete to steel impose problems with placing and finishing of concrete.
greater economy in a mix for a given strength slump By varying the dosage of POZZOLITH 80, concrete with
and air content a more desirable rate of hardening characteristics can
reduced cracking and permeability - improved be obtained.
watertightness A function of POZZOLITH 80 is to moderately retard the
increased resistance to freezing and thawing of air set of concrete. Within the normal dosage range, it will
entrained concrete generally extend the vibration limit and delay the set of
greater resistance to salt water and sulphates concrete containing normal portland cement
increased durability approximately 1 hour to 5 hours over the setting time of
a comparable plain concrete mix depending on job
WHERE TO USE materials and temperatures.
Since setting time is also influenced by the chemical and
POZZOLITH 80 admixture : physical composition of the basic ingredients of the
is recommended for use in all types of concrete concrete, trial mixes should be made with the job
where moderate to extended retardation of set and materials approximating job conditions to determine the
improved performance are required or desired. dosage required for a given degree of retardation.
improves pumped concrete, shotcrete (wet mix), and
conventionally placed concretes. COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
improves plain, reinforced, precast, prestressed,
lightweight or standard weight concretes In comparison to pain concrete, a mix containing
can be used with air-entraining agents approved POZZOLITH 80 develops higher early and ultimate
under SAA, ASTM and AASHO specifications when strengths. Exceeds strength requirements of AS 1478
air-entrained concrete is specified or desired. and ASTM C 494
POZZOLITH 80 may entrain a small quantity of air
and will also improve the efficiency of most air PACKAGING
entraining admixtures, generally resulting in the need
POZZOLITH 80 is supplied in 205 litre (45 imperial
for less air-entraining agent. (BASF Construction
gallon) sealed drums.
Chemicals approved air-entraining admixtures MB-
VR [Master Builders Vinsol Resin] and MICRO-AIR,
are recommended for use with POZZOLITH 80
admixture when air-entrained concrete is specified
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CAUTIONS
If POZZOLITH 80 admixture has frozen, thaw at 2C
(35F) or above and completely reconstitute by mild
mechanical agitation. Do not use pressurised air for
agitation.
For additional information on POZZOLITH 80 or on its
use in developing a concrete mix with special
performance characteristic, contact you local BASF
Construction Chemicals sales representative.
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