Plastmix 30

High performance workable concrete superplasticiser admixture

Description

Plastmix 30 is a superplasticiser admixture based on modified sulphonated naphthalene polymers.

It is effective for the production of free flowing concrete or as a substantial water reducing
agent for promoting high early and ultimate strength.

Advantages

• Chloride-free, safe for use in prestressed and reinforced concrete.

• Enables production of high density, less permeable concrete.
• Reducing slump loss effect.
• Enables high strength, high workability concrete to be produced at normal cement contents.
• Can be used to produce virtually self-compacting, flowing concrete which requires little vibration.
• High reduction in water cement ratio provides high early strength concrete.
• Improved cohesion and particle dispersion minimizes segregation and bleeding and improves pump ability.
• Compatible with other Plastmix & Admix admixtures.

Uses

Plastmix 30 is ideal for the following:

• To provide excellent acceleration of strength gain at early ages.
• To be used for pre-cast concrete.
• To improve the workability of site mixed concrete without increasing water demand.
• To provide improved durability by increasing ultimate strengths and reducing concrete permeability.

Plastmix 30 is used in the production of free flowing concrete such as:

• Walls, columns & piers.
• Slabs & foundations.
• Precast concrete elements.
• Prestressed concrete.
• Areas of concrete where formwork must be removed quickly or early loading applied.

Standards & Specifications

Plastmix 30 complies with BS 5075 Part 3, ASTM C-494 Type A & Type F (depending on dosage
used).
Specific gravity 1.165±0.01 Kg/liter at 20 oC
Base modified sulphonated naphtalene
Chloride content Nil
Appearance Brown liquid
Air entrainment Less than 2%
Compatibility Compatible with all types of Portland cement and all other
Plastmix & Admix admixtures
Toxicity Non toxic

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 Package & Dosage

Plastmix 30 is supplied in 25 & 210 liter drums.

The dosage of Plastmix 30 is:
For workable concrete the range is ( 0.4 - 0.75) litre/100 Kg of Portland cement.
For high strength high water reduced concrete the range is ( 0.75 - 1.6) litre/100 Kg of Portland cement.
It is recommended to carry out actual trial mixes at site to establish the exact dosage rate required.
Plastmix 30 should be added during the mixing cycle at the same time with water (preferably we add it to
the second half quantity of water) prior to its addition to dry mix.
An overdose may cause retardation increase. Provided that adequate curing is maintained, the ultimate
strength of the concrete will not be impaired by increased retardation. The effects of overdosing will be
further increased if sulphate resisting cement or cement replacement materials are used.

Storage & shelf life

Plastmix 30 has a shelf life of 12 month if stored in normal temperature and closed shaded dry area in
undamaged original packing.

Technical support

For any technical support, please consult mcc office or representatives.

Health & safety

See separate safety data sheet or contact mcc for more details.

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Note:
Any specification, recommendation or information mentioned in this product data sheet is (to the company’s best knowledge) true and reliable. However, because mcc
has no influence on the application method of these products and the care taken, the company cannot accept any liability arising from the use of its products. mcc’s
warranty is therefore limited to the quality of the materials supplied which are guaranteed against defective materials.
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