Product Data Sheet

Edition: 16/01/2014
Identification no: BH
Version no: 1
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Intraplast -Z

Intraplast®-Z
Expanding Admixture for Grout, Mortar and Concrete
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Product Intraplast -Z is a powdered admixture for grout mortar and concrete that produces
wet volume expansion and increased fluidity without segregation by introducing
Description micro bubbles into the mix.
The product is suitable for use in tropical and hot climatic conditions.
Construction

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Uses Intraplast -Z causes the cement mixture to expand before setting. The swelling is
caused by the formation of regularly distributed tiny hydrogen gas bubbles.
The product is used generally in the following applications;
 Pre-stressed cable ducts
 Rock and soil anchoring
 Bearing plates
 Pre-placed aggregates
 Tunnel linings
Characteristics /  Improved fluidity
Advantages  Increased cohesion
 Volume expansion in the wet state
 Decreased amount of water in the mix
 Improved frost resistance

Tests
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Approvals / Standards Intraplast -Z is tested to Sika internal test procedures

Product Data
Form Powder
Appearance / Colour Light brown
Packaging Box of 20 x 1 kg bags
10 kg bag

Storage
Storage Conditions Store in cool and dry conditions in unopened, undamaged and sealed original
packaging at temperatures between +5°C and +35°C. Protect from direct sunlight,
heat and moisture.
Shelf Life 12 months minimum if stored properly in original unopened packaging.

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Technical Data
Chemical Base Blend of specific inorganic ingredients
Chloride Content Nil (to EN934)
Density (at +20°C) ~ 0.95 kg/lt

Application Details
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Consumption Intraplast -Z is dosed at 2% by weight of cement
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Dispensing Add Intraplast -Z directly to the premixed cement/water in the mixer. Sand may be
added as required.
Mixing The most effective mixing sequence for lump free, homogeneous grout has proven
to be a batching sequence of: water, cement and finally the admixture.
Cleaning Clean all equipment and tools with water immediately after use.
Notes on Application / For pre-stressed concrete work where mechanical batching is carried out a mixing
Limitations time of minimum 4 minutes with a Water: Cement ratio of 0.36 - 0.40 has been
found to give the best results The most effective mixing sequence has proven to be:
water, cement and finally the admixture.
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Intraplast -Z is essentially a product for use by specialist working in the field of pre-
stressing and grouting techniques.
It is known that the properties of the injection aid can be significantly influenced by
the mixing procedure, cement properties, addition of water and sand and
temperatures
For important work it is necessary to determine the most suitable procedure by
means of preliminary site tests
For optimum results, ensure a substrate and ambient temperature of + 5 to + 40°C.
In hot summer temperatures extra precautions are recommended:
 Condition materials at room temperature before use
 Use chilled water for mixing
 Saturate ducts with chilled water prior to grouting
 Pump grout immediately after duct saturation
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Cements containing fly ash are unsuitable for use with Intraplast -Z

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 Value Base All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are based on laboratory tests.
Actual measured data may vary due to circumstances beyond our control

Local Restrictions Please note that as a result of specific local regulations the performance of this
product may vary from country to country. Please consult the local Product Data
Sheet for the exact description of the product uses.

Health and Safety For information and advice on the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemical
products, users shall refer to the most recent Material Safety Data Sheet containing
Information physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-related data

Legal Notes The information, and, in particular, the recommendations relating to the application
and end-use of Sika products, are given in good faith based on Sika's current
knowledge and experience of the products when properly stored, handled and
applied under normal conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommendations. In
practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site conditions are such
that no warranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose,
nor any liability arising out of any legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred
either from this information, or from any written recommendations, or from any other
advice offered. The user of the product must test the product’s suitability for the
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intended application and purpose. Sika reserves the right to change the properties
of its products. The proprietary rights of third parties must be observed. All orders
are accepted subject to our current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data Sheet for the product
concerned, copies of which will be supplied on request.

Sika UAE L.L.C Sika Gulf B.S.C (c) Sika Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd
P.O. Box 126212 P.O. Box 15776 P.O. Box 58647
Dubai Adliya Riyadh 11583
United Arab Emirates Kingdom of Bahrain Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Phone: +971 4439 8200 Phone: +973 1773 8188 Phone: +966 1217 6532
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