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Sika® ViscoCrete®-3045 Ease

(former MasterEase® 3045)

New superplasticizer technology for Low Viscosity Concrete

Sika Viscocrete-3045 Ease is a superplasticizer/high range water reducer developed recently by R & D laboratories of Master Builders Solutions. Sika Viscocrete-3045 Ease is designed to impart exceptional rheological properties to fresh concrete. It improves considerably the placing and finishing of concretes and enhances the pumping of concrete for all construction activities.

Sika Viscocrete-3045 Ease is recommended for the production of self-compacting concrete, requiring low viscosity, long workability retention and high compressive strength. Sika Viscocrete-3045 Ease is specially formulated for the concrete industry for applications in the general civil and building sites. It can be used for the realization and achievement of the following:
  • Precast and Site Mix concretes
  • Superior Concrete pumping
  • Reduction of Concrete waste
  • Ease of compacting and finishing of concrete
  • High performance and ultra-high strength concrete
  • Concrete for low environmental impact and high in mineral additions
  • Architectural concrete
Sika Viscocrete-3045 Ease delivers many advantages both, in the fresh concrete on hardened concrete. At fresh state, optimizing the rheology: Decrease in the viscosity of concretes at constant W/C
  • Improved pumping (lower pressure and longer distance)
  • Better response to vibration, greater Ease of Pumping
  • Superior finishing, and smoothing operations
  • Excellent flexibility, mobility, and flow of self-compacting concrete.
Reduction possible to the W/C ratio without affecting the viscosity of concretes.
  • New windows for technical and economic optimization of concrete mix designs (addition and types of binder, choice of aggregates)
  • High strength and resistance to segregation workability retention over 120 minutes without retardation.
  • Good compatibility with all types of cement and mineral additions.  
In the cured state, improvement of sustainability
  • Excellent early and late compressive strength, improvement of quality of surface finishes
  • As part of a reduction of W/C
    • Increased mechanical resistance
    • Decreased porosity and permeability
    • Decreased shrinkage and cracking
    • Enhanced durability 
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Usage

Sika Viscocrete-3045 Ease is based on an innovative polymer chemistry. Its action differs from traditional superplasticizers to the extent that the adsorption of polymers of Sika Viscocrete-3045 Ease on binder particles is provided by a flexible chemical bond which does not impede the flow of concretes. This significantly improves rheological behavior of concretes low yield stress, low viscosity with additional feature of long workability retention.  Low Viscosity Concrete is an innovative concept dedicated to the viscosity (rheology) of concretes. This concept not only allows the achievement of a significant reduction in concrete viscosity but also optimizing the performance of concrete.

Advantages

Sika Viscocrete-3045 Ease is recommended for the production of self-compacting concrete, requiring low viscosity, long workability retention and high compressive strength. Sika Viscocrete-3045 Ease is specially formulated for the concrete industry for applications in the general civil and building sites. It can be used for the realization and achievement of the following:
  • Precast and Site Mix concretes
  • Superior Concrete pumping
  • Reduction of Concrete waste
  • Ease of compacting and finishing of concrete
  • High performance and ultra-high strength concrete
  • Concrete for low environmental impact and high in mineral additions
  • Architectural concrete
Sika Viscocrete-3045 Ease delivers many advantages both, in the fresh concrete on hardened concrete. At fresh state, optimizing the rheology: Decrease in the viscosity of concretes at constant W/C
  • Improved pumping (lower pressure and longer distance)
  • Better response to vibration, greater Ease of Pumping
  • Superior finishing, and smoothing operations
  • Excellent flexibility, mobility, and flow of self-compacting concrete.
Reduction possible to the W/C ratio without affecting the viscosity of concretes.
  • New windows for technical and economic optimization of concrete mix designs (addition and types of binder, choice of aggregates)
  • High strength and resistance to segregation workability retention over 120 minutes without retardation.
  • Good compatibility with all types of cement and mineral additions.  
In the cured state, improvement of sustainability
  • Excellent early and late compressive strength, improvement of quality of surface finishes
  • As part of a reduction of W/C
    • Increased mechanical resistance
    • Decreased porosity and permeability
    • Decreased shrinkage and cracking
    • Enhanced durability 

Packaging

1,000 L / IBC

Colour

Yellowish to Light Brown liquid

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

CERTIFICATES AND TEST REPORTS

Complies with ASTM C-494 Type F
Product Information

Shelf life

 12 months from the date of production If stored properly in undamaged, 
original, sealed packaging

Storage conditions

 Store in dry conditions, protected from direct sunlight at temperature 
between 5°C and 40°C

Density

1.070 - 1.110 kg/L @ 25ºC

pH-Value

5.0 - 9.0

Application

Consumption

Recommended dosage

Recommended range: 400ml to 2000ml per 100kg cement.

The optimal effect is generally achieved by dosing Sika Viscocrete-3045 Ease in the concrete mix after addition 70% of water in the mixer. However, it is possible to dose Sika Viscocrete-3045 Ease on aggregates directly.

For other uses, please contact your local Sika representative. To use in synergy and combination with another Sika Solutions’ product range, please consult your local Sika representative.

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