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Sikament® G-8

Sikament® G-8

High Range Water-Reducing and Set Retarding Concrete Admixture

Sikament® G-8 is a highly effective superplasticizer with a set retarding effect for producing free-flowing concrete in hot climates. Also, a substantial water reducing agent for promoting high early and ultimate strengths.

Sikament® G8 provides the following properties:
As a Superplasticizer:
  • Substantial improvement in workability without increased water or the risk of segregation
  • Longlasting control of slump loss
  • No adverse effect on ultimate strengths
As a Water Reducer:
  • Early strengths significantly increased
  • High ultimate strengths
  • Up to 30% water reduction
  • Especially suitable for hot climates
  • No excessive air-entrainment
  • No adverse shrinkage effect
  • Improved surface finish
  • Increased watertightness
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Usage

Sikament® G-8 is used wherever high quality concrete is demanded under difficult placing and climatical conditions. Sikament® G-8 as a superplasticizer for flow concrete:
  • Floor slabs
  • Foundations
  • Slender components with packed reinforcement
  • Walls and columns
  • Beams and ceilings
Sikament® G8 as a water-reducer for the manufacture:
  • Bridges and cantilever structures
  • Post-tensioned concrete
 

Advantages

Sikament® G8 provides the following properties:
As a Superplasticizer:
  • Substantial improvement in workability without increased water or the risk of segregation
  • Longlasting control of slump loss
  • No adverse effect on ultimate strengths
As a Water Reducer:
  • Early strengths significantly increased
  • High ultimate strengths
  • Up to 30% water reduction
  • Especially suitable for hot climates
  • No excessive air-entrainment
  • No adverse shrinkage effect
  • Improved surface finish
  • Increased watertightness

Packaging

200 L/drum
1000 L/tote or bulk

Colour

Brown Liquid

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

CERTIFICATES AND TEST REPORTS

Complies with ASTM C494 Type G
Product Information

Composition

Blended Polymer

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

1.255 - 1.275 kg/L (at temperature 25°C)

pH-Value

6.0 - 9.0 Approx.

 

Application

Application Information

Dispensing

Sikament® G8 can be added separately to the freshly mixed concrete or
directly to the mixing water prior to its addition to the aggregates.
When added separately to the freshly mixed concrete, further mixing should take place for at least one minute per cubic meter.
Consumption

Recommended dosage

800 - 2,500 cc per 100 kg of cement weight. Exact dosage rates are
dependent on the type of effect sought, quality of cement and aggregates,Water/Cementratio and ambient temperature. Therefore, it is advisable to carry out trial mixes.

Sikament® G-8 is compatible with all types of Portland Cement, including SRC type and Hydraulic Cement.

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