{"product_id":"sika®-plastocrete®","title":"Sika® Plastocrete®","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSika® Plastocrete®\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA liquid plasticizer admixture for concrete and mortar that acts as both a highly efficient plasticizer and waterproofing agent. Improves workability, increases strength and durability, and reduces shrinkage without increasing water content. Chloride-free and compatible with all Portland Cement types.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid plasticizer and waterproofing admixture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModified Lignosulphonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrown liquid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.055–1.075 kg\/L at +25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.0–6.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months from date of production (original sealed packaging)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry conditions, protected from direct sunlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproofing of masonry and concrete structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReservoirs and dams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewerage works, canals, culverts, and tunnels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater tanks and swimming pools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWherever waterproof concrete is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdvantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved workability without increased water content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows easier compaction for denser concrete and superior finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased strength and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced shrinkage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved watertightness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased cohesiveness of mortar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChloride-free – does not attack reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 L \/ gallon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 L \/ pail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eColour\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBrown liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModified Lignosulphonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.055–1.075 kg\/L at +25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.0–6.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months from date of production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry conditions, protected from direct sunlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll types of Portland Cement including S.R.C. type and Hydraulic Cement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplication\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplication Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Dosage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 kg (0.43 L) per 2 bags of cement (50 kg\/bag)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDispensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDispense directly into mixing water prior to adding aggregates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCement Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll Portland Cement types including S.R.C. and Hydraulic 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