POZZOLITH®Standard

Water reducing plasticiser for concrete

Description
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POZZOLITH Standard is a powerful plasticiser • Enables economies in mix designs to be
which deflocculates and disperses the cement achieved thereby saving cement.
particles within a concrete mix. It can be used to
improve workability, without the addition of extra Compatibility
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water, or to allow reductions in the free water POZZOLITH Standard can be used with all types of
content of the concrete mix. Portland cement including sulphate resisting. For
use with other special cements, contact BASF
Primary uses Construction Chemicals SA’s Technical Services
• To increase / extend workability. Department.
• To increase compressive strength.
• To effect cement economies. ®
POZZOLITH Standard should not be pre-mixed
• For hot weather concreting. with other admixtures. If other admixtures are to be
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• To reduce water content. used in concrete containing POZZOLITH Standard
they must be dispensed separately.
Typical applications
• In pre-stressed concrete. Typical properties
• In areas of congested reinforcement where high
Properties listed are for guidance and are not a
workability is of benefit.
guarantee of performance
• In pre-cast concrete manufacture. Colour: Dark brown/black liquid
• In concrete brick and block manufacture. Specific gravity 1.174 at 25°C
Air entrainment: 1 to 2% dependent on grading of sand and
• Wherever reduced water content would be of water content.
benefit to reduce permeability. Chloride content: Nil to BS 5075 : 1982
Nitrate content: Nil
• In hot weather to extend workability. Freezing point:: 0°C. Can be reconstituted if stirred after
thawing.
Flashpoint: None
Advantages
• Significantly improves the workability therefore Standards
easing placing. ASTM C494: Types A & D
• Improves the cohesive properties of the BS 5075: Part 1
concrete helping to reduce segregation and WRC - Use in potable water
bleeding.
• Allows water reduction in the region of 10% to
be achieved whilst maintaining workability,
thereby increasing strength, durability and
impermeability.
• Of particular benefit in hot climatic conditions
when used to extend workability.
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Dosage Packaging
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Field trials should be conducted to determine the POZZOLITH Standard is available in bulk or in 200
® litre drums.
optimum addition rates of POZZOLITH Standard.
A dosage range of 280ml to 560ml per 100kg
cement is recommended as a starting point. For Storage
hot weather concreting where Store under cover, out of direct sunlight and protect
® from extremes of temperatures.
POZZOLITH Standard is to be used to extend
workability, a dosage of 400ml to 800ml per 100kg
cement is recommended. Failure to comply with the recommended storage
conditions may result in premature deterioration of
Effects of over dosage the product or packaging. For specific storage
® advice consult BASF Construction Chemicals SA’s
A severe over-dosage of POZZOLITH Standard will
result in the following: Technical Services Department.
• Retardation of initial set.
• Increase in air entrainment. Safety precautions
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• Increase in workability. POZZOLITH Standard is not a fire or health
hazard. Spillages should be washed down
Providing concrete is properly cured, the ultimate immediately with cold water. For further information
strength of the concrete will not be adversely refer to the material safety data sheet.
affected and will generally be higher than for normal
concrete. Note
Field service, where provided, does not constitute
supervisory responsibility. For additional
Directions for use
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POZZOLITH Standard should be added to the information contact your local BASF Construction
concrete mix during the mixing cycle at the same Chemicals SA representative.
time as the water and the aggregates. Never add
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POZZOLITH Standard to the dry cement. Quality and care
All products originating from BASF Construction
Dispensing Chemicals SA, are manufactured under a
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POZZOLITH Standard should be dispens ed management system independently certified to
through a proprietary dispenser. Details are conform to the requirements of the quality
available on request from BASF Construction standards ISO 9001/2000.
Chemicals SA.

Whilst any information contained herein is true, accurate and represents our best knowledge and experience, no warranty is given or implied
with any recommendations made by us, our representatives or distributors, as the conditions of use and the competence of any labour
involved in the application are beyond our control.
As all BASF’s technical datasheets are updated on a regular bas is it is the user's responsibility to obtain the most recent issue.
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