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Standards compliance
Conplast SP360 complies with BS 5075 Part 3 and with
ASTM C494. Depending on the temperature of test and
the dosage used, ASTM compliance as Type A, D, F or
C is obtained.
Description
Conplast SP360 chloride-free superplasticising
admixture is based on specially selected and blended
organic polymers. It is supplied as a brown solution,
which instantly disperses in water.
Typical dosage
The optimum dosage of Conplast SP360 to meet specific
requirements should always be determined by trials
using the materials and conditions that will be
experienced in use. This allows the optimization of
admixture dosage and mix design and provides a
complete assessment of the concrete mix. Starting
points for such trials, based on the primary use of the
product, are to use a dosage within the normal typical
ranges.
For high strength, water reduced concrete the normal
dosage range is from 0.75 to 1.75 liters/100 kg of
cementitious material, including PFA, GGBFS and
microsilica. For high workability concrete the normal
dosage range is from 0.50 to 1.00 liter/100 kg of
cementitious material.
Where a combination of performance is required, such
as some increase in workability combined with reduced
water content, then the whole range of dosages given
above can be considered. In mixes containing microsilica
the normal dosage range may be higher. This may
typically be up to 2.00 liters/100 kg of cementitious
material, or higher depending on temperature, to
overcome the increased water demand of such mixes
Use at other dosages
Dosages outside the typical ranges quoted above may
be used if necessary and suitable to meet particular mix
requirements, provided that adequate supervision is
available. Compliance with requirements must be
assessed through trial mixes. Contact the Fosroc
Technical Service Department for advice in these cases.
Properties
Appearance:
Specific gravity:
Chloride content:
Alkali content:
Brown liquid
Effects of overdosing
Mix design
Where the primary intention is to improve strengths, initial
trials should be made with normal concrete mix designs. The
addition of the admixture will allow the removal of water from
the mix whilst maintaining the workability at the levels
obtained before the use of the admixture. After initial trials,
minor modifications to the overall mix design may be made to
optimize performance.
Where the primary intention is to provide high workability
concrete, the starting mix design should be suitable for a
pump mix. Advice on mix design for flowing concrete is
available from the Fosroc Technical Service Department.
In correctly designed flowing concrete, the improved
dispersion of cement particles and more efficient use of
mixing water will improve mix cohesion. The slight air
entrainment obtained with Conplast SP360 will also help to
minimize bleed and segregation. After initial trials, minor
modifications to the mix design may be made to optimize
performance.
Compatibility
Conplast SP360 is compatible with other Fosroc admixtures
in the same concrete mix. All admixtures should be added to
the concrete separately and must not be mixed together prior
to addition. The resultant properties of concrete containing
more than one admixture should be assessed by the trial mix
procedure recommended on this data sheet to ensure that
effects such as unwanted retardation do not occur.
Conplast SP360 is suitable for use with all types of ordinary
Portland cements and cement replacement materials such as
PFA, GGBFS and silica fume.
Dispensing
The correct quantity of Conplast SP360 should be measured
by means of a recommended dispenser. Normally, the
admixture should then be added to the concrete with the
mixing water to obtain the best results. Contact the Fosroc
Technical Service Department for advice regarding
Example 1: Laboratory testing for water reduction and strength increase, cement content 380 kg/m3
Mix
Control
Conplast SP360
Conplast SP360
Dosage
W/C
Air content
Slump
Ltr/100 kg
1.00
1.50
ratio
0.64
0.52
0.46
%
0.5
0.8
0.7
mm
125
130
130
7 day
26.0
35.0
41.5
28 day
31.5
42.5
50.0
Example 2: Laboratory testing for workability control, cement content 380 kg/rn3
Mix
Control
Conplast SP360
Conplast SP360
Dosage
W/C
Ltr/100 kg
0.50
1.00
ratio
0.55
0.55
0.55
Slump, mm
Initial
50
120
190
60 mins.
25
55
105
Air content
%
0.9
0.9
0.5
7 day
28.0
29.5
30.5
28 day
34.5
34.5
35.5
Example 3: Laboratory testing at varying dosage with 10% microsilica addition at 120 mm slump
Mix
Conplast SP360
Conplast SP360
Conplast SP360
Dosage
Ltr/100 kg
1.50
2.00
2.50
OPC/microsilica
2
kg/m
359/36
359/36
359/36
W/C
Air content
ratio
0.53
0.48
0.44
%
1.1
0.9
1.0
7 day
35.5
42.5
48.5
28 day
52.0
58.5
63.5
Estimating - packaging
Precautions
Storage
Suitable protective gloves and goggles should be worn.
Conplast SP360 has a minimum shelf life of 12 months
provided the temperature is kept within the range of 2 C
to 50oC. Should the temperature of the product fall
outside this range then the Fosroc Technical Service
Department should be contacted for advice.
Freezing point:
Approximately -3oC
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sale, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whist Fosroc endeavors to insure that any advice, recommendation, specification or information it may give
is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous control over where how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or
indirectly arising from the use of its products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by it
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