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Sikament® SPMN

HIGH RANGE WATER REDUCING ADMIXTURE

Sikament® SPMN is a blended high range water reducing admixture formulated to increase water reduction and produce highly fluid concrete. Sikament® SPMN meets the requirements of ASTM C494 / AASHTO M194 Type A & F.

Water Reduction: Sikament® SPMN delivers multi-range water reduction for high strength concrete with increased early and ultimate compressive and flexural strengths.   High Plasticity: The superplasticizing action of Sikament® SPMN provides excellent workability and concrete will flow easily at very low water cement ratio’s.
  • Increased strength due to ability to reduce water-cementitous ratio and enhanced cement dispersion.
  • Increased workability.
  • Easier and faster pumping of concrete with reduced pump pressure.
  • Increased durability.
  • Improved mix stability even at high workability.
  • Reduced permeability.
  • Improved appearance of concrete.
  • Improved finishing characteristics for flatwork.
  Sikament® SPMN does not include intentionally added chlorides.
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Usage

Sikament® SPMN can be used in all types of concrete including ready-mix, non-reinforced and reinforced, extruded, precast and prestressed concrete applications.

Advantages

Water Reduction: Sikament® SPMN delivers multi-range water reduction for high strength concrete with increased early and ultimate compressive and flexural strengths.   High Plasticity: The superplasticizing action of Sikament® SPMN provides excellent workability and concrete will flow easily at very low water cement ratio’s.
  • Increased strength due to ability to reduce water-cementitous ratio and enhanced cement dispersion.
  • Increased workability.
  • Easier and faster pumping of concrete with reduced pump pressure.
  • Increased durability.
  • Improved mix stability even at high workability.
  • Reduced permeability.
  • Improved appearance of concrete.
  • Improved finishing characteristics for flatwork.
  Sikament® SPMN does not include intentionally added chlorides.

Packaging

Sikament® SPMN is available in 55 gallon drums (208 liters) and bulk delivery.

Color

Brown Liquid

Product Details

Product Information

Shelf Life

Shelf life when stored in dry warehouse conditions between 40 °F and 80 °F (5–27 °C) is one year from date of manufacture.

Storage Conditions

Sikament® SPMN should be stored above 35 °F (2 °C). If frozen, thaw and agitate thoroughly to return to a normal state. Protect from direct sunlight.

Specific gravity

Approx. 1.190

 

Application

Application Information

Mixing

Measure the required quantity manually or by automated dispenser. Add Sikament® SPMN directly into the freshly mixed concrete, or as an integral material in the batching cycle. Do not mix with dry cement. Sikament® SPMN may be dispensed on site directly prior to placement. Care must be taken to mix thoroughly. When used in combination with other admixtures dispense each admixture separately into the mix.  

   

Compatibility: 

Sikament® SPMN is highly effective as a single admixture or in combination with other Sika admixtures. If used in combination with polycarboxylate-based admixtures, including but not limited to Sika® ViscoCrete® and Sika® ViscoFlow® products, it may affect the concrete properties. Sikament® SPMN can be used in mix designs utilizing supplementary cementitious materials.
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

The typical dosage range for Sikament® SPMN is 2-15 fluid ounces per 100 lbs. (130-1000 ml per 100 kg) of cementitious material. For maximum water reduction, dosage rates up to 30 fluid ounces per 100 lbs. (2000 ml per 100 kg) of cementitious material may be used. 

  

Dosage rates vary depending upon the amount of plasticity and/or water reduction desired. Slump, ambient temperature, water-cementitious ratio, mixing time and various concrete materials, such as type of cement and supplementary cementitious materials, will affect dosage rates. It is recommended to conduct trial mixes with the actual materials to determine the required dosage for optimum performance.

  

To the extent specialized materials (such as microsilica) are specified, extreme ambient project conditions are encountered, or other unusual project conditions require special consideration outside the recommended dosage, please contact your local regional Sika office or Sika technical service department at 1-800-933-7452 prior to using the Sika admixture.

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