Cebex 200 constructive solutions

Plasticising and hydrogen free expansion

grout admixture

Uses
Expansion characteristics :The controlled positive expansion
Cebex 200 is an admixture for cement grouts where a reduced in unset grouts incorporating Cebex 200 overcomes plastic
water / cement ratio and positive expansion are required. settlement when measured in accordance with ASTM C827.
Applications include bed grouting, duct grouting, non-shrink An unrestrained expansion of upto 2% is typical.
infilling and jointing.
Time of expansion:15 minutes - 2 hours. Tempertures above
Advantages 200C may slightly reduce these times.
 Hydrogen free expansion system compensates for plastic Compatibility : Cebex 200 is compatible with all types of
shrinkage and settlement in properly designed cementitious portland cement. Cebex 200 may be used in mixes containing
grout. certain other Fosroc admixtures. Consult Fosroc for further
 Reduced water / cement ratio in the grout mix ensures low information.
permeability and long term durability in service. Application instructions
 Gives high grout fluidity with low water / cement ratio, thus Mixing
making placement or injection of the grout easy.
For best results a mechanically powered grout mixer must be
 No metallic iron content to corrode and cause staining or used. For quantities upto 50kg a slow speed drill fitted with
deterioration due to rust expansion in the grout. a high shear paddle is suitable. Larger quantities will require
 Composition allows high early strength development in a high shear vane mixer. It is essential that machine mixing
grouts, without the use of chlorides. capacity and labour availability is adequate to enable the grout-
ing operation to be carried out continuously. This may require
Description
the use of a holding tank with provision for gentle agitation to
Cebex 200 a plasticising and hydrogen free expansion grout maintain fluidity. The selected water content should be accu-
admixture is supplied as a powder admixture. Cebex 200 al- rately measured into the mixer. Slowly add the cement and
lows the use of a reduced water / cement ratio with consequent Cebex 200. Mix continuously for 5 minutes, making sure that
increased strengths and durability. The expansive medium a smooth even consistency is obtained.
counteracts the natural settlement and plastic shrinkage of the
Application
grout and aids stability and cohesion.
Areas to be grouted should be prepared to ensure substrates
Technical Support
are clean, sound, and then pre-wetted. The unrestrained sur-
Fosroc offers a comprehensive range of high performance, high face area of the grout must be kept to a minimum. Place the
quality concrete repair and construction products. In addition, grout as early as possible after mixing to gain the full benefit
Fosroc offers technical support service to specifiers, end-users of the expansion process. Adopt usual placing or pumping
and contractors, as well as on-site technical assistance in loca- procedures ensuring a continuous operation.
tions all over the country.
Curing
Properties
On completion of the grouting operation, any exposed areas
Chloride content : Nil to BS : 5075 which are not to be cut back should be thoroughly cured by
means of water application, Concure curing membrane or wet
Compressive strength :The plasticising action of Cebex 200 al-
Hessian.
lows reduction of the water/cement ratio of cementitious grouts
whilst maintaining flow properties. This gives improvement in Clean
strength and long term durability when cured under restraint.
Grouts mixed with Cebex 200 should be removed from tools
Setting Time :Cebex 200 may slightly retard the setting times and equipment with clean water immediately after use. Cured
of cement based grouts depending on the cement and ambi- material should be removed mechanically or with Reebaklens.
ent temperature.
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Limitations Effects of overdosing

Cebex 200 is incompatible with High Alumina Cement. Re- Drastic overdosing of Cebex 200 increases expansion and
quired expansion may not be achieved, if grout is bleeding. may cause frothing.
Estimating Storage
Packing Shelf life
Cebex 200 is supplied in 225 gm packs. 6 months if kept in a dry store in its original packing. High
Dosage temperature and humidity storage may reduce this period.

OPC Concreting Water Cebex 200 Approx. Precautions

sand Yield Health and Safety
50kg - ** 225g 36 litres Cebex 200 is of low hazard. Contact with the skin and eyes,
50kg 50kg ** 225g 57 litres or inhalation of dust should be avoided. Suitable protective
clothing, gloves, eye/face protection and dust mask should be
** Best determined by site trials. As a guide suggested W/P worn. Any contact with skin, should be washed with clean water.
is 0.39 to 0.45. Incase of contact with eyes, should be rinsed immediately with
Note : For grout, mortar or concrete mixes with an aggregate/ plenty of water and sought medical attention.
cement ratio more than 1, use 4 x 225g units of Cebex 200
per 100 kg of cement.

Important note :
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold
subject to its standard terms and conditions of sale, copies of which may be obtained on
request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure 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 or how its products are applied, accept any liability either
Fosroc Chemicals 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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