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FLOWCABLE 50
Expanding plasticising admixture for cement, grout and concrete
Description *Properties
FLOWCABLE® 50 is an expansion system which Colour: Brown/grey powder
compensates for plastic shrinkage and settlement Chloride content: Nil to BS 5075 : 1982
in cementitious grouts. Supplied in powder form, Nitrate content: Nil
FLOWCABLE® 50 produces controlled expansion Freezing point: n/a
Flash point: None
in cement grouts and maintains high water
Dosage: 500gm/100kg cement
retention. It contains a water-reducing agent
which increases the workability of the mix with a
Standards
reduced water content, making a stronger grout.
FIP RILEM Joint Committee on Grouting Report.
Full expansion is achieved before initial setting
occurs resulting in a high degree of interfacial
Expanding properties
contact.
The expansion of grouts containing FLOWCABLE®
50 is sufficient to overcome normal settlement
Applications
without producing undue pressure against the
For bedding, jointing, duct grouting and void filling
sides of the duct. The grout therefore forms a firm
applications where the following characteristics
and uniform bond to the concrete and to the steel
are beneficial:-
along the length of the tendon, and at the same
time provides good protection for the cable. The
• A cement plasticising and water reducing
expansion obtained by the use of FLOWCABLE®
agent to improve the free flowing properties of
50 reaches a maximum within 1 - 2½ hours of
the grout at low water/cement ratios.
mixing under average temperature conditions.
• An expanding agent that increases the volume
After this period no settlement occurs, and the
of the grout which in turn eliminates shrinkage
grout retains its maximum expansion.
and settlement.
FLOWCABLE® 50 produces a maximum
• A catalyst to control the rate of expansion and
expansion of 3.25% in a neat cement grout, and
to ensure full expansion of the grout.
2% expansion in a 1:1 sand/cement grout.
(For precision grouting and load bearing

Plasticising properties:
operations use MASTERFLOW grouts.)
FLOWCABLE® 50 imparts fluidity to grout, even at
reduced water/cement ratios, and because of the
Packaging
water reducing action, higher compressive
FLOWCABLE® 50 is available in 20kg bags.
strengths are obtained.
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FLOWCABLE 50
Table 1: Recommended grout specifications for
Compressive strength (N/mm²) after 7 days grouting ducts of post-tensioned concrete
members:
Neat cement Sand/cement
grout grout 1:1 1. Neat cement grout:
Control 27.0 21.8 Ordinary Portland cement: 100kg
FLOWCABLE® 50 29.2 24.3 FLOWCABLE® 50: 500gms
Water: Not more than 50 litres
Directions for use 2. Cement sand grout
First add the water to the mixer and then the Ordinary Portland cement: 100kg
Portland cement, mix thoroughly until the cement Sharp graded sand 100kg
(passing 1.18mm mesh
has been completely dispersed. Then add the
sieve)
FLOWCABLE® 50 and sand (if any is being used),
FLOWCABLE® 50: 500gms
and continue mixing a further 2 minutes or until Water: Not more than 54 litres
complete dispersion of the FLOWCABLE® 50 is
achieved.
Specification clause
FLOWCABLE® 50
The type of mixing equipment generally used in
FLOWCABLE® 50, manufactured by BASF, or
preparing cement grouts is that which will
similar approved, is to be incorporated in grouts
produce a high local turbulence thus ensuring an
where indicated.
efficient breakdown and dispersion of the cement.
The FLOWCABLE® 50 shall be added at the rate
Grouts for ducts of post-tensioned concrete
of 500gm per 100kg Portland cement and used
members should be passed through a 1.18mm
strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's
BS sieve before reaching the pump, and the
recommendations.
pump should be capable of giving a continuous
flow of grout to the injection equipment.
Safety precautions
As with all chemical products, care should be
Dosage
taken during use and storage to avoid contact
FLOWCABLE® 50 is used at the rate of 500gm
with the eyes, mouth, skin and foodstuffs. Treat
per 100kg cement in the grout, and can be used
splashes to eyes and skin immediately. If
either with ordinary Portland cement or Rapid
accidentally ingested, seek immediate medical
Hardening Portland cement. During the winter
attention. Keep away from children and animals.
months when temperatures may fall to between
Reseal containers after use.
7°C and 1°C, it is recommended that Rapid
Hardening Portland cement should be used in
grouts for filling the ducts of post-tensioned
concrete members.
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FLOWCABLE 50
Storage
Store out of direct sunlight, clear of the ground on
pallets protected from rainfall. Avoid excessive
compaction. Failure to comply with the
recommended storage conditions may result in
premature deterioration of the product or
packaging. For specific storage advice consult
BASF's Technical Services Department. Shelf life
is 12 months when stored as above.
Note
Field service, where provided, does not constitute
supervisory responsibility. For additional
information contact your local BASF
representative.
BASF reserves the right to have the true cause of

any difficulty determined by accepted test
methods.
Quality and care

All products originating from BASF’s Dubai, UAE
facility are manufactured under a management
system independently certified to conform to the
requirements of the quality, environmental and
occupational health & safety standards ISO 9001,
ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
01/95 BASF_CC-UAE revised 06/2005
REQUEST AND REFER TO RECOMMENDED

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR MASTERFLOW
GROUTS PRIOR TO USE
* Properties listed are based on laboratory controlled tests.
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 technical datasheets are updated on a regular basis it is the user's responsibility to obtain the most recent issue.
BASF Construction Chemicals UAE LLC

P.O. Box 37127, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 8090800 Fax: +971 4 8851002
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01/95 BASF_CC-UAE revised 06/2005

REQUEST AND REFER TO RECOMMENDED

* Properties listed are based on laboratory controlled tests.

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