PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Sikament®-520
High Range Water Reducing and Set Retarding Concrete Admixture

DESCRIPTION Sikament®-520 is also used as a water-reducing agent

leading to high early strength concrete such as:
Sikament®-520 is a highly effective dual action liquid ▪ Pre-cast concrete elements
superplasticiser that imparts excellent slump retention ▪ Pre-stressed concrete
for prolonged periods. ▪ Bridges and cantilever structures
It is used for the production of free flowing concrete
or as a substantial water-reducing agent for promoting CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES
high early strengths.
Suitable for use in hot and tropical climatic conditions. Sikament®-520 provides the following properties:
As a superplasticiser:
USES ▪ Workability is greatly improved
▪ Concrete is placed easily
Sikament®-520 can be used as a superplasticizer for ▪ Especially suitable for slender components with
the production of free flowing concrete for: densely packed reinforcement Concrete requires less
▪ Slabs vibrating
▪ Foundations ▪ Improved cohesion of the concrete mix significantly
▪ Walls reduces the risk of segregation and allows greater
▪ Columns time for placement
As a water reducer:
▪ Piers
▪ Impressive water reduction capability
▪ Slender components with densely packed reinforce-
▪ Final strength improvement
ment
▪ Piles
▪ Fiber reinforced concrete APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES
Sikament®-520 shall comply the requirements of the
following standards:
▪ ASTM C 494/C 494M Type D and Type G

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Composition Sulphonated naphthalene
Packaging 200 Lit PE Drum / 1000 Lit IBC Tank
Appearance / Colour Light Brown liquid
Shelf life 12 months from date of production if stored properly
Storage conditions Store in undamaged, unopened, original sealed packaging in dry conditions
at temperatures between +5 °C and +45 °C.
Protect from direct sunlight and frost.

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Specific gravity 1.19 ± 0.02
Total chloride ion content Nil (EN 480-10)

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Concreting guidance The standard rules of good concreting practice for production and placing
must be observed when using Sikament®-520 in concrete. Refer to relev-
ant standards.
Fresh concrete must be cured properly especially at high temperatures
and under windy conditions in order to prevent plastic and drying shrink-
age and low concrete strengths. It is highly recommended the use of Sika®
Antisol® curing agents.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Recommended dosage 0.8 to 2.5% by weight of binder
Higher or lower dosages by weight of binder can be used depending on the
mix design, raw materials, climatic conditions and concrete requirements.
The use of the recommended dosage does not imply that compliance with
the standards will be met over the whole range.
Trial tests should be carried out with the materials to be used on site to
find the dosage necessary to achieve the required result.
Compatibility Sikament®-520 may be combined with all types of Portland cement (OPC
and SRC), and may be used for concretes containing pozzolanic materials
such as GGBS, PFA and micro-silica.
Sikament®-520 is compatible with the following Sika products:
▪ SikaPump®
▪ Sika® FerroGard®-901
▪ SikaFume®
▪ SikaFiber®
▪ Sika Aer®
▪ Sika® Stabilizer
▪ Sika®-1 WT
We recommend to perform trial mixes to establish the required perform-
ance when combining Sikament®-520 with the above products or other ad-
mixtures. Please consult our Sika Technical Department.
Dispensing Sikament®-520 is added to the gauging water or simultaneously poured
with it into the concrete mixer at the batching plant.
Do not add Sikament®-520 directly to the dry mix.
For optimum utilization of its high water reduction property we recom-
mend thorough mixing at a minimal wet mixing time of 60 seconds.
The addition of the remaining gauging water (to fine tune concrete consist-
ency) may only be started after two-thirds of the wet mixing time to avoid
surplus water in the concrete.

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BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA
LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
All technical data stated in this Data Sheet are based
on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may vary Note that as a result of specific local regulations the
due to circumstances beyond our control. declared data and recommended uses for this product
may vary from country to country. Consult the local
ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY Product Data Sheet for exact product data and uses.

For information and advice on the safe handling, stor- LEGAL NOTES
age and disposal of chemical products, users shall
refer to the most recent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) con- The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
taining physical, ecological, toxicological and other tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
safety-related data. products, are given in good faith based on Sika's cur-
rent knowledge and experience of the products when
LIMITATIONS properly stored, handled and applied under normal
conditions in accordance with Sika's recommenda-
Before pouring suitability tests on the fresh concrete tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
must be carried out. strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
Due to the extended workability take special care that ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
formwork is properly installed and secured. particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
If frozen and/or if precipitation has occurred, it may legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
only be used after thawing slowly at room temperat- from this information, or from any written recom-
ure and intensive mixing. mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
When using Sikament®-520 a suitable concrete mix user of the product must test the product’s suitability
must be designed for the local material sources and for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
should be trialed. serves the right to change the properties of its
When accidental overdosing occurs the set retarding products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
effect and workability increases. Additional air may be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
also be entrained. current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the local Product
Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which
will be supplied on request.

SIKA (MYANMAR) LIMITED

No.31, Mahabandula Street, South
Dagon
Kyansittar Yeik Mon Industrial Zone,
Yangon, Myanmar.
Phone: +959 798366081, +951 657970-2
E-mail: myanmar.sales@mm.sika.com

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