PRODUCT DATA SHEET

SikaControl® SRA 50
(formerly MasterLife® SRA 50)

Expanding plasticising admixture for cementitious grout and concrete

DESCRIPTION USES
SikaControl® SRA 50 is an expansion system which ▪ Ready-mixed or precast concrete structures
compensates for plastic shrinkage and settlement in ▪ Wet mix shotcrete
cementitious grouts and concrete. ▪ Mortars and grouts
Supplied in powder form, SikaControl® SRA 50 pro-
duces controlled expansion and maintains high water FEATURES
retention. It contains a water-reducing agent which in-
creases the workability of the mix with a reduced wa- ▪ Improves the free flowing properties of the grout or
ter content. Full expansion is achieved before initial concrete at low water/cement ratios.
setting occurs resulting in a high degree of interfacial ▪ Increases the volume of the grout or concrete which
contact. in turn offsets shrinkage and settlement.
Suitable for use in hot and tropical climatic conditions.

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Composition Blend of organic and inorganic chemicals
Packaging 15 kg bag
Shelf life 9 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 +50°C. Protect from moisture.
Appearance and colour Grey powder
Density ~0.85 kg/l (+25 °C)
Total chloride ion content Nil (EN 934)

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Recommended dosage 0.5 % by weight of binder.
Other dosages by weight of binder may be used depending on the mix
design, raw materials, climatic conditions and concrete requirements.
Trial mixes must be performed to establish the exact dosage rate required.

Product Data Sheet

SikaControl® SRA 50
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BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
▪ All technical data stated in this Data Sheet are based Note that as a result of specific local regulations the
on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may vary declared data and recommended uses for this product
due to circumstances beyond our control. may vary from country to country. Consult the local
▪ Internal Reference - Version: MBS_CC-UAE/ Product Data Sheet for exact product data and uses.
Life_SRA50_01_95/v3/11_14
LEGAL NOTES
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
▪ The expansion obtained by the use of SikaControl® tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
SRA 50 reaches a maximum within 1–2.5 hours of products, are given in good faith based on Sika's cur-
mixing under average temperature conditions. After rent knowledge and experience of the products when
this period no settlement occurs and the grout re- properly stored, handled and applied under normal
tains its maximum expansion. conditions in accordance with Sika's recommenda-
▪ May be used with ordinary Portland cement or rapid tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
hardening Portland cement. strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
User must read the most recent corresponding Safety from this information, or from any written recom-
Data Sheets (SDS) before using any products. The SDS mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
provides information and advice on the safe handling, user of the product must test the product’s suitability
storage and disposal of chemical products and con- for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
tains physical, ecological, toxicological and other serves the right to change the properties of its
safety-related data. products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the local Product
MIXING Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which
will be supplied on request.
First add the water to the mixer and then the Portland
cement, mix thoroughly until the cement has been
completely dispersed. Then add the SikaControl® SRA
50 and sand (if any is being used), and continue mixing
a further 2 minutes or until complete dispersion of the
SikaControl® SRA 50 is achieved.

Sika Gulf B.S.C. (c) Sika UAE LLC Sika Saudi Arabia Limited Sika LLC - Oman
Tel: +973 177 38188 Sika MB Construction Chemicals LLC Riyadh / Jeddah / Dammam / Rabigh Master Builders Solutions LLC
Email: info@bh.sika.com Sika International Chemicals LLC Tel: +966 11 217 6532 (part of Sika)
Sika Kuwait Cons. Mat. & Paints Co WLL Tel: +971 4 439 8200 Email: info@sa.sika.com Tel. +968 22 826 500
Tel: +965 22 282 296 Email: info@ae.sika.com Web: gcc.sika.com Email: info@om.sika.com
Email: sika.kuwait@kw.sika.com Web: gcc.sika.com Web: gcc.sika.com
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Product Data Sheet

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March 2024, Version 01.02
021403000000002014

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