ARSTEP 85 S Series

WATER REDUCING / SET RETARDING / PLASTICIZING CONCRETE ADMIXTURE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

ARSTEP 85 S is a water reducing, set retarding midrange plasticizer that decreases water/cement ratio to increase workability and mechanical properties of concrete while retarding the setting time of the concrete in hot weather conditions.

TECHNICAL PROPERTIES

Chemical Base

Modified polymer based

Color / Appearance

Brown Liquid

pH value

4-8

Density

1,10 ± 0,03 g/cm3

Chlorine Content (%)

<0,1 (TS EN 480-10)

Alkaline Content (%)

<5,0 (TS EN 480-12)

Compliance with Standards

TS EN 934-2 Table 10
Advantages
  • Increases ultimate strength of concrete.
  • Improves workability of the concrete.
  • Decreases risk of segregation.
  • Extends the casting and placing time of concrete.
  • Provides smooth surface finish for concrete in the formwork without any segregation.
  • Prevents cold joints during concrete production with long casting time.
  • ARSTEP 85 S is chloride free.
Areas of Use
  • Ready mixed concrete production (with or without pump)
  • Hot weather concreting
  • Long distance concrete transportation
  • Production of various types of concrete such as reinforced, unreinforced, light or normal concrete
  • Mass concrete and roller compacted concrete applications
Consumption Dosage

ARSTEP 85 S is used 0,5-1,0% of total binder weight.

Method of Application

Aggregates and the binder (cement-silica fume-fly ash-blast furnace slag) should be mixed until obtaining a homogenous mixture. After adding 70% of mixing water into the dry mixture, ARSTEP 85 S should be added into the rest of water and should be mixed properly.

Warning: Concrete mix design and admixture dosage should be determined by laboratory tests according to the concrete class and properties.

Compatibility with Other Admixtures

ARSTEP 85 S can be combined with the following admixtures. Laboratory tests should be carried out before use.

  • Arset Air
  • Arset Retard
  • Arset Proof
  • Arset Doz
Packaging
  • 30 kg plastic drum
  • 250 kg drum
  • 1000 kg container
  • Bulk
Storage and Shelf Life

Must be stored at temperatures between +5°C and +35°C. Under proper storing conditions, the product’s shelf life is 12 months from production date if kept in original packaging unopened and undamaged. Packaged products must be shaken before use.

Safety Measures

Use protective clothes, gloves, glasses and mask compatible with health and safety regulations during the application. Avoid direct contact with eyes and skin during storing and application, in case of contact wash off thoroughly with soap and water, if ingested seek medical attention immediately. Store away from all foodstuffs. Keep away from children. For detailed safety information please consult the product’s Material Safety Data Sheet.

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