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Standards compliance
Conplast RP578 complies with BS 5075 Part 1 and with
ASTM C494 as Type B and Type D.
Description
Conplast RP578 chloride-free water reducing admixture
is based on a formulated blend of selected
lignosulphonate and polymeric materials. It is supplied
as a brown solution, which instantly disperses in water.
Conplast RP578 disperses the fine particles in the
concrete mix, enabling the water content of the
concrete to perform more effectively. The initial
hydration of the cement is also delayed, resulting in a
delay in setting time of the concrete with no adverse
effect on stiffening and strength gain
Typical dosage
The optimum dosage of Conplast RP578 to meet specific
requirements should always be determined by trials
using the materials and conditions that will be
experienced in use. This allows the optimisation of
admixture dosage and mixes design and provides a
complete assessment of the concrete mix. A starting
point for such trials is to use a dosage within the normal
typical range of 0.25 to 0.80 litres/100 kg of cementitious
material, including PFA, GGBFS or microsilica.
Use at other dosages
Dosages outside the typical range quoted above may be
used if necessary and suitable to meet particular mix
requirements, provided that adequate supervision is
available. Compliance with requirement must be
assessed through trial mixes. Contact the Fosroc
Technical Service Department for advice in these cases
Properties
Appearance:
Brown liquid
Specific gravity:
Chloride content:
Nil to BS 5075
Alkali content:
Effects of overdosing
Retardation
Example 1: Laboratory testing with crushed granite aggregates at 25 30oC for normal ready-mixed concrete.
a- Cement content 275 kg/rn3 OPC
Mix
Dosage
W/C
Control
Conplast RP578
Conplast RP578
Ltr/100 kg
0.45
0.60
ratio
0.69
0.60
0.58
Setting
Initial set
5 hrs 00
7 hrs 45
8 hrs 15
Final set
6 hrs 30
9 hrs 15
11 hrs 15
Slump
mm
100
100
90
4 day
12.5
16.5
17.5
28 day
19.0
25.5
26.5
Estimating - packaging
Conplast RP578 is available in 210 liter drums and bulk
supply. For larger users, storage tanks can be supplied.
Details of specific packaging volumes are available on
request.
Storage
Conplast RP578 has a minimum shelf life of 12 months
provided the temperature is kept within the range of 2oC
to 50oC. Should the temperature of the product fall
outside this range then the Fosroc Technical Service
Department should be contacted for advice.
Freezing point:
Approximately -4oC
Precautions
Health and safety
Conplast RP578 should not be swallowed or allowed to
come into contact with skin and eyes.
Suitable protective gloves and goggles should be worn.
Splashes on the skin should be removed with water. In
case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty
of water and seek medical advice. If swallowed seek
medical attention immediately - do not induce vomiting.
For further information consult the Material Safety Data
Sheet available for this product.
Fire
Conplast RP578 is water based and non-flammable
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Dammam
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Medinah
Head Office & Factory
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. Whist Fosroc endeavors to insure 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 how its products are applied, accept any liability either 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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