Chemplast – PR 155

Chemplast – PR 155
Water – Reducing and Retarding Concrete Admixture
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Product Description Chemplast – PR 155 is a concrete plasticizer - retarder which is
used for concreting in tropical and hot climatic conditions.
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Uses Chemplast – PR 155 is used for:
-- Ready mixed concrete
-- Hot weather concreting
-- Difficult placing conditions
-- Longer slump retention
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Advantages Chemplast – PR 155 provides the following advantages:

-- Longer slump retention in hot weather

-- Increased setting time in hot weather
-- Reduced water without loss of workability
-- Increased strength
-- Reduced shrinkage and creep
-- Better surface finish
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Test Standards Chemplast – PR 155 complies with ASTM C 494,
Types B & D
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Product Data
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Type Modified Lignosulphonate based
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Form Brown liquid
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Packaging 200 Lit drums
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Storage Condition Store in a dry area between 5°C and 35°C. Protect from direct
sunlight.
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Shelf life 12 months minimum from production date if stored properly in
original unopened packaging.
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Technical Data
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Density at 25°C 1.18 ± 0.01Kg/Lit
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Chloride content Nil (EN 934)
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Application Details
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Dosage 0.3 – 0.8% by weight of cement. It is advisable to carry out trial
mixes to establish the exact dosage rate required.
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Dispensing Chemplast – PR 155 is added to the gauging water prior to its
addition to the dry mix.
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Concrete Placing The standard rules of good concreting practice (production as
well as placing) must also be observed when using
Chemplast – PR 155
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Curing Fresh concrete must be cured properly, especially at high
temperatures in order to prevent plastic and drying shrinkage.
Use Chemcure products preferably.
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Compatibility Chemplast – PR 155 can be combined with other admixtures. It
is also compatible with sulphate resistant cement and
Silica Fume.
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Cleaning Clean all equipment and tools with water immediately after use.
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Remarks When accidental overdosing occurs, the set retarding effect
increases during this period concrete must be kept moist in order
to prevent premature drying out.
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Safety
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Precautions 1. Accidental splashes to the skin must be washed off
with water and soap.

2. Accidental splashes to the eyes must be rinsed with

clean warm water. Seek medical attention without
delay.
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Ecology Do not dispose off into water or soil but according to local
regulations.
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Toxicity Non – toxic.
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Transportation Non – hazardous.
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