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SikaMix® PL-200

SikaMix® PL-200

PLASTICIZING ADMIXTURE WITH INTEGRATED COMPACTION AID

SikaMix® PL-200 is a specially formulated liquid admixture for drycast concrete application. SikaMix® PL-200 provides benefits of quicker wetting and enhanced cement dispersion. This allows superior cement utilization and significantly improved concrete compaction that lead to an increased concrete density, improved compressive strength and enhanced surface finish characteristics. In addition use of SikaMix® PL-200 reduces concrete stickiness, especially in concrete with a higher w/c ratio or elevated concrete moisture content. This results in improved and more consistent mold filling with less density fluctuations and faster production rates.

  • Increases the density of concrete products
  • Improves early and final strength of concrete
  • Provides superior strength gain and faster curing at all ages
  • Improves texture, smoothness and surface finish of concrete with slight swipe
  • Cement reduction or higher cement replacement is possible when SikaMix® PL-200 is used in the concrete mix
  • Increases the durability of concrete
  • Increases efficiency of dispersion and distribution of cement, additives and pigments
  • Increases machine production by enabling faster mold and feed box filling
  • Extends life of molds with minimized friction between the mold and the concrete
  • Fewer quality variations and consequently less second grade products
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Usage

SikaMix® PL-200 is recommended for use in all drycast concrete applications such as:
  • Concrete blocks and pavers
  • Segmental retaining walls
  • Pipes
  • Hollow core slabs
  • Concrete roof tile and other drycast elements
 

Advantages

  • Increases the density of concrete products
  • Improves early and final strength of concrete
  • Provides superior strength gain and faster curing at all ages
  • Improves texture, smoothness and surface finish of concrete with slight swipe
  • Cement reduction or higher cement replacement is possible when SikaMix® PL-200 is used in the concrete mix
  • Increases the durability of concrete
  • Increases efficiency of dispersion and distribution of cement, additives and pigments
  • Increases machine production by enabling faster mold and feed box filling
  • Extends life of molds with minimized friction between the mold and the concrete
  • Fewer quality variations and consequently less second grade products

Packaging

208 L drum (55 US gal.)
1040 L (275 US gal.) IBC
Bulk delivery

 

Colour

Blue Liquid

Product Details

Product Information

Shelf Life

One (1) year when stored in dry warehouse conditions at temperatures ranging between 5 and 27 °C (40 and 80 °F).

Storage Conditions

Protect from freezing and store above 5 °C (40 °F). If frozen, thaw and agitate thoroughly before use.

Specific Gravity

~ 1.07

Application

Consumption

Recommended Dosage

SikaMix® PL-200 dosage rates will vary according to materials used, ambient conditions and the requirements of the concrete. Sika recommends dosage between 130 – 520 mL/100 kg (2–8 fl. oz. per 100 lbs.) of cementitious materials for drycast concrete applications.

Dosage rates outside the recommended range may be used where specialized materials are specified, extreme ambient conditions are encountered or unusual project conditions require special consideration. In this case, contact your Sika Canada Technical Sales Representative for further information.

MIXING

SikaMix® PL-200 can be added after the batching water or introduced at the end of the mixing cycle. Concrete must be mixed for sufficient time to enable uniform distribution of the admixture throughout the concrete. Do not introduce SikaMix® PL-200 up front, or directly onto dry cementitious materials, as this may reduce admixture performance.

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