Chemrite UWB

Chemrite UWB
Non-dispersible, Antiwashout Underwater Concrete Admixture
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Product Description Chemrite UWB is a special admixture for placing concrete and
grout underwater. It increases mix cohesiveness, flowability and
self-compacting characteristics. There is no bleeding or
segregation even in a free-falling concrete.
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Uses Chemrite UWB is suitable for:
-- Underwater placement of grout/concrete in both freshwater
and saltwater environment.
- -- Pumping non-dispersible concrete with desired
consistency and workability characteristics.
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Advantages Chemrite UWB
-- Reduces/ eliminates the need for dewatering.
-- Allows concrete to be placed directly into areas covered by
water.
-- Helps to improve in-situ bond strength.
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Product Data
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Type Polymeric, flocculant powder
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Packing 25 Kg Bag
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Shelf Life 18 months when stored in a dry shaded area.
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Technical Data
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Density Approximately 1.85 g/cm3
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Chloride Content Nil
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Dosage 1% to 3% by weight of cement, depending upon cement content
and water-cement ratio of the mix.
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 Chemrite UWB

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Dispensing Chemrite UWB should be added into the mixture with other
ingredients & initially mixed dry before adding water.
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Concrete Placing --While placing concrete underwater, minimize its free drop
and place it continuously without interruption.
-- Keep the discharged point of the placement device
immersed in previously placed concrete.
-- Adjust mixing water or Chemrite UWB if concrete or
grout appears to segregate or bleed.
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Compatibility Chemrite UWB is compatible with other concrete admixtures. It
is also compatible with sulphate resistant cement.
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Toxicity Non-toxic, Non-hazardous.
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