Product Data Sheet

Edition 2011-11_1
Sigunit D

Sigunit D

Construction

Set accelerating and waterproofing shotcrete admixture

Product
Description

Sigunit D is a ready-to-use accelerator and waterproofing agent in powder form for

addition to dry gunite mixes.

Uses

Sigunit D is suitable for dry spray gunite mixes of both mortar and concrete such as
those required for:
Tunnels
Galleries
Securing rock-faces
Embankments
Excavations
Thin section concrete shells
Swimming pools
Concrete repair works
Strengthening concrete structures

Characteristics /
Advantages

Sigunit D reacts in the mix to assist the hydration process, resulting in greatly
accelerated strength development within the first 24 hours. Other benefits include:
Improved watertightness
Simplified overhead spraying
Reduced rebound
Better adhesion to areas of slight seepage
Chloride free
High compressive and flexural strength
Quick setting and hardening

Product Data
Form
Appearance / Colours

White powder

Packaging

20 kg bags

Storage
Storage Conditions /
Shelf Life

6 months from the date of production if stored properly in original, unopened and
undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5C and
+30C.

Technical Data
Chemical Base

Polymer modified Portland cement

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Typical Results

Design Mix
Cement type
W/C ratio
Temperature

OPC
0.35
+20C
Setting Time, minutes : seconds

Dosage, %

Initial

Final

3.0

8 : 20

10 : 00

4.0

3 : 10

8 : 20

5.0

2 : 10

5 : 00

6.0

1 : 30

2 : 40

7.0

1 : 00

1 : 30

Construction

System Information
Application Details
Dosage

2 4% by weight of cement. When increased to 5 7%, setting and curing times

are much reduced.

Application Instructions

Dispensing

The required quantity of Sigunit D is added to the dry sand / cement or dry sand /
cement / chippings at the last moment, for example at the mixing rotor.

Cleaning of Tools

Clean all tools and application equipment with water immediately after use.
Hardened and/or cured material can only be removed mechanically.

Notes on Application /
Limitations

Rates of set for gunite mixes are slowed down when using cold materials or when
spraying onto cold substrates.
The type and age of the cement could also be an influencing factor. Therefore, it is
advisable to carry out trial mixes to determine the correct dosage rate.

Severe water leakage must be pre-sealed with Sika -4a.

Value Base

All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are based on laboratory tests.
Actual measured data may vary due to circumstances beyond our control.

Health and Safety

Information

For information and advice on the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemical
products, users should refer to the most recent Material Safety Data Sheet (available
on request) containing physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-related
data.

Legal Notes

The information, and, in particular, the recommendations relating to the application

and end-use of Sika products, are given in good faith based on Sika's current
knowledge and experience of the products when properly stored, handled and
applied under normal conditions in accordance with Sikas recommendations. In
practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site conditions are such
that no warranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose,
nor any liability arising out of any legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
from this information, or from any written recommendations, or from any other advice
offered. The user of the product must test the products suitability for the intended
application and purpose. Sika reserves the right to change the properties of its
products. The proprietary rights of third parties must be observed. All orders are
accepted subject to our current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always refer
to the most recent issue of the local Product Data Sheet for the product concerned,
copies of which will be supplied on request.

Sika Kimia Sdn Bhd

Lot 689 Nilai Industrial Estate
71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan DK
MALAYSIA

Phone: +6 06 799 1762

Fax:
+6 06 799 1980
e-mail: info@my.sika.com
www.sika.com.my

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