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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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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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