Chemplast – BV 40

Chemplast – BV 40
Water – Reducing Concrete Admixture
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Product Description Chemplast – BV 40 is a concrete plasticizer with a wide dosage
range suitable for different concreting operations.
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Uses Chemplast – BV 40 is used for:
-- Improved surfaces finish
-- Placing concrete in difficult conditions
-- Pre-cast elements
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Advantages Chemplast – BV 40 provides the following advantages:
-- Improved workability without increased water
-- Reduced water without loss of workability
-- Increased strength
-- Improved surface finish
-- Reduced shrinkage and creep
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Test Standards Chemplast – BV 40 complies with ASTM C- 494, Type A
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Product Data
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Type Modified Lignosulphonate
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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 ± 0.01 Kg/Lit
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Chloride Content Nil (EN 934)
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 Chemplast – BV 40

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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 – BV 40 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 be observed when using Chemplast – BV
40.
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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 – BV 40 is compatible with the following additives:
-- Sulphate resistant cement
-- 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 setting time will be
affected. However, no excessive amount of additional air will be
entrained. During this period the 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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