Chemrite Rapid 1

Chemrite Rapid - 1
Accelerating Admixture for High Early Strength Concrete
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Product Description Chemrite Rapid -1 is a new generation accelerating admixture
for concrete and mortar. It increases the early strengths of
concrete without negatively influencing final strengths.
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Uses Chemrite Rapid -1 is used in ready mix concrete plants where
extremely high early strengths of between 6-24 hours are
required.
Chemrite Rapid -1 does not contain any chloride sand can
therefore be used without any reservations for reinforced as well
as pre-stressed concrete. Not suitable for use in combination with
expanding or shrinkage compensating admixtures.
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Advantages Chemrite Rapid -1 is normally used in combination with a
superplasticizer. The addition of Chemrite Rapid -1 does not
change the positive properties (e.g. fluidifying, stiffening
behaviour etc.) of the superplasticizer. Depending on the dosage
of Chemrite Rapid -1, an increase in early strengths during the
first 24 hours of up to 100% in comparison with other Chemrite
admixtures can be achieved. Depending on the brand of OPC
used and the temperature of the fresh concrete, the effect may
vary slightly. It is sensible to combine Chemrite Rapid -1 only
with normal setting types of Chemrite admixtures.
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Test Standard Chemrite Rapid -1 fulfills all the requirements for a concrete
admixture based on active agent group FS conforming to ASTM
C 494, Types A & F
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Product Data
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Type Specially selected chemicals
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Form Reddish Liquid
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Packaging 200 Lit. drums.
Bulk supply in tanker trucks is possible on demand.
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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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pH –Value Approximately 8.5
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Chloride content Nil (EN 934-2)
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Dosage Depending on the desired acceleration effect, 0.5-1.5% by
weight of cement. Higher dosages are also possible in specific
cases. It is advisable to carry out trial mixes to establish the exact
dosage rate required.
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Dispensing Chemrite Rapid -1 is either mixed with the gauging water or
added simultaneously with the gauging water into the concrete
mixer. It is also possible to add Chemrite Rapid -1 to the basic
concrete carried in a transit mixer, at the place of discharge. In
this case, an additional mixing time of 1 minute per m3 of
concrete must be observed. Prior to its discharge the concrete
should be checked visually for uniform consistency.
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Concrete Placing The standard rules of good concrete production and placing must
also be observed when Chemrite Rapid -1 is used.
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Compatibility Chemrite Rapid -1 can be combined with non-retarding or
plastiment admixtures, it is also compatible with sulphate
resistant cement.
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Curing Proper curing procedures must be observed for surfaces which
are to be exposed to hot weather. Otherwise, premature drying
out close to the surface may cause the concrete to lose some
mechanical strengths. Use Chemcure products as curing agents.
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Cleaning Clean all equipment and tools with water immediately after use.
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Safety
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Precautions Accidental splashes to the skin must be washed off with water
and soap. Accidental splashes to the eyes must be rinsed with
clean water. Seek medical attention without delay. Skin barrier
cream, safety goggles and rubber gloves are recommended.
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Disposal Do not dispose off into water or soil but according to local
regulations.
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Toxicity Non – toxic
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