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Sika® Stabilizer-4 R IN

Viscosity modifying agent for concrete

Sika® Stabilizer-4 R IN is a concrete admixture that increases the stability and cohesiveness of concrete and mortar.

Sika® Stabilizer-4 R IN provides the following characteristics and advantages in the fresh concrete properties:
  • Strongly increased internal cohesion of the mix
  • Lower sensitivity against variations in the constituent materials
  • Homogenous mix
  • Reduces bleeding
  • Lower tendency to segregation
  • Improvement in pumping of concrete
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Usage

Sika® Stabilizer-4 R IN has been specially developed for Self Compacting Concrete (SCC) and can also be used for other concretes, where improved stability during transportation and placing is required. It improves the fresh concrete properties of mixes with varying fines content, low cement content or concrete mixes with unfavourable grading curves. Sika® Stabilizer-4 R IN is used for: 
  • Self Compacting Concrete (SCC)
  • Shotcrete applications
  • Pumped concrete
  • Site Batched concrete
  • Low fines content concrete
 

Advantages

Sika® Stabilizer-4 R IN provides the following characteristics and advantages in the fresh concrete properties:
  • Strongly increased internal cohesion of the mix
  • Lower sensitivity against variations in the constituent materials
  • Homogenous mix
  • Reduces bleeding
  • Lower tendency to segregation
  • Improvement in pumping of concrete

Packaging

50kg, 230 kg

Colour

Hazy Viscous Liquid

Product Details

Product Information

Chemical base

Biopolymer

Shelf life

6 months from date of production if stored properly in undamaged unopened, original sealed packaging.

Storage conditions

Store in dry conditions at temperatures between +10°C and +40°C. Protect from direct sunlight and frost. Stir thoroughly before use.

Density

~ 1.00 kg/l at 25°C

pH-Value

≥ 6

 

Application

Application Information

Compatibility

Sika® Stabilizer-4 R IN may be combined with many other Sika® products.

Compatible with all types of cements and cementitious materials.

Important:Always conduct trials before combining products in specific mixes and combinations.

Dispensing

Sika® Stabilizer-4 R IN is added to the cement-aggregate-sand mix at the batching plant after the gauging water and necessary corrections. Do not add to the dry mix. Sika® Stabilizer-4 R IN slightly influences the viscosity of the concrete mix, which is being stabilized also in case of too high water content and prevents segregation.

Sika® Stabilizer-4 R IN is normally combined with a high perfommance super plasticizer such as SikaPlast® or Sika® ViscoCrete® and is added separately.
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

Recommended dosage: 0.2 – 1.0% by weight of cement / binder. Actual dosage to be finalised on the basis of site trials. Stir the drum well before use.

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