SS en 934-6-2008 (2015)
SS en 934-6-2008 (2015)
SINGAPORE STANDARD
Confirmed 2015
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SINGAPORE STANDARD
Specifications for admixtures for
concrete,mortar and grout
– Part 6 : Sampling, conformity control and evaluation of
conformity
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This Singapore Standard was approved by the Building and Construction Standards Committee on
behalf of the Standards Council of Singapore on 11 December 2008.
The Building and Construction Standards Committee appointed by the Standards Council consists of
the following members:
Name Capacity
Chairman : Mr Goh Peng Thong Member, Standards Council
st
1 Dy Chairman : Mr Lee Chuan Seng Member, Standards Council
nd
2 Dy Chairman : Mr Tan Tian Chong Member, Standards Council
Secretary : Mr James Choo SPRING Singapore
Members : Mr Boo Geok Kwang Singapore Civil Defence Force
Er. Chan Ewe Jin Institution of Engineers, Singapore
Mr Chan Yew Kwong Ministry of Manpower
Mr Paul Fok Land Transport Authority
Mr Goh Ngan Hong Singapore Institute of Surveyors and
Valuers
Mr Anselm Gonsalves National Environment Agency
Mr Desmond Hill Singapore Contractors Association Limited
Mr Benedict Lee Khee Chong Singapore Institute of Architects
Ms Andris Leong Building and Construction Authority
Assoc Prof Leong Eng Choon Nanyang Technological University
Dr Lim Lan-Yuan The Association of Property and Facility
Managers
Mr McDonald Low Real Estate Developers’ Association of
Singapore
Mr Larry Ng Lye Hock Urban Redevelopment Authority
Assoc Prof Gary Ong Khim Chye National University of Singapore
Mr Davis Ong Wee Choon Singapore Manufacturers’ Federation
Er. Shum Chee Hoong Housing & Development Board
Dr Tan Guan Association of Consulting Engineers,
Singapore
Mr Tang Pei Luen JTC Corporation
Co-opted
Member : Dr Tam Chat Tim Individual Capacity
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The Technical Committee on Building Structure and Sub-structure appointed by the Building and
Construction Standards Committee and responsible for the preparation of this standard consists of
representatives from the following organisations:
Name Capacity
The following Technical Experts contributed in their individual capacity to the preparation of this
standard:
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Contents
Page
National Foreword 6
CLAUSES
1 Scope 7
2 Normative references 7
3 Terms and definitions 7
4 Sampling 8
5 Conformity control and evaluation of conformity 10
ANNEXES
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National Foreword
This Singapore Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Building Structure and Sub-
structure under the purview of the Building and Construction Standards Committee.
This standard is a result of the review of SS 320 : 1987 – ‘Concrete admixtures’. The SS EN 934
series of standards replaces SS 320.
This standard is identical to EN 934-6 : 2001 – ‘Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Part 6 :
Sampling, conformity control and evaluation of conformity’, incorporating CEN Corrigendum No.1 and
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Amendment No.1 (2005) denoted by , and adopted with permission of CEN, Rue de Stassart 36, B-
1050 Brussels.
2. The comma used as a decimal marker has been replaced by a full point on the baseline.
This standard is a part of the series SS EN 934 `Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout’ which
additionally comprises the following parts:
This Singapore Standard is used with the standards of the EN 480 series which comprises test
methods for admixtures (listed in Clause 2).
At the time of publication, this standard is expected to be used as a reference in the Building and
Construction Authority’s ‘Approved Document – Acceptable Solutions’.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this Singapore Standard may be the
subject of patent rights. SPRING Singapore shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all of
such patent rights.
NOTE
1. Singapore Standards are subject to periodic review to keep abreast of technological changes and new
technical developments. The changes in Singapore Standards are documented through the issue of either
amendments or revisions.
2. Compliance with a Singapore Standard does not exempt users from legal obligations.
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1 Scope
This Singapore Standard specifies procedures for sampling, conformity control and evaluation of
conformity, for admixtures according to the series SS EN 934.
2 Normative references
This Singapore Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any
of these publications apply to this Singapore Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or
revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including
amendments).
SS EN 934-1, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Part 1: Common requirements
SS EN 934-2, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Part 2: Concrete admixtures - Definitions,
requirements, conformity, marking and labelling.
EN 934-3, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Part 3: Admixtures for masonry mortar –
Definitions, requirements, conformity, marking and labelling
SS EN 934-4, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Part 4: Admixtures for grout for
prestressing tendons – Definitions, requirements, conformity, marking and labelling.
EN 934-5, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Part 5: Admixtures for sprayed concrete –
Definitions, requirements, conformity, marking and labelling
3.1 Batch
Person appointed by the manufacturer whose duties include implementation of all or a defined part of
the production control manual
3.3 Manufacturer
Organisation having full control and responsibility for the delivered admixture, including carrying out
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the factory production control testing .
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4 Sampling
4.1 General
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Sampling of admixtures shall be carried out in such a way that the resulting sample is
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representative of the batch to be inspected.
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The following procedures shall be used:
4.2.1 General
Each sample shall represent not more than one batch. For continuous production of an admixture one
sample taken from up to 25 t may be regarded as representative.
The sample shall be composed of sub-samples from 6 packages (bags) or if the total number of
packages (bags) is less than 6, from all packages (bags). The sub-samples are to be taken from
packages (bags) distributed at random throughout the consignment.
– Where the packages contain up to 500 g take all the contents of each package.
– Where the packages contain more than 500 g, use one of the following methods:
a) insert a sampling tube, which takes a core not less than 25 mm in diameter, into the packages
so that it takes a core of the material from substantially the entire length of the package.
b) empty one of the packages to be sampled on to a clean dry surface and mix the material.
Take at least three portions of not less than 125 g each from different parts of the heap.
The method given in a) is the preferred method, but if a sampling tube is not available, the method
given in b) shall be used.
Repeat the procedure with each of the other packages to be sampled and thoroughly mix the sub-
samples obtained to form one bulk sample. If the bulk sample exceeds 3 kg it shall be reduced to 3
kg, either by coning and quartering or by use of a sample splitter.
Divide the sample into three equal parts and place each part in a clean, air tight, labelled container. At
least one container holding 1 kg shall be kept for future reference. Store container(s) in a place that is
protected from moisture, heat and light for one year or until the use-by date whichever is the shorter
period.
4.2.3.1 General
In order to achieve representative samples of liquid admixtures one of the following procedures shall
be applied.
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The sample shall be composed of sub-samples taken from 6 containers or if the total number of
containers is less than 6 from all containers. The sub-samples are to be taken from containers
distributed at random throughout the consignment.
Agitate the admixtures in the containers to disperse all lightly settled material. Disregard all deposits
which are not readily brought into suspension by such agitation.
Without delay, take sub-samples from the selected containers by one of the following procedures:
b) Where containers hold more than 0.5 l take 0.5 l of the liquid from each container, combine
the sub-samples obtained in this way and mix them thoroughly to form one bulk sample.
When the load is agitated one sample may represent the entire tank load of up to 25 000 l. The bulk
sample shall be at least 3 l.
Otherwise three samples shall be taken as follows: one from the top level, one within ± 300 mm of the
mid-level of the fluid and one within 400 mm of the bottom of the tank. Each sample shall be not less
than 1 l. Thoroughly mix the three samples until they form one homogeneous bulk sample.
The bulk sample obtained by one of the procedures described above (4.2.3.2 or 4.2.3.3) shall be
divided into 3 equal samples. Place in three clean bottles, label and tightly stopper. At least one bottle
shall be kept for future reference for one year or until the use-by date, whichever is the shorter period.
Store the bottle(s) in a place that is protected from heat, frost and light.
When sampling of a consignment of an admixture is required, the sampling shall be carried out before
unloading at the point and time of delivery. The method of sampling shall be agreed between the
supplier and the customer. If there is no agreement between them, the methods described in 4.2.2
and 4.2.3 shall apply.
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4.4 Sampling for factory production control
Sampling procedures for factory production control shall be documented in the production control
manual. The procedure shall ensure that a representative sample is obtained.
NOTE – As a guide, at least one sample should be taken per bath or, in the case of continuous production, at
not more than 25 t intervals. After testing a sample of not less than 250 ml should be retained for at least one
year or the shelf life of the product, if longer. If the normal admixture dosage exceeds 2 %, a larger sample
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should be retained.
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4.5 <A1 Record
All information relevant to the sampling shall be recorded, in particular:
a) date of sampling;
c) type of admixture;
g) physical state;
h) colour;
5.1 General
This procedure is intended to evaluate conformity of admixtures with the relevant parts of the series
SS EN 934.
Composition and performance requirements and the related checks and test methods are given in the
relevant parts of the series SS EN 934. When tested in accordance with these methods each result
shall conform to the relevant requirement.
Initial type testing shall be carried out to prove the conformity of the admixtures to the requirements of
the relevant part of the series SS EN 934, in the following circumstances:
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b) when there is a change in formulation which may have significant effect on the
performance of the admixture or which affects the manufacturer's stated values for the
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product as listed under general requirements in the relevant part of the SS EN 934 series;
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c) when there is a change in the raw materials which may have a significant effect on the
performance of the admixture or which affects the manufacturer's stated values for the
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product as listed under general requirements in the relevant part of the SS EN 934 series.
Initial type testing shall include all tests relevant for a specific type of admixture.
5.4.1 General
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The manufacturer shall operate production control at each factory where admixtures are produced.
Production control shall include control of raw materials, production processes and the finished
product. The production control procedures shall be contained in a production control manual for each
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factory.
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5.4.2 Production control manuals
Each production control manual shall specify the procedures to ensure that admixtures supplied from
each factory conform to the requirements of EN 934 Parts 2 – 5. As a minimum the following items
shall be included:
a) training for production and quality control operatives including the level of training necessary;
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b) procedures for the identification, sampling, approval, traceability, storage and expiry dates of
raw materials;
c) procedures for servicing and calibrating all manufacturing and test equipment (see annex B);
e) procedures for FPC testing at the frequency required by the relevant parts of the SS EN 934
series;
f) details of FPC acceptance limits, linked to the manufacturer's stated values for the current ITT
documentation;
i) procedures to ensure that only admixtures which conform to the relevant part of the SS EN
934 series of standards are labelled as complying;
j) records to be prepared and period for which they shall be retained (5.4.3).
Individual responsibilities shall be defined in the production control manual. Each responsible person
shall report to a senior manager who has the authority to ensure that the procedures in the production
control manual are fully implemented.
Where appropriate, the production control manuals shall be supplemented by additional documented
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instructions relating to the items listed above.
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5.4.3 Production control records
c) production data (type and marking of the admixture, batch identification number, quantity
produced, date of production and any production code);
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d) sampling in accordance with clause 4;
e) date and results of production control tests and checks, comparison with requirements and,
where appropriate, action taken;
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f) signature of the responsible person
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Annex A
(informative)
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The notified body should carry out further visits if serious non-conformities in the factory production
control are identified. The manufacturer should inform the notified body of any change in the factory
production control procedures.
Initial type testing is the responsibility of the manufacturer but the notified body should be informed if
additional type testing has been carried out as a result of changes in the product or in the factory
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production control.
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Annex B
(informative)
All measuring equipment used in production and testing should be calibrated if it can have a significant
effect on product quality or testing. The production control manual should include a procedure for
identifying measuring equipment which has to be calibrated and state the frequency of checking and
calibration.
Calibration procedures should comply with European, International or National standards where
applicable, otherwise normal good practice should be followed. All calibration should be performed
using weights and measures which have calibration certificates identifying their relationship with
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international or national standards for weights and measures.
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