PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Sika® ViscoCrete®-5060
HIGH-RANGE WATER REDUCING/SUPERPLASTICIZING CONCRETE ADMIXTURE

DESCRIPTION CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES

Sika® ViscoCrete®-5060 is a polycarboxylate based su- Sika® ViscoCrete®-5060 acts by surface absorption on
perplasticizer developed particularly for use in ready the cement particles producing steric hindrance and
mixed concrete to give extended slump retention and electrostatic repulsion between cement particles
high strength development of normal grade concrete which results in higher dispersion, flow and retention.
mixes. Sika® ViscoCrete®-5060 provides the following benefi-
Sika® ViscoCrete®-5060 is suitable for use in concrete cial properties:
mixes incorporating pozzolanic materials such as ▪ Powerful plasticising action
GGBS, PFA and microsilica. ▪ Production of workable concrete at low w/b ratio
Suitable for use in hot and tropical climatic conditions. ▪ Improved shrinkage and creep characteristics
▪ Excellent flowability resulting in minimal placing and
USES compacting efforts
▪ Slower rate of carbonation ingress
Sika® ViscoCrete®-5060 is particularly suitable for the ▪ Cost effective, structurally economic
production of high performance precast concrete and ▪ Higher ultimate strengths allows greater flexibility for
is used for the following: engineers to design
▪ Where excellent workability and high early strength ▪ Reduced surface defects so improving aesthetic ap-
development are required pearance
▪ Concrete with high water reduction ▪ Durable concrete
▪ High performance concrete ▪ Does not contain chlorides or other steel corrosion
▪ Self Compacting Concrete (SCC) promoting ingredients
▪ Production of low water : binder ratio concrete

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Composition Aqueous solution of modified polycarboxylates, co-polymers
Packaging 1000 L flowbin
Bulk supply in tanker trucks possible on request
Appearance / Colour Amber brown liquid
Shelf life 12 months from date of production if stored properly
Storage conditions Store in undamaged, unopened, original sealed packaging in dry conditions
at temperatures between +5 °C and +45 °C. Protect from direct sunlight
and frost.
Density ~1.08 kg/l (+25 °C)
Total Chloride Ion Content Nil (EN 934-2)

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Concreting Guidance The standard rules of good concreting practice for production and placing
must be observed when using Sika® ViscoCrete®-5060 in concrete. Refer to
relevant standards.
Fresh concrete must be cured properly especially at high temperatures in
order to prevent plastic and drying shrinkage. Use Sika® Antisol® products
as a curing agent or apply wet hessian.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Recommended Dosage For medium workability concrete:
0.4 - 1.0 % by weight of binder
For concrete with high workability, low water/cement ratio and for SCC:
1.0 - 3.0 % by weight of binder
Higher dosages by weight of binder can be used depending on the mix
design, raw materials, climatic conditions and concrete requirements.
Trial mixes must be performed to establish the exact dosage rate required.
Compatibility Sika® ViscoCrete®-5060 may be combined with all types of Portland ce-
ment (OPC and SRC), concretes containing pozzolanic materials such as;
GGBS, PFA, micro-silica and the following Sika products:
SikaPump®, Sika® FerroGard®-901, SikaFume®, SikaFiber®, Sika Aer®, Sika®
Stabilizer, Sika®-1 WT, Sika® WT-10
We recommend to perform trial mixes to establish the required perform-
ance when combining Sika® ViscoCrete®-5060 with the above products or
other admixtures. Please consult our Sika Technical Department.
Dispensing Sika® ViscoCrete®-5060 is added to the gauging water or simultaneously
poured with it into the concrete mixer at the batching plant.
Do not add Sika® ViscoCrete®-5060 directly to the dry mix.
For optimum utilization of its high water reduction property we recom-
mend thorough mixing at a minimal wet mixing time of 60 seconds.
The addition of the remaining gauging water (to fine tune concrete consist-
ency) may only be started after two-thirds of the wet mixing time to avoid
surplus water in the concrete.

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA

When using Sika® ViscoCrete®-5060 a mix design must All technical data stated in this Data Sheet are based
be selected for the local material sources used and tri- on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may vary
al mixes performed to verify suitability. due to circumstances beyond our control.
If frozen and/or if precipitation has occurred, it may
only be used after thawing slowly at room temperat- LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
ure and intensive mixing.
Sika® ViscoCrete®-5060 should not be added to dry ce- Note that as a result of specific local regulations the
ment. declared data and recommended uses for this product
Before pouring, suitability tests on the fresh concrete may vary from country to country. Consult the local
must be carried out. Due to the extended workability Product Data Sheet for the exact product data and
take special care that formwork is properly installed uses.
and secured. In case the setting time of concrete is ex-
tended, if cured properly, other properties may not be
affected and higher ultimate strength is visualized.
Sika® ViscoCrete® products are not compatible with
admixtures based on sulfonated napthalene or
melamine.
When accidental overdosage occurs bleeding and se-
gregation of the concrete and retardation of initial set
will be observed.

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ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
For information and advice on the safe handling, stor-
age and disposal of chemical products, users shall refer
to the most recent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) containing
physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-re-
lated data.

LEGAL NOTES
The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
products, are given in good faith based on Sika's cur-
rent knowledge and experience of the products when
properly stored, handled and applied under normal
conditions in accordance with Sika's recommenda-
tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
from this information, or from any written recom-
mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
user of the product must test the product’s suitability
for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
serves the right to change the properties of its
products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data
Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will
be supplied on request.

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