Product Data Sheet

Edition 02, 2015

Version no. 12.2014

Sikament®-NN
High Range Water Reducing Concrete Admixture
Product A highly effective dual action liquid super-plasticizer for the production of free
flowing concrete or as a substantial water-reducing agent for promoting high early
Description and ultimate strengths.
It complies with ASTM C494 Type F and BS 5075 Part 3.
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Uses Sikament -NN is used as a super plasticizer in the production of free flowing
concrete such as:
 Slabs and foundations
 Walls, columns and piers
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 Slender components with densely packed reinforcements

 Textured surface finishes
It is also used as water-reducing agent leading to high early strength concrete such
as:
 Pre-cast concrete elements
 Pre-stressed concrete
 Bridges and cantilever structures
 Concrete where formwork must be removed quickly or early loading applied.
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Advantages Sikament -NN provides the following properties:
As a super plasticizer:
 Workability is greatly improved.
 Increased place ability in slender components with dense reinforcement.
 Easy placing, less vibrating.
 Normal set without retardation.
 Significantly reduces the risk of segregation
As a water Reducer:
 Up to 20% water reduction.
 16 hour compressive strengths increased by up to 100%.
 28 day strengths improved by 40%
 Increased water tightness.
Chlorides free.
Technical Data
Base Naphthalene Formaldehyde Sulphonate.
Appearance / Colour Brown liquid
Density (at 20°C) 1.200 (ASTM C494)
Packaging 5 and 20 kg pails
220 kg drums
Bulk Tanks packing available upon request
Storage conditions Store in dry conditions, protected from direct sunlight and frost.
Shelf life 12 months from date of production if stored properly in undamaged and unopened
original sealed packing.
Application
Dosage 0.6 – 3 % by weight of cement, depending on desired workability and strength.
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Dispensing Sikament -NN can be added to the mixing water prior to its addition to the
aggregates or directly to the freshly mixed concrete, where the plasticizing effect is
more pronounced.
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For Ready-mix concrete, Sikament -NN is added to the concrete immediately prior
to discharge and after further mixing has taken place for three minutes.

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Important Notes Sikament -NN is compatible with all types of Portland cement including SRC, may
perform differently with variations in cement producers and cement chemical
compositions.
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Accidental overdosing of Sikament -NN causes an extension of the initial setting
time, however, no excessive amount of additional air will be entrained.
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Sikament -NN as a Mix. Dosage and when added Slump (cm)
super Plasticizer ®
1 Without Sikament -NN. 5
Concrete consistency ®
2 1% Sikament -NN with gauging water 12
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3 1% Sikament -NN immediately after 15
making original.
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4 1% Sikament -NN 16
½ hr after making up concrete and further
mixing for 1 min.
Concrete consistency – measured in terms of slump to DIN 1048 – with
Sikament® -NN added at different times.
Concrete: PC 300 (Holderbank).
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Granulomerty: 0/32 mm approximating to curve B of SIA Standard 162 w/c = 0.54

for all mixes.
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Sikament -NN as an Development of compressive
accelerator strength with different amounts
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of Sikament -NN.
Compressive strength of
concrete
 Stored at 20C and 95% R.H.
 Concrete: PC 300 (Holderbank).
 Granulometry: 0/32 mm in the
region between curves A and B
of SIA Standard 162.
 Consistency: Slump 4 cm for
all mixes (materials testing lab
of Sika AG)
For additional information
please ask for a “Guide to
free flowing concrete”.
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Important Notes Sikament -NN is compatible with all types of Portland Cement including S.R.C.
Safety Instructions
Safety Precautions Accidental splashes to the skin must be washed off with water and soap.
Accidental splashes to the eyes or mucous membrane must be rinsed with clean
warm water. Seek medical attention.
Ecology Residues of material must be removed according to local regulations.
Fully cured material can be disposed of as household waste under agreement with
the responsible local authorities.
Transport Non-hazardous
Toxicity Non-Toxic under relevant health and safety codes.
Legal notes The information, and in particular, the recommendations relating to the application and end-use of
Sika products, are given in good faith based on Sika's current knowledge and experience of the products
when properly stored, handled and applied under normal conditions in accordance with
Sika’s recommendations. In practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site conditions are
such that no warranty 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 recommendations, or from any other advice offered. The user of the product must test the product’s
suitability for the intended application and purpose. Sika reserves 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.

Sika Egypt for Construction Chemicals

El Abour City Tel :+202- 4481 0580 / 90
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1 industrial zone (A) Fax :+202- 4481 0459
Section # 10 Block 13035, Mob :+2012- 2390 8822/55
Egypt www.sika.com.eg

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