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    CERA EXPAN 250 is a cementitious expanding compound additive that helps reduce shrinkage in cement grout and concrete. It enables production of grout with reduced water-cement ratio. Some key benefits include permanent expansion, high strength, reduced creep and no shrinkage. To use, the powder is premixed with dry cement or cement-sand before adding water and mixing for 3-4 minutes. It can be used with all cement types for applications like grouting, floor patching, and joining prefabricated units.

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    CERA EXPAN 250 is a cementitious expanding compound additive that helps reduce shrinkage in cement grout and concrete. It enables production of grout with reduced water-cement ratio. Some key benefits include permanent expansion, high strength, reduced creep and no shrinkage. To use, the powder is premixed with dry cement or cement-sand before adding water and mixing for 3-4 minutes. It can be used with all cement types for applications like grouting, floor patching, and joining prefabricated units.

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    CERA EXPAN 250 is a cementitious expanding compound additive that helps reduce shrinkage in cement grout and concrete. It enables production of grout with reduced water-cement ratio. Some key benefits include permanent expansion, high strength, reduced creep and no shrinkage. To use, the powder is premixed with dry cement or cement-sand before adding water and mixing for 3-4 minutes. It can be used with all cement types for applications like grouting, floor patching, and joining prefabricated units.

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    CERA EXPAN 250 is a cementitious expanding compound additive that helps reduce shrinkage in cement grout and concrete. It enables production of grout with reduced water-cement ratio. Some key benefits include permanent expansion, high strength, reduced creep and no shrinkage. To use, the powder is premixed with dry cement or cement-sand before adding water and mixing for 3-4 minutes. It can be used with all cement types for applications like grouting, floor patching, and joining prefabricated units.

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    CERA EXPAN 250

    Cementitious expanding compound for grout and


    concrete.
    An ISO 9001:2015 Company

    CERA EXPAN 250 is an additive for grout and concrete which helps in counteracting
    initial shrinkage in the cement grout. It enables production of cement grout with reduced
    water- cement ratio.

    ADVANTAGES:

     Non - metallic
     Permanent expansion
     Suitable in any consistency - earth dry to free flow
     High compressive and bond strength
     Reduced creep and no shrinkage
     Resistance to frost and fire damage
     Dimensional stability
     No plastic settlement

    FUNCTION: METHOD OF USE:

    The basic characteristic of cement, which It is advisable to pre-mix CERA EXPAN


    causes it to shrink, is a drawback in many 250 to dry cement or cement-sand mix
    applications, for eg: grouting. The and add the mix to the mixing drum
    traditional means of correcting this effect containing measured quantity of water.
    has been utilizing the expansive property
    of certain metallic powders like Iron and Mixing is to be carried out for 3-4 minutes
    Aluminium; either oxidation or gas for effective dispersion of the additive.
    formation causing the expansion to To ensure the grout does not contain
    counter shrinkage. Both systems have lumps, it is suggested to sieve the slurry.
    their own disadvantages. CERA EXPAN
    250 produces a non-shrink grout free COMPATABILITY:
    from all side effects.
    CERA EXPAN 250 can be used with all
    USES: available types of cement.

    CERA EXPAN 250 is an ideal additive PROPERTIES:


    to cement to produce non-shrink grout.
    Supply form : Powder
    CERA EXPAN 250 can be used in Chloride content : Nil
    prestressing and post-tensioning Iron content : Nil
    applications without fear of corrosion of
    tendons. RECOMMENDED DOSAGE:

    CERA EXPAN 250 can be used for One packet of 225g for 50Kg bag of
    floor patchings, joining of prefabricated cement, for grouts.
    units.
    SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE: PACKAGING:
    225 gram pack
    Confirms to BS 8110 Part 1, 1985,
    section 8.9.4.6 SAFETY:
    Avoid contact with skin for prolonged
    period. Any contact with eye, wash
    SHELF LIFE: immediately with plenty of water.
    12 months in sealed packets. Store as
    cement is stored Please consult Cera - Chem. technical
    cell for further details.
    PERFORMANCE TEST:

    Compressive Strength (MPa)


    Test Mix Composition Yield
    (m3)
    Cement Cera Sand Water 3 days 7 days 14 28
    (kg) Expan 250 (kg) (ltrs) days days

    1 50 0.225 - 20.22 15.0 28.5 35.5 41.0 0.036

    2 50 0.45 50 22.24 18.2 29.0 36.1 43.0 0.058

    Cera-Chem Private Limited also manufactures and markets a wide range of products including:
    • Concrete Admixtures • Water Proofing Systems • Tile Fixing Mortar & Joint Grouts • Polymer
    Modified Structural Repair Products • Epoxies & Bonding Agents • Industrial Flooring •
    Elastomeric Sealants • Anti-Corrosive Treatments • Non – shrink Cementitious Grouts • Epoxy
    Grout • Polyester Grouts • Curing compounds • Mould Releasing Oil

    Whilst any information and / or specification contained herein is to the best of our knowledge true and accurate, no
    warranty is given or implied in connection with any recommendation or suggestions made by us, our Representatives,
    Agents or Distributors, as the conditions of use of any labour involved are beyond our control.

    Edition: Nov 2011


    Cera-Chem Private Limited
    SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION CHEMICALS
    No. 6, Park Street, Kilpauk Garden Colony, Chennai - 600010
    Ph: 044-26441013, 26453498/4792, 26460844
    Fax: 044-26446104. Email: [email protected]
    www.cerachemindia.com

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