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PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Sika®-1+
WATER RESISTING CONCRETE ADMIXTURE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Typical Applications:


▪ Water retaining structures
Sika®-1+ is a liquid water resisting admixture used to ▪ Below ground structures
reduce the permeability of concrete. Used in combina- ▪ Swimming pools
tion with Viscocrete® or ViscoFlow® Superplasticiser ▪ Lift pits
Technology, watertight concrete can be produced ▪ Tunnels
which is suitable for BS8102:2009 Type B construction
(grades 1-3). CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES
USES ▪ Reduces water absorption
▪ Reduces water penetration
Sika®-1+ has been specifically formulated to produce
high quality watertight concrete. Sika®-1+ is used as a APPROVALS / STANDARDS
constituent of the Sika ®Watertight concrete system
and contact MUST be made with Sika Ltd to ensure Conforms to the requirements of BS EN 934-2, Table 9.
that full system compliance is achieved. This Technical DoP 41227439, certified by Factory Production Con-
Data Sheet MUST be read in conjunction with Sika trol Body 1029 and provided with the CE mark
publication Sika® Technology and Concept for Water- DoP 18428572, certified by Factory Production Con-
tight Construction. trol Body 0120 and provided with the UKCA mark
BBA Agrément Certificate 19/5643

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Chemical Base Neutralised amino alcohol
Packaging 20 litre drum, 200 litre drum, 1000 litre IBC
Appearance / Colour Pink liquid
Shelf Life 12 months from date of production if stored in unopened and undamaged
original sealed containers.
Storage Conditions Store properly in undamaged unopened, original sealed packaging, in dry
conditions at temperatures between +5°C and +35°C. Protect from direct
sunlight and frost.
Density ~ 1.02 kg/lt (at 20°C)
pH-Value 8.5 ± 1.0
Total Chloride Ion Content < 0.1 % w/w (chloride free)

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Equivalent Sodium Oxide < 0.1 % w/w (alkali content)

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Recommended Dosage 1.5 % by weight of cement or a minimum of 5.25 lt/m3

VALUE BASE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS


All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are APPLICATION METHOD / TOOLS
based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may
vary due to circumstances beyond our control. ▪ The standard rules of good concreting practice, con-
cerning production as well as placing, are to be fol-
LIMITATIONS lowed; refer to relevant standards. Fresh concrete
must be cured properly.
▪ When using Sika®-1+ a suitable mix design has been ▪ Concrete: Sika®-1+ is added to the gauging water at
taken into account and local material sources should the plant or on-site into the fresh mixture in the
be trialled. truck, in the production unit.
▪ Sika®-1+ should not be added to dry cement. ▪ Mortar: Sika®-1+ is added into the fresh mortar or to
▪ Sika®-1+ must be added to the gauging water or in- the gauging water.
▪ Production of the main waterproofing layer with
corporated in the fresh concrete mix.
▪ Use mortar prepared with Sika®-1+ as long as it re- Sika®-1+ must follow consumption instructions, de-
tains its workability. pending on the mortar’s cement content.
▪ Regarding curing of mortar/ concrete prepared with ▪ Substrates should be clean and free from oil, grease,
Sika®-1+, the same rules that apply for conventional old coatings, cement laitance and all loosely adher-
mortar/concrete are to be followed. Protect mortar ing particles. Wash and dampen with water the sub-
prepared with Sika®-1+ during its curing phase, espe- strate up to saturation. Remove all standing water
cially at summer time or when relative humidity is from the surface before application.
▪ In the case that a bonding layer is necessary, use a
low.
▪ Sika®-1+ can be combined with the following Sika SikaBond® product according to the relevant Product
products: Data Sheet. Apply immediately above bonding layer
1. Sika® ViscoCrete® or Sika® ViscoFlow® superplasti- (wet on wet).
cizers ▪ Before the application of a mortar prepared with
2. Sika® Plastiment® plasticizers/ superplasticizers Sika®-1+, concrete must be cured at least for 14
3. Sikament® superplasticizers days.
In all cases, trials are recommended before combining
products. LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
▪ Before application, suitability tests must be per-
formed. Please note that as a result of specific local regulations
the performance of this product may vary from coun-
ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY try to country. Please consult the local Product Data
Sheet for the exact description of the application
fields.
REGULATION (EC) NO 1907/2006 - REACH
User must read the most recent corresponding Safety
Data Sheets (SDS) before using any products. The SDS
provides information and advice on the safe handling,
storage and disposal of chemical products and con-
tains physical, ecological, toxicological and other
safety-related data.

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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.

SIKA LIMITED
Watchmead
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire, AL7 1BQ
Tel: 01707 394444
Web: www.sika.co.uk
Twitter: @SikaLimited

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