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Plastimix 400

WATER-REDUCING ADMIXTURE FOR CONCRETE PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION

DESCRIPTION:

Plastimix 400 is a multi-component admixture which is carefully formulated to enhance the quality and performance characteristics of plastic and hardened concrete.  It’s unique chemistry results in more complete and efficient hydration of the cementitious materials in the concrete matrix, and provides improved strength, durability, finishability and overall appearance. Plastimix 400 has been specially formulated to meet the needs of concrete paving contractors. 

ADVANTAGES:

·        Improves the quality of concrete by decreasing water-cement ratio for a given workability (reduces water requirements of concrete up to 12 percent)Provides superior finishability on all slip-formed and hand placed concrete

·        Increases early and ultimate compressive and flexural strengths

·        Provides superior finishability on all slip-formed and hand placed concrete

·        Improves workability and ease  of placement and consolidation

·        Improves pumpability of concrete

·        Provides uniform, normal-setting characteristics

·        Reduces cracking and shrinkage

·        Increases relative freeze-thaw durability

MIX PERFORMANCE DATA:

470 lbs. (279 kg) of Type I cement per cubic yard (cubic meter)

Slump 2.0 inches (51 millimeters)

Ambient Temperature 73 F (23 C)

Concrete Temperature 70 F (21 C)

Compressive Strength:
Plastimix 400 at 4 ounces per 100 pounds (261 ml per 100 kg) cement

Mix                      7 day                 28 day

                               psi                     psi          

Plain                       3610                  4505 

Plastimix 400        4260                  5120 

DOSAGE RATE:

Plastimix 400 is recommended for use at a dosage rate of 3 to 6 fluid ounces per 100 pounds (196 to 392 ml per 100 kg) of cement.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Conforms to ASTM C 494 type A

AASHTO M 194 Type A

CRD C 87 Type A

TECHNICAL NOTE:

Plastimix 400 does not contain calcium chloride or any chloride based components.  It will not promote or contribute to corrosion of reinforcing steel in concrete.

STORAGE:

Plastimix 400 may freeze at temperatures below 35 F (2 C).  Although freezing does not harm Plastimix 400, precautions should be taken to protect it from freezing.  If it should happen to freeze, thaw and reconstitute with mechanical agitations.  Do Not Use Pressurized Air For Agitation.

COMPATIBILITY:

Plastimix 400 is compatible with all types of Portland cement, class C and F fly ash, microsilica, ground granulated blast furnace slag, calcium chloride, fibers and approved air entraining, accelerating, retarding, and high-range water-reducing admixtures.  Plastimix 400 can be used in all white, colored, and architectural concrete.  For best results, each admixture must be dispensed separately into the concrete mix.

PACKAGING:

55-gallon drums and bulk tank truck.

PRO MIX Technologies warrants its products to be free from defects in material and manufacture.  There are no other warranties by PRO MIX Technologies of any nature whatsoever, expressed or implied.  This information is based on data and knowledge believed to be true and accurate at time of publication and is offered as a resource for the users of our products.  PRO MIX Technologies assumes no liability in the use of this information and does not warranty the results obtained for any application.  PRO MIX Technologies shall not be liable for damages of any sort,  from the use or results of this product and shall not be responsible for conditions outside its control, including but not limited to, other materials, design, inspection, workmanship and field conditions.  No statement, recommendation, or other information is intended to infringe on any patent or copyright held by others.

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