Product Data Sheet

Edition 14/10/2014
Identification no:
02 14 06 01 100 0 000030
Sika® Retarder® 50

Sika® Retarder® 50
Set retarding/stabilising admixture

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Product Sika Retarder 50 is a liquid admixture developed for the control of cement
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hydration. Sika Retarder 50 retards/stabilises concrete mixes without negatively
Description influencing their quality.
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Construction

Uses Sika Retarder 50 allows the production of retarded/stabilised concrete.

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Sika Retarder 50 is mainly used for the following applications:
 A wide range of applications where set retarding/stabilising is requested

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Characteristics / Sika Retarder 50 retards/stabilises the hydration of the cement.
Advantages
 Strong retardation/stabilising to overcome long haulage distances
 High resistance to segregation with reduced bleed
 Extended workability
 Provides higher ultimate strengths

Tests
Approval / Standards Conforms to the requirements of BS EN 934-2 Table 8
DoP 02 14 02 03 100 0 000030 1088, certified by Factory Production Control Body
0086, Certificate 541325, and provided with the CE mark

Product Data
Form
Appearance / Colour Pale Straw Liquid
Packaging 25 litre drum, 200 litre drum, 1000 litre IBC

Storage
Storage Conditions / 12 months from date of production if stored properly in undamaged unopened,
Shelf Life original sealed packaging, in dry conditions at temperatures between +5°C and
+25°C. Protect from direct sunlight and frost.

Technical Data
Chemical Base Hydrocarboxylate and carbohydrate blend
Density 1.22 Kg/Litre
pH Value 8.0 + 1.0
Total Chloride Ion <0.1%
Content % w/w
Equivalent Sodium Oxide <10.0%
as % Na2O w/w

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System
Information
Application Details
Consumption / Dosage 0.2 – 2.0% by weight of cement
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The following table gives a guide to dosage for Sika Retarder 50. It is recommended that #]trials are carried
out to establish optimum performance of the concrete.

KEY – A: Dosage in % for slow cement B: Dosage in % for normal cement C: Dosage in % for fast cement

Air Temperature 10 Degrees C 15 Degrees C 20 Degrees C 25 Degrees C 30 Degrees C

Initial set hours A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C

4 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.4

6 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.5 0.4 0.5 0.6

8 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.6 0.3 0.6 0.7 0.5 0.7 0.8

10 0.3 0.5 0.4 0.6 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.4 0.7 0.8 0.6 0.9 1.0

12 0.4 0.6 0.5 0.7 0.3 0.6 0.8 0.5 0.8 0.9 0.7 1.1 1.2

14 0.5 0.7 0.2 0.6 0.8 0.3 0.7 0.9 0.6 0.9 1.0 0.8 1.3 1.5

16 0.6 0.8 0.3 0.7 0.9 0.4 0.8 1.0 0.7 1.0 1.2 0.9 1.4 1.7

18 0.2 0.7 0.9 0.3 0.8 1.0 0.4 0.9 1.2 0.7 1.3 1.6 1.1 1.7 2.0

20 0.3 0.8 1.0 0.4 0.9 1.2 0.5 1.1 1.4 0.8 1.6 2.0 1.3 2.0

24 0.3 0.9 1.2 0.5 1.2 1.5 0.7 1.5 1.9 1.0 1.8 1.7

28 0.4 1.1 1.5 0.5 1.4 2.0 0.8 1.7 1.2 2.0 1.9

32 0.4 1.4 1.8 0.7 1.6 0.9 2.0 1.6

36 0.5 1.6 2.0 0.8 1.8 1.1 1.9

40 0.5 1.8 0.9 2.0 1.3

44 0.6 2.0 1.0 1.5

48 0.7 1.0 1.7

52 0.9 1.2 1.8

56 1.0 1.4 2.0

60 1.2 1.6

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Application
Conditions /
Limitations
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Compatibility Sika Retarder 50 may be combined with many other Sika products.
Important: Always conduct trials before combining products in specific mixes and
contact our Technical Service Department for information and advice about any
specific combinations.

Application
Instructions
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Dispensing Sika Retarder 50 is added to the gauging water or added with it into the concrete
mixer.
A wet mixing time, which is depending on the mixing conditions and mixer
performance, of at least 60 seconds is recommended.
When added on site the truck mixer shall rotate its drum at maximum revolutions for
at least 1 minute per m³ concrete and a minimum of 5 minutes to achieve a uniform
mix.
Application Method / The standard rules of good concreting practice, concerning production and placing,
Tools are to be followed.
Laboratory trials shall be carried out before concreting on site, especially when
using a new mix design or producing new concrete components.
Fresh concrete must be cured properly and curing applied as early as possible.
Cleaning of Tools Clean all tools and application equipment with water immediately after use.
Hardened / cured material can only be removed mechanically.
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Notes on Application / When using Sika Retarder 50 a suitable mix design has to be taken into account
Limitations and local material sources shall be trialled.
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Sika Retarder 50 shall not be added to dry cement.
Overdosing will result in an increase in setting time. Large overdoses of
retarders/stabilisers can produce very long setting times and even small overdoses
can have this effect if the initial dose is high.
Support from our Technical Service Department is recommended.
Frost:
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If frozen and / or if precipitation has occurred, Sika Retarder 50 may be used
after thawing slowly at room temperature followed by intensive remixing.

Value Base All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are based on laboratory tests.
Actual measured data may vary due to circumstances beyond our control.

Local Restrictions Please note that as a result of specific local regulations the performance of this
product may vary from country to country. Please consult the local Product Data
Sheet for the exact description of the application fields.

Health and Safety For information and advice on the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemical
products, users shall refer to the most recent Material Safety Data Sheet containing
Information physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-related data.

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.

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 CE Labelling EN 934-2:2009 is a candidate “harmonized” European Standard and fully takes into
account the requirements of the European Commission mandate M128. Products
related to concrete, mortar and grout, given under the EU Construction Products
Directive (89/106/EEC) and intended to lead to CE marking.
CE-labelled as per Annex ZA.3, table ZA.2 conformity 2+ and fulfil the requirements
Construction of the given mandate of the EU Construction Products Directive (89/106/CE).

SIKA LIMITED
Head Office ∙ Watchmead ∙ Welwyn Garden City ∙
Hertfordshire ∙ AL7 1BQ ∙ United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1 707 394444 · Fax: +44 1 707 329129 · www.sika.co.uk

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