Product Data Sheet

Edition 12/02/2015
Identification no:
02 14 02 02 100 0 000004
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Sika Rapid-1

Sika® Rapid-1
Hardening Accelerator - Admixture

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Product Sika Rapid-1 increases the early strength of concrete and mortar without affecting
the initial workability and final strength.
Description
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Uses Sika Rapid-1 Especially suitable for any application where fast early strength
Construction

development plays a major role, or is of crucial importance within 6 to 24hours.

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Sika Rapid-1 can be used for the following applications:
Pre cast concrete
Site batched concrete
Ready mixed concrete where early de- moulding is essential
Slip- form concrete
In cold ambient temperatures to achieve sufficient strength gain
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Characteristics / Sika Rapid-1 provides the following advantages through accelerated hardening of
Advantages the concrete:

When applied with a plasticizer it will not change the fresh concrete properties
produced by plasticizer
Faster turnaround of form work in pre cast applications
Early release of stressing cables in pre stressed concrete structures
Reduced or eliminated heat or steam curing
Fast construction processes and early load bearing capacity
Does not contain chloride

Test
Approval Standard IS 9103 – 1999, ASTM C494

Product Data

Form
Appearance / Colour Pale yellow to Reddish colour
Packaging 20 kg, 120 kg

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 +10°C and
+40°C. Protect from direct sunlight and frost.

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Sika Rapid-1
 Technical Data

Chemical Base Aqueous solution of inorganic salts

Relative Density 1.17 at 25º C

System
Information

Application Details
Consumption / Dosage
Construction
0.50 – 2.0% by weight of cement/ Higher dosage may be used. Exact dosage rates
are however dependant on the type of effect sought, quality of cement and
aggregates, water/cement ratio and ambient temperature. Actual dosage to be
finalised on the basis of site trials.

Application
Instructions
Dispensing Sika® Rapid-1 should be added separately to the freshly mixed
concrete. After addition, further mixing of at-least 1 minute should take place per
cubic metre of concrete.
Cleaning of Tools Clean all tools and application equipment with water immediately after use.
Hardened / cured material can only be mechanically removed.

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.

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.

Registered office: Sika India Pvt. Ltd. Phone +91 33 2447 2448/2449
Commercial Complex II Telefax +91 33 2397 8688
620, Diamond Harbour Road ind.sika.com
Kolkata, 700 034, India info.india@in.sika.com
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Sika Rapid-1