CASTECHVMA-100
Viscosity Modifying Admixture
CASTECH VMA-100 is a viscosity modifying agent designed to improve workability, cohesion and quality, giving precise control over concrete mixes. It ensures uniformity, reduces bleeding and segregation, and enhances pumpability, making placement and finishing smoother.
Overview
About
CASTECH VMA-100 is a viscosity modifying agent designed to improve workability, cohesion and quality, giving precise control over concrete mixes. It ensures uniformity, reduces bleeding and segregation, and enhances pumpability, making placement and finishing smoother. Compatible with various materials, it gives consistent results in high-performance, self-consolidating and conventional concrete.
Typical uses
- High-performance concrete
- Self-consolidating concrete (SCC)
- Architectural concrete
- Pumped concrete
- Mass concrete projects
- Repair and restoration
- Precast and ready-mix concrete
- Bridge and infrastructure construction
- Industrial flooring
- Tunneling and underground construction
Compatibility
CASTECH VMA-100 is compatible with various cement types, fly ash, GGBS, admixtures and concrete mix designs commonly used in construction.
Benefits
Advantages
Key advantages
- Enhanced workability
- Reduced bleeding and segregation
- Improved cohesion
- Better pumpability
- Enhanced aesthetics
- Versatility
- Temperature control
- Increased durability
- Efficient construction
- Consistent results
- Admixture compatibility to fine-tune concrete properties
- Cost savings
Technical data
| Appearance | Powder |
|---|---|
| Colour | White |
| Effective Content | ≥ 95% |
| pH (1% aqueous solution) | 5.5 ± 0.5 |
Typical values. Refer to the TDS for full details and test conditions.
Application
Dosage
Typically, CASTECH VMA-100 is added at 0.1 – 0.8% by weight of the total binder content.
Application
During concrete mixing, add the recommended dosage of CASTECH VMA-100 and ensure thorough dispersion before introducing other concrete ingredients.
Packaging & storage
Packaging
CASTECH VMA-100 is available in 25 kg bags.
Storage & shelf life
Store CASTECH VMA-100 in closed containers away from moisture to prevent contamination. Shelf life is 12 months from the production date.
Health & safety
Health & Safety
CASTECH VMA-100 is non-toxic. Any splashes to the skin should be washed immediately with water. Splashes to the eyes should be washed immediately with water and medical advice should be sought.
