Application

• It is recommended for use in all types of concrete including:
• Hot weather concreting
• Mass concrete
• Flatwork concrete
• Architectural concrete
• General purpose ready mixed concrete
• Concrete containing such purpose materials as fly ash, silicafume and slag.

Advantages Plastic concrete

• Good slump retention over prolong periods of time.
• Increased workability and easier place ability
• Easier and faster pumping characteristics

Hardened concrete

• Reduced shrinkage
• Increased ultimate compressive strength
• Reduced permeability
• Increased concrete durability and uniformity

Effects of over dosing

This usually provides extra water reduction as well as, typically a retarded time early strength gain characteristics generally exhibits higher later strength.

 Method of Use

• FARCOMENT M60 is supplied ready for use and is completely miscible in water.
• It can be added in to the mixer at the same time as the mixing water.
• It should not be added directly to the cement or dry materials.
• FARCOMENT M60 may be added at the end of mixing process by dispensing equipment or it may also be added to the concrete in a drum of ready mix truck, it should be mixed at least 1 minute per m³ of concrete at high speed.

Dosage

Water reducing @ 300-500gr/100kg cementitious materials weight Mid range @ 500-700gr / 100gr CM wt High range @ 700gr -1000gr/100 CM wt.

Compatibility

With cements

FARCOMENT M60 is suitable for use with cement replacement materials e.g. Fly ash, silica fume, blast furnace slag cement concrete.

With other Admixtures

FARCOMENT M60 should not be premixed or used with other admixtures unless receive the approval from manufacturer.

We would recommend that SHIMISAKHTEMAN be consulted in such circumstances.

Packaging

FARCOMENT M60 is supplied in 20kg gallons and 250kg drums.

Storage

Storage recommended to keep within the range of 5°c to 40°c if product has frozen, thaw and agitate until completely reconstituted.

Keep out of direct sunlight.

Shelf life

12 month when M60 is kept under the recommended conditions and stored in unopened and undamaged original sealed containers.

Safety and Handling Precautions

FARCOMENT M60 is a low-hazard substance It does not irritate skin and retina under normal conditions.

But in the line with general hand ling precautions to avoid contact with skin or eyes, protective gloves and goggles should be worn.

Technical Service

The SHIMISAKHTEMAN Technical Service Department is available to assist you in the concrete problems in the field and correct use of our products.