Application FARCOMENT N60

 produces concrete with a lower unit water content resulting more impermeable and durable concrete. It is recommended for use in all types of concrete including:

• Flat work concrete
• Architectural concrete
• General purpose ready mixed concrete
• Concrete containing such pozzolanic material as fly ash , silica fume and slag.

Advantages Plastic Concrete

• Increased work ability and easier placability.
• Midrange water – reducing characteristics.
• Easier and faster pumping characteristics of concrete.

Hardened Concrete

• Increased strength at all ages
• Increased concrete durability and uniformity
• Reduced permeability
• Reduced shrinkage

Method of Use

• FARCOMENT N60 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 N60 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 m³ of concrete at high speed.

Dosage

FARCOMENT N60 water reducing @200-500gr/100kg cementitious materials weight Mid range 500-700gr/100kg CM wt High range @ 700 -1200gr/100 CM w.

Compatibility

With cements

• FARCOMENT N60 is suitable for use with cement replacement materials e.g.
• Fly ash, silica fume, blast furnace slag cement concrete.

With other Admixtures

• FARCOMENT N60 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 N60 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 N60 is kept under the recommended conditions and stored in unopened and undamaged original sealed containers.

Safety and Handling Precautions

FARCOMENT N60 is a mildly alkaline material; direct contact may cause irritation to eyes. Prolonged contact may cause skin irritation, Wash thoroughly after handlings. Do not take internally.

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.