Pentens Q-Set Plasticising Accelerator 4L
Specification:
Appearance: Transparent
Shelf Life: 1 year from the date of production when stored unopened
Storage Condition: Store in a dry, cool place
Packaging: 4 litre /pail
OCP (Type 1): 450 kg /m³
S/A: 0.40
W/C: 0.45
Concrete Temperature: 31°C
Slumps (mm): 80
Strength (N/mm2): 10 hours =15.00
12 hours = 18.50
14 hours = 22.20
24 hours = 29.00
Description: PENTENS Q-SET is a new generation, dual action liquid, high range water reducer and hardening accelerator for promoting a high early strength without negatively influencing final strengths. PENTENS Q-SET is chloride-free and is compatible with all types of Portland cement, including Sulphate Resistant Cement (SRC)
Uses:
¡ñ Precast concrete elements
¡ñ Bridges and cantilever structures
¡ñ Areas of concrete where formwork must be removed quickly or early loading applied
¡ñ Prestressed concrete Advantages:
¡ñ Water reduction up to 30% depending on dosage.
¡ñ Early strength is greatly improved with its use.
¡ñ Ultimate strength (28 days) unaffected.
¡ñ Chloride-free.
¡ñ Non-corrosive.
Instruction for Use:
Dosage PENTENS Q-SET can be used at the rate of 1.0 litre per 100kg of cement content per cubic meter. It is recommended that trial mix should be conducted to determine the exact dosage required.
Dispensing:
PENTENS Q-SET shall be dispensed neatly into the premixed concrete after all the other concrete components including water have been discharged into the pan-mixer or truck mixer. To obtain optimum concrete performance, do not dilute PENTENS Q-SET.
Safety:
As cement may trigger allergic reaction to alkaline that can lead to irritation, wear gloves and goggles when using it. If contact with eyes occurs, rinse with plenty of water and seek medical advice if symptoms persist.