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Robust 2-in-1 High Performance, Water-reducing and Waterproofing Concrete / Mortar Admixture
MasterPel 777 can be used in all types of As a guide, a dosage range of 100 ml to 200 ml
concrete and mortar that is used in all types of per 50kg bag of cementitious material is
residential, commercial and infrastructural recommended.
construction. Additionally, it can be used in
Optimum dosage of MasterPel 777 should be
concrete applications constantly or intermittently in
determined with trial mixes. Higher dosages may
contact with water such as sea walls, tunnels,
be required when certain combinations of
basements, structural and pre-cast concrete in
materials and conditions are present or water
exposed superstructures.
reduction in excess of 15% is required. Because of
MasterPel 777 is used as a dual action admixture variations in concrete materials, job site conditions,
combining both the waterproofing cum and/or applications, dosages outside of the
plasticizingeffect for cement concrete, mortars and recommended range may be required. In such
plasters. cases, contact your local BASF representative.
For additional information on MasterPel
FEATURES AND BENEFITS 777admixture or on its use in developing concrete
mixes with special performance characteristics,
• Liquid – Easy to use. contact your local BASF representative.
• Low dosage – Economical.
• Water-reducing admixture - Improves Points to remember when producing
workability, cohesion,pumpabilityand reduces waterproof concrete:
segregation. • Ensure w/c ratio is in the range of 0.40 to 0.60.
• Improved surface finish. • Keep water content as low as possible.
• Improved compressive strengths • Place concrete quickly and compact it well.
• Waterproofing admixture - Provides resistance • Ensure complete curing with a MasterKure
to water penetration either under hydrostatic curing compound.
pressure or capillary absorption.
• Increased durability.
Effects of over dosage
PERFORMANCE TEST DATA A severe over-dosage of MasterPel 777 shall
result in some of the followings:
Aspect Dark Brown liquid • Extension of initial and final set
• Increase in air entrainment
Specific gravity 1.065 ± 0.02 at 25°C • Bleed/segregation of mix, quick loss of
pH >6 workability
• Increased plastic shrinkage
Chloride ion content <0.2%
MasterPel®777
A slight overdosing may not adversely affect the on galvanized steel floor and roof systems. Neither
ultimate strength of the concrete and can achieve calcium chloride nor any chloride-based
higher strengths than normal concrete, provided it ingredients are used in the manufacture of
is properly compacted and cured. Due allowance MasterPel777 admixture. In all concrete
should be made for the effect of fluid concrete application, MasterPel 777 admixture will conform
pressure on formwork, and stripping times should to the most stringent or minimum chloride ion limits
be monitored. currently suggested by construction industry
In the event of over dosage, contact your local standards and practices.
BASF representative immediately.
WORKABILITY
APPLICATION MasterPel 777 ensures that concrete remains
workable in excess of 60 minutes at +25°C.
Workability loss is dependent on temperature, and
MasterPel 777 is a ready-to-use liquid which is on the type of cement, the nature of aggregates,
dispensed into the concrete together with the the method of transport and initial workability.
mixing water. The plasticizing effect and water
It is strongly recommended that concrete should
reduction are higher if the admixture is added to
be properly cured particularly in hot, windy and dry
the damp concrete after 50 to 70% of the mixing
climates.
water has been added. The addition of MasterPel
777 to dry aggregate or cement is not
recommended PACKAGING
MasterPel 777 is available in 1litre, 5litre, 20litre&
SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION 235 KG drums or bulk.
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