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FLOWCABLE 50
Plasticised expanding admixture for cement slurry and grout
Description Directions for use
FLOWCABLE 50 is a powder additive which when
mixed with cementitious system imparts shrinkage Recommended grout specifications for grouting
compensation and high flowability, pumpability to the ducts of post-tensioned concrete members:
mix. It produces controlled expansion and minimises 1. Neat cement grout:
water demand. Ordinary Portland cement: 100kg
FLOWCABLE 50: 500gms
Uses Water: Not more than 50 litres
Cable duct grouting 2. Cement sand grout
Cavity filling Ordinary Portland cement: 100kg
Filling gaps between precast elements Sharp graded sand 100kg
Repairing honeycombs by pressure grouting (passing 1.18mm mesh
Site batched repair/reprofiling mortars sieve)
Filling up the plumbing & electric chases FLOWCABLE 50: 500gms
Water: Not more than 54 litres
Advantages
Based on gaseous expansion system – Surface Preparation
compensates shrinkage in plastic stage it self All areas to be grouted must be clean and free of oil,
Plasticising action – reduces water demand, grease, dirt and contaminants. Remove all loose
improves strength materials.
Improved pumping
Easy to use packing Where required, provide air-relief openings to avoid
Most economical to use entrapment of air.
Compatible with wide range of chemical &
mineral admixtures All metal components to be in contact with grout must
Effective with even Rapid hardening portland be free of rust, paint, or oils.
cement and most types of portland cement
All concrete to come in contact with the grout must be
Typical Properties thoroughly saturated with clean water for a minimum
of 12 hours before placement of grout. Remove
Aspect : Brown/grey free flowing powder
Chloride ion content : <0.2% excess water from holes and voids just before grout
Dosage : 500gm/100kg cement placement.
Compressive : 29.2 MPa (Near cement grout*)
Mixing
strength at 7 days : 24.3 MPa (Cement sand grout*)
First take approximately 80% of the water in the mixer
Volume Expansion : up to 4% (Near cement grout*)
: up to 2% (Cement sand grout*) and then the Portland cement, mix thoroughly until the
*Properties of mix as suggested in directions for use cement has been completely dispersed. Then add
FLOWCABLE 50 and sand (if any is being used), and
Standards continue mixing a further 2 minutes or until complete
FIP RILEM Joint committee on grouting Report. dispersion of the FLOWCABLE 50 is achieved.
BS 8110 Part 1, section [Link]
Add the required quantity of water from the remaining
Specification clause 20 % until the desired consistency is achieved.
The plasticising, expanding grout additive shall be
FLOWCABLE 50, a chloride & iron free, cementitious Placing
additive. The grout additive shall provide gaseous
expansion up to 4% in plastic stage when added at a Cable Duct: Grouts for ducts of post-tensioned
dosage of 0.5% by weight of cement. concrete members should be passed through a
1.18mm BS sieve before reaching the pump, and the
pump should be capable of giving a continuous flow of
grout to the injection equipment.
Bed grouting: Placing should be without interruptions
until completion. Place the mixed grout into the
pouring hopper of the formwork within 15 minutes
after mixing. Place from one side only.
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Curing Note
Cure the exposed grout as soon as the grout reaches All BASF Technical Data Sheets are updated on
touch hard state, for 2-3 days by water ponding and regular basis; it is the user's responsibility, to obtain
then with a uniform coat of MASTERKURE 181. the most recent issue.
Cleaning Field services where provided, does not constitute
Clean tools and equipment with water before the grout supervisory responsibility, for additional information
hardens. contact your local BASF representative.
Disclaimer
Dosage
Whilst any information contained herein is true,
FLOWCABLE 50 is used at the rate of 500gm per
accurate and represents our best knowledge and
100kg cement.
experience, no warranty is given or implied with any
recommendations made by us, our representatives or
Compatibility with Cements
distributors, as the conditions of use and the
FLOWCABLE 50 is compatible with most types of
competence of any labour involved in the application
Portland cements including Rapid Hardening Portland
are beyond our control.
cement. During the winter months when temperatures
may fall to bellow 10°C, it is recommended that Rapid
Hardening Portland cement should be used in grouts
for filling the ducts of post-tensioned concrete
members.
Packaging
FLOWCABLE 50 is available in 5 kg and 250 gm
sachet.
Storage and Shelf life
Store under cover, out of direct sunlight and protect
from extremes of temperature. In tropical climates the
product must be stored in an air-conditioned
environment.
Shelf life is 6 months when stored as above.
Failure to comply with the recommended storage
conditions may result in premature deterioration of the
product or packaging. For specific storage advice
please consult BASF's Technical Services Department.
Safety precautions
As with all chemical products, care should be taken
during use and storage to avoid contact with eyes,
mouth, skin and foodstuffs (which can also be tainted
with vapour until product fully cured or dried). Treat
splashes to eyes and skin immediately. If accidentally
ingested, seek immediate medical attention. Keep
away from children and animals. Reseal containers
after use. Do not reuse containers for storage of
consumable item. For further information refer to the
material safety data sheet. MSDS available on demand
or on BASF construction chemicals web site.
TDS Ref. no. : Flcxxx50/05/1206
BASF Construction Chemicals (India) Private Limited
C-68, MIDC, Thane Belapur Road, Turbhe, Navi Mumbai - 400 613 India
Tel: +91 22 27619992/3, Fax: +91 22 27619242
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