MasterFlow® 870

Cementitious high strength non-shrink precision grout

DESCRIPTION • Compliance with codes – Meets the non-shrink

requirements of ASTM C1090 and CRDC 621,
MasterFlow 870 is a non-shrink, natural aggregate Corps of Engineers Specification for Non Shrink
precision grout with excellent high early and ultimate Grout; provides complete non shrink performance
strengths. It is specially formulated to provide when tested in accordance with simulated
extended working time even at high ambient Bedplate Technique; tested to the requirements of
temperatures when mixed and placed at any AS1478.2 “Methods of sampling and testing
recommended consistency. MasterFlow 870 is admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout”.
normally placed at a flowable consistency to
completely fill voids between 10mm and 100mm. PROPERTIES
Thicknesses greater than 100mm are possible with Strength development - Typical rates of strength
the addition of aggregate. development under variable conditions are as follows:
RECOMMENDED USES Effect of consistency on compressive strength
(MPa) strength development at 20°C.
MasterFlow 870 is used for all precision, non-shrink
grouting applications with clearances of 10mm or Age Flowable Plastic
more, including: 1 day 30 42
• critical equipment baseplates, soleplates 3 days 50 61
&columns; 7 days 65 69
28 days 80 94
• precast wall panels, beams, columns, structural
building members and curtain walls; Test Method: AS1478.2 Appendix A
• patching poured in place concrete structures, Compressive Strength (MPa) effect of temperature on
strength development at a flowable consistency
• e.g. honeycombing, using preplaced aggregate
techniques; Age 10ºC 20ºC 30ºC
1 day 17 30 39
• underpinning; 3 days 45 50 61
• concrete repair applications where a form and 7 days 56 65 78
pour material is required; 28 days 75 80 94

• Applications requiring high early compressive Test Method: AS1478.2 Appendix A

strengths and high ultimate compressive Flexural Strength (MPa) - effect of temperature on
strengths. strength development at a flowable consistency.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS Age 10ºC 20ºC 30ºC
1 day 3.0 4.5 7.5
• High early strength – Ensures rapid
3 days 5.0 6.0 9.0
commissioning of new equipment and
7 days 6.0 7.2 9.8
structures.
28 days 7.8 8.6 11.4
• High ultimate strength – Ensures
permanence of the installation under static and Test Method: JIS R 5201
moderate repetitive loads. Indirect Tensile Strength (MPa) - effect of temperature
on strength development at a flowable consistency
• Flowable long life grout – Easy to grout
intricate spaces normally inaccessible by Age 10ºC 20ºC 30ºC
conventional grouting technique. 1 day 2.2 2.6 3.3
• Extended working time – Facilitates grouting 3 days 2.4 3.1 5.0
7 days 4.1 4.5 5.5
of large or difficult placements in a single pour,
28 days 4.8 6.3 7.4
often without the use of a pump.
• Dense, non-shrink grout – Hardens free of Test Method: AS1012.10
bleeding, settlement and drying shrinkage, Volume Change – effect of temperature on volume
ensuring tight contact with all grouted surfaces. change at a flowable consistency.
• Easy to use – Requires no special mixing
equipment, it can be mixed in a standard
concrete mixer or in a pail using a grout stirrer.
• No added chloride – Does not add to chloride
load of structure
MasterFlow® 870
The performance data is typical and based upon
Age 10ºC 20ºC 30ºC controlled laboratory conditions. Actual performance
on the job site may vary from these values based on
1 day Positive Positive Positive
actual site conditions. Field and laboratory tests
3 days Positive Positive Positive
should be conducted on the basis of the desired
7 days Positive Positive Positive
placing consistency rather than strictly on indicated
28 days Positive Positive Positive
water demand. If the project requires strength tests be
Test Method: ASTM C1090 (CRD-C621) made on site do not use cylinder moulds.
Flow Retention – effect of temperature on flow retention VOC content: 6g/L Test method: SCAQMD 304-91
at a flowable consistency
ESTIMATING DATA
Age 10ºC 20ºC 30ºC
One 25 kg bag of MasterFlow 870 mixed according
Initial 100% 100% 100%
to directions will yield the following flowable grouts at
After 30 minutes 75% 90% 65%
20°C:
After 1 hour 60% 75% 60%
Quantity of aggregate Nil 13 kg 25 kg
Bleeding, Plastic Density and Setting Time – effect of
temperature on plastic properties at a flowable Add 4.2 L water 13.0L 18.5L 23.1 L
consistency
The material requirement at flowable consistency
Temp. Bleeding Plastic Setting Time without any aggregate is 18.5 kg/m2 for 10 mm
% Density Final
thickness.
Initial
kg.m3 (hours) (hours) APPLICATION
10ºC 0 2120 4.6 6.0 For information about application, please obtain a
20 ºC 0 2155 4.5 5.2 copy of the BASF “Application Guide for MasterFlow
30 ºC 0 2245 3.0 4.0 Cementitious Precision Grouts” from your local
Test Method: Bleeding AS1012.6; Plastic density representative. For ‘dry pack’ (damp pack) application,
AS1012.5; Setting time AS1012.18 refer to MasterFlow 700.
Water Demand – Actual water demand will depend on PACKAGING
consistency required and temperature (both ambient and
MasterFlow 870 is packaged in 25kg bag.
grout). As a guide, the following table indicates the
approximate quantity of water required to mix a 25kg bag SELF LIFE
of MasterFlow 870 to various consistencies.
MasterFlow 870 has a shelf life of approximately 12
Consistency months when stored in a cool dry environment.
Temperature
Flowable 1 Plastic 2 PRECAUTIONS
20 ºC 4.2 litres 3.25 litres For detailed Health, Safety and Environmental
1
AS1478.2 Appendix D, 45-55cm lateral flow in the Recommendations, please consult and follow all
flow trough. instructions on the product Material Safety Data Sheet
2 (MSDS) from our office or our website.
ASTM C230/C230M, 100-120% flow by flow table
after 5 drops in 3 s or AS1478.2 Appendix D, 20-30cm
lateral flow in the flow trough.

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