VARAPLAST UW

ADMIXTURE FOR UNDER WATER CONCRETE

VARAPLAST UW is a blend of rheology control agents specially designed for use as underwater concreting admixture. Material is used in powder form.

Uses

Ports, harbors, quays and jetties, sea and driver defences. Repairs to precast units underwater, water. retaining structures, dams. reservoirs spillways, columns, piles, concrete platforms.

ADVANTAGES

  • Anti Washout: Concrete produced with VARAPLAST UW is cohesive and demonstrates exceptional anti-washout properties underwater.
  • Minimal Clouding:Does not cloud the diver’s vision in water.
  • No Segregation: Concrete remains homogeneous and does not segregate or bleed when placed.
  • Excellent Bond: Because of thixotropic nature of concrete with VARAPLAST UW, it adheres readily to brick, concrete or steel surfaces without surface primers or bond coats under water.
  • Surface Finish : Better dispersion of cement particles and Increased cohesion minimizes segregation and bleeding and gives Improved surface finish for flat work and cast surfaces.
  • Chloride Free : Safe in reinforced concrete.

PACKAGING

VARAPLAST UW is supplied in 25kg bags.