Rheobuild 1100: A High Range Water Reducing Superplasticising Admixture For The Production of Rheoplastic Concrete

RHEOBUILD®1100
A high range water reducing superplasticising admixture for the production of

rheoplastic concrete
Description shrinkage and creep, increased workability and

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The basic components of RHEOBUILD 1100 are modulus of elasticity. For more detailed information
synthetic polymers which allow mixing water to be on the influence of superplasticisers on hardened
reduced considerably and concrete strength to be concrete properties, consult your local BASF
enhanced significantly, particularly at early ages. Construction Chemicals SA’s representative.
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RHEOBUILD 1100 is a chloride free product.
Compatibility
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Primary uses RHEOBUILD 1100 is compatible with all cements
• Production of rheoplastic self compacting and admixtures meeting ASTM standards.
concrete.
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• Precast concrete. The use of RHEOBUILD 1100 and MICRO-
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• Low water/cement ratio concrete. AIR 100 air entraining agent is recommended
• In complicated formwork or with congested whenever concrete is required to withstand freeze /
reinforcement. thaw cycling.
Typical properties
Advantages
Properties listed are for guidance and are not a
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RHEOBUILD 1100 allows the production of very guarantee of performance
flowable concrete, with a low water / cement ratio. Colour: Brown free flowing liquid.
Specific gravity: 1.185 - 1.205 at 25°C.
Table 1 shows some typical examples of reductions Air entrainment: Maximum 1%.
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in w/c ratio. Concrete with RHEOBUILD 1100 Chloride content: Nil to BS 5075.
shows strengths higher than concrete without Nitrate content: Nil.
Freezing point: 0°C. Can be reconstituted if stirred after
admixture having the same workability. The thawing.
increase in strength, especially evident at early
ages remains at later ages, both in air cured and Standards
steam cured processes. Initial and final sets do not ASTM C-494 Types A and F
change significantly with respect to concrete BS 5075 Part 1 & 3
without admixture. Therefore, whenever longer
transport and finishing times are needed, the use of Dosage
retarding superplasticisers, such as ®
RHEOBUILD 1100 is normally dispensed at a rate
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RHEOBUILD 561M or RHEOBUILD Micraflow are
of 0.8 - 1.2 Iitres per 100kg of cement. Other
recommended. dosages may be used, depending on the materials
and conditions .
Due to the reduction in the water / cement ratio, all
other properties of hardened concrete improve
significantly, namely; lowered permeability,
RHEOBUILD®1100
Directions for use Packaging
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RHEOBUILD 1100 should be added to the mix with RHEOBUILD 1100 is available in bulk or 200litre
the gauging water. drums.
No extension to the mixing time is necessary. Storage

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Never add RHEOBUILD 1100 to dry cement. Store under cover, out of direct sunlight and protect
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Alternatively, when using RHEOBUILD 1100 to from extremes of temperatures.
produce flowing concrete at site using ready mix
trucks, it can be added to the concrete via the feed Failure to comply with the recommended storage
hopper at the rear of the truck. Mix before conditions may result in premature deterioration of
discharge for 3 minutes at 10rpm to produce a fully the product or packaging. For specific storage
homogenous mix. advice consult BASF Construction Chemicals SA’s
Technical Services Department.
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When using RHEOBUILD 1100 to obtain very high
early strengths, advantage must be taken of its
Safety precautions
water reducing properties. ®
RHEOBUILD 1100 is not a fire or health hazard.
Spillages should be washed down immediately with
Effects of over dosage
cold water. For further information refer to the
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A severe over-dosage of RHEOBUILD 1100 will material safety data sheet.
result in the following:
• Retardation of initial and final set. Note
• Slight increase in air entrainment.
Field service, where provided, does not constitute
• Increase in workability.
supervisory responsibility. For additional
information contact your local BASF Construction
Dispensing Chemicals SA representative.
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RHEOBUILD 1100 is introduced into the mixer
together with mixing water. The plasticising effect Quality and care
or water reduction is higher if the admixture is
All products originating from BASF Construction
added to the concrete after 50-70% of the mixing Chemicals SA, are manufactured under a
water has been added. The addition of
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management system independently certified to
RHEOBUILD 1100 to dry aggregate or cement is conform to the requirements of the quality
not recommended.
standards ISO 9001/2000.
RHEOBUILD®1100
Table 1
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Typical examples of the influence of RHEOBUILD 1100 on strength of concrete cured at 20°C or steam cured
(cement content = 350 kg/m³; aggregate max. size = 20 mm).
Curing at 20°C Steam curing

(days) Strength N/mm²
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Type of cement RHEOBUILD 1 w/c ratio Slum 1 3 7 28 1 3 7 28
100 litres per p
100kg cement (cm)
Ordinary Portland 0 0.60 21.5 5.6 13.1 25.3 33.8 17.3 20.1 26.2 33.2
cement 1 0.47 22.0 10.4 24.5 42.8 51.6 29.1 32.3 38.3 46.2
High strength 0 0.63 21.0 8.2 14.8 29.6 38.3 21.1 24.1 30.8 38.5
Portland cement 1 0.50 21.0 11.6 23.2 42.5 52.5 28.8 32.9 42.1 52.7
High strength and 0 0.59 21.0 14.6 25.3 39.7 44.1 30.4 33.1 39.6 42.7
rapid hardening 1 0.43 21.5 21.0 41.2 53.2 60.0 40.2 44.2 54.6 59.4
Portland cement
3 hours precuring at 20°C steam heating from 20°C to 70°C in 3 hours: steam curing at 70°C for 6 hours:
cooling from 70°C to 20°C in 6 hours time; curing finishing at 20°C.
Whilst any information contained herein is true, accurate and represents our best knowledge and experience, no warranty is given or
implied with any recommendations made by us, our representatives or distributors, as the conditions of use and the competence of any
labour involved in the application are beyond our control.
As all BASF’s technical datasheets are updated on a regular basis it is the user's responsibility to obtain the most recent issue.
BASF Construction Chemicals South Africa (Pty) Ltd
P.O. Box 420, Westonaria, 1780 852 Sixteenth Road, Midrand
11 Pullinger Street, Westonaria, 1779 PO Box 2801, Halfway House, 1685
Tel: +27 11 754 1343 Tel: +27 11 203 2405
Fax: +27 11 754 1105
Website : basf-cc.co.za

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RHEOBUILD®1100

A high range water reducing superplasticising admixture for the production of

Description shrinkage and creep, increased workability and

No extension to the mixing time is necessary. Storage

Curing at 20°C Steam curing

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