- The admixture is added to the concrete mix during preparation to prevent freezing during transport and placement, and prior to the commencement of heat treatment or thermos-curing.
- BETOFROST P150 is used in the construction of cast-in-place concrete and reinforced concrete structures, in the manufacture of precast concrete and reinforced concrete elements at production yards and construction sites, and for the preparation of construction mortars within a temperature range of 0°C to -15°C.
- When preparing concrete mixes during the winter season, the requirements of Section 7 of TKP 45-1.03-314-2018 must be followed.
- The admixture is recommended for use within a temperature range of 0°C to -15°C (based on minimum average daily temperatures), provided that proper concrete curing measures are implemented.
- BETOFROST P150 does not reduce the mix's working time (pot life), does not alter the concrete's color, and does not cause surface efflorescence. The admixture is chloride-free and suitable for use in reinforced and prestressed structures; it does not cause corrosion of reinforcement or concrete.
DOSING THE ADDITIVEThe recommended dosage of the BETOFROST P150 admixture is 0.6–1.5% of the cement mass, calculated based on the dry matter content of the admixture. The dosage depends on the forecast minimum ambient air temperature.
The dosage of the admixture may vary depending on cement consumption, the water-cement ratio, and the concrete curing and hardening conditions.
Calculated minimum concrete hardening temperature, °C | * Admixture dosage, % by mass of cement, calculated based on the dry matter of the admixture |
0 ÷ -5°С | 0,6-0,9% |
-5 ÷ -10°С | 0,9-1,2% |
-10 ÷ -15°С | 1,2-1,5% |
*– The dosage is specified for an average heavy-weight concrete composition with a cement content of 400 kg/m3 and a water-cement ratio of 0.4.
The use of the Betofrost P150 admixture reduces the mixing water content by 10–20% relative to the initial value. When used as a Group I efficiency plasticizer, the minimum dosage of the admixture (based on the dry matter content relative to the mass of cement) must be 0.9%.
The additive is most effective when administered with water.