BETOPLAST LUX

Hyperplasticizer for concretes and mortars (Group I plasticizer)

THE ADMIXTURE IS INTENDED FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF ALL TYPES OF HEAVY-WEIGHT AND LIGHT-WEIGHT CONCRETES, CONCRETE AND REINFORCED CONCRETE PRODUCTS AND STRUCTURES PRODUCED IN PRECAST CONCRETE PLANTS, AS WELL AS FOR CAST-IN-PLACE STRUCTURES.

APPLICATION OF THE ADMIXTURE

• Production of high-strength concrete classes (C50/60 and above) from high-slump (flowable) concrete mixes without coarse aggregate segregation at low water-cement ratios.
• Increasing the mix workability from S1 to S5 and above without loss of strength, frost resistance, or water tightness at minimum admixture dosages.
• Increasing initial and final concrete strength, as well as improving density, frost resistance, water tightness, and other physical and mechanical properties of concrete.
• Reduction of cement consumption by 20-25 %.
• Improvement of the properties of concrete mixes delivered by concrete pumps (prevents mix segregation and does not reduce the pot life compared to concrete without admixtures).
• Improvement of the concrete surface category.
• Reduction of energy consumption (during vibration and steam curing) and labor costs during the placement and compaction of the concrete mix.
• Increased workability retention of the concrete mix compared to conventional plasticizers.

ADMIXTURE PROPERTIES
Betoplast Lux is used for the production of all types of Portland cement-based concretes with increased requirements for strength, frost resistance, and water tightness.
The application of the admixture does not impair the workability retention of the concrete mix; rather, retention is increased compared to conventional plasticizers.
Betoplast Lux admixture does not increase the air content in the freshly mixed concrete, does not alter the color, and does not cause efflorescence on the concrete surface.
The admixture contains no chlorides and is suitable for use in reinforced and prestressed structures.
The admixture does not induce corrosion of reinforcement or concrete.

USAGE

• The use of BETOPLAST LUX admixture allows for a reduction in the amount of mixing water by 30 % or more from the initial value.
• For concretes with low W/C ratios (less than 0.35), the mixing time must be extended by 1.5-2 times to ensure more complete distribution of the admixture and the manifestation of its properties.
• The effectiveness of the admixture is maximized when introduced together with the mixing water.

ADMIXTURE DOSAGE
The recommended dosage of BETOPLAST LUX is 0.2-0.8 % by weight of cement in liquid form.
In special conditions and under specific requirements, the admixture dosage may be increased up to 1.0 % without loss of concrete strength.
The dosage depends on the concrete mix design, required workability, structural features of the component, and the application purpose (Consult with our specialists).
The admixture contains no chlorides, is suitable for use in reinforced and prestressed structures, and does not induce reinforcement corrosion.
The dosage depends on the concrete mix design, product type, and structural features of the component (Consult with our specialists).

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES. PRODUCT TESTING UNDER PRODUCTION CONDITIONS IS REQUIRED FOR ADMIXTURE IMPLEMENTATION.