Sika Mix Sikamix Powdered Mortar Plasticiser 250 Sachets 165860 SKMIXPMP

Sika Mix Sikamix Powdered Mortar Plasticiser 250 Sachets

Option 250 sachets Large Tub

MPN SKMIXPMP

Sika Code 165860

Barcode 5055047209041

Sika Sikamax PMP is a very easy to use mortar plasticiser in a powder form for uses as an alternative to lime or as a supplement to lime to aid mortar durability, Sika Mix PMP also improves frost resistance in both freshly laid and hardened mortars, as the microscopic air bubbles entrained provide space for expansion of water due to freezing and is fully Compliant with EN934/3.

SikaMax PMP Powdered Mortar Plastisicer will entrain microscopic air bubbles into cement mortars in a controlled manner and greatly enhances working properties with a reduced demand for mixing water.

Typical Uses For Sika Max PMP:

For use as an admixture for mortars to improve workability and frost resistance, in both bricklaying paving and rendering applications.

Can be used in cement, sand and cement, lime, and sand mortars.

Features and Benefits of Sika Max mortar plasticise:

• Economical to use - reduced labour costs -reduced wastage - increased spread rates.
• Very simple to use.
• Can be used down to -2 deg C
  
• Helps reduce efflorescence.
• Reduces bleed and segregation in the mix.
• Improved bond.
• Improves frost resistance.
• Reduces shrinkage.
• Easy to use 1 sachet to 1 bag of cement.
• Long shelf life when stored correctly 24 months.
  

Instructions:

Sika Max mortar plasticiser may be added directly into the mixing drum after the addition of sand or pre-mixed with the gauging water.

The use of sikaMax mortar plasticiser pre-weighed sachets introduced directly to the mix optimises control of dosage and minimises wastage.

Mixing:

The action of sikaMax mortar plasticiser is entirely physical and therefore requires an efficient mixing action.

If mixing is to take place by hand the mix must be well turned over to achieve the maximum plasticising effect.

Approx Dosage:

Sika Max PMP is added at the rate of 1 sachet per 25Kg bag of cement.

More Precise Dosage:

Cement:Sand + SikaMix PMP    Cement:Lime Sand        Typical Uses

                        1:3                                       1:¼:3                   Laying loadbearing brickwork.

                        1:4                                       1:½:4.5                External rendering exposed positions.

                                                                                                 Backing and bedding coats rough cast.

                        1:6                                        1:1:6                   Internal plaster, Floating coats, External rendering.

                        1:3 to 1:6                              Varies                Brickwork, pointing or repointing.

                        1:8                                          1:2:9                  Laying blocks and concrete or sand-lime bricks.

Sika SikaMix Mortar Plasticiser Official Information:

Sika Max Mortar Plasticiser Technical Data Sheet

Sika Max Mortar Plasticiser Safety Data Sheet

Sika Max Mortar Plasticiser Declaration Of Performance