SIROCCO

 Used in production of flowing and self-compacting

SIROCCO HRSP concrete permits easier construction with quicker
High Range Super Plasticiser placing and compaction and reduced labour costs
without increasing water content.

Description  Increased workability levels are maintained for

longer than with ordinary sulphonated melamine
Sirocco HRSP is a new generation Superplasticiser superplasticising admixtures.
admixture based on polycarboxylates. It is supplied as a
green / grey solution which instantly disperses in water.  Improved cohesion and particle dispersion minimises
segregation and bleeding and improves pumpability.
Sirocco HRSP disperses the fine particles in the concrete
mix, enabling the water content of the concrete to  Chloride free, safe for use in prestressed and
perform more effectively. The very high levels of water reinforced concrete.
reduction possible allow major increases in strength to
be obtained.
Technical support
Uses
Sirocco provides a technical advisory service for on-site
 To provide excellent acceleration of strength gain at assistance and advice on admixture selection, evaluation
early ages and significant increases in strength at all trials and dispensing equipment. Technical data and
ages by significantly reducing water demand in a guidance can be provided for admixtures and other
concrete mix. products for use with fresh and hardened concrete.

 For use with fluid concrete, self-compacting Typical dosage

concrete, reinforced concrete, pre stressed concrete
The optimum dosage of Sirocco HRSP to meet specific
 Particularly suitable for precast concrete and other requirements should always be determined by trials
high early strength requirements. using the materials and conditions that will be
experienced in use. This allows the optimisation of
 To significantly improve the workability of site mixed admixture dosage and mix design and provides a
and precast concrete without increasing water complete assessment of the concrete mix. Starting points
demand. for such trials, based on the primary use of the product,
are to use a dosage within the normal typical ranges.
 To provide improved durability by increasing
ultimate strengths and reducing concrete For high strength, water reduced concrete the normal
permeability. dosage is from 0.30 to 2.80 litres/100 kg of cementitious
material, including PFA, GGBFS and microsilica. For high
Advantages workability concrete the normal dosage range is from
0.70 to 1.30 litres/100 kg of cementitious materials.
 Major increases in strength at early ages without
increased cement contents are of particular benefit Where a combination of performance is required, such as
in precast concrete, allowing earlier stripping times. some increase in workability combined with reduced
water content, then the whole range of dosages from
 Makes possible major reductions in water: cement 0.30 to 2.80 litres/100kg of cementitious material can be
ratio which allow the production of high strength considered.
concrete without excessive cement contents.

Important
Sirocco products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard terms and conditions
of sale, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Sirocco endeavors to ensure that any advice, recommendation,
specification or information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous control over where or
how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the uses of its products, whether or not in
accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by it.
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Use at other dosages procedure recommended on this data sheet to ensure
that effects such as unwanted retardation do not occur.
Dosages outside the typical ranges quoted above may be Sirocco HRSP is suitable for use with all types of ordinary
used if necessary and suitable to meet particular mix Portland cements and cement replacement materials
requirements, provided that adequate supervision is such as PFA, GGBFS and silica fume.
available. Compliance with requirements must be
assessed through trial mixes. Dispensing

Properties The correct quantity of Sirocco HRSP should be measured

Appearance: Green / Grey liquid by means of a recommended dispenser. Normally, the
0 admixture should then be added to the concrete mixing
Specific gravity: Typically 1.03 – 1.05 at 20 C
water to obtain the best results. Where high workability
Chloride content: Nil to BS 5075 concrete is required from normal workability concrete
pH 6.7 -8.5 delivered to site, Sirocco HRSP may also be added to
Air entrainment: Typically less than 2% additional concrete in the drum of a ready-mix truck. Full blending
air is entrained at normal of the admixture and the concrete should be ensured by
dosages. mixing in the truck drum at high speed for a period of at
least two minutes.
Instructions for use - Mix design

Where the primary intention is to improve strengths, Curing

initial trials should be made with normal concrete mix
designs. The addition of the admixture will allow the As with all structural concrete, good curing practice using
removal of water from the mix whilst maintaining the Sirocco Cretecure WB should be maintained, particularly
workability at the levels obtained before the use of the in situations where an overdose has occurred.
admixture. After initial trials, minor modifications to the
overall mix design may be made to optimise Site Trials
performance.
Many variables in concreting materials and conditions
Where the primary intention is to provide high can effect the selection and use of an admixture. Trials
workability concrete, the starting mix design should be should be made using relevant materials and conditions
one suitable for use as a pump mix. Advice on mix design in order to determine the optimum mix design and
for flowing concrete is available from Sirocco. admixture dosage to meet specific requirements.

In correctly designed flowing concrete, the improved Packaging

dispersion of the cement particles and the more efficient
use of mixing water will improve mix cohesion. The slight Sirocco HRSP is available in 25litre, 200 litre drums and
air entrainment obtained with Sirocco HRSP will also help 1000 Flow bins
to minimise bleed and segregation. After initial trials,
minor modifications to the mix design may be made to Storage
optimise performance.
Sirocco HRSP has a minimum shelf life of 12 months
0
Compatibility provided the temperature is kept within the range of 2 C
0
to 50 C. Should the temperature of the product fall
Sirocco HRSP is compatible with other Sirocco outside this range then Sirocco Technical Service
admixtures used in the same concrete mix. All Department should be contacted for advice.
admixtures should be added to the concrete separately
and must not be mixed together prior to addiction. The 0
Freezing point: Approximately -2 C.
resultant properties of concrete containing more than
one admixture should be assessed by the trial mix

Important
Sirocco products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard terms and conditions
of sale, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Sirocco endeavors to ensure that any advice, recommendation,
specification or information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous control over where or
how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the uses of its products, whether or not in
accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by it.
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Precautions - Health and safety

Sirocco HRSP does not fall into the hazard classifications

of current regulations. However, it should not be
swallowed or allowed to come into contact with skin and
eyes.

Suitable protective gloves and goggles should be worn.

Splashes on the skin should be removed with water. In

case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty
of water and seek medical advice. If swallowed seek
medical attention immediately - do not induce vomiting.

Fire

Sirocco HRSP is water based and non-flammable.

Cleaning and disposal

Spillages of Sirocco HRSP should be absorbed onto sand,

earth or vermiculite and transferred to suitable
containers. Remnants should be hosed down with large
quantities of water.

The disposal of excess or waste material should be

carried out in accordance with local legislation under the
guidance of the local waste regulatory authority.

Technical Data sheet update – July 2014

Important
Sirocco products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard terms and conditions
of sale, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Sirocco endeavors to ensure that any advice, recommendation,
specification or information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous control over where or
how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the uses of its products, whether or not in
accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by it.