MasterFlow® 525 (Formerly known as Masterflow ®525)

High flowability non-shrink cementitious grout, non-metallic

DESCRIPTION PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

MasterFlow® 525 is a powder blend for easy
production of a pourable to exceptionally fluid, FRESH STATE
slightly expansive, Portland cement grout by Mixed with a maximum of 4,5 litres of potable water
addition of potable water only. per 25kg bag of MasterFlow® 525 powder the
following properties are typical (at 25oC). Flow cone
STANDARD COMPLIANCE (U.S. Corps of Engineers) exits in less than 30 sec.
MasterFlow® 525 meets the requirements of the
U.S Corps of Engineers Specification CRD-C621- Initial set 4 – 6 hours
82A for fluid grout and ASTM C1107-91. Final set 7 – 8 hours
Wet density 2190 kg/m3
SPECIAL FEATURES
MasterFlow® 525 exhibits excellence in various HARDENED STATE
fresh and hardened state properties:- MasterFlow® 525 in laboratory conditions at 25oC
typically achieves:-
• Excellent initial and retained fluidity.
• Cohesion and suspension of aggregates.
• Non bleeding, void free bearing surface. COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH - UNDER
LABORATORY CONDITIONS
• Excellent strength development.
• Corrosion inhibition (non-chloride)
14%
• Controlled expansion and shrinkage 80
water
70 16%
compensation mechanisms. 60 18%
addition
rate
• Exceptional tortuous path flow. 50
40
30

TYPICAL USES 20
10
MasterFlow® 525 is suitable for but not limited to
the grouting of:- 1 3 7 21 28
Age - Days
• Structural Columns
• Machine bases
FLEXURAL STRENGTH
• Holding down bolts
• Dowel and starter bars 2 MPa 1 day
• Bridge bearings 6 MPa 7 days
• Underpinning and repairs 8 MPa 28 days
• Filling cavities in concrete or steel sections
EXPANSION PHASES
Plastic - up to initial set
MasterFlow® 525 (Formerly known as Masterflow ®525)

FREE EXPANSION The use of a mechanical mortar mixer is

Plastic - up to 0.5% (linear) recommended, in particular for large pours, but an
Hardened - up to 0.5% (linear) agitator attached to a drill or a spade and
wheelbarrow can be successful. Add two thirds of
INSTALLATION DETAIL the required water to the mixer or wheelbarrow first
and add the grout powder to the water. For fluid
PREPARATION grouts, mix to a thick plastic consistency first to
All areas to be grouted must be free of grease or break lumps then add final amounts of water to
dirt and the concrete must be well soaked for achieve consistency required.
several hours prior to grouting. Failure to do this will
result in migration of grout mix water to the dry PLACING
adjacent concrete. Grout should be flowed across the shortest
dimension possible. The depth of the pouring head-
SHUTTERING board should be not less than 100mm above the
All fluid flow grouting should be by provision of a top level of the gap to be grouted. This will suffice
suitable head box, pouring board and receiving for most applications, but a 200mm pouring head
reservoir to allow the flow of grout to expel may be needed for tortuous paths and or flow
entrapped air. distances of 2-3 metres.

SELECTION OF CONSISTENCY MasterFlow® 525 may be placed with diaphragm or

Where access is easy, (+50mm clearance), and other conventional fluid transfer pumps.
flow path short (up to 500mm) a flowable or
pourable mix may be used. The minimum clearance The principles of self-levelment of fluids apply to
for flowable applications is 30mm. placement of MasterFlow® 525. All blind cavities
must be vented and fresh grout must be added
For restricted access (less than 50mm clearance), continuously to the pouring head to maintain
or flow of half to three metres, a fluid grout will be hydraulic pressure and avoid entry of air.
required. The minimum clearance for fluid
applications is 15mm. Do not use vibrators, but chain agitation or
strapping techniques are effective in breaking any
tension head that might prevent free flow.
MIXING
The following water addition rates, per 25kg of
grout powder, will produce the consistency LIMITATIONS
indicated:- Do not grout on a 5ºC and falling temperature
scale. Avoid excessive heat (35-40oC) especially
Plastic 2.5 - 3 ℓ
Flowable 3.5 – 4 ℓ where grout is to be placed in 100mm or more lifts.
Fluid (very flowable) 4.5 ℓ Cooling of mix water or covering of steel with
wetted hessian may be necessary to reduce heat.
MasterFlow® 525 (Formerly known as Masterflow ®525)

The maximum lift should not exceed 150mm unless SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
precautions are taken. As with all chemical products, care should be taken
during use and storage to avoid contact with eyes
Note: Consult BASF Construction Chemicals SA mouth, skin and foodstuffs (which can also be
technical services for advice on grouting in adverse tainted with vapour until product is fully cured or
conditions, pumping or other placing techniques. dried). Treat splashes to eyes and skin
immediately. If accidentally ingested, seek
CURING immediate medical attention. Keep away from
All exposed areas of grout should be covered children and animals.
immediately after placement, until set, after which it NOTE
should be coated with a good quality curing Field service, where provided, does not constitute
compound or kept wet for at least 7 days. supervisory responsibility. For additional
information contact your local BASF representative.
YIELD
Per cubic metre of flowable grout: 77 to 80 pockets BASF reserves the right to have the true cause of
(1925 to 2000kg) will be needed. any difficulty determined by accepted test methods.

PACKAGING QUALITY AND CARE

25 kilogram polylined bags. All products originating from BASF Construction
Chemicals South Africa are manufactured under a
STORAGE management system independently certified to
Store under cover, out of direct sunlight and protect conform to the requirements of the quality,
from extremes of temperatures. Shelf life–12 environmental and occupational health & safety
months. standards ISO 9001, 2008.

* Properties listed are based on laboratory controlled tests.

Failure to comply with the recommended storage
conditions may result in premature deterioration of
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advice consult BASF Construction Chemicals SA’s
Technical Services Department.

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NOTE BASF either orally or in writing may be followed, modified or rejected by the owner, engineer or contractor since
they, and not BASF, are responsible for carrying out procedures appropriate to a specific application.

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