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EAMICRETE GIM 200

Retarding & High Range Water Reducing, Internal Membrane and Integral Crystalline Waterproofing Concrete Admixture

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

EAMICRETE GIM 200 is an integral hydrophobic crystalline waterproofing, retarding & high range water reducing concrete admixture that is formulated to produce unique waterproofing, and highly durable flowing concrete and improve all the physical and mechanical properties. It is designed to replace using of externally applied surface membranes and coatings to protect concrete structures against moisture transmission to produce high durable & high quality concrete.After mixing with the concrete ingredients, it is adsorbed by cement particles introducing a deflocculating behavior which helps in reduction of the mixing water and allows the increasing of both early and ultimate strengths. The active ingredients react in the presence of moisture in the fresh concrete with the by-products of cement hydration creating non-soluble crystalline formation throughout the pores and capillary matrix of the concrete. This leads to permanently sealed concrete against the penetration of water and hence water soluble salts from any direction. This will protect the concrete and the steel reinforcement from any deterioration.

After the concrete hardens, if there are any of risk of cracks formation due to settling or shrinkage, incoming water leads to the crystallization process and additional crystals begin to grow, filling cracks and ensuring that the structure’s waterproofing barrier is maintained and protected. It is based on a blend of synthetic polymers and manufactured under controlled conditions assuring consistent quality.

PRODUCT DOCUMENTS

Technical Data Sheet

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

EAMICRETE GIM 200 is formulated to be used as retarding & high range water reducing and hydrophobic crystalline waterproofing and can replace of externally applied surface membranes and coatings to protect concrete structures against moisture transmission to produce high durable & high quality concrete in:

  • Water-retaining structures, potable water tanks & reservoirs, sewage treatment plants, septic tanks.

  • Secondary containment structures.

  • Water excluding structures retaining walls, elevator pits, dams.

  • Below grade structures, piles, foundations, basement.

  • Swimming pools.

  • Tunnels and subway systems.

  • Slip-form concrete works

  • Mass Concrete.

  • Parking structures.

  • Bridges and related structures.

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Liquid form: easy to be added and dispensed directly in the batch plant.

  • Maximum waterproofing protection.

  • Producing waterproof concrete from any direction (i.e. positive or negative side)

  • Protects the steel reinforcement from corrosion by reduction of ingress of harmful water soluble salts such chlorides, sulphates … etc.

  • Improves workability and pumping properties.

  • Improved all mechanical and physical properties.

  • Permanently active will self-healing future static crack up to 500 microns.

  • Withstands high water pressures (up to 14 bars).

  • Reduces the rate of carbonation of the concrete.

  • Enable the long transportation of the concrete.

  • Eliminates any risk of segregation, shrinkage, bleeding and creep.

  • Suitable for use in self compact concrete.

  • Water-based, non-flammable, non-toxic, chloride-free and non-corrosive.

STANDARDS

EAMICRETE GIM 200 complies with the requirements of the following standards:

  • EN 934 Part 2: "Concrete admixtures, Definition, requirements, conformity, marking and labelling" Table 1,11.1,11.2 and Table 9

  • ES 1899 Part 1, Table 1, 11.1, 11.2 and
    Table 9.

  • ASTM C 494, Type G and Type S.

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