Sika® Stabilizer UW 404

(Formerly MasterMatrix® UW 404)

Anti - washout admixture

DESCRIPTION SET TIME

Sika® Stabilizer UW 404 anti-washout admixture is a Sika® Stabilizer UW 404 has little to no effect on
ready to use, liquid admixture specially developed for concrete setting time.
concrete placed underwater. Concrete treated with
Sika® Stabilizer UW 404 exhibits superior resistance AIR CONTENT
to washout of cement and fines.
A slightly higher dosage of air entraining admixture may
be required to achieve the desired air content when
ADVANTAGES using Sika® Stabilizer UW 404 .
Sika® Stabilizer UW 404 produces a concrete mixture
highly resistant to washout, while maintaining COMPRESSIVE STRENGH
workability, pumpability, and placeability. The following
Sika® Stabilizer UW 404 has marginal effect on
special qualities are also provided:
compressive strength. It should be noted that most
- Minimal to no effect on water demand.
underwater concrete mixes proportioned in accordance
- Reduces concrete bleeding.
with ACI 304R have greater compressive strengths than
- Slump characteristics equal to untreated concrete.
specified. If additional strength is required with the use
- Virtually eliminates segregation, even with highly
of Sika® Stabilizer UW 404, a lower water/cement ratio
fluid, high water-cementitious ratio mixes.
may be necessary.
- Thixotropic action provides stiffening after concrete is
placed.
- Minimises environmental impact of cement washout RECOMMENDATIONS
in water. For underwater concrete placements, ACI 304R,
- Minimal to no effect on set time. Chapter 8, "Concrete Placed Underwater" recommends
- Reduced pumping pressures. certain basic mixture proportions such as:
Total cementitious materials : 356kg/m³ or more
Pozzolans : 15%
PRIMARY USES Max. w:c ratio : 0.45
Sika® Stabilizer UW 404 is recommended for use in
Fine aggregate content : 45-55% by volume
all types of concrete pumped or tremied underwater,
of total aggregate
where thixotropic properties are desired. Sika®
Air content : up to 5%
Stabilizer UW 404 is especially helpful in extreme
Slump : 150 to 230mm
conditions where conventional concrete or placing
techniques would result in a high percentage of material
Sika® Stabilizer UW 404 should be used with a water
loss due to washout.
reducing admixture from Sika® ViscoCrete® product
Sika® Stabilizer UW 404 is particularly useful in
ranges. Due to incompatibility Sika® Stabilizer UW 404
mortar and grouting applications where mixes are
should not be used in conjunction with Sikament® RB
typically more fluid and have a higher potential for
admixtures with the exception of Sikament® RB 2000M.
washout.

PACKAGING If other Master Builders Solutions admixtures are to be

Sika® Stabilizer UW 404 is supplied in 210 litre used with Sika® Stabilizer UW 404 , please contact
drums. your Master Builders Solutions representative as some
admixtures are not compatible.
SLUMP RETENTION
Results from slump loss studies taken over a 60-minute
period indicate Sika® Stabilizer UW 404 does not
adversely affect concrete slump retention.

Sika® Stabilizer UW 404 1/2

Sika® Stabilizer UW 404
(Formerly MasterMatrix® UW 404)
Anti - washout admixture

DOSAGE NOTE
Sika® Stabilizer UW 404 is recommended for use at a Field service, where provided, does not constitute
dosage range 0.8-1.6 litre/100kg of cementitious supervisory responsibility. For additional information
material for most concrete mixes using average contact your local Master Builders Solutions
concrete ingredients. Because of variations in job representative.
conditions, applications and concrete materials, dosage Master Builders Solutions reserves the right to have the
rates outside the recommended range may be required. true cause of any difficulty determined by accepted test
Sika® Stabilizer UW 404 should be added at the methods.
batch plant after all other concrete ingredients have
been mixed and discharged into the mixer. It is also QUALITY AND CARE
possible to add Sika® Stabilizer UW 404 at the job
All Master Builders Solutions Products are manufactured
site provided adequate mixing is accomplished.
under a management system independently certified to
conform to the requirements of the quality,
TEMPERATURE PRECAUTION environmental and occupational health and safety
Material must be stored at temperatures above 7°C to standards of ISO 9001 and Master Builders Solutions
avoid dispensing difficulties due to thickening. Do not ESHQ recommendations.
allow material to freeze.
* Properties listed are based on laboratory-controlled
Sika® Stabilizer UW 404 admixture cannot be tests.
reconstituted after thawing.
® = Registered trademark of the MBCC-Group in many
STORAGE countries
Store under cover, out of direct sunlight and protect from
extremes of temperature. Failure to comply with the CONTACT
recommended storage conditions may result in Should you require any further information, please do
premature deterioration of the product or packaging. For not hesitate to contact us:
specific storage advice consult Master Builders
Solutions Technical Services Department. www.master-builders-solutions.com/en-sa
[email protected]
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS M: +966 13 853 8600
Sika® Stabilizer UW 404 is not a fire or health hazard.
For further information, refer to Safety data sheet. Master Builders Solutions Saudi Arabia for
Manufacturing LLC.
P.O. Box 1884, Al Khobar, KSA

LEGAL NOTES The information, and, in particular, the recommendations relating to the application and end-use of Sika products, are given in good faith
based on Sika's current knowledge and experience of the products when properly stored, handled and applied under normal conditions in
accordance with Sika's recommendations. In practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site conditions are such that no
warranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any legal relationship whatsoever,
can be inferred either from this information, or from any written recommendations, or from any other advice offered. The user of the
product must test the product’s suitability for the intended application and purpose. Sika reserves the right to change the properties of its
products. The proprietary rights of third parties must be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our current terms of sale and delivery.
Users must always refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will be
supplied on request.
BASIS OF PRODUCT All technical data stated in this Data Sheet are based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may vary due to circumstances beyond
DATA our control.
LOCAL Note that as a result of specific local regulations the declared data and recommended uses for this product may vary from country to
RESTRICTIONS country. Consult the local Product Data Sheet for exact product data and uses.

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