ARSET AIR Series

ARSET AIR SERIES products are an air-entraining admixture for concrete. It is used for workable and durable concrete production in order to protect the concrete against freeze-thaw effects.

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Technical profile

Material data,
at a glance.

Key properties and declared technical characteristics for product selection and initial evaluation.

Chemical Base: Surface active agents
Color / Appearance: Homogeneous liquid
Chlorine Content (%): <0,1 (EN 480-10)
Alkaline Content (%): <10,0 (EN 480-12)
Corrosion Behavior: Contains only components according EN 934-1 Annex A.1
Dangerous Substances: Comply with annex AZ

Performance

Product advantages

Improves workability.
Increases freeze-thaw resistance.
Increases resistance of concrete against de-icing salt.
Increases durability.
Decreases water quantity without loss of workability.
Reduces the risk of segregation.
Improves cohesion.
It has no positive or negative effects on setting of concrete.
Do not contain chloride or any other components that result in corrosion in the reinforcements. Therefore, it is suitable for use in reinforced concrete structures.

Application range

Areas of use

Airports, runways and taxiways
Concrete roads
Dams and water tanks
Freeze-thaw resistant concrete production
Lightweight hollow concrete production
Mass concrete pouring structures
In ready mixed concrete

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From selection
to application.

Application

ARSET AIR SERIES products are used by adding the mixing water before it is added to the aggregate. It should not be added over the dry mixture. When used with other additives, each additive must be added to the mix individually.

Dosage

It is suitable for use with all types of concrete with or without additives. It is used with air entrainment to increase its freeze-thaw resistance. The amount and type of aggregate used, cement dosage, cement type, fineness, consistency, water / cement ratio and temperature may negatively affect the amount of air; in such cases, the additive dose may need to be increased. Avoid evaporation of the mixing water in the concrete at high temperatures. During the curing phase, curing can be used to prevent rapid evaporation of moisture in the concrete and crack formation. Steel, polypropylene and organic fibers can be used against shrinkage cracks. It is recommended to carry out tests before using the products.

Specification & supply

Standards, formats
and handling.

Standards

Arset Air Series TS EN 934-2 Table 5
ASTM C 260

Packaging

30 kg plastic drum
250 kg drum
1000 kg container

Product variants

ARSET AIR
ARSET AIR L

Storage

Shelf life is 12 months from the date of production when stored in original unopened and undamaged packages (drums, barrels, IBC containers) at temperatures between +5 °C and +35 °C, protecting from direct sunlight, excessive heat and frost. If the product has waited for a long time, make it homogeneous by mixing slowly at low speed with mechanical methods before using the product. Make sure that the product does not freeze. If the product freezes, it should be thawed by keeping it at room temperature without using direct heat and mixed by mechanical methods until it becomes homogeneous.