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Sika® ViscoCrete®-4220 HE
High-early-strength PCE superplasticizer for very high workability concrete
Product Overview
Sika ViscoCrete-4220 HE is a high-performance superplasticizer based on modified polycarboxylate technology, designed to deliver very high workability while allowing a marked cut in mix water and faster early strength gain. By dispersing cement grains efficiently, it lets producers create flowing, cohesive concrete that compacts easily, finishes densely and resists shrinkage cracking. It is well suited to high-performance and high-early-strength concrete, ready-mix, self-compacting, precast, prestressed and pumped concrete, as well as floors, slabs, foundations and heavily reinforced walls and columns. Space Arc Engineering, an authorized Sika distributor in India, supplies this admixture to concrete plants and contractors seeking reliable early-strength performance and improved durability. Optimum dosage should be established by site trials and the current Technical Data Sheet.
Features & Benefits
- Very high water reduction enables strong, dense concrete at low water-to-cement ratios
- Rapid early strength gain supports tight construction schedules and early form removal
- Excellent flow and self-levelling behaviour for congested and complex formwork
- Improved cohesion reduces segregation and bleeding in flowing mixes
- Lower drying shrinkage helps control cracking in structural concrete
- Broadly compatible across precast, prestressed, ready-mix and pumped concrete
Technical Highlights
| Coverage | Dosage range 0.2-2.0% by weight of cementitious material; optimum confirmed through site trials (refer to TDS). |
| Strength | Boosts early and final compressive strength via very high water reduction; actual gains depend on mix design (refer to TDS). |
| Performance | Light brown liquid, density ~1.13 kg/l at 25°C, pH ≥6, delivering very high workability with reduced shrinkage. |
| Application Conditions | Add to mixing water or to the mixer after 50-70% of mixing water; minimum 60 seconds wet mixing recommended. |
| Packaging | Supplied in 255 kg drums or bulk. |
Applications
- Precast and prestressed plants needing high early strength and fast demoulding
- Self-compacting concrete for architectural and heavily reinforced sections
- Infrastructure foundations, rafts and piers requiring durable, low-permeability concrete
- Commercial ready-mix supply for slabs, walls and columns
- Industrial elements where pumpability and finish quality are critical
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Technical Data
| Type | High-early-strength PCE superplasticizer / water reducer |
| Base | Aqueous solution of modified polycarboxylate |
| Appearance | Light brown liquid |
| Density | ~1.13 kg/l at 25°C |
| Dosage | 0.2-2.0% by weight of cementitious |
| Standards | IS 9103, ASTM C494 |
Datasheet & Documents
Request the Technical Data Sheet, method statement and safety data sheet from Space Arc Engineering.
Request Quote / Availability
+91 9999155255
+91 7290089007
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes ViscoCrete-4220 HE different from a standard plasticizer?
It uses modified polycarboxylate chemistry that disperses cement far more effectively than older plasticizers, giving very high workability and water reduction together with faster early strength, rather than just improved flow.
Can ViscoCrete-4220 HE be used for self-compacting concrete?
Yes. Its very high water reduction and flow characteristics make it suitable for self-compacting and high-performance concrete, though mix proportions and stability should be verified by trial.
What is the recommended dosage?
Typically 0.2-2.0% by weight of cementitious material, with the optimum fixed by site trials. Higher dosages can be used subject to consultant approval. Refer to the TDS.
What standards does it meet?
It is formulated to comply with IS 9103 and ASTM C494 for chemical admixtures for concrete.
Who distributes Sika ViscoCrete-4220 HE in India?
Space Arc Engineering is an authorized Sika distributor in India supplying ViscoCrete-4220 HE for ready-mix and project use. Reach the team at +91 9999155255 or info@space-arc.com.
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Buy Sika® ViscoCrete®-4220 HE — Sika Distributor in India
Space Arc Engineering is an Authorized Project Distributor supplying Sika products for infrastructure, industrial, commercial and residential projects across India.
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