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SikaColor® Flo

Powdered concrete colours

SikaColor® Flo powder Colors are pre dispersed metal oxide pigments containing high pigment solids.

SikaColor® Flo Powder Colour is a powder based colour containing proprietary chemicals for dispersion and suspension of the metal oxide pigments. All Colour products are thixotropic in nature, which means they remain thick when standing for an extended period.
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Usage

The use of colours and the ColorSelect® PC dispensing System provides an easy handling, dust free environment for integral colouring of:
  • Concrete Blocks & Pavers
  • Concrete Floors
  • Vertical Precast
  • Poured in Place Concrete
 

Advantages

SikaColor® Flo Powder Colour is a powder based colour containing proprietary chemicals for dispersion and suspension of the metal oxide pigments. All Colour products are thixotropic in nature, which means they remain thick when standing for an extended period.

Packaging

6 kg / bag

Colour

Powder (in different colours)

Product Details

Product Information

Composition

Inorganic Metal Oxide in powderous solution.

Shelf life

12 months from date of production if stored properly in original, unopened packaging, at temperatures between +5°C and +35°C.

Storage conditions

Store at temperatures between +5°C and +35°C. Protect SikaColor® Flo from direct sunlight and freezing.

Frost: If frozen and/or if precipitation has occurred, SikaColor® Flo may be used after thawing slowly at room temperature and intensive mixing.

Application

Application Information

Compatibility

SikaColor® Flo may be combined with many other Sika Concrete Admixtures.

Important: Always conduct trials before combining products in specific mixes and contact our Technical Service Department for information and advice about any specific combinations.

Equipment

Clean all tools and application equipment with water immediately after use. Hardened / cured material can only be removed mechanically.

DISPENSING

SikaColor® Flo should be agitated prior to use to insure uniformity.

For a zero-slump application, SikaColor® Flo is added just after the pre-wetted aggregate and before the cement addition. This allows the aggregate to distribute the colour uniformly, which will promote an even distribution of pigment particles on the surface of the cement crystals.

For ready mix applications, SikaColor® Flo may be added in front, during the batching or at the end of the batch cycle.
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

Product is available in numerous standard colours as indicated in the Colour Card using 1 % to 8 % loadings by weight of cement.

Different shades of Portland Cement, Cement replacement, aggregates, consistency and finishing techniques create differences in the final concrete colour.

Contact Sika sales department for dosage recommandation.

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