Air Entrainers - Sika® Air-360

Air Entraining Admixture

Sika® Air-360 is an aqueous solution of a unique, synthetically manufactured surfactant for the air entrainment of concrete. Sika® Air-360 meets or exceeds the requirements of ASTM C 260 and AASHTO M 154.

Sika® Air-360 is specifically designed for low or no slump concrete. It allows for air entrainment in low slump concrete mixes.

• Improves resistance to freeze thaw cycles and scaling.
• Improves workability.
• Reduces bleeding.
• Reduces size and number of capillary channels increasing impermeability.
• Substantially increases durability.
• Increases moisture retention for cement hydration.
• Improves air void system.

Usage

Sika® Air-360 increases concrete’s durability, making it more resistant to the damaging effects of freezing and thawing, while improving workability and reducing bleeding.

Advantages

Sika® Air-360 is specifically designed for low or no slump concrete. It allows for air entrainment in low slump concrete mixes.

• Improves resistance to freeze thaw cycles and scaling.
• Improves workability.
• Reduces bleeding.
• Reduces size and number of capillary channels increasing impermeability.
• Substantially increases durability.
• Increases moisture retention for cement hydration.
• Improves air void system.

Packaging

Sika® Air-360 is available in 55 gallon drums (208 liter), 275 gallon totes (1040 liters) drums and bulk delivery.

Color

Light Yellow Liquid

Product Details

Product Information

Shelf Life

Shelf life when stored in original packaging in dry warehouse conditions between 50 °F and 80 °F (10-27 °C) is 1 year from the date of manufacture.

Storage Conditions

Sika® Air-360 should be stored at above 40 °F (5 °C). If frozen, thaw and agitate thoroughly to return to normal state before use.

Specific Gravity

Approx. 1.01

Application

Application Information

Mixing

Measure the required quantity per batch manually or with automatic dispenser equipment. Add Sika® Air-360 to mixing water or sand. Do not mix with dry cement or other cementitious materials. When used in combination with other admixtures, care must be taken to dispense each admixture separately into the mix.

Combination with Other Admixtures: Combination with other admixtures, may affect the amount of entrained air in the mix. If multiple admixtures are used, actual air content should be verified as per applicable ASTM standards to ensure desired level of air entrainment is achieved. Sika® Air-360 is compatible with other Sika admixtures. All admixtures must be added to the concrete mix separately.

Consumption

Recommended Dosage

The recommended dosage range for Sika® Air-360 is 0.1 to 6.0 ounces per 100 lbs. (7 to 400 ml / 100 kg) of cementitious material. Various concrete materials, slump, ambient air temperature, additions of pozzolanic materials, mixing time, and type and brand of cement will affect dosage rates. It is suggested that trial mixes be conducted in order to determine the optimum dosage to obtain the required percentage of entrained air. In addition, a regular air test should be performed in order to adjust the dosage to changing conditions.

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