MasterFlow® 150 (formerly known as Flowcable 50)

Plasticised expanding admixture for cement slurry and grout

DESCRIPTION when temperatures may fall to below 10°C, it is

recommended that Rapid Hardening Portland
MasterFlow 150 is a powder additive which when cement should be used in grouts for filling the
mixed with cementitious system imparts shrinkage ducts of post-tensioned concrete members.
compensation and high flowability, pumpability to
the mix. It produces controlled expansion and
minimises water demand. APPLICATION
RECOMMENDED USES Recommended grout specifications for grouting
 Cable duct grouting ducts of post-tensioned concrete members:
 Cavity filling
 Filling gaps between precast elements 1. Neat cement grout:
 Repairing honeycombs by pressure
grouting Ordinary Portland 100kg
 Site batched repair/reprofiling mortars cement:
 Filling up the plumbing & electric chases MasterFlow 150: 500gms
Water: Not more than 50
FEATURES AND BENEFITS litres
2. Cement sand grout
 Based on gaseous expansion system –
compensates shrinkage in plastic stage
 Plasticising action – reduces water Ordinary Portland 100kg
demand, improves strength and pumpability cement:
 Easy to use packing – no mistakes on site Sharp graded sand 100kg
 Only make what is required - Most (passing 1.18mm
economical to use mesh sieve)
 Robust - Compatible with wide range of MasterFlow 150: 500gms
chemical and mineral admixtures and rapid Water: Not more than 54
hardening portland cement and most types litres
of portland cement
PROPERTIES Surface Preparation
All areas to be grouted must be clean and free of
Aspect : Brown/grey free flowing oil, grease, dirt and contaminants. Remove all
powder loose materials.
Chloride ion : <0.2%
content Where required, provide air-relief openings to
Dosage : 500gm/100kg cement avoid entrapment of air.
Compressive : 29.2 MPa (Neat cement
strength at 7 grout*) All metal components to be in contact with grout
days : 24.3 MPa (Cement sand must be free of rust, paint, or oils.
grout*)
Volume : up to 4% (Neat cement All concrete to come in contact with the grout must
Expansion grout*) be thoroughly saturated with clean water for a
: up to 2% (Cement sand minimum of 12 hours before placement of grout.
grout*) Remove excess water from holes and voids just
*Properties of mix as suggested in directions for before grout placement.
use
Compatibility with Cements Mixing
MasterFlow 150 is compatible with most types First take approximately 80% of the water in the
of Portland cements including Rapid Hardening mixer and then the Portland cement, mix
Portland cement. During the winter months thoroughly until the cement has been completely
MasterFlow® 150 (formerly known as Flowcable 50)
dispersed. Then add MasterFlow 150 and sand (if PACKAGING
any is being used), and continue mixing a further 2 MasterFlow 150 is available in 5 kg and 250
minutes or until complete dispersion of the gm sachet.
MasterFlow 150 is achieved.
SHELF LIFE
Add the required quantity of water from the Store under cover, out of direct sunlight and
remaining 20 % until the desired consistency is protect from extremes of temperature. In tropical
achieved. climates the product must be stored in an air-
conditioned environment.
Placing
Cable Duct: Grouts for ducts of post-tensioned Shelf life is 12 months when stored as above
concrete members should be passed through a PRECAUTIONS
1.18mm BS sieve before reaching the pump, and
the pump should be capable of giving a continuous For the full health and safety hazard information
flow of grout to the injection equipment. and how to safely handle and use this product,
please make sure that you obtain a copy of the
Bed grouting: Placing should be without BASF Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from
interruptions until completion. Place the mixed our office or our website.
grout into the pouring hopper of the formwork
within 15 minutes after mixing. Place from one side
only.
ESTIMATING DATA
MasterFlow 150 is used at the rate of 500gm per
100kg cement.

MasterFlow 150/01/0313
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contractor since they, and not BASF Construction Chemicals, are responsible for carrying out procedures
appropriate to a specific application.

BASF India Limited

Construction Chemicals Division
Plot No.37, Chandivali Farm Road, Chandivali, Andheri(East)
Mumbai – 400072 India
Tel: +91 22 28580200, Fax: +91 22 28478381
e-mail: [email protected] www.master-builders-solutions.basf.in
MasterFlow® 150 (formerly known as Flowcable 50)

MasterFlow 150/01/0313
The technical information and application advice given in this BASF Construction Chemicals publication are based
STATEMENT OF on the present state of our best scientific and practical knowledge. As the information herein is of a general
RESPONSIBILITY nature, no assumption can be made as to a product's suitability for a particular use or application and no warranty
(Disclaimer) as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness either expressed or implied is given other than those required by law.
The user is responsible for checking the suitability of products for their intended use.
® = registered trademark of BASF group in many countries
Field service where provided does not constitute supervisory responsibility. Suggestions made by BASF
NOTE Construction Chemicals either orally or in writing may be followed, modified or rejected by the owner, engineer or
contractor since they, and not BASF Construction Chemicals, are responsible for carrying out procedures
appropriate to a specific application.

BASF India Limited

Construction Chemicals Division
Plot No.37, Chandivali Farm Road, Chandivali, Andheri(East)
Mumbai – 400072 India
Tel: +91 22 28580200, Fax: +91 22 28478381
e-mail: [email protected] www.master-builders-solutions.basf.in