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MasterMatrix VMA 358
MasterMatrix VMA 358
Viscosity-modifying concrete admixture
How does MasterMatrix VMA 358 work?
MasterMatrix VMA 358 organic, viscosity-modifying admixture (VMA) is a ready-to-use, liquid admixture developed for producing concrete with enhanced viscosity and controlled rheological properties. Concrete with MasterMatrix VMA 358 admixture exhibits superior stability, thus increasing resistance to segregation and facilitating placement.
MasterMatrix VMA 358 admixture meets ASTM C 494/C 494M requirements for Type S, Specific Performance, admixtures.
Recommended uses:
Concrete containing “gap-graded” aggregates
Lean concrete mixtures
Concrete containing manufactured sand
Concrete as a pumping aid
Concrete as a finishing aid
Concrete mixtures requiring “more body”
Self-consolidating concrete (SCC)
Liquid Sand program
Pervious concrete
Self-consolidating grout
What are the unique features of MasterMatrix VMA 358?
Modifies viscosity of concrete
What are the benefits of MasterMatrix VMA 358?
Controls bleeding
Reduces segregation, even with highly fluid concrete mixtures
Enhances pumping and finishing
Reduces sagging, helping plastic concrete maintain its shape on slopes and arches
Facilitates production of highly fluid concrete mixtures such as Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC)
Facilitates placement of pervious concrete mixtures
Superior and predictable in-place concrete properties
Enhances surface appearance
Flexibility in mixture proportioning
Provides concrete stability during transport and placement