Kima Rapid

KEMA Rapid is a product of KEMA Foam, which is a special liquid additive designed to accelerate concrete setting time and achieve high early strength. This product is ready to use, soluble in water, and conforms to ASTM C494 Type C specifications.

Characteristics
Increases adjustment speed
Promotes early strength
Provides protection against corrosion
Allows early disassembly and reuse of molds
Suitable for construction in cold weather
Chloride free
Accelerates corrosion resistance in cold weather
Resists corrosion of steel reinforcement

Areas of use
Construction in cold weather
Prestressed concrete
Precast concrete
Ready mix concrete where early demoulding is essential
Used with prestressed concrete and speeds up the construction process

Technical data
Color is light yellow
The form is liquid
Density: 1.2±0.03 g/cm³
pH 6–7
Chloride content is zero
Typical dosage is 2–6% of cement weight but should not be added to dry cement
Dosage Adjustments The water content of the mixture should be adjusted accordingly and doses outside the typical range may be used if supported by extensive trial mixtures and laboratory testing.

Storage and shelf life
Shelf life is 12 months when stored at a temperature between 2°C and 50°C

Packing
Available in the following packages
5 kg and 20 kg (jercan)
220 kg (barrel)
1200 kg (tank)