MIRA® 53 is a new generation Mid-Range water reducer designed to assist concrete producers with improved production economics.
The advanced formula of MIRA® 53 develops significantly greater later age strengths than traditional Mid-Range water reducers, allowing cement content economics.
The product can be used in a wide range of applications, and will develop higher ultimate strength than MIRA® 52. The choice of the most appropriate product should generally be based on full concrete trials.
MIRA® 53 is based on blended modified lignosulphonates and is a powerful deflocculant. Depending on addition rate, MIRA® 53 conforms to EN 934-2.
| Appearance | Dark Brown Liquid |
| Specific Gravity (20°C) | 1.210 |
| Alkali Content (eq.Na2O) | 3.70% |
| Chloride Content | Nil |
| Air Entrainment | 1.0-2.0 % |
| Freezing Point | 0ºC |
MIRA® 53 is supplied ready for use. When producing high consistence concrete it should be added in its supplied form with part of the batching water after the addition of the cement.
After the addition of MIRA® 53, a further mixing cycle of at least two minutes is recommended to enable MIRA® 53 to efficiently disperse the mix constituents.
MIRA® 53 can be used with most types of Portland cements. It is also effective in concrete containing fly ash or ground granulated blastfurnace slag.
For use with special cements we recommend contacting GCP Applied Technologies.
MIRA® 53 is fully compatible with all GCP admixtures normally used in concrete production.
Each admixture must be added separately. Individually added, each will deliver exactly the results desired.
However, the performance of the material may be affected by the presence of other chemicals and we would recommend that GCP be consulted in such circumstances.
| Range | 400 ml -800 ml per 100 kg cement |
| 0.40% -0.80% (v/w) by wt. of cement | |
| As a guide to trials an addition rate of 0.50% volume by weight of cement is suggested. | |
| For advice and assistance with trials we recommend that you consult GCP Applied Technologies. | |
MIRA® 53 is a versatile, high performance product that benefits from a wide variety of applications. As with most products of this type, level of effectiveness is governed by the quantity of product used and the specific nature of the concrete mix.
The performance of MIRA® 53 is best assessed after preliminary tests using the actual concrete materials to determine the optimum dosage and effect on both plastic and hardened concrete.
As dosage is increased throughout the recommended range, concrete consistence and retardation of set also increase. These effects will be more pronounced when using cement replacement materials.
Overdosing, particularly in cold weather; could be accompanied by retardation of set of the concrete. Providing overdosed concrete is properly cured, the ultimate strength will generally be higher than that of a normal concrete.
Planned overdosing outside the recommended range should be further discussed with the Technical Service department of Grace Construction Products.
Any situation where an overdose is suspected, careful inspection of the concrete in its plastic state should be conducted. Particular attention to consistency and cohesiveness prior to a decision on the suitability of the concrete for the particular application in question.
It is preferable that the MIRA® 53 should be introduced into the mixer by automatic dispensing equipment. Equipment or advice on dispensing can be obtained from GCP.
For further information on Health and Safety matters regarding this product we recommend that you consult the relevant Material Safety Data Sheet from GCP.
In line with general chemical handling precautions avoid contact with skin or eyes and protective gloves/goggles should be worn.
MIRA® 52 is supplied in both 15 and 205 non returnable drums and 1,000 litre totes.
Alternatively, bulk deliveries can be arranged.
MIRA® 53 should be stored away from the extremes of temperature and then protected from frost. If the product does freeze, it should be thawed and carefully re-mixed before use. The product should be kept out of direct sunlight in shaded storage at all times.
12 months from date of manufacture.
12 months from date of delivery.
Our Technical Service department of GCP Applied Technologies is available to assist you in the correct use of our performance chemicals.
We hope the information here will be helpful. It is based on data and knowledge considered to be true and accurate, and is offered for consideration, investigation and verification by the user, but we do not warrant the results to be obtained. Please read all statements, recommendations, and suggestions in conjunction with our conditions of sale, which apply to all goods supplied by us. No statement, recommendation, or suggestion is intended for any use that would infringe any patent, copyright, or other third party right.
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Last Updated: 2023-06-13
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