MasterFlow® 559
Versatile high strength, non shrink cementitious construction grout
DESCRIPTION TYPICAL PROPERTIES
MasterFlow 559 is a ready to use product in
powder form, which requires only the on-site Water
addition of water to produce a non-shrink grout of Flowable 3.7 L / 25 kg
addition
predictable performance. Plastic 3.0 L / 25 kg
Density Flowable 2230 kg / m³
APPLICATIONS Plastic 2350 kg / m³
MasterFlow 559 is formulated for use at flowable Free expansion 2 to 4 %
or plastic consistency. It may be used with
Restrained expansion 0 to 0.4 %
confidence for bedding, grouting and void filling
operations with clearance of greater than 25mm, Compressive Strength (N/mm2)
such as but not limited to: Flowable Plastic
• Void filling between old and new concrete. 1 Day 45.00 50.00
• Anchor bolts.
3 Days 56.00 58.00
• Floor patching.
• Foundation for machinery. 7 Days 60.00 65.00
• Cavities 28 Days 66.00 74.00
Flexural Strength (N/mm2)
1 Day 9.10 9.20
3 Days 10.20 10.90
Anchor Bolts Rail/ Post to Slab 7 Days 10.90 13.20
28 Days 13.50 15.10
2
Tensile Strength (N/mm )
Key
1 Day 2.10 1.90
MasterFlow 559 3 Days 2.70 2.70
Heavy Equipment
Machinery Base 7 Days 2.45 3.0
28 Days 3.10 3.15
ADVANTAGES
• Double expansion APPLICATION PROCEDURE
• Adjustable consistency.
• Micro silica enhanced for strength. SURFACE PREPARATION:
• High bond strength to steel and concrete. All surfaces in contact with the material must be
• High early strength development even at sound, dense and clean. All laitance and any
flowable consistency. unsound material should be removed by light
• Impermeable. sweep blast, light scabbling or vigorous wire
brushing (Note: heavy scabbling, creating deep
PACKAGING troughs or high peaks is unsuitable). Surfaces
MasterFlow 559 is supplied in 25kg bags. must be pre-wetted to thoroughly dampen the
concrete, but any free surface water must be
removed before MasterFlow 559 is placed.
Standards Particular attention should be paid to bolt holes to
ASTM C-109; ASTM C-940 ensure that these are water-free. Use oil free
Complies with ASTM C-1107 compressed air to blow out bolt holes and pockets
as necessary. Base plates, bolts, etc. must be
clean and free of oil, grease and paint. Set and
align equipment. If shims are to be removed after
MasterFlow® 559
the grout has set, then lightly grease them for easy MasterFlow 559 was formulated for thickness above
removal. 80mm, however it is suitable for use at a minimum
Ensure formwork is secure and watertight to thickness of 25mm.
prevent movement and leaking during the placing
For applications below 25mm consult Saudi BASF
and curing of the grout.
Technical Services Department for advice.
MIXING: DO NOT OVERWORK AND AVOID USING
MECHANICAL VIBRATION.
Damp down the inside of the grout mixer with
water prior to mixing the initial batch of UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD MasterFlow
559 BE RETEMPERED BY THE LATER ADDITION OF
MasterFlow 559. Ensure the mixer is damp but
WATER.
free of standing water. Add the pre-measured
quantity of water. Slowly add the MasterFlow 559, Use a mechanically powered grout mixer for
mixing continuously. Mix for 3-5 minutes until a optimum properties. A slow speed drill and mixing
smooth, uniform, lump free consistency is paddle may be used for 1 or 2 bag mixes. Do not
achieved. A slow speed drill with heavy duty paddle mix less than 1 bag or attempt to mix by hand.
can be employed for 1 or 2 bag mixes
PLACING: YIELD / CONSUMPTION
Place immediately after mixing, into the prepared
area in such a manner that the grout has the Consistency MasterFlow 559 Water Yield
shortest distance to flow. Pour the grout
Flowable 84 x 25 Kg bags 197 L
continuously maintaining a constant hydrostatic 1m3
head wherever possible. Plastic 87 x 25 Kg bags 188 L
MASTERFLOW grouts are suitable for use with NOTE:
most types of pumping equipment.
For precision grouting of heavy machinery use
MasterFlow 559 or in critical operating conditions
Immediately after MasterFlow 559 grout is placed,
cover all exposed grout with clean wet hessian and MasterFlow 885.
keep moist until grout surface is ready to be
finished, or until final set. Alternatively, consider When a very rapid set is required in areas subject
the use of a curing membrane from the to chemical spillage or contamination, use epoxy
MASTERKURE range. grouts MasterFlow 400/MasterSeal 915.
For additional information on MasterFlow 559
STORAGE
grout or other non-shrink grouting materials,
contact your BASF representative.
Store out of direct sunlight, clear of the ground on
pallets protected from rainfall. Avoid excessive
compaction. Storage life is approximately 12 months
when stored in ideal conditions in original sealed
bags.
PRECAUTIONS
The temperature of both the grout and elements
coming into contact with the grout should be in the
range of +5°C to +35°C. Do not use water in an
amount or at a temperature that will produce a
consistency more than recommended or cause mixed
grout to bleed or segregate.
MasterFlow® 559
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
As with other products containing Portland cement,
the cementitious material in MasterFlow 559 grout
may cause irritation. In case of contact with eyes,
immediately flush with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes. Call a physician. In case of contact
with skin, wash skin thoroughly.
NOTE
Field service, where provided, does not constitute
supervisory responsibility. For additional
information contact your local BASF
representative.
BASF reserves the right to have the true cause of
any difficulty determined by accepted test
methods.
QUALITY AND CARE
All BASF Products are manufactured under a
management system independently certified to
conform to the requirements of the quality,
environmental and occupational health and safety
standards of ISO 9001 and BASF ESHQ
recommendations.
REQUEST AND REFER TO RECOMMENDED
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR
MASTERFLOW® GROUTS PRIOR TO USE
* Properties listed are based on laboratory controlled tests.
® = Registered trademark of the BASF-Group in many countries.
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The technical information and application advice given in this BASF publication are based on the present state of
STATEMENT OF our best scientific and practical knowledge. As the information herein is of a general nature, no assumption can be
RESPONSIBILITY made as to a product's suitability for a particular use or application and no warranty 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.
Field service where provided does not constitute supervisory responsibility. Suggestions made by
NOTE BASF either orally or in writing may be followed, modified or rejected by the owner, engineer or contractor since
they, and not BASF, are responsible for carrying out procedures appropriate to a specific application.
Saudi BASF for Building Materials Co. Ltd.
P.O. Box 1884, Al Khobar, KSA
Tel: +966 13 8538600, Fax: +966 13 8328671
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