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1. Product Name• SPECMIXªSelfConsolidatingMasonryGrout(SCG)URL:SelfConsolidatingMasonryGroutVideoinstructions:

• SPECMIXªCoreFillGrout(FineandCoarse)URL:CoreFillGroutVideo:SPECMIXMasonrySolutions

SPECMIXSelfConsolidatingGrout

2. ManufacturerSPECMIX,Inc.1230EaganIndustrialRoadSuite160Eagan,MN55121 (888)773-2649 (651)994-7120Fax: (651)454-5315

E-mail:info@specmix.comwww.specmix.com

3. Product Description

BASICUSESPECMIXSCGSPECMIX SelfConsolidatingGrout (SCG) is adry,preblended,cement-basedgroutusedtobondadjacentmasonryunits,fillbondbeams,andoccupyallareasaroundsteel reinforce-mentinmasonryassemblagecores.Suitedforboth low-andhigh-liftapplications,SPECMIXSCG is ideal for grout lifts greater than 5'(1.5m).SPECMIX SCG delivers outstanding fluidity

and increased cohesion over conventionalcorefillgrout,withexcellentresistancetofluidgrout mix segregation. It easily fills masonrycoreswithoutvoidsandwithnoconsolidationeffort (mechanical vibration), even aroundheavilycongestedreinforcingsteelandotherobstructions.

SPECMIXCoreFillGroutSPECMIXCoreFillGroutisadry,preblendedmixwithhighflow.Formulatedtofillmasonryvoids,itmeetsASTMC476requirementsforreinforcedmasonryconstruction.SPECMIXCoreFillGroutisa fluidcementitiousmaterial thatbondsadja-centmasonry units and steel reinforcement in

the cores of masonry units to the masonryassemblage. It can also be used to reinforcebondbeams. Used in conjunctionwithexistingreinforcement, SPEC MIX Core Filll Grout pro-ducesastructurally soundfinalwall systemforreinforcedmasonryconstruction.

COMPOSITION&MATERIALSSPECMIXproductsareproducedunderstrictmanufacturing standards, with completequality control measures implemented foreverybatch.SPEC MIX products are locally manufac-

tured throughout the United States andCanadausinghightechblendingequipmentandfollowingstrictqualitycontrolprocedures.Most SPEC MIX products are produced andmanufacturedwith localrawmaterialswithin500milesofthejobsite.SPECMIXSCGisavailableinbothcoarseand

fineformulationsandiscomposedofcementi-tiousmaterials,thenewestgenerationofwater-reducing and viscosity-modifying admixtures,and dried aggregates. Aggregate gradationsareoptimizedtomeetACIgradation1or2andASTMC404requirements.SPECMIXCoreFillGroutisavailableincoarse

and fine formulations and contains Portlandcement,pozzolansanddriedaggregates.

SIZESSPEC MIX SCG and Core Fill Grout productsarepackagedin80lb(36.3kg)bagsforeasyhand loading and in 3000 lb (1360 kg) bulkbags for use with any SPEC MIX materialdeliverysystem.

BENEFITSSPECMIXSCG• Flows around reinforcement and fills voidswithoutsegregationorseparation

• Preblended to minimize labor cost andprovidebatchtobatchconsistency

• Delivers enhanced performance overstandard grout products and is acceptedforalltypesofmasonryconstruction

• Requires no consolidation or reconsolida-tion,resultinginsignificantlaborsavings

• CertifiedtomeetASTMC476proportionandproperty requirements for self-consolidatinggrout

• CertifiedtomeetASTMC476flowrequirements

SPECMIXCoreFillGrout• Preblended to minimize labor cost andprovidebatchtobatchconsistency

• Certified to meet ASTM C476 proportionand property requirements for core fillgrout

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SPECMIXSCGreduceslaborbyeliminatingconsolidationandreconsolidationofmasonrygrout.

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• Certified tomeet ASTM C476 compressivestrength requirements for reinforcedmasonry construction in all types of groutapplications

LIMITATIONS• SPECMIXSCGandSPECMIXCoreFillGroutmustbe installed in accordance with applicableASTM standards. Good construction practicesensuredurableandfunctionalconstruction

• Due to the effectiveness of its proprietaryadmixtures,SPECMIXSCGshouldbediscardedafter30minutesfromthetimeofinitialmixing

4. Technical Data

APPLICABLESTANDARDSASTMInternational(ASTM)• ASTMC33StandardSpecificationforConcreteAggregates

• ASTM C143/C143M Test Method for Slump ofHydraulicCementConcrete

• ASTMC150StandardSpecification forPortlandCement

• ASTM C260 Standard Specification for Air-EntrainingAdmixturesforConcrete

• ASTM C404 Standard Specification forAggregatesforMasonryGrout

• ASTMC476StandardSpecificationforGroutforMasonry

• ASTMC595StandardSpecificationforBlendedHydraulicCements

• ASTMC618 Standard Specification forCoal FlyAshandRaworCalcinedNaturalPozzolan forUseinConcrete

• ASTMC989 Standard Specification forGroundGranulated Blast-Furnace Slag for Use inConcreteandMortars

• ASTMC1019StandardTestMethodforSamplingandTestingGrout

• ASTMC1093StandardPracticeforAccreditationofTestingAgenciesforUnitMasonry

• ASTMC1157StandardPerformanceSpecificationforHydraulicCement

• ASTM C1314 Standard Test Method forCompressiveStrengthofMasonryPrisms

• ASTM C1611 Standard Test Method for SlumpFlowofSelf-ConsolidatingConcrete

American Concrete Institute, (ACI), ACI 530.1SpecificationsforMasonryStructures

PHYSICALPROPERTIESSeeTable1.

5. Installation

PREPARATORYWORKDeliver products in manufacturer’s original,unopened,undamagedcontainerswithidentifi-cation labels intact. Store protected fromexposure to harmful environmental conditionsand at temperature and humidity conditionsrecommendedbythemanufacturer.Verifythatsiteconditionsareacceptablefor

installation.Donotproceedwithinstallationuntilunacceptableconditionsarecorrected.

METHODSSiloMixingWhenusingoneof thepatented SPECMIX silosystems,bulkbagsofSPECMIXSCGorCoreFillGroutaredeliveredtotheprojectsitewithasilo.Theportablesiloisloadedwithajobsiteforklift,andtheproductisdispensedintothemechani-calbatchmixer.Asmuchoraslittlematerialcanbemixedtosuitprojectneeds.Productsshouldbehandmixedonlywithwrittenapprovaloftheprojectspecifierorengineer.

MixingSPECMIXSCGMixingSPECMIXSCGfromoursilosystemwith

3000 lb. (1360.8kg)and80 lb. (36.3kg)bags isslightlydifferentcomparedtostandardmason-rygrout.SinceSCGiscompletelydry,preblend-edwithaggregatesandadmixtures,thefollow-ingstepsarerequired:1. A mechanical batch mixer is stronglyrecommended. Only hand-mix upon thewrittenapprovaloftheprojectspecifierorengineer.

2. Alwaysuseclean,potablewater.3. Start by adding 80 percent of theestimated water content required. TheoptimalamountofmixingwaternecessaryispredeterminedbySPECMIX’sengineersand isavailable fromyour localSPECMIXrepresentative.

4. MixSCGforatleast2minutesoncealltheingredients are added. Note: due touniquechemistryofthespecializedadmix-turesinSCG,thesematerialsneedapprox-imatelytwominutestoactivate.

5. Aftertwominutesof initialmixingandthemix appears fluid and consistent, tempertheSCGwithwaterasneededtoachieveoptimal fluidity without segregation. Totalmixtimesarebetween3to5minutesandshouldbeconsistentfrombatchtobatch.Water/SCG ratios should also be consis-tent.Althoughavisualtestofthecementi-

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Table1PHYSICALPROPERTIES

Property CoarseSCG FineSCG

Compressivestrength(ASTMC1019),28-day 3000–5000psi(21–35MPa) 3000–5000psi(21–35MPa)

Slumpflow(ASTMC1611) 22"–30"(559–762mm) 22"–30"(559–762mm)

T-20 2–5seconds 2–5seconds

Visualstabilityindex,VSI(ASTMC1611) 0 0

SCGSlump-Flowtesttargetsa20"(508mm)spreadin2–5seconds.

TotalspreadforSCGshouldrange22"–30"(559–762mm)whenmixed

withtheappropriatewatercontent.

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tious paste and aggregates will indicatewhenahomogenousmix isachieved, it isimperative to perform a slump-flow testand a visual stability index (VSI) assess-menttoensurethemix isreadyfor instal-lation. See the Field TestingandHandlingsection on the previous page which liststhe equipment required and procedurestoconductaproperslump-flowtest.

Visit www.specmix.com for additional infor-mation as well as a video demonstration ofmixingprocedures.Underthefollowingconditions,placegroutin

liftsnotexceeding12.67'(3.86m):• Whencleanoutsarerequiredforliftsexceeding5'(1.5m)

• Aftermasonryhascuredforatleast4hours• WhenSPECMIXSCGgrout slumpflow ismain-tainedbetween24"–30"(610–762mm)

• Whennointermediatereinforcedbondbeamsare placed between the top and bottom ofthepourheight

MIXINGCOREFILLGROUT1. Use a mechanical batch mixer to ensurehomogeneity,workabilityandgoodboardlife.

2. Addtheminimumamountofclean,pota-blewaterforoptimumworkability.

3. Mixforfiveminutesconsistentlyfrombatchtobatch.

4. Handmixgroutonlywithwrittenapprovalbythespecifierwhoshouldoutlineproce-dures.

5. Usegroutwithin1.5hoursafterinitialmixing.6. Curegroutforaminimumof28days.

PRECAUTIONS• Maintainuniformwater/cementratiosandmix

times.Addingtoomuchwaterwhenmixingcancompromise compressive strength by raisingthewater/cementratioofthegrout

• Hand-mix only with written approval of theprojectspecifierorengineer

• Groutmustcureforaminimumof28days• DuetothehighfluidityofSPECMIXSCG,cellstobe filled should be cross-webbedwithmortarat theconcretemasonryunitcore topreventleakage intoadjacentcells not requiringcorefillgrout

• SPECMIXSCGshouldbediscardedafter30minutesfromthetimeofinitialmixing

SafetyIMPORTANT! READ BEFORE USING This productcontains Portland cement. Contactwith freshlymixed product can cause severe burns. Avoiddirectcontactwithskinandeyes.Ifthisproductshould contact eyes, immediately flush withwaterforatleast15minutesandconsultaphy-sician. For skin exposure, wash promptly withplenty of soap and water. Remove soakedclothingpromptly.Ifthisproductburnsyourskin,seeaphysician immediately. This productmaycontain silica. Silica dust if inhaled may causerespiratoryorotherhealthproblems.Prolongedinhalationmaycausedelayedlunginjury,includ-ingsilicosisandpossiblycancer.AN95approveddust mask, eye protection, and rubber bootsandglovesare recommendedwhenusing thisproduct. Material Safety Data Sheets can beviewedonlineatwww.specmix.comKEEPOUTOFREACHOFCHILDREN.WARNING: This product contains chemicalsknowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecan-cer,birthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.

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SPECMIXSCGensuresthataggregatesstayevenlysuspended,withoutexternalconsolidationandreconsolidation

Crosssectionofthe18thcourse.Highfluiditywithnosegregationofgroutmaterials.

Crosssectionofthe9thcourse.Highfluiditywithnosegregationofgroutmaterials.

Crosssectionofthe2ndcourse.Highfluiditywithnosegregationofgroutmaterials.

TABLE2GROUTSELECTION&LIFTHEIGHTREQUIREMENTS

MinimumGroutSpaceDimensions

GroutTypeMinimumWidthofGroutSpace1

forGroutingbetweenMasonryWythes1 MaximumGroutPourHeightMinimumGroutSpaceDimensionsforGroutingCellsofHollowUnits2,3

Fine 3/4"(19.1mm) 1'(0.305m) 11/2"×2"(38.1×50.8mm)

Fine 2"(50.8mm) 5'(1.52m) 2"×3"(50.8×76.2mm)

Fine 21/2"(63.5mm) 12'(3.66m) 21/2"×3"(63.5×76.2mm)

Fine 3"(76.2mm) 24'(7.32m) 3"×3"(76.2×76.2mm)

Coarse 11/2"(38.1mm) 1'(0.305m) 11/2"×3"(38.1×76.2mm)

Coarse 2"(50.8mm) 5'(1.52m) 21/2"×3"(63.5×76.2mm)

Coarse 21/2"(63.5mm) 12'(3.66m) 3"×3"(76.2×76.2mm)

Coarse 3"(76.2mm) 24'(7.32m) 3"×4"(76.2×102mm)

1Groutspacedimensionisthecleardimensionbetweenanymasonryprotrusionandshallbeincreasedbythediametersofthehorizontalbarswithinthecrosssectionofthegroutspace.2Areaofverticalreinforcementshallnotexceed6%oftheareaofthegroutspace.3MasonryStandardJointCommittee2005/ACI530-05Table1.16.1.

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Installationmustcomplywithrequirementsofall applicable local, state and federal codejurisdictions.

6. Availability & CostSPECMIXproducts,aswellas theSPECMIXsilodelivery system, are available nationally withlocaldistributiontoeverymajorU.S.marketandselectregionsofCanada. Contact SPECMIX, Inc., at (888) 773-2649 formore information or visit www.specmix.com tolocatealocalrepresentative.Consulta local SPECMIX representativeor

SPECMIX,Inc.,fordetailedpriceinformation.

7. WarrantySPEC MIX, Inc. warrants this product to be ofmerchantablequalitywhen usedor applied inaccordance with the instructions hereon. Thisproduct is not warranted as suitable for anypurposeoruseotherthanthegeneralpurposeforwhich it is intended. Liabilityunder thiswar-ranty is LIMITED to the replacementof itsprod-uct(aspurchased) if foundtobedefective,orattheshippingcompany’soption,torefundthepurchase price. In the event of a claim underthiswarranty,noticemustbegiventoSPECMIX,Inc. in writing. THIS LIMITEDWARRANTY IS ISSUEDAND ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSWARRANTIES AND EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES LIABILITYFORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES..

8. MaintenanceProperlymixedandinstalledmasonryunitsandmortar require little maintenance. Dependingon service conditions, masonry walls mayrequireperiodiccleaningandtuckpointing.

9. Technical ServicesFortechnicalassistance,contactSPECMIX,Inc.,oralocalSPECMIXrepresentative.

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