D5 Concrete Admixture
- Abbreviation
- Appraisal number 1144 (2021)
- Valid from
- 3/06/2021
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited
- Information type
- BRANZ Appraisal
- Format
Description
D5 is a chemical admixture used to reduce the water permeability of concrete.
Scope
1. D5 is a permeability-reducing admixture used to assist with the waterproofing of concrete for structures of importance level 1 - 5 as defined by AS/NZS 1170.
2. Buildings with concrete containing D5 must be the subject of specific design.
3. Concrete containing D5 must be supplied by a ready-mixed concrete supplier that is certified to the requirements of NZS 3104.