{"id":3402,"date":"2024-10-06T14:34:26","date_gmt":"2024-10-06T14:34:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uglyduckling.in\/sinicon\/?post_type=product&#038;p=3402"},"modified":"2025-01-11T05:22:33","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T05:22:33","slug":"sinicon-sand","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/uglyduckling.in\/sinicon\/product\/sinicon-sand\/","title":{"rendered":"Sinicon Sand"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-7 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 \">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<p><strong>India&#8217;s first green certified heat proofing plaster\/screed aggregate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"pt-20\">Although the climate changes naturally on its own, humans contribute heavily to pollution of the environment. Carbon dioxide emissions, the main greenhouse gas which causes climate change, actually come from the things that we do every day. More and more people are wondering how they can do their part to help reduce the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p><b>Green Product Certification\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-4 col-xs-12 \"><u>IGBC<\/u><br \/>\nGreenPro Certified<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-8 col-sm-8 col-xs-12 \"><u>GRIHA<\/u><br \/>\nGRIHA V.2015 Criterion:31<br \/>\nGRIHA V Criterion :34<br \/>\nSVAGRIHA Criterion :14<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-8 col-sm-8 col-xs-12 \"><strong><a class=\"abt-titles_new\">Sinicon Sand &#8211; An Introduction<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-9 col-sm-8 col-xs-12 \">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 \">\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"pratliperl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/sinicon_sand#\" data-ng-click=\"scroll_to_top(&quot;pratliperl&quot;);\">What is Sinicon Sand ?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"granule\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/sinicon_sand#\" data-ng-click=\"scroll_to_top(&quot;granule&quot;);\">Granule Structure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"fire-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/sinicon_sand#\" data-ng-click=\"scroll_to_top(&quot;fire-test&quot;);\">Major Characteristics and Fire Test Video<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"phys-prpert\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/sinicon_sand#\" data-ng-click=\"scroll_to_top(&quot;phys-prpert&quot;);\">Physical Properties<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"mater_chr\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/sinicon_sand#\" data-ng-click=\"scroll_to_top(&quot;mater_chr&quot;);\">Material Characteristics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"applic_w\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/sinicon_sand#\" data-ng-click=\"scroll_to_top(&quot;applic_w&quot;);\">What are the applications ?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"suit_guid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/sinicon_sand#\" data-ng-click=\"scroll_to_top(&quot;suit_guid&quot;);\">Suitability Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"pakage\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/sinicon_sand#\" data-ng-click=\"scroll_to_top(&quot;pakage&quot;);\">Packaging<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/img\/categories\/climate_products.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 \">\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong><a class=\"abt-titles_new\">Sinicon Sand &#8211; Other Applications<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/sinicon_sand\">Building up of Floors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/sinicon_sand\">Fire Rated Walls<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/sinicon_sand\">Roof Screed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/sinicon_sand\">Floor Screed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/sinicon_sand\">Tiles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/sinicon_sand\">Architectural Purpose<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/img\/banner\/igbc.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 \"><a class=\"abt-titles_new\"><strong>Sinicon Sand &#8211; Plastering<\/strong> (Old and New Buildings)<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 \">\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"highlights\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/sinicon_sand\">Highlights<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"benifits\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/sinicon_sand\">Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"typ_app\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/sinicon_sand\">Typical Applications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"plast_methd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/sinicon_sand\">Plaster Methods<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-8 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 \">\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"mix\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/sinicon_sand\">How to mix Sinicon Sand with Cement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"surface\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/sinicon_sand\">Surface preparation for plastering<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"plastring\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/sinicon_sand\">Plastering on wall\/ceiling\/roof deck<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"curing\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/sinicon_sand\">Curing Methods<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \">\n<p><a id=\"pratliperl\" class=\"abt-titles_new\"><\/a><strong>What is Sinicon Sand ?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is a unique volcanic glass, a large deposit of which is found at only one location on the earth which is South Africa. Sinicon Sand is made out of feed from this mines using patented manufacturing process to convert this volcanic glass into well-sealed tough glass granules which is ideally suited for use with cementitious and other binders.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"blog-sec font_b pt-10\">How a Sinicon Sand Cement Plaster mortar application specification (Example) to be prescribed?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \">\n<p><strong><a class=\"abt-titles_new\">Wall and Ceiling Plastering<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Provide and apply 12mm thick single coat internal, external and ceiling plaster with Sinicon Sand and cement heat proofing mortar at a ratio of 3:1 ( Sinicon Sand : Cement) with adequate water content for all plain \/ curved surfaces of brick \/ block \/ RCC walls and finishing the same in correct line, level and plumb, making of edges, corners, still, grooves etc. as per drawings and relevant specifications including all necessary surfaces preparations as per Sinicon Sand heat proofing plaster methods; cleaning with wire brush to remove fungus \/ dusts, hacking of surfaces to receive plaster if surface is smooth, wetting and cement grouting of surfaces, curing after application for 14 days, cleaning etc. complete at all levels and all heights. Apply base coat and top coat painting as per specification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"abt-titles_new\"><strong>Roof Plastering<\/strong><\/a><a class=\"abt-titles_new\">(Screeding)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Provide and apply minimum 24mm thick single coat roof plaster (screed) with Sinicon Sand and cement mortar at a mix ratio of 3:1 ( Sinicon Sand : Cement) with adequate water content for all plain \/ slope surface of RCC roof and finishing the same in correct gradient to ensure water is not accumulated anywhere on the roof surface and the corners joints \/ junctions of roof and retain wall chambered to avoid water seepage as per Sinicon Sand heat proofing plastering methods, cleaning with wire brush to remove fungus \/ dusts, hacking of concrete surface to receive plaster, washing, wetting and cement grouting of surface, curing after application for 14 days, cleaning etc. complete at all the roof surfaces. Apply base coat of white cement as per specification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"><a id=\"granule\" class=\"abt-titles_new\"><\/a><strong>The Sinicon Sand Granule Structure?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-8 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 \">\n<p>Under the microscope, each tough granules comprises a froth of glass-walled closed cells each enclosing a near vacuum. Sinicon Sand is therefore best described as comprising millions of tiny sealed &#8220;thermos flasks&#8221;, making it an absolutely unique and unrivalled insulating and fireproofing material.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/img\/products\/sinicon_pp\/granl-structr.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \">\n<p><a id=\"fire-test\" class=\"abt-titles_new\"><\/a><strong>What are the major characteristics of Sinicon Sand ?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A zero fire product.<\/li>\n<li>It cannot be burned.<\/li>\n<li>A zero fume product.<\/li>\n<li>It does not release fume when fire applied.<\/li>\n<li>A zero smoke product. Since it can not be burned it does not emanate smoke.<\/li>\n<li>A light weight product.<\/li>\n<li>A sand like product.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"><strong><a class=\"abt-titles_new\">Mixing Procedure<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\n<p>A Plaster mixing of Sinicon Sand : Cement at 3:1 ratio (by volume) is as follows.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/img\/products\/sinicon_pp\/pp_mix.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-8 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\n<p><strong>This video demonstrates how to perform the Sinicon Sand mixing process.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"ds ds-curved h2\">\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_B_NucDQ3ww\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"><strong><a class=\"abt-titles_new\">Fire Resistance Test Video<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-8 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\n<p>This video shows Sinicon Sand&#8217;s fire resistance capability. The test material is a tile made out of Sinicon Sand and Cement.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"ds ds-curved h2\">\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nkr14A_aRO8\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \">\n<p><a id=\"phys-prpert\" class=\"abt-titles_new\"><\/a><strong>What are the physical properties of Sinicon Sand ?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not flamable. It is safe to handle like sand.<\/li>\n<li>Not explosive. It is safe to handle like sand.<\/li>\n<li>Not hazardous to skin. Could be cleaned with water.<\/li>\n<li>Not hazardous to eyes except abrasion. Washable with water.<\/li>\n<li>Not hazardous to Ingestion however avoid ingestion. If consumed, drink 2 x 250 ml of water to dilute.<\/li>\n<li>Not Toxic.<\/li>\n<li>A Substitute for sand in plastering and other applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \">\n<p><strong><a id=\"mater_chr\" class=\"abt-titles_new\"><\/a>What are the material characteristics of Sinicon Sand ?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"timeline\">\n<li class=\"timeline-inverted\">\n<div class=\"timeline-badge sinicon\"><strong>1<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-panel\">\n<div class=\"timeline-heading\"><b class=\"timeline-title\">Exceptional Fire Resistance<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-body\">\n<p>Melting temperature is 1250 Deg.<\/p>\n<p>Sinicon Sand concrete can maintain its structural integrity at high temperatures due to its thermal insulating property. Thus it ensures a very high thermal gradient on the outer surface during fire conditions resulting in very low temperatures immediately below the fire exposed surface.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"timeline-badge warning\"><strong>1.1 A<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-panel\">\n<div class=\"timeline-heading\"><b class=\"timeline-title\">Fire\/Heat Resistance Test<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-body\">\n<p>Large panels of 3m x 1m x 75mm, masses 102kg, 142kg and 182kg consisting of Sinicon Sand aggregate with portland cement binder applied over &#8220;Spaceframe&#8221; reinforcing cage were tested for no combustibility (SABS 0177 : Part 5), for suitability as transformer fire shield and for fire resistance, using standard time temperature mode.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/img\/products\/sinicon_pp\/049heatresistance.jpg\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"timeline-inverted\">\n<div class=\"timeline-badge warning\"><strong>1.1 B<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-panel\">\n<div class=\"timeline-heading\"><b class=\"timeline-title\">Fire\/Heat Resistance Test &#8211; Temperature Measurements<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-body\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/img\/products\/sinicon_pp\/graphheatresis.jpg\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Measurement After 2 Hours<\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-body\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/img\/products\/sinicon_pp\/047fireheattwo.jpg\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\"><strong>Furnace temperature\u00a0 = 1050 Dec.C<\/strong><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\">Average temperature on cold face of panel after 2 hours fire exposure = 70 Deg.C.! 93% heat has been blocked.<\/div>\n<p>Note: 75mm thick panel with a density of 1000kg \/ CuM will have a fire resistance of at least 4 hours, as a non load bearing element.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"timeline-badge warning\"><strong>1.2 A<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-panel\">\n<div class=\"timeline-heading\"><b class=\"timeline-title\">Fire Exposure Test on Protected Steel Column<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-body\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/img\/products\/sinicon_pp\/050steelcolumn.jpg\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"timeline-inverted\">\n<div class=\"timeline-badge warning\"><strong>1.2 B<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-panel\">\n<div class=\"timeline-heading\"><b class=\"timeline-title\">Fire Exposure Test on Protected Steel Column (After 2 Hours)<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-body\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/img\/products\/sinicon_pp\/050steelcolumntwo.jpg\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"timeline-badge sinicon\"><strong>2<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-panel\">\n<div class=\"timeline-heading\"><b class=\"timeline-title\">Compatibility with Portland Cement<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-body\">\n<p>Sinicon Sand has a well sealed tough structure. This prevents severe granule damage during mixing and facilitates low water absorption, hence proper curing of the cement.<\/p>\n<p>Note : The conventional Perlite based light concrete products are often friable and delicate with many fractured cells and looses whatever properties it has while mixing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"timeline-inverted\">\n<div class=\"timeline-badge sinicon\"><strong>3<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-panel\">\n<div class=\"timeline-heading\"><b class=\"timeline-title\">Superior Strength<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-body\">\n<ul>\n<li>Ultra lightweight concretes are generally weak and, in the case of aerated concrete, are extremely vulnerable to total slump shortly after casting, especially if any vibration or disturbance is present.<\/li>\n<li>Sinicon Sand concrete does not rely on air-entrainment and can be cured under any conditions of vibration. Once cured, the product exhibits surprising strength in comparison to other lightweight concretes.<\/li>\n<li>Strength varies with density but practical strengths up to 23MPa can be easily achieved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"timeline-badge sinicon\"><strong>4<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-panel\">\n<div class=\"timeline-heading\"><b class=\"timeline-title\">Excellent Thermal Insulator<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-body table-responsive\">\n<p><strong>Very low thermal conductivity factor.<\/strong><\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-responsive text-center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style3 style21\" width=\"105\" height=\"35\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"style3 style21\" width=\"120\" height=\"35\">\n<div><strong>Loose<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3 style21\" width=\"131\" height=\"35\"><strong>Cement: Sinicon Sand \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div><strong>1:4.5<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3 style21\" width=\"124\" height=\"35\">\n<div>\n<div align=\"left\"><strong>Cement: Sinicon Sand<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><strong>1:3<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"105\" height=\"21\">\n<div>&#8216;k&#8217;\u00a0 Value (W\/m Deg.C)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"120\" height=\"21\">\n<div>0.05<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"131\" height=\"21\">\n<div>0.13<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"124\" height=\"21\">\n<div>0.15<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style3\" colspan=\"4\" height=\"21\">\n<p class=\"text-small\">Note : &#8216;k&#8217; value of conventional plaster : 0.72 W\/m Deg.C<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"timeline-inverted\">\n<div class=\"timeline-badge sinicon\"><strong>5<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-panel\">\n<div class=\"timeline-heading\"><b class=\"timeline-title\">Light Weight<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-body table-responsive\">\n<p class=\"text-small\"><strong>Loose Density = \u2248100 kg\/m\u00b3<br \/>\nDensity when Mixed with Cement : ( Cement: Sinicon Sand)<\/strong><\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-responsive text-center\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"40%\">\n<div class=\"style3\">Ratio 1 : 3<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"52%\">\n<div>770 kg\/m\u00b3<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style3\">\n<div>Ratio 1 : 4.5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\">\n<div>670 kg\/m\u00b3<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style3\">\n<div>Ratio 1 : 6<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\">\n<div>480 kg\/m\u00b3<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style3\">\n<div>Ratio 1 : 10<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\">\n<div>360 kg\/m\u00b3<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"text-smaller\">Note : Sand + Cement (4:1) Mortar will have approx. 2000 kg\/m\u00b3<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"timeline-badge sinicon\"><strong>6<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-panel\">\n<div class=\"timeline-heading\"><b class=\"timeline-title\">Low Water Permeability<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-body\">\n<p>Sinicon Sand when mixed with cement in the correct proportion, can be deemed to be completely watertight \u2013 without the use of any additives. Substrate corrosion is therefore substantially reduced.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"timeline-inverted\">\n<div class=\"timeline-badge sinicon\"><strong>7<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-panel\">\n<div class=\"timeline-heading\"><b class=\"timeline-title\">Good Adhesion (in Plaster)<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-body\">\n<p>Sinicon Sand when mixed with cement can be plastered (without the use of additives) to most common surfaces with good adhesion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"timeline-badge sinicon\"><strong>8<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-panel\">\n<div class=\"timeline-heading\"><b class=\"timeline-title\">Zero Smoke and Zero Fumes<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-body\">\n<p>Due to inorganic structure &#8221; Sinicon Sand&#8221; evolves zero smoke and zero fumes under fire conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"timeline-inverted\">\n<div class=\"timeline-badge sinicon\"><strong>9<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-panel\">\n<div class=\"timeline-heading\"><b class=\"timeline-title\">Zero Smoke and Zero Fumes<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-body\">\n<p>Due to inorganic nature it is vermin and termite resistant and it cannot be rot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"timeline-badge sinicon\"><strong>10<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-panel\">\n<div class=\"timeline-heading\"><b class=\"timeline-title\">Non-Toxic Dust<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-body\">\n<p>Dust is not healthy however, Sinicon Sand, due to its amorphous (non-crystalline) structure has however been demonstrated to be a very low health risk dust.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \">\n<p><a id=\"applic_w\" class=\"abt-titles_new\"><\/a><strong>What are the applications of Sinicon Sand ?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>External and internal plastering.<\/li>\n<li>Heat proofing\/insulating roof decks.<\/li>\n<li>Light weight concrete screed for metal roof.<\/li>\n<li>Building up of floors.<\/li>\n<li>Fire proofing of structures and Fire Seals.<\/li>\n<li>Pre-Cast Items.<\/li>\n<li>Cast Thermal Insulations.<\/li>\n<li>Architectural applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 table-responsive\"><a id=\"suit_guid\" class=\"abt-titles_new\"><\/a><strong>Suitability guide<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 table-responsive\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-responsive text-smaller text-center\" dir=\"ltr\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style3 style21\" colspan=\"5\">\n<div>\n<div align=\"center\"><strong>SUITABILITY GUIDE OF SINICON SAND<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style3\" colspan=\"5\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div align=\"center\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: Before selecting a mix, check structural design and properties.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style3\">\n<div>\n<div align=\"center\"><strong>Mix Ratio (by volume) Sinicon Sand : Cement<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" rowspan=\"2\" width=\"128\">\n<div>\n<div align=\"center\"><strong>3:1<br \/>\n1 Bag Sinicon Sand (100L) + 1 Bag OPC (33L)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" rowspan=\"2\" width=\"133\" height=\"56\">\n<div>\n<div align=\"center\"><strong>4.5:1<br \/>\n1.5 Bag Sinicon Sand (150L) + 1 Bag\u00a0\u00a0 OPC 33L)\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" rowspan=\"2\" width=\"119\" height=\"56\">\n<div>\n<div align=\"center\"><strong>6:1<br \/>\n2 Bag Sinicon Sand (200L) + 1 Bag\u00a0\u00a0 OPC (33L)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" rowspan=\"2\" width=\"100\" height=\"56\">\n<div>\n<div align=\"center\"><strong>10:1<br \/>\n3.5 Bag Sinicon Sand (350L) + 1 Bag\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OPC (33L)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"159\" height=\"17\">\n<div>\n<div align=\"center\"><strong>TYPICAL PROPERTIES<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"159\">External Plaster \/ Roof Screed<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"128\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"133\">x<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"119\"><strong>x<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"128\"><strong>x<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"159\">Internal Plaster<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"128\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"133\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"119\">x<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"128\"><strong>x<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"159\">Built-up Floors<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"128\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"133\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"119\"><strong>x<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"128\"><strong>x<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"159\">Insulating roof decks<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"128\">x<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"133\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"119\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"128\"><strong>x<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"159\">Fire Seals<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"128\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"133\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"119\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"128\">\u2714<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"159\">Castables<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"128\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"133\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"119\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"128\">\u2714<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"159\">Spray Applications *<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"128\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"133\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"119\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"128\"><strong>x<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"159\">Cast Thermal Insulation<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"128\"><strong>x<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"133\"><strong>x<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"119\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td class=\"style3\" width=\"128\">\u2714<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style3\" colspan=\"5\" height=\"33\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72%\"><strong>\u2020 For improved fire resistance use 1 x 5kg bag &#8220;Sand Fire Mix Additive&#8221;<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"28%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>* For smooth substrate surfaces use &#8220;Pratley Plaster Grip Primer&#8221;<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"right\"><strong>\u2714 = Suitable<br \/>\nX = Not suitable<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>&#8220;OPC&#8221; = Ordinary Portland Cement<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"><strong><a id=\"pakage\" class=\"abt-titles_new\"><\/a>Product Packing<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-8 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 \">\n<p><b>Jumbo Bag: 10 Kgs\/Volume 100 Ltrs<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-small\">Equal to the volume of 3 Nos. of cement bags of 50 kg. This is the economy packing size.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sinicon.net\/img\/products\/sinicon_pp\/pp.png\" width=\"183\" height=\"200\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"><a class=\"abt-titles_new\">Typical Plastering Yield<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \">\n<p>Approximately 11 bags of Sinicon Sand will be required for each cubic metre (M3) of concrete\/plaster to be mixed (cement and water to be added to this quantity of Sinicon Sand). This applies to all mixes mentioned in the table of typical properties above.<\/p>\n<p>In the cases of general plastering applications, one Jumbo Bag of Sinicon Sand can give the following plastering yield.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Plaster Mix for internal\/external wall and ceiling plaster Sinicon Sand : Cement (3:1) at 12mm thickness is 85 Sq.ft.<\/li>\n<li>Plaster Mixfor roof plaster (screed) , Sinicon Sand : Cement (3:1)at 24mm thickness is 42 Sq. 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