MasterRoc® ACP 143
Anti-clay polymer for earth pressure balance Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM)
Product description can be used in combination with MasterRoc ACP
143.
MasterRoc ACP 143 is a liquid polymer, specially
For the first use and combination with other soil
designed for clayey soils with clogging and
conditioning please contact your local BASF
adhesion. representative.
Fields of application Dosing system
MasterRoc ACP 143 creates a stable foam and MasterRoc ACP 143 can be used with the
can be used with the standard foam generators
standard TBM dosing and foaming equipment.
installed on EPB machines. It can be injected at
the cutterhead, into the working chamber and
screw conveyor. Handling
Do not mix pure MasterRoc ACP 143 with any
Features and benefits other pure soil conditioning additives as this may
Reduction of clogging and adhesion effects on cause immediate gel formation. If several foaming
the cutterhead products or polymers are used on the TBM, it is
Creation of a plastic soil material which can be preferable to reserve a specific transfer or dosing
easily excavated and transported pump for MasterRoc ACP 143. If a transfer or
Avoiding re-agglomeration of clay chips to blocks dosing pump is being used for more than one
Reduction of cutterhead torque product, the pump should be cleaned with water
Increase inTBM speed before switching to other products.
Packaging Storage
MasterRoc ACP 143 is available in 200kg drums Must be stored between 5°C and 40°C. If stored in
and 1000kg IBCs. original tightly closed containers it will have a shelf
life of 12 months. Do not allow the product to
freeze. It is recommended that your local
Technical data (typical properties) representative be consulted prior to the use of any
Form liquid product that has become frozen.
Color light brown
Density (20°C, g/cm³) 1,042 ± 0,02 Safety precautions
Viscosity (20°C, Brookfield Sp.00) < 160 mPa.s
pH (3% solution, 20°C) 7±1 Standard precautions for handling chemical
products should be observed: avoid eye and skin
contact and wear rubber gloves and safety
Application procedure glasses. If contact occurs, rinse with plenty of
water. In case of eye contact seek medical advice.
MasterRoc ACP 143 is used as an aqueous
For further information, refer to the Material Safety
solution with typically 3 % concentration. Injected
Data Sheet.
via a foam generator, the typical foam expansion
ratio (FER) varies between 8 and 20, and the foam
injection ratio (FIR) between 30 and 80. If the
consistency of the muck needs to be reduced,
MasterRoc SLP 1 or MasterRoc SLP 2 polymers
MasterRoc® ACP 143
The information given here is true, represents our best knowledge and is based not only on laboratory work but also on field
experience. However, because of numerous factors affecting results, we offer this information without guarantee and no patent liability
is assumed. For additional information or questions, please contact your local representative.
PT BASF Indonesia
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Jakarta 12940
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Website: www.master-builders-solutions.basf.co.id
