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<h1>BETOCRETE-CL210-WP-UK_BBA_Zertifikat_GB.pdf</h1> <p>SCHOMBURG GmbH & Co. KG <br />Aquafinstr. 2-8 <br />Detmold <br />NRW <br />32760, Germany</p> <p>Agrément Certificate <br />20/5741</p> <p>Tel: +49 5231 953 00 <br />e-mail: info@schomburg.de <br />website: www.schomburg.com/de/en</p> <p>Product Sheet 1 Issue 2</p> <p>SCHOMBURG WATERPROOF CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM <br />BETOCRETE-CL210-WP-UK <br />This Agrément Certificate Product Sheet relates to <br />BETOCRETE-CL210-WP-UK, a combined waterresisting pore blocker and crystalline waterproofing <br />liquid admixture for use in concrete mixes to provide <br />watertight concrete suitable for basements, roofs, <br />swimming pools, tunnels and culverts. <br />(1)</p> <p>(1) Hereinafter referred to as ‘Certificate’.</p> <p>The assessment includes <br />Product factors: <br />• compliance with Building Regulations <br />• compliance with additional regulatory or nonregulatory information where applicable <br />• evaluation against technical specifications <br />• assessment criteria and technical investigations <br />• uses and design considerations <br />Process factors: <br />• compliance with Scheme requirements <br />• installation, delivery, handling and storage <br />• production and quality controls <br />• maintenance and repair <br />Ongoing contractual Scheme elements†: <br />• regular assessment of production <br />• formal 3-yearly review</p> <p>KEY FACTORS ASSESSED <br />Section 1. Mechanical resistance and stability <br />Section 2. Safety in case of fire <br />Section 3. Hygiene, health and the environment <br />Section 4. Safety and accessibility in use <br />Section 5. Protection against noise <br />Section 6. Energy economy and heat retention <br />Section 7. Sustainable use of natural resources <br />Section 8. Durability</p> <p>The BBA has awarded this Certificate to the company named above for the system described herein. This system <br />has been assessed by the BBA as being fit for its intended use provided it is installed, used and maintained as set <br />out in this Certificate. <br />On behalf of the British Board of Agrément <br />Date of Second issue: 11 November 2025 <br />Originally certified on 15 April 2020</p> <p>Hardy Giesler <br />Chief Executive Officer</p> <p>This BBA Agrément Certificate is issued under the BBA’s Inspection Body accreditation to ISO/IEC 17020. Sections marked with † are not issued under accreditation. <br />The BBA is a UKAS accredited Inspection Body (No. 4345), Certification Body (No. 0113) and Testing Laboratory (No. 0357). <br />Readers MUST check that this is the latest issue of this Agrément Certificate by either referring to the BBA website or contacting the BBA directly. <br />The Certificate should be read in full as it may be misleading to read clauses in isolation. <br />Any photographs are for illustrative purposes only, do not constitute advice and should not be relied upon.</p> <p>British Board of Agrément <br />1st Floor, Building 3, Hatters Lane <br />Croxley Park, Watford <br />Herts WD18 8YG</p> <p>BBA 20/5741 PS1 Issue 2</p> <p>©2025</p> <p>tel: 01923 665300 <br />clientservices@bbacerts.co.uk <br />www.bbacerts.co.uk</p> <p>Page 1 of 13</p> <p>SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT AND COMPLIANCE <br />This section provides a summary of the assessment conclusions; readers should refer to the later sections of this <br />Certificate for information about the assessments carried out.</p> <p>Compliance with Regulations <br />Having assessed the key factors, the opinion of the BBA is that BETOCRETE-CL210-WP-UK is not subject to the national <br />Building Regulations.</p> <p>Additional Information <br />NHBC Standards 2025 <br />In the opinion of the BBA, BETOCRETE-CL210-WP-UK, if installed, used and maintained in accordance with this <br />Certificate, can satisfy or contribute to satisfying the relevant requirements in relation to NHBC Standards, Chapter 5.4 <br />Waterproofing of basements and other below ground structures. <br />Unless it can be demonstrated that the water table is permanently below the underside of the slab, the system should <br />be used in combination with either a Type A or C waterproofing protection where Grade 3 protection is required and <br />the below ground wall retains more than 600 mm (measured from the top of the retained ground to the lowest finished <br />floor level). <br />The opinion of the BBA does not amount to any endorsement or approval by NHBC and does not in any way guarantee <br />that NHBC will approve such product / system as compliant with the NHBC Technical Requirements and Standards.</p> <p>Fulfilment of Requirements <br />The BBA has judged BETOCRETE-CL210-WP-UK to be satisfactory for use as described in this Certificate. The system has <br />been assessed as a combined water-resisting pore blocker and crystalline waterproofing liquid admixture for use in <br />concrete mixes to provide watertight concrete suitable for basements, roofs, swimming pools, tunnels and culverts.</p> <p>ASSESSMENT <br />System description and intended use <br />The Certificate holder provided the following description for the system under assessment. <br />BETOCRETE-CL210-WP-UK is a combined water-resisting pore blocker and crystalline waterproofing liquid admixture for <br />incorporation into concrete mixes, to enhance the water resistance and durability properties of the hardened concrete. <br />The system is intended for use in concrete mixes at an addition of 1.75-2.25% by weight of cement to provide <br />watertight concrete for basements, roofs, swimming pools, tunnels and culverts. <br />The use of the system with an air-entraining agent is outside the scope of this Certificate.</p> <p>System assessment – key factors <br />The system was assessed for the following key factors, and the outcome of the assessments is shown below. <br />Conclusions relating to the Building Regulations apply to the whole of the UK unless otherwise stated.</p> <p>1 Mechanical resistance and stability <br />Data were assessed for the following characteristics.</p> <p>BBA 20/5741 PS1 Issue 2</p> <p>Page 2 of 13</p> <p>1.1 Mechanical properties <br />1.1.1 Results of mechanical properties tests are given in Table 1. <br />Table 1 Mechanical properties(1) <br />System assessed <br />Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210WP-UK(1) <br />Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210WP-UK(1) <br />Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210WP-UK(1) <br />Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210WP-UK(2) <br />Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210WP-UK(2) <br />Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210WP-UK(2) <br />Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210WP-UK(1) <br />Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210WP-UK(1) <br />Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210WP-UK(1) <br />Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210WP-UK(1)</p> <p>Assessment method <br />Compressive strength to BS EN 12390-5 : 2009 <br />24 hours <br />Control mix <br />Test mix <br />Compressive strength to BS EN 12390-5 : 2009 <br />7 days <br />Control mix <br />Test mix <br />Compressive strength to BS EN 12390-5 : 2009 <br />28 days <br />Control mix <br />Test mix <br />Compressive strength to DIN EN 12390-3 : <br />2009 <br />24 hours <br />Control mix <br />Test mix <br />Compressive strength to DIN EN 12390-3 : <br />2009 <br />7 days <br />Control mix <br />Test mix <br />Compressive strength to DIN EN 12390-3 : <br />2009 <br />28 days <br />Control mix <br />Test mix <br />Flexural strength to BS EN 12390-5 : 2009 <br />24 hours <br />Control mix <br />Test mix <br />Flexural strength to BS EN 12390-5 : 2009 <br />7 days <br />Control mix <br />Test mix <br />Flexural strength to BS EN 12390-5 : 2009 <br />28 days <br />Control mix <br />Test mix <br />Static modulus of elasticity to BS 1881-121 : <br />1983 <br />Control mix <br />Test mix</p> <p>Requirement</p> <p>Result</p> <p>Value achieved <br />Value achieved</p> <p>19.2 MPa <br />20.0 MPa</p> <p>Value achieved <br />Value achieved</p> <p>43.0 MPa <br />47.5 MPa</p> <p>Value achieved <br />≥ 85% of control concrete</p> <p>56.5 MPa <br />Pass</p> <p>Value achieved <br />Value achieved</p> <p>31.2 MPa <br />27.5 MPa</p> <p>Value achieved <br />Value achieved</p> <p>54.3 MPa <br />50.1 MPa</p> <p>Value achieved <br />≥ 85% of control concrete</p> <p>67.2 MPa <br />Pass</p> <p>Value achieved <br />Value achieved</p> <p>2.7 MPa <br />2.1 MPa</p> <p>Value achieved <br />Value achieved</p> <p>4.8 MPa <br />4.9 MPa</p> <p>Value achieved <br />Value achieved</p> <p>5.8 MPa <br />5.8 MPa</p> <p>Value achieved <br />Value achieved</p> <p>36540 MPa <br />37107 MPa</p> <p>(1) BETOCRETE-CL210-WP-UK mixed at an addition of 2.0% by weight of cement. Control mix water cement ratio: 0.43 and test mix <br />water cement ratio: 0.40. <br />(2) BETOCRETE-CL210-WP-UK mixed at an addition of 1.8% by weight of cement. REMICRETE-SP10 superplasticiser mixed at an <br />addition of 0.37% by weight of cement to both control and test mix. Control mix water cement ratio: 0.50 and test mix water <br />cement ratio: 0.50.</p> <p>1.1.2 The specific effect of the system on these properties, for a particular mix and site conditions, must be evaluated <br />through site-specific trials prior to use. <br />1.1.3 On the basis of data assessed, the compressive strength, flexural strength and static modulus of elasticity of <br />concrete containing the system is similar to that of an equivalent plain concrete. <br />BBA 20/5741 PS1 Issue 2</p> <p>Page 3 of 13</p> <p>1.1.4 Results of setting characteristics and hardening tests of concrete designed to BS EN 480-1 : 2014 are given in <br />Table 2. <br />Table 2 Setting characteristics and hardening <br />System assessed <br />Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210-WPUK(1)</p> <p>Assessment method <br />Air content to DIN EN 12350-7 : 2019</p> <p>Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210-WPUK(1) <br />Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210-WPUK(1)</p> <p>Plastic density to BS EN 12350-6 : 2019 <br />Control mix <br />Test mix <br />Effect on setting of concrete to BS 5075-1 : 1982 <br />Initial set <br />Control mix <br />Test mix <br />Effect on setting of concrete to BS 5075-1 : 1982 <br />Final set <br />Control mix <br />Test mix <br />Slump test to BS EN 12350-2 : 2019 <br />0 minutes <br />Control mix <br />Test mix <br />Slump test to BS EN 12350-2 : 2019 <br />30 minutes <br />Control mix <br />Test mix <br />Drying shrinkage to BS 1881-5 : 1970 <br />Control mix <br />Test mix <br />Wetting expansion to BS 1881-5 : 1970 <br />Control mix <br />Test mix</p> <p>Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210-WPUK(1) <br />Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210-WPUK(1) <br />Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210-WPUK(1) <br />Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210-WPUK(1) <br />Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210-WPUK(1)</p> <p>Requirement <br />Test mix ≤2.0% by <br />volume above <br />control mix</p> <p>Result <br />Pass</p> <p>Value achieved <br />Value achieved</p> <p>2377 kg·m-3 <br />2367 kg·m-3</p> <p>Value achieved <br />Value achieved</p> <p>180 minutes <br />220 minutes</p> <p>Value achieved <br />Value achieved</p> <p>295 minutes <br />330 minutes</p> <p>S2 <br />S2</p> <p>Pass <br />Pass</p> <p>S2 <br />S1</p> <p>Pass <br />Pass</p> <p>Value achieved <br />Value achieved</p> <p>0.046% <br />0.032%</p> <p>Value achieved <br />Value achieved</p> <p>0.021% <br />0.010%</p> <p>(1) BETOCRETE-CL210-WP-UK mixed at an addition of 2.0% by weight of cement. Control mix water cement ratio: 0.43 and test mix <br />water cement ratio: 0.40.</p> <p>1.1.5 The effect of the system for a specific mix and site conditions, must be evaluated through site-specific trials prior <br />to use. <br />1.1.6 On the basis of the data assessed, the setting time of concrete mixes containing the system will be retarded when <br />compared with plain concrete. The amount of retardation will depend on the concrete mix design used and the <br />ambient temperature during placing and curing. <br />1.1.7 The drying shrinkage and wetting expansion of concrete containing the system is lower than that of an equivalent <br />plain concrete.</p> <p>2 Safety in case of fire <br />Not applicable.</p> <p>3 Hygiene, health and the environment <br />Data were assessed for the following characteristics. <br />3.1 Water penetration and water vapour permeability <br />3.1.1 Results of water penetration and water vapour permeability properties tests are given in Table 3. <br />BBA 20/5741 PS1 Issue 2</p> <p>Page 4 of 13</p> <p>Table 3 Water penetration and water vapour permeability properties(1) <br />System assessed <br />Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210WP-UK</p> <p>Assessment method <br />Capillary absorption to BS EN 480-5 : 2005 <br />7 days <br />90 days</p> <p>Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210WP-UK</p> <p>Determination of water permeability to <br />Valenta calculation method <br />Control mix <br />Test mix <br />Water vapour resistivity to BS 3177 : 1959 <br />Control mix <br />Test mix</p> <p>Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210WP-UK</p> <p>Requirement <br />≤ 50% by mass of <br />control concrete <br />≤ 60% by mass of <br />control concrete</p> <p>Result <br />Pass</p> <p>Value achieved <br />Value achieved</p> <p>7.74 x 10-13 m·s-1 <br />1.17 x 10-13 m·s-1</p> <p>Value achieved <br />Value achieved</p> <p>1313 g·m(N·s)-1 <br />1946 g·m(N·s)-1</p> <p>Pass</p> <p>(1) BETOCRETE-CL210-WP-UK mixed at an addition of 2.0% by weight of cement. Control mix water cement ratio: 0.43 and test mix <br />water cement ratio: 0.40.</p> <p>3.1.2 The specific effect of the system on these properties, for a particular mix and site conditions, must be evaluated <br />through site-specific trials prior to use. <br />3.1.3 On the basis of data assessed, concrete containing the system has a higher resistance to water vapour diffusion <br />than an equivalent plain concrete. <br />3.1.4 Concrete containing the system has greater resistance to water penetration and water absorption than the <br />equivalent plain concrete. <br />3.1.5 The appropriate thickness for concrete with a specific permeability to achieve a water vapour resistance of 250 or <br />500 MN∙sg-1 is given by: <br />For 250 MN∙s·g-1 <br />For 500 MN∙s·g-1</p> <p>-</p> <p>t = 200 MN∙s·g-1 / vapour resistivity, or t = 250 MN∙s·g-1 / 5 x µ <br />t = 550 MN∙s·g-1 / vapour resistivity, or t = 500 MN∙s·g-1 / 5 x µ</p> <p>where: <br />t = concrete thickness (m) <br />µ = water vapour resistance factor.</p> <p>4 Safety and accessibility in use <br />Data were assessed for the following characteristics. <br />4.1 Reinforcement protection <br />4.1.1 Results of reinforcement protection tests are given in Table 4. <br />Table 4 Reinforcement(1) <br />System assessed <br />Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210-WP-UK</p> <p>Assessment method <br />Bond strength to steel to <br />BBA Internal Test Specification T1/19</p> <p>Requirement <br />Comparable adhesion to <br />control</p> <p>Result <br />Pass</p> <p>(1) BETOCRETE-CL210-WP-UK mixed at an addition of 2.0% by weight of cement. Control mix water cement ratio: 0.43 and test mix <br />water cement ratio: 0.40.</p> <p>4.1.2 The specific effect of the system on these properties, for a particular mix and site conditions, must be evaluated <br />through site-specific trials prior to use. <br />4.1.3 The Certificate holder has declared the chloride ion content of the system as < 0.1%. <br />4.1.4 The Certificate holder has declared that the system complies with the corrosion behaviour requirements given in <br />BS EN 934-1 : 2008, Clause 5.1, and is labelled accordingly. <br />BBA 20/5741 PS1 Issue 2</p> <p>Page 5 of 13</p> <p>4.1.5 On the basis of data assessed, the high level of alkalinity required to prevent corrosion of the reinforcement <br />(pH > 13) will not be adversely affected by the incorporation of the system into the concrete. <br />4.1.6 Corrosion of reinforcement is normally caused by the ingress of chloride to the steel or by the reduction in <br />alkalinity of the concrete by the diffusion of carbon dioxide. The reduced permeability of concrete containing the <br />system will slow down diffusion of aggressive agents into the concrete and so provide improved protection against <br />reinforcement corrosion.</p> <p>5 Protection against noise <br />Not applicable.</p> <p>6 Energy economy and heat retention <br />Not applicable.</p> <p>7 Sustainable use of natural resources <br />Not applicable.</p> <p>8 Durability <br />8.1 The potential mechanisms for degradation and the known performance characteristics of the materials in the <br />system were assessed. <br />8.2 Specific test data were assessed as given in Table 5. <br />Table 5 Durability <br />System assessed <br />Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210-WPUK <br />Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210-WPUK(1) <br />Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210-WPUK(1) <br />BETOCRETE-CL210-WPUK <br />Concrete with <br />BETOCRETE-CL210-WPUK(2)</p> <p>Assessment method <br />Alkali content (Na2O equivalent) to <br />EN 480-12 : 2005</p> <p>Requirement <br />≤ 8.5%</p> <p>Result <br />Pass</p> <p>Resistance to freeze/thaw to <br />DD CEN/TS 12390-9 : 2006</p> <p>No cracks or significant <br />scaling versus control <br />concrete <br />No efflorescence <br />observed</p> <p>Pass</p> <p>Value achieved</p> <p>4.54%</p> <p>Value achieved <br />Value achieved</p> <p>2.0 mm·a-0.5 <br />1.0 mm·a-0.5</p> <p>Determination of the resistance to <br />efflorescence of concrete to <br />BBA Internal Test Specification T1/16 <br />Sodium oxide equivalent to <br />EN 480-12 : 2005 <br />Determination of resistance to carbonation to <br />DIN EN 12390-10 : 2019 <br />90 days CO2 storage <br />Control mix <br />Test mix</p> <p>Pass</p> <p>(1) BETOCRETE-CL210-WP-UK mixed at an addition of 2.0% by weight of cement. Control mix water cement ratio: 0.43 and test mix <br />water cement ratio: 0.40. <br />(2) BETOCRETE-CL210-WP-UK mixed at an addition of 1.8% by weight of cement. REMICRETE-SP10 superplasticiser mixed at an <br />addition of 0.37% by weight of cement to both control and test mix. Control mix water cement ratio: 0.50 and test mix water <br />cement ratio: 0.50.</p> <p>8.2.1 The specific effect of the system on these properties, for a particular mix and site conditions, must be evaluated <br />through site-specific trials prior to use. <br />8.2.2 The Certificate holder’s declared value of ≤ 8.5% must be used when calculating the contribution of the system to <br />the total alkali content of a given concrete mix. In turn, this can be used to assess the susceptibility of that concrete to <br />alkali-silica reaction (ASR).</p> <p>BBA 20/5741 PS1 Issue 2</p> <p>Page 6 of 13</p> <p>8.2.3 On the basis of data assessed, the lower permeability of concrete containing the system reduces the ingress of <br />sulfates. However, if sulfate-resistant concrete is required, the advice of the Certificate holder must be sought, but such <br />advice is outside the scope of this Certificate. <br />8.2.4 Use of the system reduces the leaching of lime from the hydrated cement in concrete. <br />8.2.5 Concrete containing the system has a similar resistance to freeze/thaw to that of the equivalent plain concrete. <br />8.2.6 Concrete containing the system has a greater resistance to carbonation and carbon dioxide diffusion than an <br />equivalent plain concrete. <br />8.3 Service life <br />8.3.1 Under normal service conditions, concrete containing the system is more durable than the equivalent plain <br />concrete owing to its reduced permeability. <br />8.3.2 Where exposure to aggressive soil conditions or chemicals is anticipated, a full assessment of the site must be <br />made. In these situations, the Certificate holder must be consulted on the suitability of the system, but such advice is <br />outside the scope of this Certificate.</p> <p>PROCESS ASSESSMENT <br />Information provided by the Certificate holder was assessed for the following factors:</p> <p>9 Design, installation, workmanship and maintenance <br />9.1 Design <br />9.1.1 The design process was assessed by the BBA, and the following requirements apply in order to satisfy the <br />performance specified in this Certificate. <br />9.1.2 Concrete containing the system must be designed in accordance with BS EN 206 : 2013 Section 5.2.3.5 and BS <br />8500-2 : 2023 Clause 5.2, for use as all normal types, including precast, pre-stressed, post-tensioned, ready-mixed, <br />reinforced, slip-formed, sprayed and pump concretes. For additional information on required thickness of concrete, the <br />advice of the Certificate holder may be sought, but such advice is outside the scope of this Certificate. <br />9.1.3 The system is compatible with cement blends containing fly ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag and silica <br />fume, as defined in BS EN 197-1 : 2011. <br />9.1.4 Structures built incorporating the system must be designed to the relevant clauses of BS 8102 : 2022, and <br />BS EN 1992-1-1 : 2023, BS EN 1992-1-2 : 2023 and BS EN 1992-3 : 2006 and their UK National Annexes. <br />9.1.5 Concrete containing the system is suitable for Type B constructions as described in BS 8102 : 2022, and can satisfy <br />the requirements for all grades defined in Table 2 of this Standard. For Grade 3 (where control of water vapour is <br />required), it will be necessary to provide the mix with a sufficiently low vapour permeability in combination with an <br />adequate section thickness (see section 3.1 of this Certificate). The use of suitable ventilation, dehumidification or air <br />conditioning, appropriate to the intended use, must also be considered. <br />9.1.6 The concrete must have a minimum cement content of 350 kg·m–3 and must be batched with a maximum <br />water/cement ratio of 0.40. Further details of suitable mixes can be obtained from the Certificate holder or their <br />approved representatives, but such advice is outside the scope of this Certificate. <br />9.1.7 When an additional superplasticiser is required, it must be added after the addition of the system and in <br />accordance with the supplier’s recommendations. <br />9.1.8 Once the fresh concrete is mixed, further materials must not be added to the fresh concrete. <br />9.1.9 Joints must be designed with waterstops as recommended in BS 8102 : 2022, to maintain the watertightness of <br />the whole structure. The advice of the Certificate holder should be sought on particular applications. <br />BBA 20/5741 PS1 Issue 2</p> <p>Page 7 of 13</p> <p>9.1.10 Basements for dwellings must be designed in accordance with the guidance given in the Guidance Document — <br />Basements for dwellings(1). <br />(1) Published by the Basement Information Centre, Product code: TBIC/007.</p> <p>9.2 Installation <br />9.2.1 Installation instructions provided by the Certificate holder were assessed and judged to be appropriate and <br />adequate. <br />9.2.2 Installation must be carried out in accordance with this Certificate and the Certificate holder’s instructions. <br />9.2.3 Concrete containing the system must not be placed at temperatures lower than 5°C. <br />9.2.4 Concrete containing the system must be fully compacted. <br />9.2.5 The concrete must be cured strictly in accordance with BS EN 13670 : 2009, and BS EN 1992-1-1 : 2023 and its UK <br />National Annex, and the Certificate holder’s instructions. <br />9.2.6 Penetrations of the concrete, such as pipe entries or formwork ties, must be securely sealed to maintain <br />watertightness. The advice of the Certificate holder must be sought on suitable products for this purpose, but such <br />advice and products are outside the scope of this Certificate. <br />9.3 Workmanship <br />Practicability of installation was assessed, on the basis of the Certificate holder’s information. To achieve the <br />performance described in this Certificate, concrete containing the system must be placed, compacted and cured by <br />operatives with experience of using conventional concreting methods and equipment. <br />9.4 Maintenance and repair <br />For a specific installation, the maintenance regime must be considered to ensure that the required design life of the <br />concrete is achieved.</p> <p>10 Manufacture <br />10.1 The production processes for the system have been assessed, and provide assurance that the quality controls are <br />satisfactory according to the following factors: <br />10.1.1 The manufacturer has provided documented information on the materials, processes, testing and control <br />factors. <br />10.1.2 The quality control operated over batches of incoming materials has been assessed and deemed appropriate <br />and adequate. <br />10.1.3 The quality control procedures and system testing to be undertaken have been assessed and deemed <br />appropriate and adequate. <br />10.1.4 The process for management of non-conformities has been assessed and deemed appropriate and adequate. <br />10.1.5 An audit of each production location was undertaken, and it was confirmed that the production process was in <br />accordance with the documented process, and that equipment has been properly tested and calibrated. <br />† 10.2 The BBA has undertaken to review the above measures on a regular basis through a surveillance process, to <br />verify that the specifications and quality control operated by the manufacturer are being maintained.</p> <p>BBA 20/5741 PS1 Issue 2</p> <p>Page 8 of 13</p> <p>11 Delivery and site handling <br />11.1 The Certificate holder stated that the system is supplied is supplied in 25 and 220 kg containers, and 1040 kg <br />intermediate bulk containers (IBC). <br />11.2 Each container bears the Certificate holder’s name, system name, batch number, health and safety information, <br />CE mark and the BBA logo incorporating the number of this Certificate. <br />11.3 Delivery and site handing must be performed in accordance with the Certificate holder’s instructions and this <br />Certificate, including: <br />11.3.1 The system must be stored in sealed original containers in a dry environment at temperatures between 8 and <br />40°C. <br />11.3.2 When handling, the normal health and safety procedures associated with cementitious materials must be <br />observed.</p> <p>BBA 20/5741 PS1 Issue 2</p> <p>Page 9 of 13</p> <p>†ANNEX A – SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION <br />Supporting information in this Annex is relevant to the system but has not formed part of the material assessed for the <br />Certificate.</p> <p>Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 <br />Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 <br />Information in this Certificate may assist the client, designer (including Principal Designer) and contractor (including <br />Principal Contractor) to address their obligations under these Regulations.</p> <p>CLP Regulations <br />The Certificate holder has taken the responsibility of classifying and labelling the system components under the GB CLP <br />Regulation and CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 - classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. <br />Users must refer to the relevant Safety Data Sheet(s).</p> <p>CE marking <br />The Certificate holder has taken the responsibility of CE marking the system in accordance with harmonised European <br />Standard EN 934-2 : 2009, Table 9.</p> <p>Management Systems Certification for production <br />The management system of the manufacturer has been assessed and registered as meeting the requirements of <br />BS EN ISO 9001: 2015 by TÜV Rheinland Cert GmbH (Certificate 01 100 6383/05).</p> <p>Additional information on installation <br />Mix design <br />A.1 Concrete containing the system is normally supplied as ready-mixed concrete but may be prepared on site where <br />there is adequate mix control(1). Concrete preparation on site must be carried out in accordance with BS 8000-0 : 2014, <br />the Certificate holder’s instructions and this Certificate. <br />(1) The NHBC will only accept the use of the admixture where it is included at the concrete batching plant, which must also be either</p> <p>QSRMC or BSI Kitemark registered.</p> <p>A.2 The workability of concrete can be adjusted using a suitable(1) water-reducing or superplasticising admixture <br />complying with BS EN 934-2 : 2009, to ensure that the maximum water/cement ratio given in section 9.1.6 of this <br />Certificate is not exceeded. Specific admixtures have not been considered and are outside the scope of this Certificate. <br />(1) The Certificate holder’s advice must be sought regarding the suitability and compatibility of water-reducing or superplasticising</p> <p>admixtures, but such advice and products are outside the scope of this Certificate. Admixtures should be evaluated before use <br />and site trials carried out to establish the appropriate dose required.</p> <p>Site mixing <br />A.3 The system is added to the mixer at the correct dose prior to batching the concrete constituents. <br />A.4 The resulting concrete should be mixed for a minimum of five minutes and in accordance with the Certificate <br />holder’s instructions, to ensure even distribution of the system throughout the concrete. <br />A.5 Where the system is to be added to concrete on site, care must be taken to ensure that adequate mix control is <br />available.</p> <p>BBA 20/5741 PS1 Issue 2</p> <p>Page 10 of 13</p> <p>Placing <br />A.6 Concrete containing the system must be placed in the same way as normal concrete, in accordance with <br />BS 8000-0 : 2014, BS EN 13670 : 2009, the Certificate holder’s health and safety guidance and the normal routine <br />precautions for handling concrete. <br />Finishes <br />A.7 When water-based products are used to coat the hardened concrete, a bonding agent may be needed. For specific <br />cases, advice must be sought from the Certificate holder, but such advice and materials are outside the scope of this <br />Certificate.</p> <p>BBA 20/5741 PS1 Issue 2</p> <p>Page 11 of 13</p> <p>Bibliography <br />BBA Internal Test Specification T1/16 Determination of the resistance to efflorescence of concrete <br />BBA Internal Test Specification T1/19 Bond strength to steel of concrete and cementitious mortars <br />BS 3177 : 1959 Method for determining the permeability to water vapour of flexible sheet materials used for packaging <br />BS 5075-1 : 1982 Concrete admixtures — Specification for accelerating admixtures, retarding admixtures and water <br />reducing admixtures <br />BS 8000-0 : 2014 + A1 : 2024 Workmanship on construction site — Introduction and general principles <br />BS 8102 : 2022 Code of practice for protection of below ground structures against water from the ground <br />BS 8500-2 : 2023 Concrete — Complementary British Standard to BS EN 206 — Specification for constituent materials <br />and concrete <br />BS EN 197-1 : 2011 Cement — Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements <br />BS EN 206 : 2013 + A2 : 2021 Concrete — Specification, performance, production and conformity <br />BS EN 480-1 : 2014 Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout — Test methods — Reference concrete and reference <br />mortar for testing <br />BS EN 480-5 : 2005 Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout — Test methods — Determination of capillary absorption <br />EN 480-12 : 2005 Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout — Test methods — Determination of alkali content of <br />admixtures <br />BS EN 934-1 : 2008 Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout — Common requirements <br />BS EN 934-2 : 2009 + A1 : 2012 Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout — Concrete admires — Definitions and <br />requirements, conformity, marking and labelling <br />BS 1881-5 : 1970 Testing concrete — Methods of testing hardened concrete for other than strength <br />BS 1881-121 : 1983 Testing concrete — Method for determination of static modulus of elasticity in compression <br />BS EN 1992-1-1 : 2023 Eurocode 2 : Design of concrete structures — General rules and rules for buildings <br />NA to BS EN 1992-1-1 : 2023 UK National Annex to Eurocode 2 : Design of concrete structures — General rules and rules <br />for buildings <br />BS EN 1992-1-2 : 2023 Eurocode 2 : Design of concrete structures — General rules — Structural fire design <br />NA to BS EN 1992-1-2 : 2023 UK National Annex to Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures — Structural fire design <br />BS EN 1992-3 : 2006 Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures — Liquid retaining and containing structures <br />NA to BS EN 1992-3 : 2006 UK National Annex to Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures — Liquid retaining and <br />containing structures <br />BS EN 12350-2 : 2019 Testing fresh concrete — Slump test <br />BS EN 12350-6 : 2019 Testing fresh concrete — Density <br />BS EN 12390-5 : 2009 Testing hardened concrete — Flexural strength of test specimens <br />BS EN 13670 : 2009 Execution of concrete structures <br />BS EN ISO 9001 : 2015 Quality management systems — Requirements <br />DD CEN/TS 12390-9 : 2006 Testing hardened concrete — Freeze-thaw resistance — Scaling <br />DIN EN 12350-7 : 2019 Testing fresh concrete — Air content — Pressure methods <br />DIN EN 12390-3 : 2009 Testing hardened concrete — Compressive strength of test specimens <br />DIN EN 12390-10 : 2019 Determination of the carbonation resistance of concrete at atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide <br />VINCI Technology Centre test procedure Determination of water permeability to Valenta</p> <p>BBA 20/5741 PS1 Issue 2</p> <p>Page 12 of 13</p> <p>Conditions of Certificate <br />Conditions <br />1 This Certificate: <br />• <br />• <br />• <br />• <br />• <br />•</p> <p>relates only to the product that is named and described on the front page <br />is issued only to the company, firm, organisation or person named on the front page – no other company, firm, <br />organisation or person may hold or claim that this Certificate has been issued to them <br />has to be read, considered and used as a whole document – it may be misleading and will be incomplete to be <br />selective <br />is copyright of the BBA <br />and any matter arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter (including non-contractual disputes or <br />claims) is governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales. <br />the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any matter arising out of or in connection <br />with this Certificate or its subject matter (including non-contractual disputes or claims).</p> <p>2 Publications, documents, specifications, legislation, regulations, standards and the like referenced in this Certificate <br />are those that were current and/or deemed relevant by the BBA at the date of issue or reissue of this Certificate. <br />3 This Certificate will be displayed on the BBA website, and the Certificate Holder is entitled to use the Certificate and <br />Certificate logo, provided that the product and its manufacture and/or fabrication, including all related and relevant <br />parts and processes thereof: <br />• are maintained at or above the levels which have been assessed and found to be satisfactory by the BBA <br />• continue to be checked as and when deemed appropriate by the BBA under arrangements that it will determine <br />• are reviewed by the BBA as and when it considers appropriate. <br />4 The BBA has used due skill, care and diligence in preparing this Certificate, but no warranty is provided. <br />5 In issuing this Certificate the BBA is not responsible and is excluded from any liability to any company, firm, <br />organisation or person, for any matters arising directly or indirectly from: <br />• the presence or absence of any patent, intellectual property or similar rights subsisting in the product or any other <br />product <br />• the right of the Certificate holder to manufacture, supply, install, maintain or market the product <br />• actual installations of the product, including their nature, design, methods, performance, workmanship and <br />maintenance <br />• any works and constructions in which the product is installed, including their nature, design, methods, performance, <br />workmanship and maintenance <br />• any loss or damage, including personal injury, howsoever caused by the product, including its manufacture, supply, <br />installation, use, maintenance and removal <br />• any claims by the manufacturer relating to UKCA marking and CE marking. <br />6 Any information relating to the manufacture, supply, installation, use, maintenance and removal of this product <br />which is contained or referred to in this Certificate is the minimum required to be met when the product is <br />manufactured, supplied, installed, used, maintained and removed. It does not purport in any way to restate the <br />requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, or of any other statutory, common law or other duty <br />which may exist at the date of issue or reissue of this Certificate; nor is conformity with such information to be taken as <br />satisfying the requirements of the 1974 Act or of any statutory, common law or other duty of care.</p> <p>British Board of Agrément <br />1st Floor, Building 3, Hatters Lane <br />Croxley Park, Watford <br />Herts WD18 8YG</p> <p>BBA 20/5741 PS1 Issue 2</p> <p>©2025</p> <p>tel: 01923 665300 <br />clientservices@bbacerts.co.uk <br />www.bbacerts.co.uk</p> <p>Page 13 of 13</p>
