Water Reducing Admixture – Aqueous Solution
Description
AD-TEK WR-CE is a cost-effective lignosulphonate-based water reducing admixture designed to produce concrete with extended slump life and water reduction.
AD-TEK WR-CE is used to produce good quality concrete, where water reduction with easy placing and working is needed.
AD-TEK WR-CE meets and exceeds all requirements of Australian Standard AS1478.1 – 2000 as a Water Reducing Admixture.
Advantages
- Higher slump without further water addition
- Increased workability time
- Reduced rate of bleeding
- Reduced segregation of concrete mixes
- Increased strength and long-term durability properties
- Easy pumping, placing and burnish finishing
- Increased resistance to aggressive atmospheric conditions
- Decreased risk of shrinkage and creep
Technical Data (typical)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Aqueous solution |
| Colour | Brown |
| Density at 20ºC | Approx. 1.04 kg/litre |
| pH value | 4-6 |
| Chloride content | No added |
| Air entrainment | May slightly increase |
| TEA content | Does not contain |
Dosage
The usually recommended dosage rate is between 200-400 ml per 100 kg of cement binder depending on specific mix design and requirements.
Preliminary laboratory or field trials should be conducted to determine the required dosage rates.
Application
The maximum plasticizing effect or water reduction is obtained if AD-TEK WR-CE is added into concrete after the cement is wet out.
Place and cure concrete according to proper concrete procedures.
Packaging
AD-TEK WR-CE is available in 20-litre containers, 1000-litre cubes and bulk.
Health and Safety
AD-TEK WR-CE contains no hazardous substances requiring labelling. For further information refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet.
Please contact our technical department for further information.
Storage and Shelf Life
Minimum one year when stored in the closed original container at between 5ºC and 40ºC.
Disclaimer: Any advice, recommendation, information, assistance or service provided by application is in good faith and is believed by AD-TEK PTY LTD to be appropriate and reliable. However, any advice, recommendation, information, assistance or service provided by AD-TEK PTY LTD is provided without liability.