Dispersion
Daracem 133 is a superior dispersing admixture having a marked capacity to disperse the cement agglomerates normally found in a cement-water suspension. The capability of Daracem 133, in this respect, exceeds that of normal water-reducing admixtures.
Product Advantages
- Compatible with a wide range of cements
- Produce high slump flowable concrete at no loss in strengths
- Produce low water-cement ratio concrete and therefore, high strengths
- Aids in rapid discharge of concrete from truck mixers thereby reducing on-the-job time and improving mixer utilisation
Uses
Daracem 133 produces concrete with extremely workable characteristics referred to as high slump, flowing concrete. Daracem 133 also allows concrete to be produced with very low water-cement ratios at low or normal slumps.
Daracem 133 is ideal for use in prestress, precast, bridge deck or any concrete where it is desired to keep the water-cement ratio to a minimum and still achieve the degree of workability necessary to provide easy placement and consolidation. Daracem 133 will also fluidise concrete, making it ideal for tremie concreting or other applications where high slumps are desired.
Compatibility with Other Admixtures
In concrete containing Daracem 133, the use of an air entraining agent (such as DARAVAIR® or DAREX® AEA®) is recommended to provide suitable air void parameters for resistance against freeze-thaw attack.
Most water reducers or water-reducing retarders are compatible with Daracem 133 as long as they are separately added to the concrete. Pretesting of the concrete should be performed to optimise dosages and addition times of these admixtures. The admixtures should not be in contact with each other before they enter the concrete. Daracem 133 is recommended to be used in ambient temperatures above 15°C.
Dispensing Equipment
Please contact your local GCP representative for further information regarding the dispensing equipment for this product.