Concrete

ADVA® 198

High Range Water Reducing Admixture

Description

ADVA® 198 superplasticizer is a polycarboxlate-based high-range water-reducing admixture specifically formulated to meet the needs of the concrete industry. It is a low viscosity liquid, which has been formulated by the manufacturer for use as received.

ADVA® 198 superplasticizer is manufactured under closely controlled conditions to provide uniform, predictable performance and is formulated to comply with specifications for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete, ASTM Designation C494 as a Type A and F, and ASTM C1017 Type I admixture. The product does not contain intentionally added calcium chloride. One gallon weighs approximately 9.0 lbs (1.1 kg/L).

Application areas

For use in ready-mix concrete, but may also be used in other applications such as precast concrete and self-consolidating concrete.

Benefits

  • Highly efficient, producing high slump concrete at very low dosages
  • Provides a combination of slump life with near neutral set time
  • Consistent air entrainment
  • Consistent performance across cement chemistries
  • Concrete finishes easily without stickiness, spotty set or tearing

Packaging

  • 55 gallon drum
  • 275 gallon tote
  • Bulk