ECLIPSE®

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ECLIPSE® controls shrinkage and curling in floors

ECLIPSE® is a liquid admixture that dramatically reduces drying shrinkage and the potential for cracking and curling in full or partially restrained concrete flooring and paving. ECLIPSE® products reduce the surface tension of pore water. Indoors or outdoors, on-grade or above, ECLIPSE® shuts down shrinking, cracks and curling while increasing durability, lowering maintenance costs and extending structure service life.

What Causes Concrete Shrinkage?

Shrinkage and curling concrete is the result of changes to the moisture of the concrete during the drying process. A balance between the design mix and drying process is needed to produce durable, high strength and crack resistant concrete.

Products

Specialty Products

Eclipse® 4500

ECLIPSE® 4500 is a high-performance admixture for concrete that significantly reduces drying shrinkage, thereby minimizing the risk of shrinkage-induced cracking and curling. Unlike traditional expansive agents, it operates by lowering the surface tension of pore water within the concrete matrix.  This reduction in surface tension helps to control the shrinkage that typically occurs as concrete dries, leading to more durable and stable concrete structures. 
Specialty Products

ECLIPSE® FLOOR 200

ECLIPSE® Floor 200 is a liquid admixture designed to reduce drying shrinkage and curling, improving joint spacing, floor stability, and overall durability. It is ideal for indoor slab-on-grade concrete construction requiring extended joint spacings. This product  features potent air detraining properties and should not be used with air-entrained concrete.   Meets or exceeds the requirements of ASTM C494 Type S

ECLIPSE® Floor 200 Controls Shrinkage and Curling in Floors

ECLIPSE® Floor 200 is a shrinkage-reducing liquid admixture specifically designed for use in non air-entrained concrete applications such as indoor slab-on-ground construction. ECLIPSE® Floor 200 contains no expansive material, but acts chemically to dramatically reduce the primary internal forces that cause drying shrinkage and curling. They can help achieve:

  • A higher value floor with less cracking due to shrinkage
  • A flatter surface due to less curling
  • Less joint maintenance cost due to minimum joint openings
  • Longer service life of the structure due to increased durability

ECLIPSE® 4500 for Shrinkage in Structures

ECLIPSE® 4500 is a liquid admixture formulated explicitly for use in air-entrained structures such as bridge decks, parking garages, marine structures, containment structures, and any other outdoor concrete structure that’s subject to freeze-thaw conditions.

  • Reduces shrinkage, cracking and curling
  • Enables normal performance of air-entraining admixtures
  • Can be used in ready mix, precast, and prestressed concrete as well as mortar, grout, and shotcrete
  • Provides enhanced durability for longer usable life
  • Reduces maintenance and repair costs