Retarder additive Retardan®-2040 L

Retardan®-2040 L is a liquid high-performance set retarder for calcium sulfate based binding materials. No reduction in the final strength Compatible with other additives Ecologically safe and EC1 plus suitable Usage Retardan®-2040 L provides excellent performance in the adjustment of setting time and workability of calcium sulfate binders. The product is especially suitable for the following application fields: Fabrication of gypsum boards (plasterboards / wallboards), fibreboards, partition panels, ceiling tiles & gypsum blocks Ready-mix production of floor screeds & self-leveling screeds based on calcium sulfate binders Advantages The benefits of Retardan®-2040 L include, but are not limited to the following: Very efficient set retardation, already at low dosages Allows the setting-time adjustment of the binder slurry to the needs of the manufacturing process Compatible to a variety of calcium sulfate binder types and to other additives, such as Sika® ViscoCrete® superplasticizers Retardan®-2040 L allows the preparation of large mixes and thus reduces the application costs No reduction of final strength of gypsum products (unlike several fruit acids) Uniform quality ensures a stabile manufacturing process run as well as uniformity and homogeneity of the final gypsum product Ecologically unproblematic, free of formaldehyde Packaging IBC of 1’000 kg net Bulk supply on demand. Smaller samples for testing are available on request. Colour Brownish liquid Composition Aqueous solution of modified amino acid Shelf life 12 months shelf life from date of production if stored properly in undamaged, unopened, original sealed packaging.