Product Description
WRDA® 39 admixture is a ready-to-use aqueous solution of lignosulphonates and hydroxylated organic compounds together with strength enhancing agents. Ingredients are factory premixed in exact proportions to minmise handling, eliminate mistakes and guesswork.
WRDA 39 is formulated to comply with the following specifications for chemical admixtures for concrete: ASTM C 494, Type B and D; BS 5075: Part 1. WRDA 39 contains no added chloride.
One litre weighs approximately 1.13kg ± 0.02kg.
Application
WRDA 39 retards the initial and final set of concrete. It is used whenever a delay in setting time is desired to ensure sufficient delivery, placement, vibration or compaction time, such as in:
- Hot weather concrete
- Transit mix concrete
- Pre-stressed concrete
Properties
Water Reduction
WRDA 39 provides water reduction properties (typically 7 to 12%) along with set retardation in a concrete mix. This water-reducing action of WRDA 39 produces greater plasticity and workability in the fresh concrete and the strength and permeability of the hardened concrete are measurably improved.
Extended Setting Time
WRDA 39 is designed for use in jobs where high temperatures make extended setting times desirable. It is recommended only when the primary purpose is to delay and to control the setting time of the concrete.
Superior Strength-Enhancing Performance
The water reduction properties and dispersion characteristics together with superior strength-enhancing agents produces concrete with increased compressive strength at all ages.
Improve Impermeability
The reduced water-to-cementitious ratio, better dispersion and improved hydration characteristics also produce concrete with increased water-tightness due to reduced water-permeability.