Product Description
WRDA® GWA is an aqueous solution formulated on modified lignosulphonates and does not contain calcium chloride. WRDA GWA is a dispersing agent which provides uniform, predictable performance and is supplied as a dark brown, ready-to-use, low viscosity liquid conforming to AS 1478 Type WR.
One litre weighs approximately 1.150kg ± 0.02kg.
Application
WRDA GWA provides a workable mix with less water resulting in stronger, less permeable and more durable concrete. It can be used in pre-mix, on-site and pre-cast plants for normal and specialty concretes.
Chemical Action
As a dispersing agent, WRDA GWA lessens the natural interparticle attraction between cement grains in water. It does this by absorbing itself onto the cement particle reducing their tendency to clump together, resulting in the mix being more workable with less water.
Addition Rates
WRDA GWA will provide water reduction with neutral sets at the recommended dose rates. At increased dose rates it can give some retardation, however this will generally depend on environmental conditions at the time of dosing.
The dose rate for WRDA GWA will typically range between 300 and 600mL / 100kg of total cementitious material.
WRDA GWA contains triethanolamine at a level which is below 0.025% S/C when used at a typical dose rate of 400mL / 100kg total cementitious.