Product Description
WRDA® P87 is an aqueous solution of complex organic compounds combined with other chemicals which increase its beneficial effects on the quality and plasticity of a concrete mix. It does not contain calcium chloride. WRDA P87 is manufactured under rigid control which provides uniform, predictable performance. It is supplied as a clear yellow, low viscosity liquid, ready-to-use as received.
WRDA P87 is a chemical admixture meeting the requirements of the following chemical admixture specifications for concrete: ASTM C 494 as a Type A, Type D and Type G; ; BS 5075: Part 1; GB 8076- 1997.
One Litre weighs approximately 1.09kg ± 0.02kg
Application
WRDA P87 makes a workable mix with up to 15% less water and yields a stronger, less permeable and more durable concrete. It is used in ready mix plants, job site plants and concrete pavers, for normal weight and light weight concrete, in block, precast and prestressed concrete plants. It should be noted that WRDA P87 is particularly effective in concrete containing slag or fly ash (pozzolans).
Compared to other water reducers WRDA P87 will typically impart the following additional benefits:
- Higher early compressive and flexural strengths
- Improved concrete finish
Chemical Action
As a dispersing agent, WRDA P87 lessens the natural interparticle attraction between cement grains in water. It does this by colloidal action, by absorption on the cement particles thus reducing their tendency to clump together and makes the mix more workable with less water. As a cement catalyst, WRDA P87 effects a more complete hydration of the cement, begining immediately after the cement and water come together at the lower additions of WRDA P87 or immediately after a period of designed and controlled hydration at the higher additions. WRDA P87 increases the gel content of the concrete, the paste or binder that “glues” the concrete aggregates together. The increased gel content adds to the water retention and internal cohesiveness of the mix, reducing bleeding and segregation as it increases workability and placeability
Dispensing Equipment
Please contact your local GCP representative for further information regarding the dispensing equipment for this product