TamCem 18
Overview
TamCem 18 is a new general superplasticizer for concrete. It contains polycarboxylate ether polymers and is specially formulated to give exceptionally high water reduction and impact extreme workability and slump retention. It is a non-chloride liquid admixture which has been formulated to comply with the requirements of ASTM C 494 for type G water-reducing, high-range and retarding admixtures. It fully meets the requirements of BS5075: Part 3: 1985 for retarding super plasticizing admixtures and JIS A6204 “Chemical Admixtures for Concrete”. It is compatible with all types of cement meeting recognized international standards.
TamCem 18 requires a low dosage compared to conventional superplasticisers but provides greater workability characteristics for high slump, flowable concrete with reduced water demand.
High flowability allows for easy placement and compaction
Key specification
- Superplasticiser for microfine cement injection /concrete with extreme workability
Key benefits
- Chloride-free
- High water reduction enhances high early and ultimate strengths, and low permeability and makes the concrete highly durable
- High flowability allows for easy placement and compaction
- Good cohesion, no segregation, minimal bleed water and extremely high levels of workability of the concrete
- Enhanced slump retention, easier placement and delivery control especially under hot conditions
- High elastic modulus, low shrinkage and creep are achievable with proper controlled coarse and fine aggregates
- Superior finishes with reduced honeycombing
Typical applications
- High performance concrete
- Mixing logistics efficiency during large pour
- Highly flowable concrete
- Highly durable concrete
- High strength concrete
- Ready-mixed concrete
- Mass concrete
- Pumped concrete
- Long distance transportation
