Product Description
WRDA® PN is an aqueous solution of highly purified polycarboxylate and carbohydrates. WRDA PN is a dispersing agent which provides uniform, predictable performance and conforms to AS 1478 Type WR. One litre weighs approximately 1.080kg ± 0.02kg.
Applications
WRDA PN 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. WRDA PN is ideally suited for lean concrete mixes as well as concrete that uses manufactured sand.
Chemical Action
As a dispersing agent, WRDA PN lessens the natural inter-particle 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. WRDA PN is also formulated with set and strength catalysts which promote more complete hydration of cement and Pozzolan materials. WRDA PN contains finishability agents that provide enhanced “slickness” to the surface of the concrete. This allows for easier trowelling, resulting in a greatly improved finish to the concrete as compared to what can be achieved using conventional water reducers. WRDA PN will also assist in producing concrete that will pump better due to the finishability agents that are used.
Addition Rates
WRDA PN 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 PN will typically range between 200 and 600mL / 100kg of total cementitious material.