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Masonry
Admixtures
Water-Repellent
/ Efflorescence Control
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Rheopel Mortar Admixture
Rheopel
Mortar Admixture is a patented, specially-blended emulsion additive used
for the production of water penetration resistant and
efflorescence-controlled masonry mortar. Rheopel Mortar Admixture
treated masonry mortar demonstrates outstanding resistance to moisture
migration and wind-driven rain per ASTM E 514. Test data is available
upon request.
Features
Contains components that enhance color and reduce efflorescence
potential
Part of
water-repellent, CMU specification
Benefits
Reduces
potential for primary and secondary efflorescence
Increases compressive and flexural strengths
Improves bond strength per ASTM C 1072
Reduces
absorption rate
Improves water repellent characteristics
Minimizes need for post-applied sealers
Adds
visual appeal
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Rheopel Plus
Rheopel®
Plus multi-purpose admixture is for use in a variety of water-repellent
and efflorescence control applications.This unique formula is based on a
patented, novel chemistry that is different from that of every
conventional water-repellent admixture in the concrete industry.
Features
Patented, unique formulation
Part of
block producer water-repellency certification program
Contains components that enhance color and reduce efflorescence
potential
Provides improved material flow and extrusion characteristics
Benefits
Superior water repellency versus conventional water-repellent admixtures
Significantly reduces secondary efflorescence (improves primary
efflorescence control)
Improves color vibrancy and pigment efficiency
Increases compressive and flexural strengths
Increases production rate
Adds
visual appeal
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Rheopel WR
Rheopel
WR admixture enables the production of visually appealing concrete
masonry products that are water penetration resistant and
efflorescence-controlled. This unique, patented formula incorporates a
specially blended, high molecular weight, polymer emulsion that improves
and maintains color integrity.
Features
Contains components that enhance color and reduce efflorescence
potential
Part of
block producer water-repellency certification program
Provides improved material flow and extrusion characteristics
Benefits
Reduces
primary and secondary efflorescence
Improves color vibrancy and pigment efficiency
Increases compressive and flexural strengths
Reduces
absorption rate
Provides superior color retention
Improves water repellent charateristics
Increases production rate
Eliminates need for post-applied sealers
Adds
visual appeal
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Rheopel XD
Rheopel XD patented, multi-purpose admixture is used with a variety of
applications and exhibits superior color-enhancing characteristics. With
its flexible dosage range, Rheopel XD admixture enables the production
of visually appealing concrete masonry products that are water
penetration resistant, long lasting and efflorescence-controlled.
This
unique formula is based on a high molecular weight polymer emulsion and
is specially blended for optimal freeze-thaw durability per ASTM C 1262.
Rheopel XD admixture also exhibits excellent wind-driven rain resistance
and water repellency per ASTM E 514 and improved bond strength per ASTM
C 1072 when used in conjuction with Rheopel Mortar Admixture.
Features
Offers
superior color and freeze-thaw durability
Part of
block producer water-repellency certification program
Contains components that enhance color and reduce efflorescence
potential
Provides improved material flow and extrusion characteristics
Benefits
Reduces
primary and secondary efflorescence
Significantly improves freeze-thaw durability
Improves color vibrancy and pigment efficiency
Increases compressive and flexural strengths
Reduces
absorption rate
Provides superior color retention
Improves water repellent performance
Increases production rate
Eliminates need for post-applied sealers
Adds
visual appeal |
