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PCE-R200

Retarding PCE

Extended workability with controlled retardation. PCE-R200 combines PCE water reduction with controlled set-retardation, giving 2–6 hours of slump retention. It is designed for hot-weather concreting, long-distance ready-mix delivery, and mass pours where reducing peak hydration heat mitigates thermal cracking. Target grades M25–M50.

Description

Retarding PCE

PCE-R200 combines PCE water reduction with controlled set-retardation, giving 2–6 hours of slump retention. It is designed for hot-weather concreting, long-distance ready-mix delivery, and mass pours where reducing peak hydration heat mitigates thermal cracking. Target grades M25–M50.

Built on a TPEG/HPEG polycarboxylate-ether backbone, PCE-R200 is chloride-free, low-alkali and non-corrosive, suitable for reinforced and prestressed concrete. Conforms to IS 9103:1999 · ASTM C494 Type F (retarding).

Recommended applications
  • Mass concrete: rafts, dams, thick foundations
  • Hot-weather concreting (>35 °C ambient)
  • Long-haul & long-distance ready-mix
  • Pumped & slip-form concrete
  • Heavy precast needing long workability
  • Marine & tidal-zone mass pours
Technical data
AppearanceLight brown viscous liquid
BasePolycarboxylate ether
Solid content33%
Relative density (25°C)1.072
Chloride content0.012% (<0.2%)
pH7.1 (min 6)
Alkali (Na₂O eq)<1.5%
Dosage (bwc)0.4–2.0%
Water reductionup to 25–30%
StandardIS 9103:1999 / C494-F
Packaging5 kg / 225 kg / IBC
Shelf life12 months

Typical dosage for this grade: 0.6–1.3% for mass / long-haul. Confirm by trial.

Validated against IS 9103:1999 uniformity test

Compressive strength vs control.

158%
3-day // min 150%
147%
7-day // min 140%
136%
28-day // min 130%
<0.2%
Chloride // non-corrosive
Compatibility

Works with your binders.

Compatible with OPC 43 / 53, PPC, PSC, SRC; fly ash ≤35%, GGBS ≤50%, silica fume ≤10%.

Caution: avoid cross-contamination with naphthalene-based (SNF) admixtures in shared mixer trucks or dosing lines, which can cause flash set or severe slump loss.

CemBond PCE SUPERPLASTICIZER NET 225 KG

PCE-R200 · 225 kg drum

IBC & bulk on request

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