Admixtures for Mortar
CEMEX manufacture two main types of admixtures for mortar applications, Retarders and Air Entrainers, usually in combination to produce controlled ready -to-use Mortar.
Features/Benefits
Retarders:
- Retardation can be controlled up to a period of 24-72 hours or as required
- Reduces bleeding
- Produces cohesive workable mortar
- Enhances finishing characteristics
Air Entrainers:
- Stable air system with minimum loss throughout the life of the plastic mortar
- Reduces bleeding
- Cohesive workable mortar
- Air contents are less susceptible to variations in fine aggregate grading and silt content
Applications
- Screed retarders
- Brick and block laying
- Internal first-coat plaster
- External render
RETARDERS - A ready to use liquid mortar retarder for use in conjunction with mortar air entraining admixtures to produce set controlled, ready-to-use mortars. This product can also be used to produce set controlled screed.
AIR ENTRAINERS – Mortar air entrainers are high performance admixtures for use in the production of ready to use or dry silo mortar. They are normally used in conjunction with retarders or stabilisers.