5Gal also sold in 55gal Admixture & integral waterproofing for set acceleration. Also plasticizes & reduces water requirement
ACCEL-100 Accelerating, plasticizing, waterproofing and water reducing admixture for concrete, mortar and stucco.
PURPOSE: This clear, colorless liquid concentrate is a chemically balanced formula which reacts with the portland cement in concrete and mortars to increase their strength and density, thus making them more waterproof.
Whenever portland cement is used, ACCEL-100 adds superior waterproofing qualities at nominal cost. Although designed for use in foundation walls and floor slabs, ACCEL-100 is also valuable in mortars, stuccos, and for grouting and patching work. The addition of ACCEL-100 to the mix promotes more complete dispersion of the cement, accelerates the ?set? and assists the process of hydration.
ACCEL-100 produces the desired plasticity and flow characteristics which air entrainment provides, no further admixtures are necessary or desirable for this purpose.
ADVANTAGES: INCREASED STRENGTH: ACCEL-100 lowers the surface tension of the mixing water thus reducing the water/cement ratio. Both early and ultimate strengths are increased at all temperatures. COLD WEATHER BENEFIT: ACCEL-100 is especially effective in cold weather enabling concrete, masonry or stucco to be placed at temperatures as low as 15 degrees F. IMPROVES WORKABILITY: Better flow (increased slump) is obtained without change of the water/cement ratio, or the same flow (equal slump) may be obtained with less water, producing a denser concrete, mortar or stucco. REDUCED PERMEABILITY: Tests subjecting 5 inch diameter x 5 inch high cylinders to 20 psi water pressure for a one year period indicate that those cubes incorporating ACCEL-100 were more impermeable than any other type of ?set? accelerator tested. REDUCES SHRINKAGE: Since ACCEL-100 reduces the water/cement ratio, test results indicate marked reductions in shrinkage, thus minimizing the possibility of shrinkage cracks. SAVES LABOR TIME: Since high early strengths are achieved at low temperatures, concrete may be finished earlier, forms may be removed sooner, thus allowing for less overtime and minimal delays in job schedules.