Polycarboxylate superplasticizer (PCE), also known as polycarboxylate ether superplasticizer, is a new generation of high-performance concrete admixture. It is a water reducing agent with excellent performance that integrates water reduction, slump protection, reinforcement, shrinkage and environmental protection. It is also an ideal admixture for the preparation of high-strength, high-performance concrete. As a type of popular superplasticizer for concrete, PCE based admixture can be widely used in these projects, such as water conservancy, eletrical power, ports, railway ,bridge, highway and buldings,etc.
Items | Standard | |||
PCE (High Water Reduction) | PCE (High Slump Retention) | PCE Powder | ||
Appearance | Light Yellow Liquid | Clear Transparent Liquid | White Powder | |
Solid Content, % | 50±1.0 | 50±1.0 | 98±1.0 | |
Density (23℃) (kg/m3) | 1.13±0.02 | 1.05-1.10 | 600±50 | |
PH | 6.5-8.5 | 6.5-8.5 | 9.0±1.0 | |
Chloride Content,% ≤ | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | |
Na2SO4 (by solid content), % ≤ | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | |
Solubility | Completely Soluble | |||
Water reducing ratio, % ≥ | 25 | |||
Packing | For PCE liquid, the packing of PCE Liquid is 230kg PE drum, 1100kg IBC tank or flexitank.For PCE Powder, 25 kg PP woven bags. |
As a professional PCE superplasticizer manufacturer in China, Kingsun can provide three different types of polycarboxylate superplasticizers for you, they are PCE powder, PCE (High Water Reduction) liquid, PCE (High Slump Retention) liquid. Compared with naphthalene superplasticizers and common water-reducing agents, PCE admixture has many technical features.
1. PEC Powder. PCE powder is a free-flowing, sandy, spray-dried powder. It has the characteristics of high fineness, excellent dispersibility, low gas content, good adaptability with various cements, and improved fluidity of mortar, etc. It is a new generation of polycarboxylate ether polymer, which can be used as a superplasticizer for cement-based materials. Polycarboxylate powder is also an excellent dispersing plasticizer for mineral materials such as gypsum and ceramics.
2. High Water Reduction. PCE water reducer is a ready-to-use liquid superplasticizer. It is light yellow in appearance. Besides, it can be completely water easily. The water reduction efficiency of PCE concrete admixture can be up to 25%. It is mainly used in the ready-mixed and precast concrete industries where the highest durability and performance is required.
3. High Slump Retention. PCE-High Slump Retention is a new generation superplasticizer for concrete. It contains polycarboxylate ether polymers and is specially formulated for ready-mix concrete where slump retention, high strength and durability are required in hot climates. It is chloride-free, meets SS EN 934, Set retarding/high range water reducing/superplasticizing admixtures, and ASTM C 494 requirements for Type F & G. It is also compatible with all cements meeting the ASTM standards. As an ideal admixture for the ready-mixed concrete industry, PCE superplasticizer has the ability to work with a low water/cement ratios and still obtain extended slump retention to make high-quality concrete.
Polycarboxylate Ether (PCE) superplasticizers are advanced chemical additives used in the construction industry to improve the workability and performance of concrete. These additives offer several advantages that contribute to the enhancement of concrete properties and construction practices. Here are some key advantages of PCE concrete admixture: