DARATARD® P88

Water-reducing initial set retarder

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Product Description

DARATARD® P88 admixture is an aqueous dark brown solution of selected hydroxylated organic compounds. It is ready-to-use since the ingredients are factory pre-mixed in exact proportions to minimise handling, eliminate mistakes and guesswork. DARATARD® P88 complies with the chemical admixture specifications for concrete: SS 320:1987.

One litre weighs approximately 1.13kg ± 0.02kg.

Product Advantages

  • Improved working time for placing concrete with better slump retention.
  • Extended setting time to facilitate sufficient delivery, placement, vibration or compaction time.
  • Increased compressive, flexural and bonding strength with less concrete mix water.
  • Better pumpability, finishability and concrete appearance with improved plasticity and workability.
  • Reduced tendency to bleeding and segregation.
  • Better cost economics in concrete production for a given strength and slump.
  • Reduced water permeability to make concrete more watertight, thus improving concrete durability.

Application

DARATARD® P88 provides better slump retention than normal retarding admixtures, and retards the initial and final set of concrete throughout the recommended dosage range. In the recommended dosage range, DARATARD® P88 also gives water reduction of typically 8% to 12%.

DARATARD® P88 admixture is recommended for use in all concrete where superior workability, extended setting times and pumpability quality are desired in applications, e.g., hot weather concreting application, large volume concrete pours.

    Dispensing Equipment

    Please contact your local GCP representative for further information regarding the dispensing equipment for this product.

    Packaging

    DARATARD® P88 is available in bulk and 205L drums. DARATARD® P88 may freeze at a temperature below -2ºC. If frozen, thaw it till it is completely dissolved with mechanical agitation before use. DARATARD® P88 contains no flammable ingredients.

    Addition Rates

    DARATARD® P88 dosage ranges are recommended to be between 300 and 600mL /100kg of cementitious materials. The actual amount of DARATARD® P88 to be used will depend on the extension of setting time required under the different job conditions. Longer setting times or higher temperatures will typically require higher addition rates. Conversely, the addition rates will be lesser for shorter extensions of time. Consult your local GCP representative for assistance in determining the dosage rate for optimum performance.

    Compatibility with Other Admixtures

    DARATARD® P88 admixture is compatible in concrete with all other admixtures from GCP Applied Technologies. DARATARD® P88 admixture can be used alone as a single admixture or in combination with other admixtures to achieve cost-effective customised performance. If used in combination with other admixtures, each admixture should be added separately

    Health and Safety

    Please refer to the DARATARD® P88 Material Safety Data Sheet or consult GCP Applied Technologies.

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    Last Updated: 2023-07-06

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