HYDROPHOBE®
Second generation additive for masonry cement
Product Description
The HYDROPHOBE® series of additives are multi-purpose, second generation additives to be interground during the manufacture of prepared masonry cement, to entrain air, impart water repellency, control setting time, extend board life and improve workability.
HYDROPHOBE® eliminates the need to add separate materials to impart this combination of properties to masonry cements.
Properties
HYDROPHOBE® additives are emulsions of aliphatic and aromatic carboxylic acids, hydrocarbons, high molecular weight polyalcohols and complex carbohydrates. Product specifications for the most widely used HYDROPHOBE® formulations are as follows:
| Appearance: | Cream coloured emulsion |
| Specific Gravity: | 0.99 - 1.06 |
| pH: | 7.0 - 8.0 |
| Viscosity Range (21°C): | 100 - 800 cps |
Product Advantages
- Imparts superior water repellency and workability
- Extended board life
- Single material addition
- Tailor-made formulations
- Economical use cost
Typical Application
The HYDROPHOBE® product line includes many tailor-made formulations designed for the economical production of high quality masonry cements and mortars as described under ASTM C 91 and ASTM C 270. HYDROPHOBE® 31 series should be used for air contents of the mortar at 17 - 21% and HYDROPHOBE® 41 for air contents of 15 - 19%.
Dosing Equipment
GCP cement additives should be accurately dispensed through a calibrated dosing system, suitable for the cement mill and output required.
Specification Compliance
HYDROPHOBE® additives are formulated for production of masonry cement and mortars meeting the physical requirements of ASTM C 91 and ASTM C 270 specifications.
Packaging
HYDROPHOBE® is supplied in 210L drums, or in bulk by tanker trucks. It contains no flammable materials.
Handling
HYDROPHOBE® should be added to the gypsum, limestone or cool clinker feed as received. HYDROPHOBE® may be diluted with water on a one-to-one basis only if adequate agitation is provided. Suitable dispensing pumps with adjustable flow rates should be used for consistent performance of the additive.
Addition Rate
The dosage rate of HYDROPHOBE® will depend on the type of masonry cement and the performance requirements.
Typical addition rates will vary between 0.10% and 0.30% by weight of cement.
The optimum dosage rate of HYDROPHOBE® must be determined during laboratory and full scale mill tests.
Storage
Protect from freezing. Drummed HYDROPHOBE® that has been stored for some time should be mixed well prior to proportioning.
Care should be taken to ensure that dust does not enter the storage tanks as it can cause emulsified HYDROPHOBE® formulations to deteriorate.
Technical Services
Field Engineers from GCP Applied Technologies are available to assist in laboratory and mill test evaluations of HYDROPHOBE®.
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Last Updated: 2023-07-06
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