Innovative admixtures for producers of architectural concrete masonry and hardscapes products.
We have developed a full line of admixtures designed for dry-cast concrete products. Widely known as the maker of the DRY-BLOCK® System of integral water repellents, we manufacture admixtures to control efflorescence and enhance the production of architectural concrete block, concrete pavers and segmental retaining wall units. OPTEC® offers admixtures to control primary and secondary efflorescence, while QUANTEC® offers plasticisers, accelerators and strength enhancers to improve overall quality and enhance production.
| Product Name | Product Data Sheet |
| OPTEC® EC-180C | |
| OPTEC® EC-625 | |
| OPTEC® EC-865 | |
| QUANTEC® PL-433 | |
| QUANTEC® PL-442 | |
| QUANTEC® PL-466 |
OPTEC® EC-180C admixture helps control primary efflorescence by reacting with alkaline salts before water can solubilise them. It is formulated as a ready-to-use admixture to enhance the quality and appearance of masonry units.
OPTEC® EC-625 admixture is a colour-enhancing and densifying concrete additive. It is formulated as a ready-to-use admixture to enhance the quality and appearance of low slump concrete products.
OPTEC® EC-865 is a ready-to-use, liquid, integral water-repellent admixture, specially formulated for use in low slump concrete masonry mixes.
QUANTEC® PL-433 is a specially formulated admixture for use in the manufacture of machined concrete products where the process requires zero or very low slump concrete and where a smoother, denser, surface finish with a swipe is desirable.
QUANTEC® PL-442 is a specifically formulated admixture for use in the manufacture of high quality concrete blocks, pavers, and other concrete units produced in wet cast masonry operations.
QUANTEC® PL-466 admixture is specially formulated for use in the manufacture of machined concrete products where the process requires zero or low slump concrete and where a smoother, denser, surface finish with a swipe is desirable.
Most hardscape producers battle efflorescence on a daily basis. Our OPTEC® line of admixtures are designed to control all types of efflorescence. At the same time they also help improve colour intensity and physical properties. With OPTEC®, the end product is strong, is durable and repels water. And, of course, all OPTEC® admixtures make concrete highly workable to lower production cycle times.
Our QUANTEC® line admixtures provide a multitude of benefits including improve plasticity and machinability, which results in greater throughput, enhanced compressive strength and durability and reduced absorption.
Our Blue360sm Field Advantage experts are at your service to solve production challenges. Whether you're concerned about a quality issue or need to expand your product lines to meet your customers' needs, we're here to help.
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