WRDA® 39 admixture is a ready-to-use aqueous solution of lignosulphonates and hydroxylated organic compounds together with strength enhancing agents. Ingredients are factory premixed in exact proportions to minmise handling, eliminate mistakes and guesswork.
WRDA® 39 is formulated to comply with the following specifications for chemical admixtures for concrete: ASTM C 494, Type B and D; BS 5075: Part 1. WRDA® 39 contains no added chloride.
One litre weighs approximately 1.13kg ± 0.02kg.
WRDA® 39 retards the initial and final set of concrete. It is used whenever a delay in setting time is desired to ensure sufficient delivery, placement, vibration or compaction time, such as in:
WRDA® 39 provides water reduction properties (typically 7 to 12%) along with set retardation in a concrete mix. This water-reducing action of WRDA® 39 produces greater plasticity and workability in the fresh concrete and the strength and permeability of the hardened concrete are measurably improved.
WRDA® 39 is designed for use in jobs where high temperatures make extended setting times desirable. It is recommended only when the primary purpose is to delay and to control the setting time of the concrete.
The water reduction properties and dispersion characteristics together with superior strength-enhancing agents produces concrete with increased compressive strength at all ages.
The reduced water-to-cementitious ratio, better dispersion and improved hydration characteristics also produce concrete with increased water-tightness due to reduced water-permeability.
WRDA® 39 is compatible in concrete with all commercial airentraining admixtures such as DARAVAIR® or DAREX® AEA®. Due to the slight air-entraining properties of WRDA® 39, the addition rates of DARAVAIR® or DAREX® AEA may be reduced by about 25%. By combining the separate effects of air entrainment and dispersion, the water requirement of concrete may be reduced by up to 15%. Each admixture should be added to the concrete separately.
Addition rates for WRDA® 39 will typically range from 200 to 800 mL/ 100 kg of cementitious material. The amount used will depend on the degree of retardation required under the job conditions. Longer setting times or higher temperatures will require higher addition rates. The maximum recommended dosage is 1,000mL / 100kg of cementitious material. Should conditions require using more than recommended addition rates, please consult your local GCP representative.
Please contact your local GCP representative for further information regarding the dispensing equipment for this product.
WRDA® 39 is available in 205L drums and in bulk. It contains no flammable ingredients. It will begin to freeze at about -2ºC, but will return to full strength after thawing and thorough agitation.
See WRDA® 39 Material Safety Data Sheet or consult GCP Applied Technologies
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Last Updated: 2023-07-06
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