Retarders

Retarders

Our range of Retarders are suitable for use in all types of cement and hydraulic binders. Providing longer open times, they are suitable for tile grouts, self-levelling floor screeds, concrete repair systems and lime-based adhesives.

Products

AptiSet CA100

AptiSet CA100 is a powder retarder which offers controlled setting times and is compatible with all types of cement. It is also recommended for use in hydraulic systems based on gypsum and anhydrite.

Applications

AptiSet CA100 is ideal for applications where longer open/adjustment times are required without it having an adverse effect on early age strengths. This includes:

  • Tile adhesives
  • Tile grouts
  • Self-levelling floor screeds
  • Concrete repair systems

Benefits

  • Controls set times
  • No effect on early strengths or adhesion
  • Fine powder providing highly efficient dispersion in powder blends
  • Eliminates surface blemishes and spotting caused by granular forms of retarder

AptiSet CA65

AptiSet CA65 is a retarder powder blend which offers a cost-effective alternative to citric acid and Trisodium Citrate retarders. It provides longer open times without having an adverse effect on early age strength.

Applications

AptiSet CA65 is an initial set time retarder for use in rapid setting products such as:

  • Tile grouts
  • Self-levelling floor screeds
  • Concrete repair systems
  • Lime-based adhesives

Benefits

  • Controls set times to allow required working time for rapid set products
  • Highly efficient dispersion in powder blends
  • Eliminates surface blemishes and spotting
  • Suitable for use in all cement types and hydraulic binders

AptiSet TSC

AptiSet TSC is a fine powder Trisodium Citrate retarder, which controls setting times in tile adhesives, mortars and screeds. It is compatible with Portland cement, High Alumina Cement (HAC) and Calcium Sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement.

Applications

An initial set time retarder for use in rapid setting products such as:

  • Tile adhesives
  • Tile grouts
  • Self-levelling floor screeds
  • Concrete repair systems

Benefits

  • Controls set times for rapid set products
  • Highly efficient dispersion in powder blends
  • Eliminates surface blemishes and spotting
  • Suitable for use with all cement types

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