Concrete

POLARSET® NC 250

Early strength enhancing admixture

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Description

POLARSET® NC 250 is an early strength enhancing admixture for concrete. In addition to enhanced early strength growth, POLARSET® NC 250 accelerates the setting time of concrete. POLARSET® NC 250 contains TEA (<0.025%). POLARSET® NC 250 does not contains any added chlorides. In concrete mixes, POLARSET® NC 250 accelerates the chemical reaction between portland cement and water, speeding up the formation of C-S-H gel.

This accelerated gel formation reduces the setting time of concrete, compensating for the slow setting effects of cold weather and concrete containing SCM, and contributes to the development of higher early strengths. POLARSET® NC 250 complies with AS 1478.1-2000, Type SAc.

Application areas

  • Winter concreting for early strengths
  • Prestressed and precast concrete to reduce cycle times
  • Concrete with SCM (Supplementary Cementitious Materials)

Benefits

  • Low Carbon Footprint – allows better utilization of mixes incorporating high volumes of GGBS
  • No added chlorides
  • Increased production cycles
  • Fast track finishing operations, form removal and early de-moulding, optimising costs
  • Reduces heat curing
  • Allows faster setting times for speed of production

Packaging

  • 205 L Drum
  • IBC 1000L
  • Bulk
  • Pail