Cembinder® 8

SEPARATION AND STABILITY CONTROL

OF HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETE
Key Benefit Summary Addition
The addition rate of CEMBINDER® 8 is 0.1 to 1.5 % by
• Improves stability in self-consolidating concrete weight of cement. Normally the addition is around 0.5 %
in a concrete with a w/c ratio of 0.3 - 0.5. Due to specific
• Enables cement and filler reduction
conditions and demands other addition rates may be
• Enhances early strength appropriate.
• Makes the concrete more cohesive and robust
• Easy handling improves production efficiency Packaging
• Non-returnable 220 litre / 55 gallon (US) plastic drums
PRODUCT INFORMATION • Non-returnable semi-bulk containers (IBC)
• Bulk tank trucks
CEMBINDER® 8 is a part of a product range for
cementitous applications based on the new technology
patented by EKA Chemicals. The active compound is an TECHNICAL INFORMATION
inorganic, highly reactive, water based colloidal silica. Description
CEMBINDER® 8 is based on amorphous silicondioxide.
Compatibility The product is defined as a polydispersion of silicon
The product in the CEMBINDER® range are fully dioxide particles in water.
compatible with existing admixtures in general and with
existing polycarboxylate based high range water reducers Typical characteristics
in particular. CEMBINDER® 8
Usage Density, g/cm3 (20°C) 1,4
CEMBINDER 8 is used to control the stability,
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pH 9,5
segregation and water loss in highly fluid concretes Scc.
CEMBINDER® 8 will stabilize most concretes where the Viscosity (cPS) < 15
water content is at a medium to low level, corresponding Solid content (wt%) 50
to w/c ratios below 0.5.
Appearance Opalescent, no smell or taste
The product is normally added in sequence with the high
range water reducer and does not require any prolonged Storage and handling
mixing time. CEMBINDER® 8 is frost sensitive and should be stored at
+5 to +35°C. For storage purposes dark, closed tanks
The use of CEMBINDER® 8 enables a substantial made from resistant materials such as stainless or coated
reduction in the amounts of cement and/or filler, with a steel or plastic should be used. Aluminium, copper or
maintained or higher early strength. regular steel tanks should be avoided. Stored accordingly
product stability and quality is garanteed for twelve
months.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

Before handling this material, read the corresponding
Material Safety Data Sheet and environmental
information.

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HEAD OFFICE: Eka Chemicals AB, Industrial Specialties, SE-445 80 Bohus, Sweden. Phone: +46 31 58 70 00 Fax: +46 31 58 78 59
CENTRAL EUROPE: Akzo Nobel Chemicals GmbH, Industrial Specialities, Kreuzauer Str. 46, DE-52355 Düren, Germany.
Phone: +49 (0)2421 595633 Fax: +49 (0)2421 595635
NORTH AMERICA: Eka Chemicals Inc., Industrial Specialities, 1775 West Oak Commons Court Marietta, GA 30062, USA.
Phone: +1 770 578 0858 Fax: + 1 770 321 5885
ASIA: Akzo Nobel Asia Pte. Ltd, Taiwan Branch, 6F, B1, No 51, Sec.2., Gongyi Road, Taichung, 408, Taiwan , ROC.
Phone: + 886 4 2327 0520 Fax: + 886 4 2327 0580
Information herein is accurate to the best of our knowledge.
Suggestions are made without warranty or guarantee of results.
Before using, user should determine the suitability of the product for
his intended use and user assumes the risk and liability in connection
therewith. We do not suggest violation of any existing patents or give
permission to practice any patented invention without a license.