Concrete Additive

Product Details:

Cement additives are substances added to cement during the manufacturing process or at the job site to enhance its properties and performance. Here's a description:

1. Water Reducers: Also known as plasticizers or superplasticizers, water reducers are additives that reduce the amount of water needed in a concrete mix without sacrificing workability. They improve concrete strength and durability by reducing the water-cement ratio.

2. Retarders: Retarders are additives that slow down the setting time of cement, allowing for more extended workability and placement time. They are particularly useful in hot weather or when transporting concrete over long distances.

3. Accelerators: Accelerators are additives that speed up the setting time of cement, enabling faster strength development and early formwork removal. They are beneficial in cold weather conditions or when rapid construction is required.

4. Air Entraining Agents: Air entraining agents are additives that introduce microscopic air bubbles into concrete, improving its workability, durability, and resistance to freeze-thaw cycles. They enhance concrete's ability to withstand harsh weather conditions.

5. Pozzolans: Pozzolans are materials such as fly ash, silica fume, or slag, added to cement to improve its strength, durability, and chemical resistance. They react with calcium hydroxide in cement to form additional cementitious compounds.

6. Set-Control Agents: Set-control agents are additives that help control the setting time of cement by delaying or accelerating the hydration process. They ensure proper placement and finishing of concrete in various conditions.

7. Shrinkage Reducing Admixtures: Shrinkage reducing admixtures reduce the drying shrinkage of concrete, minimizing cracking and improving overall durability. They are particularly useful in large concrete placements and high-performance applications.

8. Corrosion Inhibitors: Corrosion inhibitors are additives that protect reinforcing steel in concrete from corrosion caused by chloride ions, carbonation, or other aggressive substances. They extend the service life of concrete structures in corrosive environments.

9. Coloring Agents: Coloring agents are additives used to tint concrete, providing aesthetic enhancements and architectural versatility. They come in various colors and forms, allowing for custom designs and decorative finishes.

10. Waterproofing Additives: Waterproofing additives are substances added to concrete to improve its resistance to water penetration and moisture damage. They create a hydrophobic barrier within the concrete, preventing water ingress and enhancing durability.

Product Details:

CICO PUMP PRIMERCICO Pump Primer is a free flowing powder based concrete pump primer. It is uniquely formulated to provide the concrete pumping with a cost-effective replacement for premium priced grout, primer slurries or bagged cement primers. Additionally, CICO Pump Primer functions as a concrete pumping aid by reducing line pressure, which enables the placement of hard to pump mixes and increasing the efficiency of pumping ability by reducing the internal friction between inner wall of pipe and fresh concrete. CICO Pump Primer is also environmentally safe and compatible with all conventional concrete materials.USESCICO Pump Primer is a lubricant agent for pipe and hose. It is compatible with all conventional concrete materials and can also be used as any standard concrete pumping aid. CICO Pump Primer will have no deleterious effects on the structural integrity of the concrete.ADVANTAGES No need for expensive ready-mixed priming grout. Increases ease and range of pumpability. Decreases wear on equipment. Easily introduced into pumping equipment. Decreases horsepower required for pumping. Reduces friction and line pressure. TECHNICAL DATAAppearanceOff White colored powderDosage, percent by wt. of water 1.0%APPLICATIONMix 1 packet (200 gram) of CICO Pump Primer with 20Ltr of water and stir it for 1-2 min. After this allow the mix to stand for 5-6min and then again mix it for approx. 1 min and then pour this into the primer port of the pump just prior to concreting.PACKAGING200 gm.SHELF LIFE12 months if kept under shade and unopened.HEALTH & SAFETYNon-toxic, Non-flammable, Eco-friendly