MasterGlenium ACE® 8595

Engineered high-range superplasticiser for precast and ready mix application

DESCRIPTION  Low permeability and high durability

concrete
MasterGlenium
(Formerly ACE
known
®
8595 270B
as Glenium is anSuretec)
innovative  Flowability for ease of placement and
polycarboxylic ether (PCE) based superplasticiser ideally compaction
suited for precast and ready mix industry. A specifically  Optimize curing cycle by shortening curing
designed formulation with active ingredient, time or decreasing curing temperature
MasterGlenium ACE® 8595 offers excellent dispersion of  Eliminate energy required for
cement at low water binder ratio and exceptional early placing, consolidation and curing
strength development, both for precast and ready mix  Better rheology properties
industries.
 Improved surface appearance and
The rapid development of early strength of
concrete quality
MasterGlenium ACE® 8595 allows for zero or minimum
application of heating curing processes. The combination
 High Early Strength concrete
of early strength, slump retention and late strength
development allows MasterGlenium ACE® 8595 to meet APPLICATION
demanding concreting requirements, often exceeding the
performance of conventional superplasticisers. MasterGlenium ACE® 8595 is a liquid admixture to be
added to the concrete during the mixing process. The
MasterGlenium ACE® 8595 is not compatible with best results are obtained when the admixture is added
MasterRheobuild range of superplasticisers. after all the other components are already in the mixer
and after the addition of at least 80% of the total water.
CHEMISTRY AND MECHANISM
What differentiates MasterGlenium ACE® 8595 from the
DOSAGE
traditional superplasticisers is a new, unique mechanism of The normally recommended dosage rate is 0.5 to 2.0 L
action that greatly improves the effectiveness of cement
per 100 kg of binder. Other dosages may be used in
dispersion. Traditional superplasticisers based on
special cases according to specific job site conditions. In
melamine and naphthalene sulphonates are polymers
which are absorbed by the cement granules. They wrap this case please consult our Master Builders Solutions
around the granules surface areas at the very early stage representative.
of the concrete mixing process. The sulphonic groups of
the polymer chains increase the negative charge of the PACKAGING
cement particle surface and disperse these particles by
MasterGlenium ACE® 8595 is available in bulk,
electrical repulsion. This electrostatic mechanism causes
the cement paste to disperse and has the positive 1000L IBC and 205L drums.
consequence of requiring less mixing water to obtain a
given concrete workability.
SHELF LIFE
MasterGlenium ACE® 8595 has a different chemical MasterGlenium ACE® 8595 must be stored in a place
structure from the traditional superplasticisers. It consists of
where the temperature is not below 0°C. In case the
polymeric ether with long side chains. At the beginning of
product freezes, increase the temperature of the
the mixing process it initiates the same electrostatic o
dispersion mechanism as the traditional superplasticisers, product to 30 C and remix. The Shelf life is 12 months
but the side chains linked to the polymer backbone from date of manufacturer if kept in the original
generates a steric hindrance which greatly stabilises the unopened packing.
cement particles ability to separate and disperse. Steric
hindrance provides a physical barrier (alongside the PRECAUTIONS
electrostatic barrier) between the cement grains. With this
process, flowable concrete with greatly reduced water Health: MasterGlenium ACE® 8595 does not contain
content is obtained. any hazardous substances need to be labelled. It is safe
for use with standard precautions followed in the
FEATURES AND BENEFITS construction industry, such as use of hand gloves, safety
MasterGlenium ACE®8595 offers the goggles, etc.
following benefits: For detailed health, safety and environmental
 High water reduction capacity over conventional recommendations, please consult and follow all
superplasticizers instructions on the product Material Safety Data Sheet

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