AGOCEL® AC 3900

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Non-Ionics,

Polysaccharides

Industrial Additives Functions

Thickener,

Water Retention Agent

Technologies

Industrial Additives & Materials

Product Families

Industrial Additives & Materials — Construction Chemicals

Mortar & Gypsum Additives

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features

Alkali Resistant,

Excellent Adhesion,

Excellent Dispersibility,

Good Solubility,

Water Soluble

Key Attributes

• AGOCEL® AC 3900 is an etherified polysaccharide derivative for the application in minerally bound systems.
• AGOCEL® AC 3900 is preferably suited for being applied in dry mortar blends, e.g. as additive to machine and manual plasters based on cement and gypsum.
• In mineral, hydraulically binding systems AGOCEL® AC 3900 stands out for the following properties:
  • Excellent adhesion
  • Good water retention
  • Very high stability
  • Very good alkali stability
  • Excellent solubility, even at higher temperatures
  • High dispersing and stabilizing capacity
  • Good pseudoplastic behavior

Applications & Uses

Industrial Additives End Use

Gypsum

Use Level

0.2 - 0.5%

Application Technique

• AGOCEL® AC 3900 is a slightly modified, water-soluble polysaccharide ether which is suitable for the use in dry mortar blends containing gypsum or cement.
• AGOCEL® AC 3900 improves the adhesion to the ground, the water retention power, the processing properties and the consistency of the prepared mortar blend.
• To optimize slump, water demand or water retention capacity of the finished mortar blend, AGOCEL® AC 3900 can be combined with AGOCEL® AC 1300, AGOCEL® AC 2010, AGOCEL® AC 2130, AGOCEL® AC 2200, AGOCEL® AC 2500, AGOCEL® AC 1003 or AGOCEL® AC 1006.
• AGOCEL® AC 3900 is to be blended with the dry mortar blend components prior to adding water.
• Recommended application amounts: 0.2 - 0.5% AGOCEL® AC 3900 related to the dry mortar weight.
• The optimal application amount varies depending on the application field, origin and type of raw materials in use.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Ionic Character	Non-ionic	—	—
Viscosity (5%, 20°C, Brookfield RVT, 20 rpm)	2850 - 5250	m.Pas	—
pH Value (5% Solution)	6.7 - 8.4	—	—

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

12 months

Storage Conditions

• Store in a cool and dry place in closed original containers.
• We recommend not exceeding a storage time of 12 months.