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AGOCEL® AC 4100

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AGOCEL® AC 4100 is a modified potato starch ether that smartly combines best-in-class properties as an additive for mineral building materials with a green and sustainable solution. It is a rheology modifier for dry-mix mortars. This co-thickener, when added in low dosage to dry mix formulations, can decisively enhance several features of the system, like improving the consistency, reducing the stickiness on the tools, and giving the final product a superior smoothness without compromising the water retention of the final product.

Functions: Rheology Modifier

Chemical Family: Modifed Starches

End Uses: Dry Mix Mortar, Gypsum

Features: Excellent Pseudoplasticity, Improved Open Time, Improved Rheology, Improved Workability, Sag Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Industrial Additives Functions

Features & Benefits

Key Attributes

AGOCEL® AC 4100 stands out for the following properties in cement and gypsum-based systems:

  • Excellent pseudoplasticity
  • Very strong thickening effect at low application rate
  • Excellent sag-resistance
  • Optimized workability
  • Stickiness reduction
  • Improved open time

Applications & Uses

Industrial Additives End Use
Use Level
0.01 - 0.05%
Application Technique
  • AGOCEL® AC 4100 gives an outstanding workability to dry mix mortars. The water retention of the system can be adjusted by combining AGOCEL® AC 4100 with AGOCEL® AC 1300, AGOCEL® AC 3900, AGOCEL® AC 1003 or AGOCEL® AC 1006.
  • AGOCEL® AC 4100 improves the processing and smoothing properties as well as the consistency of the mortar blends.
  • AGOCEL® AC 4100 only slightly sticks to tools and can be easily processed. In plasters, fillers or tile adhesives the stickiness to tools can be furthermore adjusted by combining different AGOCEL® products.
  • AGOCEL® AC 4100 improves the open time through delayed skin formation.
  • AGOCEL® AC 4100 must be blended with the components of the dry mortar prior to adding water.
  • Recommended application amount: 0.01 - 0.05% related to the total dry mortar weight
  • The optimal application amount varies depending on the application field, origin and type of raw materials in use.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Whitish powder
Soluble in
Cold water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (10%, 20°C, Brookfield RVT, 100 rpm)1425 - 2625m.Pas
pH Value (10% Solution)9.5 - 12.1

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.