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DeCAL 9090 is a cost-effective hydration accelerator for fast-set binder systems, enhancing early strengths and optimizing set times. It's compatible with all cement types. DeCAL 9090 is a unique additive blend that interacts to increase set times and high early strengths in Portland cement containing either HAC or CSA. It provides a modern alternative to the use of high-alkali salts such as lithium in accelerating set times.

Chemical Family: Lithium & Lithium Compounds

Functions: Accelerator

End Uses: Cement, Cement Admixtures, Concrete Admixtures

Applicable Processes: Cement Manufacturing

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Identification & Functionality

Industrial Additives Functions

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Applications
  • Fast setting cementitious products
  • Tile adhesives and grouts
  • Self leveling floor screeds
  • Concrete repair systems
Recommended Dosage
  • Cements: 0.1% - 0.5% on formulation weight
  • Tile adhesives and floor screeds: 0.15 - 0.2% on formulation weight

Technical Details & Test Data

Mechanism of Action
  • DeCAL 9090 accelerates setting times and increases early strength through faster activation of the hydration process in Portland, HAC and CSA cement phases. It is compatible with all types of hydraulic binders and all types of additives.
  • DeCAL 9090 has a significant benefit over lithium accelerators as it reacts with the Portland, HAC and CSA elements of a cement mix. High alkali salt-based accelerators only react with the HAC and CSA elements.
  • DeCAL 9090 is effective in the majority of applications, however in the presence of low temperatures or where even higher early strength is desired DeCAL 9095 is recommended due to its higher active content.

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • USA
Packaging Information

DeCAL 9090 is supplied in 20kg net weight paper bags in palletised shrink-wrapped units.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 Months
Storage Condition

DeCAL 9090 should be stored in cool dry conditions in unopened bags.