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Darcole Products DWR 385

DWR 385 is a water-reducing, accelerating admixture that blends with Portland cement, increasing the cementitious cohesive power of Portland cement, which in turn enables the cement particles to hydrate more thoroughly in hardened concrete. This chemical reaction between DWR 385 and Portland cement results in improved strength, finish ability, durability and appearance.

Functions: Water Reducing Agent

Chemical Family: Mixtures & Blends

Features: Anti-Cracking, Excellent Adhesion, Excellent Freeze/Thaw Stability, Good Shrinkage Resistance, High Durability, High Strength, Improved Compressive Strength, Improved Flexural Strength, Improved Pumpability, Improved Workability, Quick Set Time, Reduces Surface Bleeding, Superior Finishing

Physical Form: Liquid

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Industrial Additives Functions

Features & Benefits

Advantage
  • Increases bonding and flexural strength, reduces segregation and improves workability.
  • Reduces surface bleeding.
  • Reduces shrinkage and cracking.
  • Quality of concrete is improved by decreasing the water-cement ratio (water requirements of concrete reduced 12 to 15 percent).
  • Accelerates set time.
  • Improves finish ability on all surfaces.
  • Improves pump ability of concrete.
  • Increased durability, which results in damage resistance to freezing and thawing.
Physical Data
  • Does not contain calcium chloride or any chloride based components.
  • Will not contribute to or promote corrosion of reinforcing steel in concrete.

Applications & Uses

Application

Add 3 to 6 ounces per bag of cement or add 1/2 to 1 gallon per 100 gallons water.

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
Regulatory & Compliance

Conforms to A.S.T.M C-494 Type E.

Technical Details & Test Data

Compatibility

Compatible with air-entraining agents, air-entrained cement, super plasticizers, calcium chloride and stearate.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging & Availability

Available in 30 or 55 gallon drums and is delivered by tanker trucks for set-up customers purchasing bulk amount of 300, 500 (+) gallons. Must be dispersed separately, but is compatible with most admixtures.