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TARGON® G 5

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TARGON® G 5 is a secondary retarder derived from condensed phosphates. It presents as a white, fine, non-hygroscopic powder, serving as a secondary retarder element for pre-mixed gypsum plaster. This product exerts a dispersing influence on the plaster's solid components. It ensures consistent setting and extends the interval for manipulation between cutting and felting stages. TARGON® G 5 further enhances the final treatment characteristics.

Functions: Thickener

Chemical Family: Phosphates

End Uses: Gypsum, Plaster

Features: Excellent Dispersibility, Improved Workability, Non-hygroscopic, Reduces Setting Time

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Phosphates

Industrial Additives Functions

Thickener

Technologies

Industrial Additives & Materials

Product Families

Industrial Additives & Materials — Construction Chemicals

Mortar & Gypsum Additives

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features

Excellent Dispersibility,

Improved Workability,

Non-hygroscopic,

Reduces Setting Time

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction

Applications

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Plasters & Renders

Industrial Additives End Use

Gypsum,

Plaster

Use Level
0.05 - 0.3 %, related to bonding agent.
Application

Targon G5 is a secondary retarder especially developed for alkaline gypsum formulations. Targon G5 must be used in combination with tartaric acid.
  Targon G5 has the following advantages:

 
     
  • dispersing effect on the solid content of the plaster
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  • achieves constant setting
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  • prolongs the working time
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  • very good retarding effect at the end of the setting process
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Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Appearance
White powder
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
P2O5-content67.0 - 69.0%—
pH-value (1% solution)6.5 - 8.5——
Sieving (- 0.2 mm)min. 95.0%—

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage Information
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep away from moisture. Carefully close opened bags after usage