TARGON® GA 1

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Phosphates

Industrial Additives Functions

Anti-Caking Agent,

Cement Retarder,

Set Retarder,

Thickener

Technologies

Industrial Additives & Materials

Product Families

Industrial Additives & Materials — Construction Chemicals

Cement & Concrete Additives,

Mortar & Gypsum Additives

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction

Applications

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Plasters & Renders

Industrial Additives End Use

Cement,

Gypsum,

Plaster

Use Level

0.05 - 0.3 % (related to bonding agent)

Application

Targon GA 1 is a setting retarder for gypsum plasters which are free or reduced of calciumhydroxide.
  Targon GA 1 can be used as a retarder for cement based products.
  Targon GA 1 has the following advantages:

 

 
• dispersing effect on the solid content of the plaster
 
• achieves constant setting
 
• prolongs the working time
 
• improves the finishing treating qualities
 

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Appearance

White powder

Characteristics

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
P2O5-content	40.6 - 42.6	%	—
pH-value (1% solution)	3.0 - 4.0	—	—
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