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What is a Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer?

Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer(PCE), also called water reducer, is an innovative and advanced chemical additive used in concrete and mortars. It significantly improves the flowability without increasing the water content. This allows for high-strength, high-performance concrete and mortar with lower water-to-cement ratios. Also, it can accelerate the early strength development of concrete or mortar.

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LANDU NOVASTAR is a leading manufacturer in China dedicated to specialty chemicals like Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer(PCE) for building materials. As a brand under LANDU, NOVASTAR has provided PCE powder and flakes for many factories worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Reduce Water Content: PCE-based superplasticizers can significantly reduce water content by up to 40% at low dosages of around 0.12% to 0.22% without compromising fluidity.
  • Improve Strength: Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer could accelerate the early strength development of concrete and mortar.
  • Slump Retention: Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer ensures concrete consistency and workability. With a higher slump rating, concrete can be more fluid and pumpable, especially for projects involving long-distance pumping and bulk construction.

The PCE molecules absorbed onto cement particles have an electrostatic repulsion and steric effects. This can prevent cement particles from holding together due to electrostatic force. As a result, cement can be evenly dispersed in water. Such a dispersion allows the concrete to flow more easily with less water.

  • Compatibility: Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer is well compatible with various gypsum and cement including quick-setting and low-heat cement. It can be used with other chemical additives, such as anti-foaming agents and gypsum retarders.
  • Environmentally Friendly: The production of PCE uses no formaldehyde, free of toxic, public nuisance, or any pungent odor.
  • Save Costs: Thanks to Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer, it is viable to replace cement with slag or fly ash which are much cheaper.
  • Low Content of Chloride and Alkali: PCE could reduce steel corrosion to improve the durability of concrete and mortar.
  • Flexible Molecular Structure: The comb-like structure of the Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer is designed to achieve tailored performance for various concrete and mortar. By adjusting the chemistry and length of the main chain and, the length and density of the side chain, PCE could have a specific water reduction rate, workability, rheological behavior, strength, air content, and working time.

As the third generation of superplasticizers, PCE overcomes the drawbacks of traditional ones such as naphthalene or melamine formaldehyde water reducer.

 Traditional SuperplasticizerPolycarboxylate Superplasticizer
Dispersion Mechanismelectrostatic repulsionelectrostatic repulsion and steric effects
Water Reduction Rate15-25%up to 40%
Slump Preservationwithin 30-60 minutesup to 2 hours
Environmental ImpactContain formaldehyde and other chemicalsFormaldehyde-free
Compatibilityincompatibility issuesHighly compatible with various additives

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NOVASTAR™ Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer(PCE) 530P

Economical PCE-based Water Reducer
LANDU NOVASTAR 530P is an economical Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer(PCE) featuring a high water reduction rate. It is suitable for ordinary cement systems, such as grouting mortar, repair mortar, and cement-based self-leveling compounds.

NOVASTAR™ Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer(PCE) 540P

PCE-based Superplasticizer for Fast-Setting System
LANDU NOVASTAR 540P Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer stands out in improving early strength for quick-setting and hardening systems. It is ideal for special mortar including grouting mortar, support mortar, repair mortar, waterproof mortar, and cement-based self-leveling compound.

NOVASTAR™ Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer(PCE) 570P

Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer For Gypsum

LANDU NOVASTAR 570P Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer is exclusive for gypsum application and self-leveling compounds. It is adapted for gypsum-based and cement-based self-leveling compounds, as well as precast gypsum components.

NOVASTAR™ Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer(PCE) 580P

NOVASTAR Premium Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer
LANDU NOVASTAR 580P is an all-purpose Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer(PCE) with a superior water-reducing rate. It can be used in grouting mortar, support mortar, repair mortar, waterproof mortar, both cement and gypsum-based self-leveling compound, precast concrete, and UHPC.

NOVASTAR™ Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer(PCE) 590P

Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer(PCE) Flake 
LANDU NOVASTAR 590P is a flake, water-soluble Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer(PCE). It combines the benefits of both powder and liquid water reducers. While easy to transport, 590 PCE flake remains the performance of liquid Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer(PCE).

Diverse Applications of Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer(PCE)

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Precast Concrete

Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer(PCE) is used to make precast concrete fluid and flowable for easy casting into molds. Beyond workability, PCE achieves a 20% to 30% increase in both the early and ultimate strength of concrete by lowering the water-to-cement ratio.

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Cement-Based Self-Leveling Compounds

Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer could promote smooth flow while reducing the viscosity of self-leveling mortar. It helps the mortar disperse evenly to avoid color differences and roller marks on its surfaces.

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Gypsum-Based Self-Leveling Compounds

Compatible with gypsum additives such as retarder, Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer could significantly improve both the early and final strength of the mortar. However, the gypsum system is sensitive to PCE type and gypsum purity. Let NOVASTAR professional chemists provide a custom-designed formulation to minimize your losses in gypsum projects.

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UHPC(Ultra-High Strength Concrete)

The primary role of PCE-based Superplasticizer is to achieve high strength and dense microstructure while allowing the concrete to be fluid and flowable despite the very low water-to-cement ratio. It could reduce yield stress and plastic viscosity in Ultra High-Performance Concrete with a compressive strength greater than 15,000 psi.

Repair Mortar

PCE water reducer could improve the strength of repair mortar to withstand freeze-thaw cycles and deicing agents. It can also extend the setting time for repair tasks requiring precise application in damaged areas.

Grouting and Support Mortar

For grouting mortars, PCE’s high water-reducing rate contributes to better filling of gaps and voids. For support mortars, it is used to remain slump, enhance strength, and reduce cracking, which are critical for structural integrity.

Oil Drilling

Using a Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer leads to a denser, stronger cement that better isolates different zones in the well. Meanwhile, PCE serves as a dispersant in cement-based drilling muds, especially for plugging lost circulation zones or sealing the annulus.

Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Project Cases

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Water Project

For water projects like a hydroelectric power station, Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer is used to improve the dimensional stability and resistance to the freeze-thaw cycle of concrete, keeping the project stable and safe for longer.

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Transportation Project

Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer can improve the mechanical properties and durability of concrete to ensure the quality of transportation infrastructure including highways, bridges, tunnels, high-speed railways, and subways.
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Construction Work

Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer intensifies the early strength and its development for a safe and durable structure for high-rise buildings as well as industrial and residential buildings.

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