Pozzolith 132R 

POZZOLITH 132R is a chloride free liquid admixture based on modified lignosulphonates and synthetic materials.

The admixture delays the initial hydration of cement thus retarding setting times and extending workability.

However, the hardening process is not substantially modified, so that an increase in strength is obtained in proportion to the reduction in mixing water.

POZZOLITH 132R is compatible with Portland pozzolanic and slag cements. In the presence of fly ashes, if high early strengths are required, the use of other BASF’s admixtures is recommended. It is compatible with all types of air entraining admixtures approved under UNI, ASTM, AASHO, DIN, etc. standards for the production of entrained concrete.

However, the combined use of POZZOLITH 132R and Micro-Air VR requires the two admixtures to be added separately.

The addition of POZZOLITH 132R increases concrete workability without decreasing concrete strength.

POZZOLITH 132R is specially recommended for the production of flowable concrete (slump ≥ 200mm). To obtain a flowable concrete, the addition of 0.4 litres of POZZOLITH 132R per 100kg of cement to a concrete at plastic consistency (slump = 100mm) is found to be normally sufficient.

The use of POZZOLITH 132R with concrete increases cohesion and considerably reduces segregation.