Esteema 2001
Description

Esteema 2001 is a retarding type high range water reducing admixture based on modified polycarboxylic ether. The product has been specially developed for applications in ready mix and site-batched concrete, where long retention is needed. Esteema 2001 allows considerable reduction of mixing water while maintaining control on extend of set retardation thus improve the compressive strength of concrete and mortar without increasing the cement content. It makes concrete more impermeable and durable.

Uses
  • Ready mixed concrete
  • Long-distance transporting
  • Pumped concrete
  • High workability without segregation or bleeding
  • High performance concrete for durability
  • Congested/complex reinforced sections
  • Mixes requiring>25% water reductions
  • Advantages
    • Good dispersion even in mixes with high fines
    • High workability for longer periods
    • Lower pumping pressure
    • Resistance to segregation even at high workability
    • Suitable for high volume replacement of GGBFS or fly ash in concrete mix
    • Reduced water content for a given workability
    • Higher ultimate strengths
    • Reduced shrinkage and creep
    • Increased ease in finishing concrete
    • Increased durability