Fosroc Auramix 400 Advanced Low Viscosity High Performance Superplasticiser, based on Polycarboxylic technology

Description
Auramix 400 is a unique combination of the latest generation superplasticisers, based on a polycarboxylic ether polymer with long lateral chains. This greatly improves cement dispersion. At the start of the mixing process an electrostatic dispersion occurs but the cement particle’s capacity to separate and disperse.This mechanism considerably reduces the water demand in fl owable concrete. Auramix 400 Auramix 400 combines the properties of water reduction and workability retention. It allows the production of high performance concrete and/or concrete with high workability

Uses
Auramix 400 is a high performance superplasticiser intended for applications where high water reduction and long workability retention are required, and it has been developed for use in:
 Self-compacting concrete,
 Pumped concrete,
 Concrete requiring long workability retention,
 High performance concrete.
 Suitable for early strength.

Standard Compliance
Auramix 400 complies with IS:9103-1999(2007). It also complies with ASTM C494 Type G depending on the dosage used.

Advantages
 Low viscosity suitable for pumping of diff erent grades of concrete to higher fl oors
Suitable to use with Supplementary Cementitious Materials SCM such as GGBFS, Flyash, Ultra fi ne GGBFS and Microsilica.
 Higher E modulus
 Improved adhesion to reinforcing and prestressing steel
 Better resistance to carbonation
 Lower permeability
 Better resistance to aggressive atmospheric conditions
 Reduced shrinkage and creep
 Increased durability