Typical evaluation scope
Freeze-thaw durability, cohesion and reduced bleeding.
Controlled air introduction
Concrete Air-Entraining Agent
A liquid air-entraining component for selected concrete-admixture formulations where controlled microscopic air content is required.
LiquidPCE formulation componentConcrete use
Product role
Application context
A liquid air-entraining component for selected concrete-admixture formulations where controlled microscopic air content is required.
Trial requirement: Final air content depends on cement, aggregates, mixing energy and other admixtures; confirm through concrete testing.
Technical overview
Catalogue reference information
| Appearance | Pale yellow liquid |
|---|---|
| Solid content | 23–26% |
| pH | 6–8 |
| Catalogue addition reference | 0.3–0.8 kg per tonne of PCE product |
Reference values are transcribed from supplied company material. Request the current grade specification before purchasing or commercial use.
Information to include with your inquiry
Application
Concrete, mortar or formulation route.
Target
Required performance and local standard.
Materials
Cement, binders and other admixtures.
Destination
Country and required documents.
Buyer-oriented technical selection
Air-entrainer selection
Factors that change performance
Target air content, sand grading, carbon in fly ash, temperature, mixing energy and other admixtures.
Recommended verification
Measure fresh air content repeatedly; air entrainment can reduce strength if the water-binder ratio is not adjusted.
Documents and evidence
Ask for the current grade specification and batch documentation. Review available company certificates, test evidence and supplier batch-report scope separately.
Grade-specific buying brief
Buying an air-entraining formulation component
First distinguish a component for an admixture factory from a finished admixture dosed at a concrete plant. The catalogue reference on this page is expressed per tonne of PCE product. It is not a concrete dose and cannot be substituted into a cement-based dosage calculation. Include the intended finished-admixture concentration and other components in the inquiry.
A useful sample comparison records both the fresh air result and when it was measured. Ask the responsible laboratory to define the air measurement method, mixing and transport conditions, workability and strength checks. An air-content result alone does not establish freeze-thaw durability or certify a concrete mixture.
Details for a matched sample and quotation
- Supply role: formulation ingredient or finished concrete admixture
- Specification: current solids, pH and agreed inspection methods
- Performance brief: required air behavior and actual concrete materials
- Order brief: sample quantity, container compatibility and destination