Admixture Systems

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from Master Builders Solutions

Admixture Systems
from Master Builders Solutions

Master Builders Solutions

The partnership solution
Having the right admixture partner is vital to thesuccess of any concrete producer. Master
Builders Solutions is recognised as the global
leader in the field of Admixture Systems and has
been providing intelligent solutions to theconstruction industry since the early 1900s.

The Master Builders Solutions brand brings all of it's expertise
together to create chemical solutions for new construction,
maintenance, repair and renovation of structures.
Master Builders Solutions is built on the experience gained from
more than a century in the construction industry.
The know-how and experience of a global community ofconstruction experts form the core of Master Builders Solutions.
We combine the right elements from our portfolio to solve yourspecific construction challenges. We collaborate across areas ofexpertise and regions and draw on the experience gained fromcountless construction projects worldwide. We leverage global
Master Builders Solutions technologies, as well as our in-depth
knowledge of local building needs, to develop innovations that help
make you more successful and drive sustainable construction.
The comprehensive portfolio under the Master Builders Solutions
brand encompasses concrete admixtures, cement additives,
chemical solutions for underground construction, waterproofing
solutions, sealants, concrete repair & protection solutions,performance grouts and performance flooring solutions.

Admixture Systems from Master BuildersSolutions, which began with the invention of
air-entraining admixtures for concrete has been
the leading driver of the concrete industry
through several innovation cycles , while
creating breakthroughs with state-of-the-art
technology such as MasterGlenium®. We havedeveloped innovative products for various
concrete applications including highperformance concrete, high strength concrete,self-compacting concrete, durable concrete,waterproof concrete and a host of othersolutions to meet market needs. For over acentury, we have worked closely with customers
to provide intelligent solutions for every stage ofthe construction cycle.
For engineers, developers, contractors, builders,architects and other end users, our products in
the Admixture Systems offer innumerable
benefits. To name a few, they are:
 reliability of concrete products
 durability corrosion resistance reduced permeability improved resistance to chemical attack
 effective placement of concrete in extreme
weather conditions
 underwater placement of concrete
Our admixtures are used in world’s mostrecognizable projects - including Petronas
Tower, Taipei 101, The Burj Khalifa and more
recently, The Freedom Tower in New York - andarchitectural challenges such as the Three
Gorges Dam in China and the Esplanade

Theatres by the Bay in Singapore.
We address key issues for the constructionindustry in:

Durability

Our state-of-the-art admixtures –MasterGlenium, MasterPolyheed® andMasterRheobuild® – have unique water-reducing
properties and allow the use of optimised
quantities of supplementary cementitious
materials (e.g. slag, fly ash, micro silica). These
help in achieving greater durability for criticalstructures through reduction of permeability,
water absorption and resistance to chloride andsulphate attack. Appropriate admixture
specialties such as MasterLife®
and MasterPel® ranges that further enhancethe durability of concrete.

Flexibility

Our latest innovation based on MasterSure®
(Super Retention Technology) has revolutionised
ready-mix and pre-cast applications. With noimpact on the setting times of concrete,
MasterSure allows workability retention ofconcrete over longer periods (2 hours or more)and can be used either as an integrated or astand-alone product.

Workability

MasterGlenium® SKY and MasterMatrix®
formulations can be used effectively to produce
self-compacting concrete that eliminates theneed for vibration and reduces manpower, whileachieving high quality concrete with excellent
finish.
Our capabilities to bring innovative solutions tothe challenges faced by the concrete industrymakes Master Builders Solutions the ideal
partner for producers and designers alike.

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Admixture Systems
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Admixture Systems
from Master Builders Solutions

Ready-mix

Pre-cast

The ready-mix business is a diverse anddemanding sector with its own requirements
and challenges. Ready-mix operations arealways local, with key factors such as financial
resources and transportation playing a central
role in decision making.

MasterSet

From the molecular level to the finishedproducts, we equip our partners with leading
technologies to meet the increasing
performance and commercial demands ofready-mix industry. Our technical and site
support services are always ready to advise,providing mix optimization services for
maximizing the performance characteristics
of concrete. Our product technology for the
ready-mix environment includes:

water reducers for concrete

MasterGlenium SKY

solutions for hyperplasticized and selfconsolidating concrete

MasterPolyheedsolutions for high performance concrete

MasterMatrix

advanced rheology control solutions for
self-consolidating concrete

solutions for retardation control, also include awash water system that facilitates best-practiceenvironmental waste control for ‘zero waste
production’MasterPozzolith

MasterRheobuild

for superplasticized concrete
Total Performance Control™ is the latest
concept to evolve from our creative approachto ready-mix. This generation of polymers
delivers high early strength and extended
slump retention even in low water / cement ratio
concrete. With the advent of this new-generation
MasterGlenium SKY admixture, Admixture
Systems from Master Builders Solutions iscommitted to backing and supporting ourcustomers in the evolution of the ready-mix
industry. We work with our ready-mix partners
to develop ready-mix concrete for local needs
that is easier and safer to place with lessmanpower required. We enable you to offer yourcustomers additional benefits beyond durability,
sustainability and cost savings.

In the pre-cast sector, there are a unique set of
constraints such as time pressure,environmental issues, employee safety, quality
control and cost of energy-intensive productionthat impacts on the process-driven industry.
Hence, to remain competitive, there is aconstant need for overall process improvement
to increase quality and productivity within tightproduction timeframes, while reducing costs.
Within the Admixture Systems team from MasterBuilders Solutions, our aim is to contribute tooverall process improvement throughtechnological innovation. To this end, we havedeveloped key products such as
MasterRheobuild and MasterGlenium® ACE,
which not only assist in the production process,but also improve the aesthetics and durability ofconcrete elements. A breakthrough for the precast industry, our Zero Energy System™ cansignificantly reduce the energy required forprecasting concrete elements by accelerating
the hydration process without the need forexternal heat. Our Zero Energy System employs
the exceptional performance of theMasterGlenium ACE molecule and Master
X-Seed®, as well as the self consolidatingconcrete technology of our unique MasterMatrix
viscosity modifier to eliminate the needs forvibration and steam curing.

Zero Energy System results in increasing productivity and quality
 reducing operational costs reducing environmental impact
 improving working conditions
Complementary products are available to assist
in the striking of forms and moulds, as well as toimprove the surface finishing of the concreteelements. The MasterFinish® range of form
release agents allows clean release of castelements, reducing blow holes without anystaining. We understand that you need toachieve consistent, high-quality concrete firsttime to produce durable building elements.
With our products for repair and rehabilitation,
you can achieve consistent, high-quality
concrete and produce durable building elementsthat meet your specific local conditions. Fromproject conception through to completion,
Master Builders Solutions offers realistic,
reliable and professional solutions that set new
industry standards in the pre-cast
manufacturing process.

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Admixture Systems
from Master Builders SolutionsUnderground construction

Cement additives
The tremendous growth of and changes in thecement industry over the past decade has led to
an increasing demand for economically andecologically sustainable quality cement.
Our latest cement additive, MasterCem®,is specially formulated and designed for the mostdemanding cement manufacturing requirements.

The underground construction business, covering
the mining and tunneling markets, has seen rapidchanges in sprayed concrete technology. The
introduction of the wet-mix system has changed
application techniques and equipment.
Furthermore, the mechanical properties of theconcrete have changed with the addition of steeland plastic fibers.

Our range of cement additives enables cement
manufacturers to produce cements of varioustypes at more economical costs while meeting
specific performance characteristics. Cement
additives in our range are available as highperformance grinding aids, pack-set inhibitors,
quality enhancers, strength enhancers and airentraining additives for masonry cements.

As the world’s leader in the provision of unique,tailored solutions for underground construction,
Master Builders Solutions accompanies ourcustomers for the entire duration of their projects
with products and technical expertise.
Our key products within this sector areMasterRoc®, developed to perform in allunderground conditions - in soft or hard rockusing either the drill & blast or tunnel boringmachine method.

Key products at a glance

MasterGlenium SKY / ACE

MasterGlenium is a new generation
superplasticiser for concrete. It is speciallyformulated for ready-mix and pre-cast
applications where slump retention, high / earlystrengths and durability are required in hot /cold climates and over long distances.
MasterGlenium offers unrivalled technology
with its versatility in high performance areas
like self-compacting concrete, high strength
concrete, low permeability / low water
absorption concrete and low shrinkage
application.

MasterPolyheed

MasterPolyheed is a non-chloride, mid-range
water-reducing admixture formulated to ensure
superior workability and finishing. It improves
concrete performance with a wide range ofcements, fly ashes, granulated slags, andaggregates (including coarse and manufactured
sands).

MasterRheobuild

MasterRheobuild is specially designed to impartrheoplastic qualities to concrete and to improvethe pumpability of fresh concrete. A rheoplasticconcrete is a fluid concrete with a slump valueof at least 200 mm or higher, that flows easily,
but at the same time is free from segregation,and has the same water / cement ratio as thatof a no-slump concrete without admixture(superplasticiser).

MasterPozzolith

MasterPozzolith is a ready-to-use liquid
admixture that can plasticise, accelerate orretard concrete, improve its performance,
making it more uniform and predictable. The
admixture is used in pumped concrete andconventionally placed concrete; in plain andreinforced conditions; to meet demands on low
to medium grades of normal weight concrete.

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MasterSet®
Solutions for retardation control

MasterAir®
Complete solutions for air
entrained concrete

MasterFiber®
Comprehensive solutions for fiber
reinforced concrete

MasterPolyheed®
Solutions for high performance
concrete

MasterBrace®
Solutions for concrete strengthening

MasterGlenium®
Solutions for hyperplasticized concrete

MasterPozzolith®
Solutions for water-reduced concrete

MasterCast®
Solutions for the manufactured
concrete product industry

MasterInject®
Solutions for concrete injection

MasterProtect®
Solutions for concrete protection

MasterTop®
Solutions for industrial andcommercial floors

MasterKure®
Solutions for concrete curing

MasterRheobuild®
Solutions for superplasticizedconcrete

Master X-Seed®
Advanced accelerator solutions forpre-cast concrete

MasterSeal®
Solutions for waterproofing
and sealing

Ucrete®
Flooring solutions for harshenvironments

MasterCem®
Solutions for cement manufacture
MasterEmaco®
Solutions for concrete repair

MasterLife®
Solutions for enhanced durability

MasterSure®
Solutions for workability control

MasterFinish®
Solutions for formwork treatment

MasterMatrix®
Advanced rheology control solutionsfor self-consolidating concrete

MasterFlow®
Solutions for precision grouting

MasterPel®
Solutions for water tight concreteContact us:

China +86 21 2029 3910

For countries not listed, please contact our regional office at:Australia 1300 227 300

Singapore +65 6232 4899

Telephone: +65 6232 4888

India +91 8657906776

Japan +81 467 84 9640

www.master-builders-solutions.com/en-asiapacificIndonesia +62 21 893 4339

Malaysia +60 3 3082 1000

MasterRoc®
Solutions for undergroundconstruction

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