CSA Expansive Agent (High-Efficiency CSA Expansive Agent Expansion Admixture)

CSA expansive agent is mixed with ordinary cement and hydrated, cement mortar or concrete,to minimize drying shrinkage. High-efficiency CSA Expansive Agent is obtained by blending suitable natural anhydrite with a specially manufactured clinker which consists essentially of calcium sulphoaluminate and CaO. High-efficiency CSA expansive agent is always mixed with ordinary cement. When mixed in the proper proportions with ordinary cement and hydrated, cement mortar or concrete expands during the early stages of hydration. This expansion, when restrained, makes it possible to minimize drying shrinkage. Moreover, when the ratio of High-efficiency CSA Expansive Agent to ordinary cement is increased its high expansion qualities make it ideal for use in prestressed concrete...High-efficiency CSA Expansive Agent is being used in all sections of the construction fields and by a wide variety of concrete products manufacturers..High-efficiency CSA Expansive Agent is manufactured under a strict quality assurance systems GB/T 19001-2000(i.e. ISO9001:2000) and GB/T 24001-1996(i.e. ISO 14001-1996) which accommodates the technical requirements of building chemistry formulators.The properties of High-efficiency CSA Expansive Agent conform to the standards of the manufacturer and to the Chinese relevant standards.CHARACTERISTICS 1.Low alkalinity. High-efficiency CSA Expansive Agent has a very low alkali content (R2O<0.3%) which is beneficial to avoid AAR in concrete.2.Short stable stage of expansion. The stable stage of expansion is not more than 14 days, thus the ultimate strength of concrete is not affected.3.Low dosage and high expansion capacity. The normal dosage of High-efficiency CSA Expansive Agent is 6~8% by the weight of ordinary cement, which is lower compared with other expansive additives such as UEA and CEA (their dosages are about 10~12% by the weight of cement) in the market.FEATURES BUY USING IT1.Prevents cracking due to drying shrinkage and hydration heats;2.Increases the water tightness of concrete and thus is useful for waterproofing buildings;3.Enables the manufacture of high strength concrete products through chemical prestressing..CHEMICAL ANALYSISMain constituents (%)

	SiO2	Al2O3	Fe2O3	CaO	MgO	SO3	f-CaO	R2O	cl-	Ig-loss
Usual range	4~7	8~12	<1.5	50~55	2~4	22~25	10~15	<0.3	<0.05	<5

Mineral Composition: CaO, CaSO4, 3CaO.3Al2O3 .CaSO4Specific Surface Area: 200~400m2/kgSpecific Gravity: 2.8~3.0The restrained expansion rate tested under standard condition:

Dosage of High-efficiency CSA Expansive Agent to Ordinary Portland Cement%	Restrained-expansion rate (%)
7	Curing in water for 7 days	Curing in water fr 28 days	Curing in air, constant humidity for 21 days
	0.03	0.1	>-0.02

DIRECTIONS FOR USE1 DosageHigh-efficiency CSA Expansive Agent is used as a part of cement, its proportion to ordinary Portland cement depends upon the intended use and the degree of restraint. The proportion of High-efficiency CSA Expansive Agent to ordinary cement generally used in China is about 6~8%.2 MixingHigh-efficiency CSA Expansive Agent and ordinary cement must be thoroughly and uniformly mixed in a mechanical mixer with aggregate and water for a slightly longer time than normal concrete.3 CuringTo ensure the proper development of the ettringite needle crystals which are important in preventing shrinkage cracks which occur during drying period,it is recommended that water be sprayed or membrane curing onto the concrete surface for curing at lease 14 days after the concrete is cast.4 StorageHigh-efficiency CSA Expansive Agent is more sensitive to water and moisture than other cementitious material and is therefore packed in completely waterproof bags and should always be kept and stored in a dry place....

CSA Expansive Agent (High-Efficiency CSA Expansive Agent Expansion Admixture)