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Record 1 2003-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Binders and Mastics (Constr.)
  • Chemistry
CONT

Water-retaining agent and workability reform agent for mortar, cement extrusion panel binder, paint thickener, agent for underwater concrete.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Liants et mastics (Construction)
  • Chimie
DEF

Adjuvant qui introduit dans le plâtre, absorbe de l'eau au moment du gâchage, la retient en l'empêchant de s'évaporer et la cède progressivement pour permettre l'hydratation.

DEF

Adjuvant incorporé aux ciments et aux mortiers, surtout pour les rendre aptes à des applications en fine épaisseur (ragréages) sans risque de dessiccation prématurés (grillage des enduits).

Spanish

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