Water-Retaining Agents
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Water-Retaining Agents
Cellulose Ether Water-Retainer
- Cellulose ether
- Mortar standard
- 25 kg woven bag
- Volume discount
A cellulose-ether water-retainer that controls surface water loss and cracking, the standard water-retaining/thickening component in plastering and repair mortars.
Controls water-loss cracking · mortar standard · thickening
- Form
- Powder
- Recommended dosage
- 0.05%–0.20% of cementitious material
Overview
A cellulose-ether water-retainer that uses high-viscosity cellulose ether for thickening and water retention, controlling surface water loss and improving mortar workability and bond.
Key benefits
- Controls water-loss cracking
- Better workability and bond
- Standard for mortars
Specifications
Specifications
| Appearance | White powder |
| Viscosity | 20000–100000 mPa·s |
| pH | 6.0–8.0 |
| Moisture | ≤ 8% |
| Bleeding ratio | ≤ 55% |
Standards
Documents & data sheets
TDS, COA and MSDS are issued with every batch. Click a document and tell us the grade — we reply within 24 hours.
Application scenarios
- Plastering mortar
- Repair mortar
- Thin-bed mortar
- Tile adhesive
Product Q&A
Difference from polyacrylate?
Cellulose ether also thickens, standard for mortars; polyacrylate retains more water but thickens less.
Dosage?
0.05%–0.20% of cementitious material.
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