Cement Modifier and Repair Mortars
Providing the chemistry and functionality for your cementitious formulations.
Improving the versatility of cement-based systems
Infrastructure needs to be durable and long-lasting – so the cement-based compositions that go into it need the right properties.
Dow’s portfolio of solutions – including acrylics, cellulose ethers, redispersible polymer powders, and silicones – helps to improve the workability, flexiblity, placement, and water resistance of cement-based compositions.
Explore our cement modifier and repair mortars solutions below.
WALOCEL™ Cellulose Ethers
WALOCEL™ Cellulose Ethers help provide buttery smooth workability and excellent balance of application properties. These temperature-stable grades help maintain the same open-time and setting profile throughout the seasons.
Cellulose ethers product range
Discover our broad range of WALOCEL™ Cellulose Ethers solutions available in your region.
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Product | Characteristics | Viscosity (mPas1) | Mortar Properties in Use | |
Water Retention | Workability & Leveling Ease | |||
Modified for high sag resistance | 15,000 | ••◌◌ | •••◌ | |
Modified for high standing strength | 20,000 | •••◌ | •••◌ | |
Modified for easy workability | 40,000 | •••• | •••◌ | |
Not modified | 60,000 | •••• | •◌◌◌ |
Key:
•◌◌◌ Fair ••◌◌ Good •••◌ Excellent •••• Outstanding
12% solution in water, Haake RV 100, shear rate 2.55 s-1
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Product | Characteristics | Viscosity (mPas1) | Mortar Properties in Use | |
Water Retention | Workability & Leveling Ease | |||
Not modified | 15,000 | ••◌◌ | ••◌◌ | |
Modified for high sag resistance | 15,000 | ••◌◌ | •••◌ | |
Not modified | 20,000 | •••◌ | ••◌◌ | |
Modified for easy workability | 20,000 | •••◌ | •••• | |
Modified for high sag resistance | 30,000 | •••◌ | •••◌ | |
Slightly modified for easy workability | 35,000 | •••• | •••◌ | |
Modified for easy workability | 40,000 | •••• | •••◌ | |
Modified for easy workability | 40,000 | •••• | •••◌ |
Key:
•◌◌◌ Fair ••◌◌ Good •••◌ Excellent •••• Outstanding
12% solution in water, Haake RV 100, shear rate 2.55 s-1
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Product | Characteristics | Viscosity (mPas1) | Mortar Properties in Use | |
Water Retention | Workability & Leveling Ease | |||
Not modified | 15,000 | ••◌◌ | ••◌◌ | |
Not modified | 20,000 | •••◌ | ••◌◌ |
Key:
•◌◌◌ Fair ••◌◌ Good •••◌ Excellent •••• Outstanding
12% solution in water, Haake RV 100, shear rate 2.55 s-1
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Product | Characteristics | Viscosity (mPas1) | Mortar Properties in Use | |
Water Retention | Workability & Leveling Ease | |||
Not modified | 10,000 | ••◌◌ | ••◌◌ | |
Not modified | 15,000 | ••◌◌ | ••◌◌ | |
Not modified | 20,000 | •••◌ | ••◌◌ | |
Modified for easy workability | 20,000 | •••◌ | •••• | |
Modified for high sag resistance | 30,000 | •••◌ | •••◌ | |
Modified for easy workability | 40,000 | •••• | •••◌ | |
Modified for easy workability | 40,000 | •••• | •••◌ |
Key:
•◌◌◌ Fair ••◌◌ Good •••◌ Excellent •••• Outstanding
12% solution in water, Haake RV 100, shear rate 2.55 s-1
DRYCRYL™ Redispersible Latex Powder
DRYCRYL™ Redispersible Latex Powder is an acrylic polymer powder that combines the performance benefits of liquid latex modifiers with the convenience, reliability, handling and storage advantages of one-component dry systems.
DRYCRYL™ Redispersible Latex Powder offers a variety of features and benefits for cement-based products.
Discover DRYCRYL™
Curious to see how our DRYCRYL™ Redispersible Latex Powder can transform your cementitious formulations? Learn more about its properties and uses below.
DRYCRYL™ DP-2903
DRYCRYL™ DP-2903 Redispersible Latex Powder dramatically improves adhesion, flexural strength, and durability of Portland cement mortars. It can be blended directly with aggregate, cement, and other formulation aids to form convenient and cost-effective “one-pack” systems.
RHOPLEX™ and PRIMAL™ Acrylics
RHOPLEX™ and PRIMAL™ Acrylics increase bonding, abrasion resistance, and flexural strength in Portland cement mortars, while also improving water resistance. They can also be formulated as bonding agents to increase the bond between existing concrete infrastructure and repair mortars.
Acrylic product range
Discover our broad range of RHOPLEX™ and PRIMAL™ acrylic emulsion polymer solutions available in your region.
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Product | Solids (%) | Minimum Film Forming Temperature (⁰C) | Key Features |
47 | 11 | Low odor UV durability Improves flexural and impact strength An excellent choice for cementitious waterproofing mortars | |
47 | 11 | Low odor UV durability Excellent water resistance Excellent substrate adhesion Bonding agent Long pot life | |
47 | 11 | UV durability Excellent water resistance Excellent substrate adhesion Ammonia, formaldehyde, and APEO-free |
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Product | Solids (%) | Minimum Film Forming Temperature (⁰C) | Key Features |
50 | 1 | Excellent substrate adhesion Improves flexural and impact strength Enhances abrasion resistance Low temperature performance | |
47 | 12 | Excellent substrate adhesion Improves flexural and impact strength Enhances abrasion resistance |
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Product | Solids (%) | Minimum Film Forming Temperature (⁰C) | Key Features |
47 | 11 | UV durability Excellent water resistance Excellent substrate adhesion | |
47 | 11 | UV durability Excellent water resistance Excellent substrate adhesion Bonding agent Long pot life | |
47 | 11 | Low odor UV durability Excellent water resistance Excellent substrate adhesion Bonding agent Long pot life | |
56 | 0 | Enhanced flexibility Excellent water resistance Excellent substrate adhesion An excellent choice for cementitious waterproofing mortars |
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