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• x et, iii'' �. 1�. �`.�„'r'� <br /> aG 0 , , e?!�:'..re`'++ vr54 .toles.;r .Fi70,m,v:.34�3Ysgottfa;•:,, <br /> • Wi t. :`j'AP', • <br /> `f ai.;--ie.4y.1 al Lthti4: ';tkr-1 '4.i�`,f wAmi <br /> I=A,GE • concReTe aDmIxTURes ,... . . `�;r: .-+''.t' Rti`sl...:.. ..: <br /> iogt <br /> DESCRIPTION: <br /> DARAVAIR is an aqueous solution of completely of air-entraining admixture required are,temperature,ce- <br /> neutralized•vinsol resin and is produced at a high con- ment,sand gradation,and the use of extra fine materials <br /> cehtration and low viscosity. DARAVAIR is a clear,dark such as fly ash.Typical DARAVAIR addition rates range <br /> brown liquid intended for use as supplied. One gallon from 3/4 to 3 fluid ounces per 100 lbs. of cement. <br /> weighs approximately 8.9 lbs. The air-entraining capacity of DARAVAIR is usually in- <br /> • creased when'other concrete admixtures are contain- <br /> USES: <br /> DARAVAIR may be used wherever the purposeful en- ed in the concrete, particularly water-reducing admix- <br /> tures and water-reducing retarders. This may allow up <br /> admix- <br /> trainment of air is required by concrete specifications. to atwo-thirds reduction in the amount of DARAVAIR <br /> It is particularly useful in mass concrete and in high required.cement,factor, low slump paving mixes, which require re q <br /> efficient,effective air-entraining admixtures.DARAVAIR MIX ADJUSTMENT: <br /> entrains air readily even under adverse conditions such Entrained air will increase the volume of the concrete <br /> as described above or when fly ash or manufactured and,consequently, it is necessary to adjust the mix pro- <br /> sand is used in the concrete mix. portions to maintain the cement factor and yield. This <br /> AIR ENTRAINING ACTION: is partly accomplished by the permissible reduction in <br /> water requirement and additionally by a reduction in the <br /> Air is incorporated into the concrete by the mechanics fine aggregate content. <br /> of mixing but stabilized into millions of discrete semi- , <br /> microscopic bubbles in the presence of a specifically DISPENSING EQUIPMENT: <br /> designed air-entraining admixture such as DARAVAIR. A complete line of accurate automatic dispensing equip- <br /> -•-se air bubbles act much like flexible ball bearings ment is available. These dispensers can be located to <br /> III easing the mobility, or plasticity and workability of discharge into the water line, the mixer,or on the sand. <br /> concrete. This permits a reduction in mixing water PACKAGING: ` - <br /> with no loss of slump.Placeability is improved. Bleeding, DARAVAIR is available in bulk,delivered by metered tank <br /> green shrinkage and segregation are minimized. trucks and in 55-gallon drums. DARAVAIR contains no <br /> Through the purposeful entrainment of air, DARAVAIR flammable ingredients. DARAVAIR WILL FREEZE AT <br /> markedly increases the durability of concrete to all ex- ABOUT 30°F BUT ITS AIR-ENTRAINING PROPERTIES <br /> posures particularly to freezing and thawing.It has also ARE COMPLETELY RESTORED BY THAWING AND <br /> demonstrated a remarkable ability to impart resistance THOROUGH AGITATION. <br /> to the action of frost and deicing salts as well as sulfate,. ARCHITECTS' SPECIFICATION FOR <br /> sea and alkaline waters. CONCRETE AIR ENTRAINING ADMIXTURE: '..'. ..• <br /> COMPATABILITY WITH OTHER ADMIXTURES: Concrete shall be air entrained concrete,containing 4 to <br /> DARAVAIR is fully effective and compatible in concrete 8%entrained air.The air contents in the concrete shall be . <br /> with other admixtures and may be used with water- determined by the pressure method(ASTM Designation <br /> reducing admixtures, accelerators, and initial set retard- C 231)or gravimetric method(ASTM Designation C 138). <br /> erssuch as WRDA®with MFCOLT'Q,WRDA®,DARASET® The air entraining admixture shall be a completely <br /> and DARATARD®. EACH ADMIXTURE, HOWEVER, neutralized vinsol resin solution,such as DARAVAIR,as <br /> SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE CONCRETE SEPA- manufactured by the Construction Products Division of <br /> RATELY. W.R.Grace&Co.—Conn.,or equal,and comply with stan- <br /> ADDITION RATE: dard specification for air entraining admixtures(ASTM <br /> Designation C-260).The air entraining admixture shall <br /> There is no standard addition rate for DARAVAIR. The be added at the concrete mixer or batching plant at ap- <br /> amount to be used will depend upon the amount of air proximately 3/4 to 3 fluid ounces per 100 lbs.of cement, <br /> required for job conditions, usually in the range of 4 to or in such quantities as to give the specified air contents. <br /> 8%. Typical factors which might influence the amount <br /> mope 1989IW.R Grace <br /> Rj aCo.-Conn. <br /> here x� GRACE <br /> VYe hops the lnforrteotbn Give^here wit be helpful tt is hosed on data oM Ytwwtedpe ooesstdered to be true oeW <br /> accurate and is offered toe the users consideration.investioatlon and vetit cotton but we do notwarrant tth resat: <br /> tto u <br /> to be obtained Moose rood at statements.recotmeaWatbre cc supoestions In conjunction <br /> of sole which app"toot°oodi suppled by us.No statement.recommendation on or suooestion Is Intended for any Concrete Products <br /> use which would kstrinoo any potent or copydohi•Conztnretion Products(Xvfsion WP. &Grace Ca-Cont 62 Whit- <br /> • remote Ave.Combridoe•Mott 02140 <br />