9000 Series - Auxiliary Chemicals
The DeCAL 9000 Series is a diverse range of water treatment chemicals, from anti-scalant for water treatment of boilers and cooling systems to polyacrylates for thickening water-based solutions in a variety of industrial settings.
Products
DeCAL 9050
DeCAL 9050 is a screed additive combining next generation plasticiser technology with a unique pumping aid. DeCAL 9050 gives rapid drying times and high early strengths whilst allowing the screed to be pumped over long distances without a change in workability or consistency. Standard rapid drying screed additives under high internal pressures during pumping can cause issues with separation of the sand and aggregate, which results in a drop in strengths.
DeCAL 9050 prevents separation in the pipes and is not affected by latent plasticisation, maintaining the desired screed consistency after pumping. Latent plasticisation can cause an increase in workability, preventing the screed from being laid as it is too fluid. Use of DeCAL 9050 prevents this effect.
DeCAL 9050 has application in a wide range of screeds, including in underfloor heating, interior and external applications.
Benefits
- High early compressive and flexural strengths
- Enhances drying times permits foot traffic after 24 hours
- Allows pumping over long distances without change in workability and consistency
DeCAL 9051
DeCAL 9051 is an innovative screed additive which combines next generation plasticiser technology giving rapid drying times and high early strengths. It has been specifically developed to provide rapid drying times, high early and ultimate compressive and flexural strengths in bonded, unbonded and floating screeds.
DeCAL 9051 can be used in a variety of screeds, including underfloor heating, internal and exterior applications. DeCAL 9051 has a comparable drying time to the market leading “fast drying” screed additive, losing 70% moisture over a 3-day period.
Benefits
- Enhanced drying times permit foot traffic after 24 hours
- Produces a Cat A, C40, F7 Screed, allows thinner screeds to be laid without compromising strengths
- Achieves compressive strengths of up to 60N/mm²
DeCAL 9060 – a water enhancing admix for semi-dry concrete products which maximises green strengths whilst maintaining optimal plant output
DeCAL 9060 is specially designed to optimise water content in semi-dry cement-based applications such as bricks, blocks, tiles and pre-cast concretes. DeCAL 9060 also benefits the user by permitting manufacturers to run plants with a high-water content which reduces down time whilst retaining green strengths and 28-day strengths. DeCAL 9060 also achieves 28 Newtons after only 7 days.
Benefits
- Improved compaction and density
- Allows addition of 25% more water
- Significantly increases output capacity
When added to semi-dry concrete, DeCAL 9060 allows additional water to be incorporated into the semi-dry concrete, without affecting workability, ensuring full hydration of the cement and increased strengths. Decal 9060 also contains a novel compaction aid which helps lubricate the mix, improving compaction and increasing densities. Using DeCAL 9060 can increase hydration by up to 25%. DeCAL 9060 benefits the user by allowing saturated sands and aggregates to be used.
DeCAL 9061 – a water enhancing admix for semi-dry concrete products which maximises green strengths whilst maintaining optimal plant output
DeCAL 9061 is specially designed to optimise water content in semi-dry cement-based applications such as bricks, blocks, tiles and pre-cast concretes.
DeCAL 9061 also benefits the user by permitting manufacturers to run plants with a high water content which reduces down time whilst retaining green strengths and 28 day strengths. DeCAL 9061 also achieves 28 Newtons after only 7 days.
Additionally DeCAL 9061 contains a reactive compound which gives the finished product a high level of water repellence.
Benefits:
- Improved compaction and density
- Allows addition of 25% more water
- Significantly increases output capacity
- Imparts a high level of water repellence
When added to semi-dry concrete, DeCAL 9061 allows additional water to be incorporated into the semi-dry concrete, without affecting workability, ensuring full hydration of the cement and increased strengths. Decal 9061 also contains a novel compaction aid which helps lubricate the mix, improving compaction and increasing densities. Using DeCAL 9061 can increase hydration by up to 25%. DeCAL 9061 benefits the user by allowing saturated sands and aggregates to be used. DeCAL 9061 also reduces permeability leading to drastically reduced efflorescence.
DeCAL 9090 – A Hydration Accelerator Alternative to Lithium Carbonate
DeCAL 9090 is a cost-effective hydration accelerator for fast set binder systems, enhancing early strengths and optimising set times. It is compatible with all types of cement.
Applications
- Fast setting cementitious products
- Tile adhesives and grouts
- Self-levelling floor screeds
- Concrete repair systems
Benefits
- Accelerates setting times and increases early strength through faster activation of the hydration process in Portland, HAC and CSA cement phases.
- Compatible with all types of hydraulic binders and additives.
- Offers a significant benefit over lithium accelerators as it reacts with Portland, HAC and CSA elements of cement mix.
- Highly effective at low temperatures or where extremely high early strength is desired.
DeCAL 9095 – A Power Grade Additive, Lithium Carbonate Alternative
DeCAL 9095 is a cost-effective hydration accelerator, optimising set times and compatible with all cement types. It is tailored for fast setting cementitious systems where rapid fixing and laying is essential.
Applications
- Fast setting cementitious products
- Tile adhesives and grouts
- Self-levelling floor screeds
- Concrete repair systems
Benefits
- Accelerates setting times and increases early strength through faster activation of the hydration process in Portland, HAC and CSA cement phases.
- Highly reactive with all types of hydraulic binders and additives.
- Offers a significant benefit over lithium accelerators as it reacts with Portland, HAC and CSA elements of cement mix.
- Highly effective at low temperatures or where extremely high early strength is desired.
DeCAL 9114 – Biodegradable Plasticiser
DeCAL 9114 is a newly developed plasticising agent developed to impart permanent flexibility and elasticity to textured coatings and sealants. DeCAL 9114 forms part of the final coating and does not migrate. It is formulated from renewable sources and therefore 100% biodegradable.
Applications
An organic polymer, DeCAL 9114 is clear in appearance and ideal for interior and exterior water-based paints and plastic coatings.
DeCAL 9124 – Water Retention Aid
DeCAL 9124 is a novel water retention aid based on acrylic technology and designed for use in construction products such as adhesives, grouts, mortars and concretes.
Applications
DeCAL 9124 is highly effective at absorbing/retaining large quantities of water. This provides a unique property whereby the polymer will control the release of water from the system, so providing better control of shrinkage and reduce the risk of cracking during setting.
DeCAL 9125 – Superabsorbent Potassium Polyacrylamide Particle Size < 2.0mm
DeCAL 9125 is a novel superabsorbant based on a Potassium Polyacrylamide
polymer for use in a wide range of general applications where the absorption of
liquids is a requirement.
DeCAL 9126 – Superabsorbent Potassium Polyacrylamide Particle Size <0.5mm
DeCAL 9126 is a novel superabsorbant based on a Potassium Polyacrylamide
polymer for use in a wide range of general applications where the absorption of
liquids is a requirement.
DeCAL 9127 – Superabsorbent Potassium Polyacrylamide Particle Size >0.3mm <1.0mm
DeCAL 9127 is a novel superabsorbant based on a Potassium Polyacrylamide
polymer for use in a wide range of general applications where the absorption of
liquids is a requirement.
DeCAL 9129 – Superabsorbent Sodium Polyacrylate Particle Size <0.3mm
DeCAL 9129 is a novel superabsorbant based on a Cross Linked Sodium Polyacrylate polymer for use in a wide range of general applications where the absorption of liquids is a requirement.
DeCAL 9130 – Superabsorbent Sodium Polyacrylate Particle Size >0.15mm <0.85mm
DeCAL 9130 is a novel superabsorbant based on a Cross Linked Sodium Polyacrylate polymer for use in a wide range of general applications where the absorption of liquids is a requirement.
DeCAL 9317 – Anionic Medium Molecular Weight Polyacrylate
DeCAL 9317 can be used as a thickener, viscosity modifier and binder in medium solids applications.
Applications
DecAL 9317 can be used to stabilize and thicken water-borne solutions and dispersions of all kinds of particulate matter. It can be used: as an extender with bentonite thickeners in drilling fluids; in the oil industry; in ceramics, for dispersing and binding of clay bodies; in detergents for ion sequestering; in adhesives as a water retention aid; and in plaster and mortars as a rheology modifier.
Benefits
- Exhibits excellent handling characteristics dissolving rapidly in water to produce high viscosity solutions.
DeCAL 9318
DeCAL 9318 can be used as a thickener and viscosity modifier across various applications. It exhibits excellent handling characteristics dissolving rapidly in water to produce extremely high viscosity solutions.
Applications
DeCAL 9318 can be used to stabilize and thicken water borne solutions and dispersions of all kinds of particulate matter. DeCAL 9318 can be used in plasters and mortars as a rheology modifier.
DeCAL 9800 – Series Soil Conditioning Range for Agriculture
These products have the ability to stabilise soil structure and help infiltration by crumb stabilisation and fines flocculation. This can address the problems of low yields, poor quality, water shortages or deficiencies in irrigation management.
DeCAL 9800 – Water Retaining Polymer for Plant Cultivation
DeCAL 9800 is a synthetic water absorbing polymer designed to aid water management by improving the moisture retentive properties of all types of growing media. It is valuable in horticulture, arboriculture and agriculture.
When mixed with a growing medium, DeCAL 9800 can absorb large quantities of water. The water forms discrete gel particles in and around the root zone, from which the plants then extract water as required. As a result of improved water retention, drainage and evaporation losses are reduced, less watering is required, and optimum plant growth is achieved.
The use of DeCAL 9800 can reduce fertiliser losses caused by leaching and run-off.
Applications
- Composts and other growing media – DeCAL 9800 is recommended for addition to all types of compost and other growing media used for seeds, plants, grow bags, hanging baskets and shrub planting etc.
- Transplanting aid – DeCAL 9800 may be used when transplanting all types of trees, shrubs, field crops and ornamentals. It will reduce transplant shock and resultant growth check by maintaining water supply while new are roots are being established.
- Field crops – Maintains water levels at critical stages of crop development.
- Grass establishment – Maintains adequate water levels for seed imbibition and later development and reduces seed mortality several fold.
- Plant propagation – A medium for seed germination and propagation of cuttings.
- Plant transportation – Protects roots and maintains water supply to bare roots, whilst in transit.
DeCAL 9801 – Water Retaining Polymer for General Industrial Applications
DeCAL 9801 is a synthetic powdered polymer designed to rapidly absorb water and other aqueous fluids from a range of substrates and situations.
DeCAL 9801 is a Super-Absorbent Polymer (SAP). It is capable of absorbing several hundred times its own weight of liquid. The uptake depends on the salt types and concentration levels in the substrate water.
Applications
- Agricultural/Horticultural – Compost additive for water retention, aids transplanting to minimise shock and seed germination.
- Controlled release of active additives – This could include insecticides, herbicides, fragrances etc.
- Flood control – Alternative to sandbags and booms but dry stored and transported at a fraction of the weight and volume.
DeCAL 9811P – Soil Stabilising Polymer for Plant Cultivation
DeCAL 9811P is used as an anti-capping agent and for erosion control in surface irrigation systems. It also improves hydro-seeding and is used as an anti-drift agent in spray applications.
DeCAL 9811P has the ability to stabilise soil structure and help infiltration by crumb stabilisation and fines flocculation. This can address the problems of low yields, poor quality, water shortages or deficiencies in irrigation management.
Applications
- Anti-erosion – Furrow irrigation washes valuable topsoil off the field. DeCAL 9811P reduces run-off fines losses by 80-99%.
- Infiltration aids – DeCAL 9811P preserves the micro-structure of the soil and water infiltration is improved.
- Hydro-seeding – DeCAL 9811P added to the hydro-seeding mixture lubricates the mulch during the application and improves plant emergence rate.
- Anti-drift agents and adjuvants – DeCAL 9811P added to spray applications of agricultural formulation improves efficiency and decrease unwanted carry over to adjacent fields.
DeCAL 9812 – Soil Stabilising Polymer for Plant Cultivation
DeCAL 9812 is used as an anti-capping agent and for erosion control in surface irrigation systems. It also improves hydro-seeding and is used as an anti-drift agent in spray applications.
DeCAL 9812 has the ability to stabilise soil structure and help infiltration by crumb stabilisation and fines flocculation. This can address the problems of low yields, poor quality, water shortages or deficiencies in irrigation management.
Applications
- Anti-erosion – Furrow irrigation washes valuable topsoil off the field. DeCAL 9812 reduces run-off fines losses by 80-99%”.
- Infiltration aids – DeCAL 9812 preserves the micro-structure of the soil and water infiltration is improved.
- Hydro-seeding – DeCAL 9812 added to the hydro-seeding mixture lubricates the mulch during the application and improves plant emergence rate.
- Anti-drift agents and adjuvants – DeCAL 9812 added to spray applications of agricultural formulation improves efficiency and decreases unwanted carry over to adjacent fields.
DeCAL 9813 – Soil Stabilising Polymer for Plant Cultivation
DeCAL 9813 is used as an anti-capping agent and for erosion control in surface irrigation systems. It also improves hydro-seeding and is used as an anti-drift agent in spray applications.
DeCAL 9813 has the ability to stabilise soil structure and help infiltration by crumb stabilisation and fines flocculation. This can address the problems of low yields, poor quality, water shortages or deficiencies in irrigation management.
Applications
- Anti-erosion – Furrow irrigation washes valuable topsoil off the field. DeCAL 9813 reduces run-off fines losses by 80-99%.
- Infiltration aids – DeCAL 9813 preserves the micro-structure of the soil and water infiltration is improved.
- Hydro-seeding – DeCAL 9813 added to the hydro-seeding mixture lubricates the mulch during the application and improves plant emergence rate.
- Anti-drift agents and adjuvants – DeCAL 9813 added to spray applications of agricultural formulation improves efficiency and decreases unwanted carry over to adjacent fields.
DeCAL 9820 – Adjuvant for Crop Spray Treatments
DeCAL 9820 is designed to partially replace the surfactants typically used in crop spray treatments. E.g. tallow amine ethoxylate found in standard glyphosate formulations.
DeCAL 9820 is a drift reduction aid which also gives reduced leaf bounce and enhanced adhesion.
There are four major difficulties in spraying herbicide and pesticide crop treatments, namely drift control, droplet bounce, product absorption through waxy leaves and rain fastness. Low dosages of DeCAL 9820 of 100-400 mg will narrow the droplet size distribution to reduce fines and inhibit drift. Its contribution to surface chemistry and internal rheology results in greater droplet adhesion to the leaves. This can also resist rainfall wash-off.
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