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DESCRIPTION
MA.P.E./A 2 is a high-efficiency air-entraining
agent, normally used for grinding artificial
and natural hydraulic masonry cements.
Artificial hydraulic masonry cements are
obtained by grinding clinker together with
one or more inert materials (natural
limestone or siliceous). Natural hydraulic
masonry cements are obtained by firing
natural marls at 900 C and are characterized
by low mechanical strengths, pasty
consistency, high workability and
adhesiveness.
MA.P.E./A 2 gives artificial hydraulic
masonry cements characteristics similar to
those of natural ones (workability,
adhesiveness, resistance to freeze-thaw
cycles etc.). MA.P.E./A 2 also improves the
performance of natural hydraulic masonry
cements. Masonry cement evaluation is
principally based on air entrapment (> 10%)
and water retention (> 85%), which
guarantee better workability yield and
durability of the cement.
CHARACTERISTICS
MA.P.E./A 2 has both air entraining and
water retention effects. Air entraining can
reach up to 18%, improving therefore the
workability of the final product. Water
retention can easily exceed 95% (based on
ASTM standards).
Air is entrained in the form of micro-
bubbles which are uniformly distributed,
improving workability, buttering
performance, yield per surface unit and
resistance to freeze-thaw cycles. The
micro-bubbles with controlled diameter
and high stability, act as lubricant between
mortar layers, improving flow and
workability.
Water retention prevents mortar mixing
water from migrating towards the
substrate, thus improving adhesiveness
and avoiding crack formations. This
regulated water content in the mortar
allows homogeneous and controlled
hardening.

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UTILIZATION
MA.P.E./A 2 is formulated to improve the
characteristics of natural and artificial
hydraulic masonry cements. It has to be
added to the mill during grinding for a
correct dispersion and maximized
performance.
CHEMICAL-PHYSICAL DATA
Please refer to the appropriate Safety Data
Sheets.
DOSAGE: 0,6-1,0 kg/t
The additive dosage, in any case, has to be
optimised through a reliable industrial trial,
preferably with the help of our Technical
Assistance Group.
The correct dosing point of MA.P.E./A 2
must be determined for every specific
grinding system. Generally speaking, the
additive should be added directly on the
feeding conveyor belt.
PACKAGING
MA.P.E./A 2 is available in 1.000 litre IBC
tanks and in bulk tank trucks.
STORAGE
The additive must be stored at a
temperature above 2C. In normal
conditions MA.P.E./A 2 shelf life is at least
24 months.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
The technicians of our Technical Assistance
Group are at full disposal of the cement
plants in order to optimise the grinding
circuit and the additive dosage during
industrial trials.
USAGE PRECAUTIONS
By the terms and conditions of Dir. CEE
88/379 the product has not been
considered harmful and presents no risks
for liable employees.
To safeguard the employees health it is
sufficient to respect the usual rules of
industrial hygiene and manipulation of
chemical products. For further information,
please refer to the Safety Data Sheet.
PRODUCT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY.
WARNINGS
Although the technical details and
recommendations contained in this
Technical Data Sheet correspond to the
best of our knowledge and experience, all
the above information must, in every case,
be taken as merely indicative and subject to
confirmation after long-term practical
applications. For this reason, anyone who
intends to use the product must ensure
beforehand that it is suitable for the
envisaged application. In every case, the
user alone is fully responsible for any
consequences deriving from the use of the
product.
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