Concrete

Chryso®Concera SA 8590

New Generation, high range water reducing/ superplasticizing admixture

Description

Chryso®Concera SA 8590 is a high-efficiency polycarboxylate-based superplasticiser developed for Control Flow Concrete, a highly flowable concrete produced using conventional mix designs. It provides exceptional workability retention, extreme fluidity, and resistance to segregation.

The admixture extends slump-flow life, provides high responsiveness to minimal compaction energy, and improves cohesiveness across varying moisture conditions. It is designed to produce highly workable, segregation-resistant concrete while enhancing job-site consistency.

Application areas

  • Control Flow Concrete
  • Conventional mixes requiring improved workability
  • High‑workability concrete with segregation resistance
  • Concrete with untreated slump 50–125 mm prior to admixture addition

Benefits

Compared to conventional concrete

  • High flowability with excellent stability
  • Reduced need for vibration and easier finishing
  • Enhanced segregation resistance
  • Minimised blocking in congested reinforcement
  • Faster construction due to quicker discharge and placement
  • Lower pump pressures and reduced equipment wear

Compared to self-compacting concrete (SCC)

  • Lower material cost (conventional mix designs)
  • Superior tolerance to moisture variation
  • Reduced need for job‑site QC adjustments

General product benefits

  • Cost‑effective production of high‑performance concrete
  • Reliable slump‑flow consistency
  • Improved cohesiveness with reduced bleeding
  • Extended slump‑flow retention
  • Improved air‑management control
  • Faster and easier placement and finishing
  • Can be used across a wide range of concrete types