Home Chryso®Mortard DR Chryso®Mortard DR Set retarding admixture Download or Add Documents. Technical Data Sheet Safety Data Sheet Description Chryso®Mortard DR is a powdered mortar retarder developed for use in dry silo and factory‑produced mortars. It enables controlled retardation of cement hydration, allowing mortars to retain workability for extended periods to suit site and production requirements. The product is specifically formulated for cement‑lime‑sand mortars, but is equally effective in cement‑sand mortars. Chryso®Mortard DR is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure consistent performance and conforms to EN 934‑3. Application areas Chryso®Mortard DR is suitable for: Dry silo mortars Factory‑produced mortars Cement‑lime‑sand mortars Cement‑sand mortars requiring extended workability Chryso®Mortard DR can be used with: Most types of Portland cement Mortars containing fly ash Mortars containing ground granulated blastfurnace slag (GGBS) For special cements, consultation with Chryso Technical Services is recommended. Chryso®Mortard DR should not be premixed with other admixtures. Add admixtures separately to the mix The presence of other chemical admixtures may affect performance Plant trials are recommended where multiple admixtures are used Benefits Enables controlled and predictable set retardation Allows production of mortars with usable lives of 8 to 36 hours Supports flexible mortar supply and use at site convenience Suitable for dry silo mortar production Tailors mortar performance to customer requirements Consistent performance with good plant control Packaging 25 KG 1000 kg lined bulk bags