Operating instruction

RETARDER CA
Classification Retarding agent

Safety and health

Pay attention to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before installing this product. In the MSDS all relevant
information regarding potential health, safety and environmental hazards and protective measures for these
hazards can be found. The MSDS also specifies the appropriate personal protective equipment to be used
when installing this product.

Application
When installing castables under extreme hot conditions, the usage of an retarder may be adequate.
RHI supplies an additive under the brand name “RETARDER CA”.
The exact dosage of the additive is very important since even the smallest deviation will result in severe
changes of the setting time.

Delivery
The retarding agent is delivered as a dry powder, which has to be mixed into the dry refractory mix.

Storage and shelf life

The optimum storage temperature for goods in their original, unopened packaging ranges from 15 to 25 °C.
Keep in a dry place away from sunlight. If these conditions are met, the goods may be stored for a minimum of
12 months.

Processing
The retarding agent has to be mixed into the dry refractory mix.
The dry mixing time should be at least 1 minute to ensure the even distribution of the powder.
For the wet-mixing process refer to the processing guidelines of the refractory castables.

Dosage
At processing temperatures above 30 °C (~ 90 °F), the quantity of retarder to be added, ranges from 0,01
weight-% up to a maximum of 0,05 wt%.
Generally begin adding the smallest amount of accelerator. Pay special attention to the flowability, the
compaction behaviour and the setting behaviour of the castable.
Thus, the dosage has to be done very carefully, because an over-dosage (> 0,05 wt%) leads to a very slow
setting (in the worst case up to some days) and to severe impairments of the flowability.
The water addition must in no case exceed the maximum quantity indicated on the technical data sheet.
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The enclosed measuring spoon takes 10 g.

Dosage

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