Air-entraining Admixtures

Proper air-entrainment in concrete is key to creating better mix designs that results in more workable concrete.

Overview

With GCP air-entraining admixtures, air is incorporated into the concrete by the mechanics of mixing and stabilized into millions of discrete semi-microscopic bubbles in the presence of a specifically designed air-entraining admixture. These air bubbles act much like flexible ball bearings increasing the mobility, or plasticity and workability of the concrete. This can permit a reduction in mixing water with no loss of slump. Placeability is improved. Bleeding, plastic shrinkage and segregation are minimized.

DARAVAIR®

DARAVAIR® is a liquid air-entraining admixture that provides freeze thaw resistance, yield control and finishability performance across the full range of concrete mix designs. Through the purposeful entrainment of air, DARAVAIR® markedly increases the durability of concrete to severe exposures particularly to freezing and thawing. It has also demonstrated a remarkable ability to impart resistance to the action of frost and de-icing salts as well as sulfate, sea and alkaline waters.

AIRALON®

AIRALON® is widely used as an air-entraining and plasticizing agent for masonry cement and as an air-entraining agent for air entrained Portland cement. AIRALON® is interground during the manufacture of these cements. Entrainment of air is accomplished by the development of a system of semi-microscopic bubbles introduced into the mix by agitation and stabilized by AIRALON® in the paste phase of the mortar or concrete.

DAREX®

DAREX® AEA admixture is an aqueous solution of a complex mixture of organic acid salts. DAREX® AEA is specially formulated for use as an air-entraining admixture for concrete and is manufactured under rigid control which provides uniform, predictable performance. It is supplied ready-to-use and does not require pre-mixing with water. Because DAREX® AEA imparts workability to the mix, it is particularly effective with slag, lightweight, or manufactured aggregates which tend to produce harsh concrete. It also makes possible the use of natural sand deficients in fines.

Perfect your mix with GCP Technical Services

There is a wide variety of admixtures in the DARAVAIR® product line to achieve nearly any desired result. We work closely with all of our customers to ensure that they can get the results they want. Our global support team offers 24/7 assistance and consultation for concrete producers.

Products & Accessories

Products

  • Product Name
  • Description
  • Key Benefits
  • Applications Type
AIRALON® 3000 Data Sheet
Description

AIRALON® 3000 admixture is an aqueous complex mixture of organic acid salts.

Key Benefits
  • Can be used in wide spectrum of mix designs
  • Excellent rheological properties makes it particularly useful for longer transit times
  • Uniform, predictable air entrainment
  • Superior air stability minimizes air loss during placement
  • Economical to use in concretes which are typically difficult to air entrain
Application Type

AIRALON® 3000 formulated concrete air-entraining admixture that provides freeze-thaw resistance and enhances the finishability characteristics of concrete.

AIRALON® 7000 Data Sheet
Description

AIRALON® 7000 admixture is an aqueous complex mixture of organic acid salts. It is a specially formulated concrete air-entraining admixture that provides freeze-thaw resistance and enhances the finishability characteristics of concrete. 

Key Benefits
  • Can be used in wide spectrum of mix designs
  • Excellent rheological properties makes it particularly useful for longer transit times
  • Uniform, predictable air entrainment
Application Type
AIRALON® Data Sheet
Description

AIRALON® is an aqueous solution of neutralized hydroaromatic and fatty carboxylic acids with the following specifications:

Key Benefits
  • Proven performance
  • Stable air
  • Low addition rates
  • Economical to use
  • Easy and safe handling
Application Type

AIRALON® is widely used as an air-entraining and plasticizing agent for masonry cement and as an air-entraining agent for air entrained Portland cement.

DARAVAIR® 1000 Data Sheet
Description

Daravair® 1000 is a liquid air-entraining admixture that provides freeze thaw resistance, yield control, and finishability performance across the full range of concrete mix designs.

Key Benefits
  • Rapid air build suitable for short mix cycles
  • Can be used in wide spectrum of mix designs
Application Type
  • Daravair 1000 air-entraining admixture may be used wherever the purposeful entrainment of air is required by concrete specifications.
DARAVAIR® AT30 Data Sheet
Description

Daravair® AT30 is a liquid air-entraining admixture that provides freeze-thaw resistance, enhances the finishability characteristics of concrete and allows concrete producers to accurately control yield.

Key Benefits
  • Air stability makes it particularly useful for longer transit times
  • Functions well across a wide range of concrete materials
Application Type
  • Daravair AT30 is recommended for use in all ready-mix, precast, prestress and other concrete product plants where the intentional entrainment of a specified level of air is required.
DARAVAIR® AT60 Data Sheet
Description

Daravair® AT60 is a liquid air-entraining admixture that provides freeze-thaw resistance, enhances the finishability characteristics of concrete and allows concrete producers to accurately control yield.

Key Benefits
  • Air stability makes it particularly useful for longer transit times
  • Functions well across a wide range of concrete materials
Application Type
  • Daravair AT60 is recommended for use in all ready-mix, precast, prestress and other concrete product plants where the intentional entrainment of a specified level of air is required.
DARAVAIR® M Data Sheet
Description

Daravair® M air-entraining admixture is an aqueous solution of completely neutralized vinsol resin.

Key Benefits
  • Readily entrains air under adverse air entrainment conditions
  • Uniform air entrainment in paving applications
Application Type
  • Daravair M may be used wherever the purposeful entrainment of air is required by concrete specifications. It is particularly useful in mass concrete and in high cement factor, low slump paving mixes, which require efficient, effective air-entraining admixtures.
DARAVAIR® PAVE 10 Data Sheet
Description

Daravair® PAVE 10 is a liquid air-entraining admixture designed to generate specification-quality air systems in paving concrete mixes and provides uniform, predictable performance.

Key Benefits
  • Uniform, predictable air entrainment in paving applications
  • Can be used in wide spectrum of mix designs
  • Superior air stability minimizes air loss during placement
Application Type
  • Daravair PAVE 10 air-entraining admixture may be used wherever the purposeful entrainment of air is required by concrete specifications.
DAREX® AEA Data Sheet
Description

DAREX® AEA admixture is an aqueous solution of a complex mixture of organic acid salts.

Key Benefits
  • Economical air entrainer is suitable for improving workability of harsh mixes
  • Can be used in wide spectrum of mix designs
Application Type
DAREX® AEA ED Data Sheet
Description

DAREX® AEA ED is an air-entraining admixture which generates a highly stable air void system for increased protection against damage from freezing and thawing, severe weathering, or de-icer chemicals.

Key Benefits
  • Air stability makes it particularly useful for longer transit times
  • Functions well across a wide range of concrete materials
Application Type
  • DAREX® AEA ED is used in ready-mix, and concrete products plants to improve air entrainment stability.
DAREX® AEA EH Data Sheet
Description

DAREX® AEA EH is an air-entraining admixture which generates a highly stable air void system for increased protection against damage from freezing and thawing, severe weathering, or de-icer chemicals.

Key Benefits
  • Air stability makes it particularly useful for longer transit times
  • Functions well across a wide range of concrete materials
  • Economical to use in concretes which are typically difficult to air entrain
Application Type
  • DAREX® AEA EH is used in ready-mix and concrete products plants to improve air entrainment stability.
DAREX® II AEA Data Sheet
Description

Darex® II AEA is an air-entraining admixture which generates a highly stable air void system for increased protection against damage from freezing and thawing, severe weathering, or de-icer chemicals.

Key Benefits
  • Air stability makes it particularly useful for longer transit times
  • Produces excellent air void systems in concretes that are traditionally difficult to air entrain
Application Type
  • Darex II AEA is used in ready-mix and concrete products plants to improve air entrainment stability. It is particularly effective in maintaining air content during longer haul times.
TERAPAVE® AEA Data Sheet
Description

Terapave® AEA admixture is an aqueous solution of a complex mixture of organic acid salts.

Key Benefits
  • Uniform, predictable air entrainment in paving applications
  • Can be used in wide spectrum of mix designs
  • Superior air stability minimizes air loss during placement
Application Type
  • Terapave AEA is used in low slump concrete, particularly for highway paving applications, where concrete is mixed and there is a need for purposeful air entrainment.