Targon GA1

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Product NameTargon GA1
SKUTargon GA1
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TARGON® GA 1 refers to a hardening retarder and set retarding additive in the construction and building industry, particularly used in concrete, mortar, and gypsum-based products. Let’s go over it in more detail:

TARGON® GA 1 is an additive typically used in formulations of gypsum and lime products such as gypsum plaster, gypsum adhesives, and concrete. Hardening retarders are used to delay or regulate the hardening process, providing more time to work with the material, which can be crucial in both manual and machine applications.

Main Components:

  • Sodium Phosphate: Used as a hardening retarder and stabilizer in the formulation, it delays the chemical reaction that normally occurs when mixing lime-based materials such as gypsum and concrete with water.
  • Hydroxypolycarboxylic Acid: This component also functions as a stabilizer and helps bind water in the system, which can assist in delaying the hardening of the material.
  • Anti-caking Agent: Prevents powdery additives from clumping together during storage and handling, ensuring a more uniform product.

Applications:

TARGON® GA 1 is primarily used as a hardening retarder in products that contain gypsum or calcium hydroxide, with the following applications:

  • Cement and Mortar Additive: Delays the hardening of mortar and concrete, making it easier to work with and adapting more flexibly to conditions such as temperature and humidity.
  • Building Chemistry: TARGON® GA 1 can be used to improve the workability of building materials by providing a longer working time and more controlled hardening.
  • Formulation Additive: It can be used in the production of special building materials where the hardening time needs to be adjusted to match specific applications.
  • Processing Aid: TARGON® GA 1 improves handling of the material and provides better control over hardening times, which is important for both manual and machine applications.

Specific Applications:

  • Gypsum Plasters and Gypsum Adhesives: TARGON® GA 1 is especially used in gypsum-based products, where it helps reduce or control the speed of hardening, which may be necessary to ensure even and effective application.
  • Reduced Calcium Hydroxide: The substance is used to create gypsum mortar that is either free from or has reduced amounts of calcium hydroxide, which can improve the drying and hardening properties of plaster and adhesives.

Benefits of Using TARGON® GA 1:

  • Extended Working Time: It provides more time to work with and adjust the material, which is useful when working in varying temperature and humidity conditions.
  • Controlled Hardening: By delaying the hardening of the material, it prevents rapid setting that could make application difficult or result in uneven hardening.
  • Smooth and Even Finish: The hardening retarder ensures that the gypsum plaster or adhesive hardens evenly and stably, which is crucial for both aesthetic and functional requirements in construction.
  • Improved Work Environment: It allows the material to be used under unfavorable conditions, improving the work environment and reducing errors during application.

Summary:

TARGON® GA 1 is a hardening retarder and set retarder used in gypsum, lime, and concrete-based products to delay the hardening process and make the material easier to work with. It is particularly useful in gypsum-based plasters, gypsum adhesives, and concrete, providing longer working time and ensuring a smooth, controlled hardening. Key components like sodium phosphate and hydroxypolycarboxylic acid stabilize the system and prevent rapid hardening, while improving handling properties for both manual and machine application.

 

TARGON® GA 1 is available in bags.

 

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