Accelerating additives

Fast. Controllable. Reliable.

Accelerating additives from Denka based on amorphous calcium aluminates shorten the setting and hardening of cement-bound systems – for repair mortars and grouts, flooring compounds, dry-mix shotcrete and precast concrete.

  • Fast setting and hardening
  • High early strength
  • Controllable working time
Concrete pour and precast plant – applications of Denka SC-1® and Denka Beform®
  • Repair mortars
  • Grouts
  • Dry-mix shotcrete
  • Precast concrete

Technology that wins time

For faster construction processes and shorter closure times

Our accelerators are based on amorphous calcium aluminates. They react to form ettringite immediately after water is added, providing fast setting and high early strength. With matched retarders, the working time can be adapted to the mix design and construction process.

Fast setting

Specifically adjustable depending on product and dosage – for repairs, grouting and dry-mix shotcrete.

High early strength

Rapid build-up of the microstructure through ettringite formation for early load-bearing capacity and shorter mould cycles.

Controllable working time

Adaptable to mix design and construction process via matched retarders.

Compatible

For systems based on Portland cement; Denka SC-1® is also compatible with GGBS, fly ash and hydrated lime. Check suitability in laboratory tests.

Our products

Flagship

Denka SC-1®

Setting and hardening accelerator for mortars and dry-mix shotcrete

Powdered accelerator made of amorphous calcium aluminate (ACA) and anhydrite. 5–20 % by weight of cement – for repair, grouting and water-stop mortars, rapid-setting tile adhesives, flooring compounds and dry-mix shotcrete.

Shotcrete application with Denka SC-1®
Performance

Denka Beform®

Quick hardening additive with controllable working time

Cementitious additive (QHA) based on amorphous calcium aluminates. Typically 10–25 % cement replacement, 10–30 MPa after 6 h, handling time adjustable with DENKA SETTER D-300 from approx. 20 min to 2 h – for mortars, grouts and precast concrete.

Precast plant – application context for Denka Beform®

Your benefit

Save time

Faster progress and reduced downtime

Reduce cost

Less waiting time, higher efficiency

Plan reliably

Consistent results – even in challenging conditions

Build sustainably

Optimised processes, resource-efficient

Questions about our accelerators?

Our team will gladly advise you in person.

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