Freeze-thaw durability
Supports durability by stabilizing a proper air-void system (mix design dependent).
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Air-Entraining Agent
Air-entraining admixture used to improve freeze-thaw durability and workability by stabilizing a consistent microscopic air-void system.
Packaging: pails / drums / IBC (as applicable)
Documentation: SDS / TDS / COA on request
Grade aligned to cement/admixture package
Commercial highlights
Built for jobsite performance and repeat procurement.
- Stable air system for freeze-thaw durability targets
- Improved plasticity and finishing in many mix designs
- Compatible supply lanes for ready-mix and precast needs
- Procurement-ready pack: SDS/TDS/COA + packaging options
Performance depends on materials and mixing conditions. We recommend a short trial plan to lock in dosage and target air.
Why air entrainment matters
In freeze-thaw environments, concrete durability depends on more than strength—it depends on how internal pressure is relieved when water in pores freezes and expands. Air-entraining agents stabilize microscopic, well-distributed air voids that act as “pressure relief zones,” reducing scaling and damage over repeated cycles. As a practical benefit, controlled air entrainment can also improve workability and finishing behavior in many mixes.
Workability
Often improves plasticity and reduces harshness—helpful for placement and finishing.
Consistency
Procurement-ready grades with documentation and packaging options for repeat supply.
What we align before quoting
Air systems can be sensitive—these details prevent surprises.
- Cement type and SCMs (fly ash, slag, silica fume, limestone)
- Admixture package (PCE, lignosulfonate, accelerators, retarders)
- Aggregate characteristics and moisture management
- Mixing energy, sequence, and jobsite variability
- Target air content and test method expectations
Applications
Typical usage patterns. Tell us your materials and constraints and we’ll align the right specification and dosing approach.
- Ready-mix concrete exposed to freeze-thaw cycles
- Pavements and slabs exposed to de-icing salts (project dependent)
- Precast elements requiring durable surface and consistent air
- Mortars and cementitious mixes where controlled air improves handling
Performance focus
Durability targets + stable air content under plant and jobsite variability.
Placement benefits
Often improves plasticity and pumpability in certain mixes (verify by trials).
Finish quality
Supports consistent surface finish when air system is stable and controlled.
Dosing guidance (trial-first)
Air entrainment is mix-sensitive—final dosage is confirmed by testing.
- Start with a low-to-moderate dose window and adjust to target air
- Keep mixing time and sequence consistent during trials
- Re-check when cement/SCM source changes
- Validate air stability after transport and placement where relevant
Provide target air, temperature range, and admixture package; we’ll recommend a practical starting window for trials.
Typical specifications & formats
Values depend on grade and customer requirements. Confirm details on quotation and documentation.
Product form
Liquid admixture (typical) • other forms on request
Active system
Surfactant-based air entraining chemistry (grade dependent)
Use method
Added to mix water or dosed into mixer (process dependent)
Dosage approach
Trial-based to hit target air content and stability
Packaging
Pails / drums / IBC / bulk (as applicable)
Documentation
SDS / TDS on request • COA where applicable
Storage
Protect from freezing and excessive heat (per TDS)
Shelf life
Typical shelf-life windows available (confirm by grade)
Compliance notes
Aligned to project requirements and relevant standards
Specifications may vary depending on batch, origin, and packaging selection. For controlled-air projects, we recommend confirming the dosage window by plant trials.
FAQ
Quick answers for ready-mix, precast, and project teams.
What target air content should we use?
Target air depends on exposure class, aggregate size, and project requirements. Share the project specification and we’ll help align the trial plan.
Will it reduce strength?
Air increases durability but excessive air can reduce compressive strength. The goal is controlled air within the specified range—verified by testing.
Does it work with PCE superplasticizers?
Often yes, but the admixture package can change air demand and stability. Provide your water reducer type and dosage so we can recommend a compatible grade.
Where should it be added?
Addition point can affect stability (mix water vs. mixer dosing). We’ll recommend a sequence based on your plant process and other admixtures.
What documents can you provide?
SDS and TDS are available on request. COA availability depends on grade and lane.
How do we reduce air variability?
Keep mixing time/sequence consistent, monitor temperature, confirm cement/SCM changes, and align the full admixture package. We can help standardize a dosing SOP.
Request a quotation
Send a short inquiry and we’ll respond with a procurement-ready offer (grade notes, documentation availability, packaging, and lead time), plus a trial-first dosing approach to hit your target air content consistently.
Fast-track checklist
Include these details to accelerate quoting and reduce trial cycles.
- Target air range + exposure (freeze-thaw, de-icing)
- Cement/SCMs and other admixtures (PCE, lignosulfonate, etc.)
- Plant sequence, mixing time, and temperature window
- Volume + packaging + destination + SDS/TDS/COA needs