CSA BINDER is a hydraulic binder based on calcium sulphoaluminate, rather than calcium

aluminates which are the basis of CALCIUM ALUMINATE CEMENT or calcium silicates which

are the basis of PORTLAND CEMENT. The difference gives HCSA BINDER properties

particularly suited to formulators of products such as self-leveling or self-smoothing compounds,

rapid hardening screeds, tile adhesives, non-shrink grouts, rapid setting and special mortars.

CSA BINDER is used in formulated products either as a hydraulic binder by itself or with the

addition of calcium sulphates, or in combination with PORTLAND cement. The setting time is

quicker than that of PORTLANDcement, and it also has a rapid strength development. HCSA

BINDER does not release free lime during hydration thus eliminates the major cause of

efflorescence.

HCSA BINDER is manufactured under a strict quality assurance systems GB/T 19001-2000 (i.e.

ISO9001:2000) and GB/T 24001-1996 (i.e. ISO 14001:1996)) which accommodates the technical

requirements of building chemistry formulators.

The properties of HCSA BINDER conform to the standards of the manufacturer and to the

Chinese relevant standards.

Chemical Analysis

The chemical analysis of HCSA BINDER has been determined according to the following:

GB/T 176-1996 Methods of chemical analysis for cement

Main constituents (%)

	SiO2	Al2O3	Fe2O3	CaO	MgO	TiO2	SO3
Usual range	4.5~6.5	32~39	1.0~2.0	39~41	1.5~2.0	1.0~1.5	9~11
Specification limit	＜7.0	＞35	＜2.5	39~42	＜2.5	＜1.8	9~12

Fineness

Specific Surface Area: according to standard GB/T 8074-1987

Usual range:       360~430 m²/kg

Specification limit:  >360 m²/kg

Hydraulic Properties

The characteristics of HCSA BINDER have been tested in accordance with the Chinese standards.

l  Setting time determined at 20 using Vicat needle, according to GB/T 1346-2001

l  Mechanical strength at 20 , 95% relative humidity.

Mortar according to JC933-2003

Additional information

This information is given for reference only.

Mineral composition

C=CaO  A=Al₂O₃  S=SiO₂  F=Fe₂O₃  S= SO₃

- Pricipal mineral phase: calcium sulphoaluminate C₄ A₃ S

- Secondary phases: C₂S, C₄AF

Reactivity with Portland cement

HCSA BINDER may be used in combination with other mineral products, for example

PORTLAND cement, calcium sulphates and fillers, or with organics such as polymers in latex

form or in redispersible form.

Depending on the type of mixes and technology employed, HCSA BINDER can be used to obtain

and control various properties.

The behaviour of PORTLAND cement is vary variable. In general, acceleration of set increases

progressly with the addition of HCSA BINDER. The amount of HCSA BINDER needed to obtain

a specific setting time varies considerably depending on the origin of the PORTLAND cement and

performance can be modified with the use of additives.

The strength development of HCSA BINDER/PORTLAND cement and/or Calcium Sulphates

depend on the nature of the PORTLAND cement and/or Calcium Sulphates used. In general these

mixes will develop mechanical strength at a very early stage (several hours). With some type of

PORTLAND cements and in formulated products containing additives which control the setting

and hydration, the long term properties is similar to those of the original PORTLAND cement,

however it is necessary to check the behaviour of each PORTLAND cement used.

The characteristics of PORTLAND cement to be considered are:

l  C3Acontent

l  Mineral admixture type and content

l  Type of Calcium Sulphate used

Additives will also influence the properties of these mixes:

l  Setting time

l  Rheology

l  Mechanical performance

These properties are applied to obtain a wide range of products:

l  Fast setting cements

l  Rapid hardening mortars

l  Tile adhesives

l  Self-leveling compounds

l  Non-shrink grouts

l  Water stopping mortars

l  etc.

With a careful selection of the constituents (OPC, calcium sulphates, additives), it is possible to

create mixes with a range of different hydraulic properties:

l  Adjustable setting time

l  Rheology adapted to the application

l  High early strength

l  High long term strength

l  Shrinkage compensation

Use of Additives

HCSA BINDER may be used in combination with chemical additives such as:

l  polymers, either in latex form or redispersible powder form

l  defoamers

l  retarders

l  accelerators

l  plasticizers/superplasticizers

l  rheology modifiers

l  fibers

Package and Store

HCSA BINDER is normally supplied in one-tonne bag which include a moister resistant barrier.

However, in common with all hydraulic binders HCSA BINDER must be kept from moisture, and

can retain its properties for up to six months when properly stored.