Our Admixture Portfolio
Engineered to optimize concrete for various applications, challenges, and environmental conditions
Cretoflow SP3000
Optimized workability
Balances water demand and flowability for consistent concrete quality
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High flow, low water demand
Provides high workability and flow without additional water
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High flow, low water demand
Provides high workability and flow without additional water
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Long slump retention
Maintains workability over long haul distances and placement times
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Freeze-thaw resistance
Superior freeze-thaw resistance and de-icing salt protection
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Early strength, corrosion protection
Dual action: early strength gain and reinforcement protection
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Cold weather concreting
Rapid setting and strength development for fast-track projects
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CretoFlow admixtures are engineered for diverse construction challenges. Our products are used in a variety of sectors.
Technical Applications
Applications of CretoFlow Admixtures
CretoFlow admixtures are developed to meet the demands of diverse and challenging construction projects. From extended placement times to enhanced durability, corrosion resistance, and freeze-thaw protection, our solutions are designed to optimize every stage of the concrete life cycle.
1. Extended Delivery & Placement
CretoFlow admixtures are developed to meet the demands of diverse and challenging construction projects. From extended placement times to enhanced durability, corrosion resistance, and freeze-thaw protection, our solutions are designed to optimize every stage of the concrete life cycle.
Featured Products
CretoFlow CS
Slump Retainer- Maintains workability and slump retention over long haul distances or extended placement times
- Prevents premature stiffening during hot-weather concreting or large-volume pours
CretoFlow MW
Mid-Range Water Reducer- Balances water demand and flowability, supporting consistent concrete quality during transport and placement
CretoFlow HW
High-Range Water Reducer- Provides high workability and flow, enabling easier placement without additional water
Key Benefits
- ✔ Extended placement times without compromising strength
- ✔ Greater consistency across large pours
- ✔ Reduced risk of cold joints
Ideal Applications
- → Mass concrete pours (dams, piers, foundations)
- → Hot-weather concreting
- → Long-distance ready-mix deliveries
2. Corrosion Protection
Advanced protection solutions for reinforced concrete structures in aggressive environments.
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CretoFlow AC
Calcium Nitrite Accelerator- Provides both acceleration of early strength gain and corrosion protection for steel reinforcement
- Particularly effective in marine and coastal structures exposed to chlorides
CretoFlow MW & HW
Water Reducers- Reduce concrete permeability, slowing chloride penetration and moisture ingress
- Support denser, more durable concrete matrices
Key Benefits
- ✔ Dual action: early strength + long-term reinforcement protection
- ✔ Lower risk of steel corrosion in aggressive environments
- ✔ Enhanced service life of structures
Ideal Applications
- → Bridge decks
- → Coastal/marine structures
- → Parking garages and highway pavements
3. Improved Concrete Placement
Enhanced workability and finishing solutions for complex construction requirements.
Featured Products
CretoFlow HW
High-Range Water Reducer- Enhances flowability and pumpability for complex placements and architectural concrete
- Ideal for self-consolidating concrete mixes
CretoFlow MW
Mid-Range Water Reducer- Provides balanced workability for general construction, improving ease of finishing and consolidation
Key Benefits
- ✔ Easier pumping and placement
- ✔ Reduced surface defects and cracking
- ✔ Improved finish quality in exposed/architectural concrete
Ideal Applications
- → High-rise construction
- → Precast elements (beams, tunnel linings, slabs)
- → Architectural concrete requiring superior surface finish
4. Acceleration & Early Strength
Fast-setting solutions for time-critical construction projects.
Featured Products
CretoFlow AC
Calcium Nitrite Accelerator- Delivers early strength gain while offering reinforcement protection
- Allows construction schedules to advance quickly, even in cold climates
CretoFlow AT
Sodium Thiocyanate Accelerator- Provides rapid setting and strength development, supporting precast and fast-track projects
Key Benefits
- ✔ Faster demolding in precast production
- ✔ Reduced construction delays in cold weather
- ✔ Reliable early strength development
Ideal Applications
- → Precast plants
- → Cold-weather concreting
- → Accelerated project timelines
5. Air Entrainment & Freeze-Thaw Durability
Weather-resistant solutions for harsh climate conditions.
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CretoFlow AE
Air Entraining Admixture- Introduces stable microscopic air bubbles into the concrete mix, protecting against freeze-thaw cycles and scaling
- Improves durability in harsh weather conditions
Key Benefits
- ✔ Superior freeze-thaw resistance
- ✔ Increased resistance to de-icing salts
- ✔ Improved long-term durability
Ideal Applications
- → Highway pavements
- → Bridge decks
- → Parking structures in cold regions