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    OPTEC EC-250 is an admixture designed to control efflorescence in concrete pavers and retaining walls. It improves mix properties like plasticity and machinability, increasing production speeds. EC-250 minimizes secondary efflorescence, increases density and strength, and improves surface texture. It is used in concrete masonry units and pavers where efflorescence control and good workability are needed.

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    OPTEC EC-250 is an admixture designed to control efflorescence in concrete pavers and retaining walls. It improves mix properties like plasticity and machinability, increasing production speeds. EC-250 minimizes secondary efflorescence, increases density and strength, and improves surface texture. It is used in concrete masonry units and pavers where efflorescence control and good workability are needed.

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    OPTEC EC-250 is an admixture designed to control efflorescence in concrete pavers and retaining walls. It improves mix properties like plasticity and machinability, increasing production speeds. EC-250 minimizes secondary efflorescence, increases density and strength, and improves surface texture. It is used in concrete masonry units and pavers where efflorescence control and good workability are needed.

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    OPTEC EC-250 is an admixture designed to control efflorescence in concrete pavers and retaining walls. It improves mix properties like plasticity and machinability, increasing production speeds. EC-250 minimizes secondary efflorescence, increases density and strength, and improves surface texture. It is used in concrete masonry units and pavers where efflorescence control and good workability are needed.

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    Product Data Sheets

    ®
    OPTEC EC-250
    Efflorescence Control Admixture

    Product Description

    OPTEC ®EC-250 admixture is designed to enhance the quality and appearance of concrete pavers, segmental retaining
    wall units and other low slump concrete products. OPTEC ®EC-250 admixture controls secondary efflorescence thus
    enhancing color. It also provides excellent mix plasticity and machinability which helps reduce overall production cycle
    times.

    Product Advantages

    Minimizes secondary efflorescence


    Increased throughput
    Increases densities
    Lowers absorption
    Improves surface texture

    Product Uses

    OPTEC ®EC-250 admixture is used to reduce secondary efflorescence, provide good machinability and improve unit
    densities. It can be used for concrete pavers, architectural concrete masonry units or segmental retaining wall units
    where increased mix plasticity and efflorescence control are desired.

    Product Function

    OPTEC ®EC-250 admixture improves the dispersion of the cement throughout the mix resulting in more complete
    cement hydration and thus providing higher early and ultimate unit strengths. OPTEC ®EC-250 admixture may also
    allow for increased water in the mix which also promotes more complete cement hydration.

    Application Information

    Addition Rates:OPTEC ®EC-250 admixture is typically used at a rate of 6 -12 oz/cwt (390 -780 mL/100 kg) of
    cementitious materials, including pozzolans. The addition rate is dependent upon the specific set of materials and the
    desired end properties.OPTEC ®EC-250 admixture should be added separately to the mix after the initial wetting of the
    cement and before or with the addition of the final mix water. Once it is batched, it should be mixed for a minimum of
    one minute, but preferably two minutes. Mix times of less than one minute should be avoided. Never add OPTEC ®EC-
    250 admixture to dry cement.

    Packaging

    OPTEC ®EC-250 admixture is available in 55 U.S. gallon (208 L) drums and 275 U.S. gallon (1,040 L) returnable totes.

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    Product Data Sheets

    Health & Safety

    All precautions defined on the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for OPTEC ®EC-250 must be followed.

    Storage

    OPTEC ®EC-250 admixture must be protected from freezing at temperatures of 32ºF (0ºC) and below, as the
    admixture is not usable once frozen.

    North America customer service: 1-877-4AD-MIX (1-877-423-6491)


    We hope the information here will be helpful. It is based on data and knowledge considered to be true and accurate, and is offered for consideration, investigation and verification by the user, but we donot warrant the results to be obtained. Please read all statements,
    recommendations, and suggestions in conjunction with our conditions of sale, which apply to all goods supplied by us. No statement,recommendation, or suggestion is intended for any use that would infringe any patent, copyright, or other third party right.

    OPTEC is a trademark, which may be registered in the United States and/or other countries, of GCP Applied Technologies Inc. This trademark list has been compiled using available published information as of the publication date and may not accurately reflect current
    trademark ownership or status.

    © Copyright 2017 GCP Applied Technologies Inc. All rights reserved.

    GCO0083 MP-084-1017

    GCP Applied Technologies Inc., 2325 Lakeview Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009, USA
    GCP Canada, Inc., 294 Clements Road, West, Ajax, Ontario, Canada L1S 3C6
    This document is only current as of the last updated date stated below and is valid only for use in the United States. It is important that you always refer to the currently available information at the URL below to provide the most current product information at the time
    of use. Additional literature such as Contractor Manuals, Technical Bulletins, Detail Drawings and detailing recommendations and other relevant documents are also available on www.gcpat.com. Information found on other websites must not be relied upon, as they may
    not be up-to-date or applicable to the conditions in your location and we do not accept any responsibility for their content. If there are any conflicts or if you need more information, please contact GCP Customer Service.

    Last Updated: 2022-05-06


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