Super plasticizers

Performance enhancers in buildings and construction.

Super plasticizers which can be produced from certain aromatic coal tar distillates are chemicals used as water reducers. They bring a ‘fast-drying’ quality to materials like concrete and mortar and can therefore drastically improve their performance.

They have become indispensable in a number of industries such as residential construction, civil engineering (pavements, roads, bridges, dams and more), marine construction, and more.

Did you know that most of the world’s most iconic modern skyscrapers simply could not have been built without the help of super plasticizers?

Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE

The Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest skyscraper, was built using concrete with super plasticizers. The high-strength concrete used in the construction included additives to improve workability and flowability during the pouring and placement of the concrete.

Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Petronas Towers, once the tallest twin towers in the world, utilized concrete with super plasticizers. These additives helped achieve the required strength and workability for the construction of these iconic structures.

Shanghai Tower, Shanghai, China

The Shanghai Tower, one of the tallest buildings globally, employed concrete with super plasticizers. The use of these additives aided in achieving the necessary performance characteristics for the construction of this supertall tower.

One World Trade Center, New York City, USA

The One World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower, utilized concrete with super plasticizers. These additives helped improve the flowability and strength of the concrete used in the construction of this significant landmark.

Find out more about our critical applications below

Applications

Thanks to its many critical applications, the coal chemicals industry makes a direct contribution to Europe’s climate objectives through a systematic energy efficiency approach.

14.02.2023

Aluminium

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Carbon & graphite

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Carbon black

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13.02.2023

Resins

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10.02.2023

Super plasticizers

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Activated carbon

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07.02.2023

Wood protection

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