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Polycarboxylate PCE Water Reducer Additive for Concrete and Construction

Buyer-facing sourcing candidate for polycarboxylate-based water reducer / PCE superplasticizer used in concrete admixture applications. Key checks should focus on grade form, solid content options such as 50% or 60% liquid where available, powder specification claims, chloride and sulfate limits, water-reduction performance, packing format, COA/TDS/SDS readiness, HS code alignment, and export documentation for construction chemical shipments.

Quick buying facts

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Chemical composition: polycarboxylate-based water reducer / PCE superplasticizerConcrete admixture / polycarboxylate ether water reducerCandidate for RFQ with grade, CAS/polymer ID, SDS, COA, and DG/export checks required
Identity and grade

Typical specifications

  • Chemical composition: polycarboxylate-based water reducer / PCE superplasticizer
  • Appearance: white or light yellow; listed liquid color range also includes colorless, yellowish, or brown depending on grade
  • Application: concrete admixture for precast, cast-in-situ, reinforced, and prestressed concrete
  • Water reduction rate: supplier claims 25%-40%; basic info lists 30%-40%
  • Solid content options: supplier states 50% or 60% can be supplied; listed table also references 40% and 50% grades
  • Powder specification claim: 98% content, whiteness >=80%
  • Chloride / chlorine ion: basic info lists chloride <=0.07%; table lists chlorine ion content <=0.6, requiring clarification of unit and method
  • Sulfate / sodium sulphate: basic info lists sulfate <=0.05%; table lists sodium sulphate <=0.5, requiring grade-specific confirmation
  • pH value: 6-7 listed for certain liquid grades
  • Density: table references D+0.02 with D=1.05, requiring confirmation by grade
  • Air content: <=3.0 listed
  • Formaldehyde content: <=0.05 listed
Who uses this page

Target buyers

  • Concrete admixture distributors
  • Ready-mix concrete producers
  • Precast concrete manufacturers
  • Construction chemical formulators
  • Infrastructure project procurement teams
  • Cement and mortar additive importers
  • Building material trading companies
Before matching

Documents to check

  • CAS number, grade, assay, and impurity profile
  • SDS, COA, TDS, HS code, and transport classification
  • Destination-market import documents before supplier matching
Package and route

Packing notes

  • Source lists woven bags lined with plastic film for the 98% specification, likely powder form
  • For liquid grades, request drum, IBC, flexitank, or bulk tank availability and net weight per package
  • Confirm whether labels include product name, specification, manufacturer information, batch number, production date, and storage cautions such as keep dry and avoid sunlight
  • Request palletization details, container loading quantity, shelf life, and moisture protection method
  • Confirm whether sample quantities are available before bulk RFQ
Applications and sourcing options

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Clear application, grade, package, and document notes help separate real sourcing demand from a vague price check.

Use context

Common applications

  • Concrete water-reducing admixture sourcing
  • PCE superplasticizer formulation input
  • Precast concrete production
  • Cast-in-situ concrete projects
  • Reinforced and prestressed concrete applications
  • Road, bridge, port, airport, and civil infrastructure concrete supply chains
  • Construction chemical private-label procurement
How we compare

Sourcing options

  • Powder grade listed around 98% content in woven bags with plastic liner
  • Liquid PCE grade with 50% solid content, subject to supplier confirmation
  • Liquid PCE grade with 60% solid content, subject to supplier confirmation
  • Sample-based customization may be available according to supplier profile
  • Private label or buyer-specific packaging may be possible after compliance and label review
Human review

Compliance notes

  • Request current SDS, TDS, COA, and batch-specific test report before purchase decision
  • Verify CAS identification or polymer description, as PCE products may be sold as mixtures or polymers rather than a single CAS substance
  • Confirm REACH, UK REACH, TSCA, DSL, AICS, or local inventory status only for the destination market as applicable; do not rely on marketplace wording as a regulatory guarantee
  • Check DG classification, UN number applicability, and transport status under IMDG/IATA/ADR based on final formulation and concentration
  • Confirm HS code 38244010 suitability with importer customs broker before shipment
  • Review chloride, sulfate, alkali, and formaldehyde test methods because source data contains more than one specification table
  • For construction projects, confirm compliance against buyer-required admixture standards such as ASTM C494, EN 934, or local concrete admixture specifications where relevant
  • Obtain export invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, SDS, COA, and any destination-specific chemical registration documents before shipment
Buyer search paths

Related sourcing terms

These terms support long-tail discovery while keeping the page focused on useful product and China export buying context.

PCE superplasticizerpolycarboxylate ether water reducerconcrete water reducing agentconcrete admixturepolycarboxylate superplasticizerslump retention admixtureconstruction chemical additivehigh range water reducerHS code 38244010chloride low concrete additive
RFQ questions before supplier matching

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Questions to confirm
  • What exact grade is being quoted: powder 98%, liquid 40%, liquid 50%, or liquid 60% solid content?
  • Can you provide CAS number or polymer/mixture identification used on SDS and customs documents?
  • Please provide current TDS, SDS, COA, and a recent batch test report showing chloride, sulfate, pH, solid content, density, and water-reduction rate.
  • Which test standard is used for water reduction rate and slump retention?
  • What are the confirmed chloride ion and sulfate values for the quoted grade, including units and test method?
  • Is the product classified as dangerous goods for sea, air, or road transport in the quoted formulation?
  • What packing options are available for powder and liquid grades, and what is the loading quantity per 20 ft or 40 ft container?
  • Can the product meet ASTM C494, EN 934, or the buyer's local admixture standard?
Checks before quote
  • Request current SDS, TDS, COA, and batch-specific test report before purchase decision
  • Verify CAS identification or polymer description, as PCE products may be sold as mixtures or polymers rather than a single CAS substance
  • Confirm REACH, UK REACH, TSCA, DSL, AICS, or local inventory status only for the destination market as applicable; do not rely on marketplace wording as a regulatory guarantee
  • Check DG classification, UN number applicability, and transport status under IMDG/IATA/ADR based on final formulation and concentration
  • Confirm HS code 38244010 suitability with importer customs broker before shipment
  • Review chloride, sulfate, alkali, and formaldehyde test methods because source data contains more than one specification table
  • For construction projects, confirm compliance against buyer-required admixture standards such as ASTM C494, EN 934, or local concrete admixture specifications where relevant
  • Obtain export invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, SDS, COA, and any destination-specific chemical registration documents before shipment
Next step

Send the product page with your target quantity and market. A sourcing manager can then confirm sample options, supplier fit, packaging details, and open document gaps.