CARBOFEN ADMIX PRO
Multifunctional Natural Resin-Based Admixture for Mortar Formulations
Air Incorporation. Workability. Formulation Performance.
Product Overview
Carbofen Admix PRO is a multifunctional, natural resin-based admixture developed for cement-based mortar formulations.
Designed to support the development of industrialized mortars, it provides air incorporation and contributes to fresh mortar properties such as consistency and water retention, while delivering measurable mechanical performance in the hardened state.
Its versatility makes Carbofen Admix PRO a technology option for formulators seeking to develop balanced mortar systems tailored to specific application requirements.
Laboratory Performance Highlights
The product was evaluated in a cement-based mortar formulation at a dosage of 0.30% by cement weight.
| Performance parameter | Result obtained |
| Air content, pressure method | 21.0% |
| Air content, mass-density method | 22.2% |
| Water retention | 70.71% |
| Flow table spread | 268 mm |
| Slump | 130 mm |
| Fresh mortar density | 1.675 g/cm³ |
| Hardened mortar density | 1.639 g/cm³ |
| Compressive strength, 28 days | 5.6 MPa |
| Flexural strength, 28 days | 1.91 MPa |
| Substrate tensile adhesion | 0.29 MPa |
All values represent results obtained in the specific laboratory formulation described below. They are not guaranteed product specifications.
Key Performance Characteristics
Air Incorporation
The tested mortar formulation achieved 21.0% air content using the pressure method. This result demonstrates the product’s air-incorporation capability under the evaluated laboratory conditions.
Workability and Consistency
The formulation achieved a flow table spread of 268 mm and a slump of 130 mm, providing measurable indicators of its fresh-state consistency and flow characteristics.
Water Retention
A water retention value of 70.71% was measured, providing an important reference for evaluating the fresh mortar behavior and formulation balance.
Mechanical Performance
After 28 days of curing, the tested formulation achieved:
- Compressive strength: 5.6 MPa
- Flexural strength: 1.91 MPa
A substrate tensile adhesion value of 0.29 MPa was also measured in the laboratory evaluation.
Potential Application Areas
Carbofen Admix PRO can be evaluated in the development of:
- Cement-based masonry mortars
- General-purpose industrialized mortars
- Rendering and plastering mortars
- Other cement-based formulations requiring controlled air incorporation and suitable fresh-state consistency
Final suitability, dosage and performance should be established through application-specific testing.
Laboratory Test Formulation
The reported results were obtained using the following mortar composition:
| Component | Quantity |
| CPII-F-40 cement | 190 kg/m³ |
| Fine sand | 1,240 kg/m³ |
| Water | 245 kg/m³ |
| Carbofen Admix PRO (CBL 05) | 570 g/m³ |
Product dosage: 0.30% by cement weight, based on the commercial product as supplied.
Why Evaluate Carbofen Admix PRO?
- Natural resin-based admixture technology
- Demonstrated air incorporation in the evaluated mortar formulation
- Measured fresh-state consistency and water retention
- Documented 28-day compressive and flexural strength results
- Versatile technology for application-specific mortar development
Polytrade Natural Resins
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At Polytrade, we work alongside our customers to identify the right technology for each application, supporting formulation development and the evaluation of performance, processing and cost-efficiency.
Contact our technical and commercial team to evaluate Carbofen Admix PRO in your mortar formulation.
Technical Disclaimer
The performance values presented in this document were obtained from a specific laboratory mortar formulation evaluated at a Carbofen Admix PRO dosage of 0.30% by cement weight. These results are indicative of the tested formulation and should not be interpreted as guaranteed product specifications or universal performance claims. Actual results may vary depending on cement characteristics, aggregate properties, water content, dosage, mixing procedure and other formulation variables. Application-specific laboratory validation is recommended prior to commercial use.
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