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To achieve groundbreaking formulations providing Additionally, we provide you with the right solution
outstanding workability and physical properties, for your specific raw materials and special local
your system needs advanced raw materials. requirements.

The properties of construction materials, such as We especially support you in:

dry mortars or mastic systems, are influenced by the
quality of local raw materials. Therefore, interactions Repair Systems and Infrastructure
between organic and inorganic binders, fillers and a
range of chemical additives need to be controlled to Flowable Systems
ensure the best performance of the system.  Self-levelling underlayments
 Cementitious and calcium sulphate-based
We create chemistry for advanced formulations: screeds
a broad range of powder and liquid additives which  Non-shrink grouts
enable you to formulate innovative products. Creating chemistry
Non-sag Applications
Our application-focused technical experts in our  Cement-based ceramic tile adhesives for more sustainable
laboratories support you in optimizing your formu-  Exterior insulation and finishing systems
lations and choosing the right raw materials. (EIFS/ETICS) Construction Materials
 Plasters, renders & skim coats

To drive sustainable development, Material Efficiency

we reviewed our entire portfolio under
sustainability aspects by using the Fast Construction
standardized “Sustainable Solution
Steering Method*”. Looking at economic, Easy Application
environmental and social needs, we
have identified key issues along the Low VOC
entire value chain for the Construction
Materials segment. On this basis, we Drinking Water Approval
are able to assess the sustainability
contribution of each product in its
specific application.

* Further information at www.basf.com/sustainability

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Flowable Systems
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Flowable Systems 5

Flowable Systems

Product Chemistry / Applications / Type of Formulation Properties Sustainability Product Chemistry / Applications / Type of Formulation Properties Sustainability
Appearance contribution* Appearance contribution*
Cementitious mortars Calcium sulphate based mortars Cementitious mortars Calcium sulphate based mortars
Hemihydrate Anhydrite based Hemihydrate Anhydrite based
based (CaSO4) based (CaSO4)
(CaSO4 • (CaSO4 •
1/2 H2O) 1/2 H2O)

Flowing floor screeds (thermal

Flowing floor screeds (thermal

Self-levelling underlayments

Self-levelling underlayments

Self-levelling underlayments

Self-levelling underlayments
Self-levelling overlayments/

Self-levelling overlayments/
Conventional floor screeds

Conventional floor screeds

anhydrite/FGD anhydrite)

anhydrite/FGD anhydrite)
Flowing floor screeds

Flowing floor screeds

Flowing floor screeds

Flowing floor screeds

Flowing floor screeds

Flowing floor screeds

Flowing floor screeds

Flowing floor screeds

(synthetic anhydrite)

(synthetic anhydrite)
Non-Shrink grouts/

Non-Shrink grouts/
(natural anhydrite)

(natural anhydrite)
Machinery grouts

Machinery grouts
Industrial floors

Industrial floors
(non flowable)

(non flowable)
Superplasticizers Viscosity-enhancing Biopolymers
Melflux® 1022 F Polycarboxylic Optimised for gypsum based flowing KELCO-CRETE® DG Diutan Gum/ Prevents sedimentation of mineral
Ether/Powder n n n n floor screeds, low VOC (useful for Powder (coarse particles, optimised for thick layer
EMICODE® EC-1) grade) systems
Melflux® 2641 F Polycarboxylic Long flow retention (open time), high KELCO-CRETE® DG-F Diutan Gum/ Prevents sedimentation of mineral
Ether/Powder early strength development, German Powder (fine n n n n n particles, optimised for thick layer
drinking water approval (DVGW W270 & grade) systems
W347)
Defoamers
Melflux® 2651 F Polycarboxylic Allround product, high early strength
Ether/Powder n n n n development, German drinking water Vinapor® DF 2922 F Silicon free General purpose defoamer, RAL-UZ 113
approval (DVGW W270 & W347) (former FoamStar® defoamer blend/ conform, suitable for formulations com-
PB 2922) Powder
n n n n n plying with BFR XIV (drinking water
Melflux® 4930 F Polycarboxylic Fast dispersing effect, benefit for machi-
approval for Germany)
Ether/Powder ne application (short mixing), French
n n n n drinking water approval (compliance with Vinapor® DF 2938 F Polyether deriva- General purpose defoamer
positive list No. 2000/232, Apr. 27, 2000) (former FoamStar® tive of fatty acid
PB 2938) on inert carrier/
Melflux® 5581 F Polycarboxylic High early strength development, very
Ether/Powder
n n n n n useful for hemihydrate based SLUs
Powder
Vinapor® DF 2941 F Mineral oil on General purpose defoamer, RAL-UZ 113
Melflux® 6681 F Polycarboxylic Very fast dispersing effect, benefit for
Ether/Powder
n n machine application (very short mixing)
(former FoamStar® inorganic carrier/ n n conform
PB 2941) Powder
Melflux® AP 101 F Polycarboxylic Without defoamer, very useful
Ether/Powder
n for cementitious grouts with low viscosity
Vinapor® DF 9010 F Fatty alcohol Very efficient defoaming effect, prevents
alkoxylates and air bubbles, provides smooth surface,
Melflux BF 11 F
®
Polycarboxylic Very good slump retainer without retar- polysiloxanes on n n n n n n n n low VOC (useful for EMICODE® EC-1,
Ether/Powder n n dation of cement hydration inorganic carrier/ RAL-UZ 113 conform)
Powder
Melflux® PP 100 F Polycarboxylic Strong retardation, prolonged
Ether/Powder workability, preferrably for fast setting Additives for conventional cementitious floor screeds
cements Melvis® C 4632 F Wetting Agent/ Improves finishing process
Powder
n with trowel (smooth surface)
Melflux® Polycarboxylic Optimized for ternary binder systems
SELECT 4411 F Ether/Powder
n n (CAC/OPC/HH resp. AH) Melvis® C 1143 F Water Reducing Water reduction, shrinkage
Agent/Powder
n reduction, faster drying
Melflux® Polycarboxylic Optimized for binary binder systems
SELECT 5691 F Ether/Powder
n n (HH-rich/OPC) Melvis® C 4212 F Water Reducing Strong water reduction,
Melflux® Polycarboxylic Optimized for calcium sulphoaluminate Agent/Powder n strong shrinkage reduction,
SELECT 5731 F Ether/Powder
n n n cement (CSA) based systems faster drying
Melment® F 10 Melamine-Con- Allround product Melvis® C 9100 F Water Reducing Very strong water reduction, strong
Agent/Powder
n shrinkage reduction, very fast drying
densate/Powder
Melment® F 10 G Melamine-Con- Optimised for gypsum Hydration Control Additives
densate/Powder
HyCon® A 7600 F C-S-H seeding/ Specially designed accelerator for
Melment® F 10 M Melamine-Con- Enhanced dispersing effect (dosage Powder inorganic binders containing mainly
densate/Powder
n efficiency & water reduction)
n GGBFS, improves hydration rate of
Melment® F 15 Melamine-Con- Low formaldehyde content (reduced GGBFS at early times and late times,
densate/ Powder
n n n emission) alkali free
Melment® F 15 G Melamine-Con- Optimised for gypsum, long open time, HyCon® R 3100 F Modified Selective retardation of hemihydrate in
densate/Powder
n n n low formaldehyde content n n n
polymer/Powder binary (OPC-rich/HH) systems
Melment F 17 G
®
Melamine-Con- Optimised for gypsum, lower HyCon® R 7200 F Modified Retardation of setting of hemihydrate
densate/Powder
n n n formaldehyde content polymer/Powder n n systems and binary (HH-rich/OPC)
Melment® F 245 Melamine-Con- Strongest dispersing effect (dosage systems
densate/Powder
n n n n n efficiency and water reduction) HyCon® S 3200 F C-S-H seeding/ Acceleration of systems based on OPC
Melment® F 4000 Melamine-Con- Enhanced dispersing effect (dosage Powder n n n n and increase of early strength develop-
densate/Powder efficiency & water reduction), ment by C-S-H seeding technology
n German drinking water approval (DVGW HyCon® S 7042 F C-S-H seeding/ Alkali free accelerator of OPC based on
W270 & W347) Powder n n n n C-S-H seeding technolgy, improved
early strength
Stabilizers
HyCon® S 7100 L Aequeous Acceleration of systems based on OPC
Starvis® 3003 F High molecuar Prevents bleeding and segregation, suspension of and increase of early strength develop-
weight polymer/ n optimised for thin layer systems C-S-H seeds/ ment by C-S-H seeding technology
Powder Liquid
Starvis® 3040 F High molecuar Prevents bleeding and segregation,
weight polymer/ n n n n n n optimised for thick layer systems
Powder
Starvis® 3050 F High molecuar Prevents bleeding and segregation,
weight polymer/ n n n n n optimised for medium and thick layer n = recommended  = suitable
Powder systems
Starvis 3070 F
®
High molecuar Prevents bleeding and segregation, Material Efficiency Fast Construction Easy Application Low VOC Drinking Water Approval
weight polymer/ n n n optimised for thin layer systems
Powder * The respective product has been evaluated with BASF’s Sustainable Solution Steering Method and provides substantial sustainability contribution in the specific application.
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Non-sag Applications
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Repair Systems and Infrastructure 7

Non-sag Applications Repair Systems and Infrastructure

Product Chemistry /  Applications / Type of Formulation Properties Sustainability Product Chemistry / Appearance Applications / Type of Formulation Properties Sustainability
Appearance contribution* contribution*
Plasters & Renders

Smoothening Compounds/
Reinforcement Protection

Mortar Bonding Emulsion

Decorative Coat

Repair Mortar Flowable

Cementitious / 
Ceramic Tile

Monocouche
Cementitous

EIFS / ETICS
Cementitous

Cementitous

Skim coats
Adhesives

Tile Grout

Top-Coat /

Masonry
Systems
Gypsum
1C Cem

Mortars
based

Sag Resistant
Lime

Repair Mortar

Fine Filler
Wetting and Workability Agents
Melflux® grades Polycarboxylic Ether
Melment® F 10 / Melamine-Conden- Improved mixing Superplasticizers/Wetting Agents
F15G / F17G sate/Powder
n n n n n n
Melflux® 4930 F Polycarboxylic Ether/Powder Water reducer; Higher System Strength; Improved mixing;
Vinapor® WA 2000 F Keton Resin Improved workability; Micro air voids; n n n Universal Dispersant and recommended for OPC binder
n n n n n n n Creamy rheology
Melflux® SELECT 5731 F Polycarboxylic Ether/Powder Water reducer; Higher System Strength; Only for CSA Cement
Vinapor® WA 3710 F Non-ionic surfactant Good Weeting; Improved workability; n n based systems
(EO/PO block-copoly- n n n n n n Robust stabile air voids
mere (on carrier) Melflux® SELECT 4411 F Polycarboxylic Ether/Powder Water reducer; Higher System Strength; Only for CAC Cement
n n based ternary systems
Vinapor® WA 3918 F Non-ionic surfactant Excellent dispersing and wetting proper-
(Oleo-alkyleneoxide- ties; Marked viscosity reduction; Increases Melment® F 10 Melamine-Condensate/ Wetting Aid; Water Reduction; Improved Bonding; Improved
n n n n n n Powder
n n mixing
block copolymer on color development and stability in pigmen-
carrier) ted systems Vinapor WA 3710 F
®
Surfactant on inorganic carrier Wetting Aid; Improved Bonding; Improved mixing
n n n n n
Starvis® SE 25 F Cationic Starch Ether/ Stickness reduction; Little influence on
Powder
n n n n n n consistency; no cement retardation
Rheology Modifying Agents and Internal Curing
Rheology Modifying Agents
Starvis® S 3911 F Waterswellable Polymer Internal curing and reduction of crack formation; Improved
Starvis® 308 F Synthetical Polymer/ Rheology improvement, n n n freeze/thaw resistance and durabilty; high sag resistance
Powder
n water retention, no retardation
Starvis® S 5514 F Waterswellable Polymer Internal curing and reduction of crack formation; Improved
Starvis® S 3911 F Synthetical Polymer/ Swellable polymer for open time and sag n freeze/thaw resistance and durabilty; for flowable repair mortar
Powder n n n n resistance improvement, workability
improvement Starvis® RS 421/01 F Synthetical Polymer/Powder Internal curing and reduction of crack formation; Improved
n n freeze/thaw resistance and durabilty; highest sag resistance;
Starvis® SE 30 F Starch Ether/Powder Sag resistance introduction, workability
n n n n n n n n n additional water retention
approvement
Starvis® 3040 F High molecuar weight poly- Stabilizer for flowable Repair Mortar; Prevents bleeding and
Starvis® SE 35 F Starch Ether/Powder Sag resistance introduction, workability
mer/Powder
n segregation, optimised for thick layer systems
n n n n n n n n n approvement
Starvis® SE 45 F Starch Ether/Powder Efficient sag resistance introduction, Defoamers
n n low retardation Vinapor® DF 2922 F Silicone free defoamer blend/ Lowest Air-Entrainment during mixing, Excellent defoaming,
Starvis® RS 421/01 F Synthetical Polymer/ Efficient thickening compound for basic CTA; Powder n n n n suitable for formulations complying with BFR XIV (drinking water
Powder
n Open time and sag resistance improvement approval for DE)
Starvis® T 50 F Synthetical Polymer/ Very efficient sag resistance introduction Vinapor® DF 2938 F Polyether derivative of fatty General purpose defoamer
Powder
n acid on inert carrier
Starvis® T 51 F Synthetical Polymer/ Very efficient sag resistance introduction, Vinapor® DF 2941 F Mineral oil on inorganic General purpose defoamer, RAL-UZ 113 conform
Powder
n quick and easy mixing carrier/Powder n n n n

Air entraining Agents Vinapor® DF 9010 F Fatty alcohol alkoxylates and Fast defoaming and deaerating properties, easy dosing
polysiloxanes on inorganic n n n n
Vinapor AE 3912 F
®
Anionic surfactant High performing foaming agent, produces
n n n carrier/Powder
(Sodium lauryl sulphate) particularly fine, stable air bubbles
Vinapor® AE 3913 F Anionic Surfactant Universal product, Improved powder and Hydration Control Additives
Composition
n n handling properties (health & safety) HyCon® S 3200 F C-S-H seeding/Powder Acceleration of systems based on OPC and increase of early
Defoamers n n n strength development by C-S-H seeding technology, slight
dispersing effect
Vinapor® DF 9010 F Fatty alcohol alko- Very efficient defoaming effect, easy
HyCon® S 7100 L Aequeous suspension of Acceleration of systems based on OPC and increase of early
xylates and polysilo- dosing, low VOC (useful for EMICODE® n
n C-S-H seeds/Liquid strength development by C-S-H seeding technology
xanes on inorganic EC-1, RAL-UZ 113 conform)
carrier/Powder HyCon® S 7042 F C-S-H seeding/Powder Acceleration of systems based on OPC and increase of early
n n n n strength development by C-S-H seeding technology
Vinapor® DF 2922 F Silicone free defoa- Lowest Air-Entrainment during mixing,
mer blend/Powder Excellent defoaming, suitable for HyCon® A 7600 F C-S-H seeding/Powder Specially designed accelerator for inorganic binders containing
n formulations complying with BFR XIV n n n mainly GGBFS, improves hydration rate of GGBFS at early times
(drinking water approval for DE)
HyCon® R 6450 F Synthetical Polymer/Powder Retarder for CSA or CAC Cement based ternary binder systems
Vinapor® DF 2938 F Polyether derivative of General purpose defoamer n n n
fatty acid on inert carrier
n with improved storage and temperature resistancy

Vinapor® DF 2941 F Mineral oil based/ General purpose defoamer, RAL-UZ 113
Powder
n conform
n = recommended  = suitable
Hydration Control Additives
Material Efficiency Fast Construction Low VOC Durability Drinking Water Approval Easy Application
HyCon® S 3200 F C-S-H seeding/ Acceleration of systems based on OPC
Powder and increase of early strength development
n n by C-S-H seeding technology, slight
* The respective product has been evaluated with BASF’s Sustainable Solution Steering Method and provides substantial sustainability contribution in the specific application.
dispersing effect
HyCon® S 6100 F C-S-H seeding/ Acceleration of systems based on OPC
Powder and increase of early strength development
n by C-S-H seeding technology, higher
viscosity for sag resistance
HyCon® S 7100 L Aequeous suspension Acceleration of systems based on OPC
of C-S-H seeds/ and increase of early strength development
Liquid by C-S-H seeding technology
HyCon® S 7042 F C-S-H seeding/ Alkali free accelerator of OPC based on C-S-H
Powder
n n n seeding technolgy, improved early strength
HyCon® A 7600 F C-S-H seeding/ Specially designed accelerator for inorga-
Powder nic binders containing mainly GGBFS, Abbreviations
n improves hydration rate of GGBFS at early
HH = Hemi-Hydrate
PCC = Polymer Cement Concrete
times and late times, alkali free
CC = Cement Concrete
HyCon® R 6450 F Synthetical Polymer/ Retarder for ternary binder systems with SLU = Self-Levelling Underlayment
Powder
n n improved storage and temperature resistancy VOC = Volatile Organic Compounds
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