RHEOBUILD®1030 (formerly known as ESP13)

High Range Water Reducer

Description Typical Uses

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RHEOBUILD 1030 is a modified polycondensation • To increase slump without change in
product of aromatics and formaldehyde based on water/cement ratio.
ARC Technology that was developed in South • Provide economy of binder usage.
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Africa. RHEOBUILD 1030 is a dark brown liquid
concrete admixture with a sweet pungent odour. • Particularly effective for self-compacting
concrete, precast wall panels, prestressed and
Special Features poststressed members
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• RHEOBUILD 1030 has a strong plasticising and
dispersing effect on cement particles to produce Typical Properties
an extremely workable “flowing concrete”
without causing segregation or reduced Properties listed are for guidance and are not a
guarantee of performance
strengths.
Appearance Dark brown liquid
• Normal workability concrete at low water Density 1.08 grams/ml
contents with corresponding increases in pH 9.5
Solids Content 38%
strength can be achieved. Freezing -7ºC
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• RHEOBUILD 1030 allows the additional Water Reduction From 13%

increase in workability from 25mm to 175-250

mm slump concrete. The increased workability Standard
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diminishes slowly ensuring about 180 minutes of RHEOBUILD 1030 is complies with the
higher workability concrete. requirements of ASTM C494 Type G –
® Superplasticiser, mild retarder non-chloride.
• When concrete treated with RHEOBUILD 1030
is pumped, line pressure may be reduced due to
Dosage
increased fluidity.
Normal dosage rate is between 400ml to 2000ml
• Concrete impermeability will be increased with
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per 100 kilograms of binder content.
RHEOBUILD 1030.

Packaging
200 litre drums. (Smaller packs and bulk deliveries
are available by special arrangement).
RHEOBUILD®1030 (formerly known as ESP13)
Storage Note
Store under cover, out of direct sunlight and protect Field service, where provided, does not constitute
from extremes of temperatures. supervisory responsibility. For additional
information contact your local BASF Construction
Failure to comply with the recommended storage Chemicals SA representative.
conditions may result in premature deterioration of
the product or packaging. For specific storage Quality and care
advice consult BASF Construction Chemicals SA’s All products originating from BASF Construction
Technical Services Department. Chemicals SA, are manufactured under a
. management system independently certified to
conform to the requirements of the quality
Safety precautions standards ISO 9001/2000
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RHEOBUILD 1030 is not a fire or health hazard.
Spillages should be washed down immediately with
cold water. For further information refer to the
material safety data sheet.

Whilst any information contained herein is true, accurate and represents our best knowledge and experience, no warranty is given or
implied with any recommendations made by us, our representatives or distributors, as the conditions of use and the competence of any
labour involved in the application are beyond our control.
As all BASF’s technical datasheets are updated on a regular basis it is the user's responsibility to obtain the most recent issue.
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