Applications / Chemicals / Concrete Admixture Monomers
Raw Materials for PCE Superplasticizer: Polyether Monomers and Melamine
Polyether monomers for polycarboxylate superplasticizer, and melamine for boards and resins.
The polyether monomer sets the structure of PCE superplasticizer. BASTONE distributes TPEG 2400, HPEG 2400 and EPEG 3000 from PetroChina Jilin and Lianyungang Petrochemical, plus industrial melamine.
Common Problems in Concrete Admixture Monomers
What buyers ask us about, and the grades that solve it.
Water demand and slump loss
PCE admixtures cut water demand in concrete. Choose side-chain length with TPEG 2400, HPEG 2400 or EPEG 3000.
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Monomer variation between lots
Target molecular weight windows (2,400 ± 100 and 3,000 ± 100) and batch documents help hold one recipe across lots.
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Single-source supply risk
TPEG, HPEG and EPEG come from two producers, Kunlun and STL brand, so buyers can choose origin.
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Melamine for boards and resins
Melamine powder, CAS 108-78-1, feeds composite boards, MF resin and flame retardants.
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PCE Superplasticizer Raw Materials Grades We Supply
Grouped by the part of the application they serve. Select a grade for the datasheet and quotation.
PCE superplasticizer monomers
For ready-mix, precast, high-strength concrete, gypsum and dry-mix mortar.
TPEG 2400
Isoprenyl alcohol polyoxyethylene ether with a target molecular weight of 2,400 ± 100 Da, shipped as a white or light-yellow solid, for PCE synthesis in concrete, gypsum and dry-mix mortar admixtures.
View grade →HPEG 2400
Methallyl alcohol polyoxyethylene ether with a molecular weight of 2,400 ± 100 g/mol, the primary polyether monomer for PCE used in ready-mix concrete, precast production and high-strength structural concrete.
View grade →EPEG 3000 Polyether Monomer
Polyether monomer with a target molecular weight of 3,000 ± 100 g/mol for PCE admixture synthesis, supplied to admixture makers serving infrastructure, high-speed rail and marine construction.
View grade →Melamine for boards and resins
Furniture-grade boards, MF resin and halogen-free flame retardants.
Industrial Melamine Powder (CAS 108-78-1)
Industrial melamine powder, CAS 108-78-1, produced by the urea decomposition method, for furniture-grade composite boards, melamine-formaldehyde resins and halogen-free flame retardants.
View grade →Concrete Admixture Monomers FAQ
What is superplasticizer in concrete?
A chemical admixture that lets concrete flow with less water. PCE superplasticizers are made from polyether monomers such as TPEG, HPEG and EPEG.
What is the difference between TPEG, HPEG and EPEG?
TPEG 2400 is isoprenyl alcohol polyoxyethylene ether, HPEG 2400 is methallyl alcohol polyoxyethylene ether, and EPEG 3000 is a diethylene glycol monovinyl ether polyoxyethylene ether with a higher target molecular weight.
Can I choose the origin of the monomer?
BASTONE sources the three monomers from PetroChina Jilin Petrochemical (Kunlun brand) and Lianyungang Petrochemical (STL brand). State your preferred origin when you request a quotation.
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