Engineered for high ductility and tensile capacity, this mix bends before breaking.Typical thickness range: 0.95-2.5 cmCoverage: 0.46 m² at 2.5 cm thicknesWeight: 22.68 kg (50 lbs)Contains 12.9 kg (28.45 lbs) of cementitious binder
(€ 133.60 with 21% VAT)
Buddy Rhodes Water Reducer 310 is a highly efficient powdered super-plasticizer that significantly enhances the flow and performance of concrete mixes without requiring excess water. It is engineered for high-performance applications such as GFRC, precast elements, self-consolidating concrete, and architectural castings. This advanced admixture allows even stiff mixes to become fluid and easy to place.
By substantially reducing the water-to-cement ratio, it increases compressive strength, lowers porosity, and improves the overall durability and density of cured concrete. This results in longer-lasting surfaces that resist wear, abrasion, and environmental stress.
Water Reducer 310 is particularly valuable for thin and detailed castings, such as countertops, furniture, artistic pieces, and decorative architectural components, where high fluidity is needed to fill intricate molds and capture fine textures. It aids in the even distribution of fibers in GFRC mixes and promotes smooth surfaces with fewer voids and air pockets.
Being much stronger than standard water reducers, only a small dosage is required, making the mix highly responsive to adjustments. Typical usage ranges from 0.05% to 1% of the cement weight, depending on the desired flow. Test batches are recommended to find the ideal balance. With its superior plasticizing power and clean handling characteristics, Buddy Rhodes Water Reducer 310 delivers professional-grade concrete results with enhanced strength, finish, and reliability.
| Dosage Rate | 0.05% - 1% of Cement Weight |
Engineered for high ductility and tensile capacity, this mix bends before breaking.Typical thickness range: 0.95-2.5 cmCoverage: 0.46 m² at 2.5 cm thicknesWeight: 22.68 kg (50 lbs)Contains 12.9 kg (28.45 lbs) of cementitious binder
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| Product | Color | Total Cementitious Binder | Coverage | Operating Temperature Range | Density | Packaging | Shelf Life | Compressive Strength 1 Day | Compressive Strength 7 Day | Compressive Strength 28 Day | Flexural Strength 1 Day | Flexural Strength 7 Day | Flexural Strength 28 Day | Freezing Point | PH | Viscosity | Solids By Weight | Density At 20°C | Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) | Particle Size | Grit | Recommended Storage Temperature Range | Dosage Rate | GFRC Face Coat Dosage | Wetcast Mix Dosage | Potency Compared To Water Reducer 310 | Specific Gravity | Dosage Range | Solid Content (halogen) | Solid Content (EN 480-8) | Na2O Equivalent | Cl- Ions Content | Dosage Percentage | Mixing Time |
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| Buddy Rhodes™ Concrete Admixture ECC | Bone White | 29.45 lb (13.36 kg) for every 50 lbs (22.68 kg) mixed material | 5 ft² at 1 inch thick for every 50 lbs (0.5 m² at 2.5 cm thick for every 22.68 kg) | 10°C - 32°C | 110-130 pcf (1,762 - 2,082 kg/m³) | 30 lb (13.6 kg) bag | 1 year | 6,092 psi (42.00 MPa) | 10,735 psi (74.02 MPa) | 13,406 psi (92.43 MPa) | 1,400 psi (9.65 MPa) | 1,900 psi (13.10 MPa) | 2,140 psi (14.76 MPa) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Buddy Rhodes™ Concrete Mold Release | Amber liquid | - | 600-1500 sq ft per gallon, 14.7 – 36.8 m²/L | - | - | 1 Quart (950 ml) Bottles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Less than 10ºF (-12ºC) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Buddy Rhodes™ Clean & Set | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Buddy Rhodes™ First Sealz | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Buddy Rhodes™ GFRC Admixture | Bone White | 26 lb (11.8 kg) for every 50 lbs (22.68 kg) mixed material | 5 ft² at 1" thick for every 50 lbs (22.68 kg) mixed material | 10°C - 32°C | - | 30 lb (13.61 kg) bag, 3.6 lb (1.63 kg) bag | 1 year | 5,942 psi (40.97 MPa) | 9,997 psi (68.93 MPa) | 12,762 psi (87.99 MPa) | 1,010 psi (6.96 MPa) | 1,280 psi (8.83 MPa) | 1,460 psi (10.06 MPa) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| VF-744 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 year in unopened containers | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8.000000 | 100 - 300 cps | 51% (±1%) | 1055 kg/m³ | 11°C | 0.1300 - 0.2500 | 0 - 50 ppm | 10°C - 38°C | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Buddy Rhodes™ Water Reducer 205 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.5 - 10% of cement weight | 2-6 grams per 0.45 kg of cement | up to 10% of cement weight | 10% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Buddy Rhodes™ Water Reducer 310 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.05% - 1% of Cement Weight | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Buddy Rhodes™ Water Reducer 420 | Off-White | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5.001000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.060 ± 0.010 | 0.25% of cement weight, 2.00% of cement weight | 29.00% ± 1.40% | 29.00% ± 1.40% | ≤ 1.00% | ≤ 0.10% | - | - |
| Buddy Rhodes™ Water Reducer 555 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 540 to 1400 mL per 100 kg, 8 to 20 fluid oz per 100 lbs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.5% to 1.4% of cement weight | 2 to 5 min. |