Buddy Rhodes™ Water Reducer 420

BRWR444Quart ⓘ F786A6E5-A1EC-C540-85E8-6F1BD401C79C
Concrete & Cement Mixes
A liquid super-plasticizer for concrete that reduces water use while maintaining fluidity, ensuring detailed mold filling. Ideal for thin-walled castings, it supports low water-to-cement ratios for high strength and durability, especially in GFRC and SCC applications
€ 26.36

(€ 31.90 with 21% VAT)

Only 2 available in stock

Description

Buddy Rhodes Water Reducer 420 is a liquid super-plasticizer that enhances the workability and performance of high-performance concrete mixes. 

It is particularly effective in GFRC (glass-fiber-reinforced concrete), self-consolidating concrete (SCC), precast, and other specialty applications. 

This product reduces the water required in the mix, providing a fluid consistency that easily fills molds and captures intricate details without excessive slump or sag.

The recommended dosage ranges from 0.25% to 2.0% of the cement weight, typically 4 to 32 fluid oz per 45 kg of cement. 

This allows for low water-to-cement ratios, crucial for achieving high strength, low porosity, and durable concrete. 

As a liquid admixture, it disperses quickly and evenly, ensuring consistent results across batches.

Water Reducer 420 is ideal for thin-walled castings, detailed architectural elements, countertops, decorative panels, and sprayable GFRC mixes. It maintains concrete flowability and workability for pouring or spraying, while preserving structural integrity and minimizing segregation. 

In GFRC applications, lower doses provide enough fluidity for a smooth face coat, while higher doses achieve self-consolidating flow, allowing concrete to settle under its own weight.

For optimal results, add Water Reducer 420 to the mixing water, or at the end of mixing, before combining with cement and aggregates. Start with small test batches (5–10 kg) to determine the correct dosage, as overdosing can cause segregation, which affects mix quality.

Whether casting furniture, architectural elements, art pieces, or structural components, Water Reducer 420 offers enhanced flow, easier placement, improved finish, and superior strength, making it a versatile choice for concrete professionals.

Instructions

  • Add Water Reducer 420 by Buddy Rhodes to the mix water or near the end of the mixing process before combining with cement and aggregates. 
  • Use between 0.25% and 2.0% of the total cement weight, depending on the desired flow. 
  • Mix thoroughly to distribute the liquid admixture evenly. This super-plasticizer improves workability while reducing the water-to-cement ratio, helping the mix flow easily into molds and capture fine details. 
  • Ideal for GFRC, precast, and self-consolidating concrete applications. 
  • Always perform small test batches to determine the correct dosage.

Specifications

Color Off-White
Specific Gravity 1.060 ± 0.010
PH 5.001000
Dosage Range 0.25% of cement weight, 2.00% of cement weight
Solid Content (halogen) 29.00% ± 1.40%
Solid Content (EN 480-8) 29.00% ± 1.40%
Na2O Equivalent ≤ 1.00%
Cl- Ions Content ≤ 0.10%
Available in Concrete & Cement Mixes
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
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.

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