TYTRON® is a proprietary technology developed at the research laboratories of GCP. It represents a revolutionary new chemistry for use in the production of cement for masonry applications.
Designed to be interground during the cement manufacturing process, TYTRON® use allows cement manufacturers to achieve performance consistent with the requirements of ASTM C 91-95c Standard Specification for Masonry Cement. In addition, its use provides important performance benefits such as excellent workability, long board life, water repellency and superior water retention. TYTRON® is supplied in a stable solution so that storage and use in a variety of different conditions and climates is never a problem.
For special cases where extra performance is desired by the masonry manufacturer or user, the basic TYTRON® formulation can be modified to produce enhanced performance in the areas of workability, board life, water retention and/or strength. These additional benefits can essentially be added through “custom-designing” by GCP technical personnel to produce the TYTRON® S, TYTRON® A, TYTRON® R, TYTRON® P or Tytron W variants. Combinations of benefits may also be obtained through the use of such products as TYTRON® WA, TYTRON® SA, etc. as desired by the customer. Such custom formulations would typically require laboratory work by GCP, utilizing the customer’s raw materials, followed by a plant trial for formula optimization, with the ultimate goal being a product that is uniquely suited for the specific raw materials and performance requirements of the market.
| Product | TYTRON® | TYTRON® S | TYTRON® A | TYTRON® R | TYTRON® P | TYTRON® W | TYTRON® WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additive Dosage (lb/ton) | 2.5-4.5 | 2.5-4.5 | 3.0-5.0 | 2.5-4.5 | 3.0-5.0 | 3.0-5.0 | 4.0-6.0 |
| Setting Times (minutes) | |||||||
| Initial Set | 300 | 300 | 300 | 350 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Final Set | 500 | 500 | 500 | 550 | 500 | 550 | 550 |
| Water Retention (%) | 80+ | 80+ | 80++ | 80+ | 80+ | 80++ | 80++ |
| Board Life | |||||||
| Initial Downgrade | 60 | 75 | 90 | 90 | 75 | 90 | 90 |
| Final Downgrade | 75 | 105 | 120 | 120 | 105 | 120 | 120 |
| Air Entrainment % (max) | 19-21 | 19-21 | 19-21 | 19-21 | 19-21 | 19-21 | 19-21 |
| Formulation Advantages | Lowest Cost | Strength | Water Retention Board Life | False Set Control Board Life | Workability Water Repellency | Workability Water Retention Board Life | Water Retention Workability Board Life |
Notes: 1 Performance shown here is meant to suggest a typical value. Due to GCP’s custom formulating capabilities and varying cement raw material characteristics, actual performance could exceed the values listed above.
We hope the information here will be helpful. It is based on data and knowledge considered to be true and accurate, and is offered for consideration, investigation and verification by the user, but we do not warrant the results to be obtained. Please read all statements, recommendations, and suggestions in conjunction with our conditions of sale, which apply to all goods supplied by us. No statement, recommendation, or suggestion is intended for any use that would infringe any patent, copyright, or other third party right.
TYTRON is a trademark, which may be registered in the United States and/or other countries, of GCP Applied Technologies Inc. This trademark list has been compiled using available published information as of the publication date and may not accurately reflect current trademark ownership or status.
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Last Updated: 2024-06-21
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