D.fab specifications
D.fab 3D α.1.00 – plasticiser/superplasticiser
Characteristics
D.FAB IIID α.1.00 is a concrete plasticiser and a superplasticiser with very good plasticising and homogenising as well as low cement dependent retarding effect.
Technical data
| Description | Value |
| Density (20 °C) | 1,20 ± 0,03 g/cm³ |
| Cl-Content | ≤ 0,10 M.-% |
| Na2O-equivalent | ≤ 8,50 M.-% |
| Color and form | brown liquid |
| Recommended range of dosage | 0,2 –2,0 M.-% by weight of cement |
Application
D.FAB 3D α.1.00is a plasticiser to be used in combination D.FAB 3D β.1.00for 3D printing applications.
Admission
- D.FAB IIID α.1.00 is permanently subject to internal factory production controls
- D.FAB IIID α.1.00 corresponds to the regulations of EN 934-1 and EN 934-2, Tab. 2, 3.1 + 3.2
Storage
Storage life is 12 months from date of manufacture if stored correctly (tightly closed at > +5 °C):
- Keep storage containers and tanks tightly closed
- Protect product from frost, heat and direct sunlight
D.fab 3D β.1.00 – Stiffener
Characteristics
D.FAB 3D β.1.00 is a stiffener based on a special chemical that modify the consistency of cement-bound building material systems.
Technical data
| Description | Value |
| Density (20 °C) | 1,01 ± 0,02 g/cm³ |
| Cl-Content | ≤ 0,10 M.-% |
| Na2O-equivalent | ≤ 1,50 M.-% |
| Color and form | transparent liquid |
| Recommended range of dosage | 0,1–4,0 M.-% by weight of cement |
Effects
- Stiffening effect
- Stabilization effect
- Change of viscosity
Application
D.FAB 3D β.1.00 is a stiffener to be used in combination D.FAB 3D α.1.00 for 3D printing applications.
Admission
D.FAB IIID β.1.00 is permanent subject to internal factory production control.
Storage
Storage life is 12 months from date of manufacture if stored correctly (tightly closed at > +5 °C).
- Keep storage containers and tanks tightly closed
- Protect product from frost, heat and direct sunlight
Developed by CEMEX
CEMEX introduced a proprietary admixtures family called D.fab, which transforms conventional concrete into a versatile material that can be efficiently tailored for 3D printing construction. Read more about the material solution here.
