Performance

Products
Additives
Asphalt, Construction, Gypsum
Asia Pacific Region

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Construction
Huntsman Performance Products is a global leader in intermediate chemicals essential to
producing specialized end products, with emphasis on superplasticizer cement dispersants that
improve flow and workability of concrete or mortar. More than a supplier, Huntsman offers direct
benefits through both synthesis-based and application research, manufacturing efficiencies and
personalized technical support.

Product Name

Description

Features 1

Dosage

Used as chemical intermediate or building block for

Polycarboxylate dispersant.

CONCRETE ADDITIVES
BUILDING BLOCK FOR POLYCARBOXYLATE DISPERSANT
DEHSCOFIX PN-220

Nominal 2000 molecular weight

polyetheramine with a EO/PO ratio
of about 70/30

NAPTHALENE SULFONATE FORMALDEHYDE CONDENSATE (NSF) DISPERSANT

DEHSCOFIX 108

DEHSCOFIX 158

Sodium salt of NSF in liquid form

(40% solid)
Sodium salt of NSF in powder form

DEHSCOFIX 101

Calcium salt of NSF in liquid form

(40% solid)

DEHSCOFIX 151

Calcium salt of NSF in powder form

The latest state of NSF technology to improve the

properties of fresh and hardened concrete.
Reduces the water demand of a concrete mix without
reducing workability, allowing greatly increased early
and ultimate strengths without additional cement.
Improves the workability of concrete without increasing
water demand.

0.5 to 2.0%
by weight of
cement

Produces economic benefits to the concrete mix design

through reducing amount of cement and water without
sacrificing workability and strength of concrete.
Increases productivity, resulting in reduced labour costs

DEFOAMERS
JEFFAMINE M2005

Nominal 2000 molecular weight

polyetheramine with a EO/PO ratio
of about 5/95

EMPILAN PF 7168

EO/PO mixed copolymer

TERIC 168

EO/PO mixed copolymer

SURFONIC LF-68

EO/PO block copolymer

JEFFOX WL660

EO/PO mixed copolymer

JEFFOX WL5000

EO/PO mixed copolymer

Effective for high-temperature climates, compatible with

superplasticizers and defoamer based on EO/PO mixed
copolymer.

Effective defoamers in reducing air content of concrete.

Effective defoamer in maintaining air content for use in

conjunction with Polycarboxylate superplasticizer for
concrete application. Effective water soluble defoamer for
maintaining air content with additional features in reducing
stickiness of concrete and in enhancing concrete surface
finish.

0.5 to 2.0% by
volume for 40%
active PCE

2.0 to 4.0%
by volume for
40% active
Polycarboxylate
dispersant

ACCELERATORS AND STRENGTH ENHANCER ADDITIVES

SURFONIC
EDA-4/80 amines

THEED (Tetra hydroxyethyl ethylene

diamine)

Provide water reduction up to 8% with normal set time.

Increase early and final strength development in concrete.

TEA

Triethanolamine

Enhance early hydration of cement, hence increasing early

strength development in concrete.

TIPA

Triisopropanolamine

Improve compressive strength of concrete at late ages for

cement more than 4% C4AF. The strength gain is more
pronounced with coarser cement.

MDEA

Methyldiethanolamine

Speed up drying and increase early strength development

in concrete.

Features are for reference only. Please approach Huntsman for actual specifications.

0.01 to 0.05%
by weight of
cement

Product Name

Description

Features 1

Dosage

AIR ENTRAINING AGENTS

NANSA LSS 38/AS

Aqueous solution of sodium C14-16

-olefin sulphonate

Provides excellent foaming and detergency properties to

a broad spectrum of formulations. Increase freeze/thaw
resistance.

EMPILAN 2502

Coco diethanolamide

Excellent co-surfactant for foaming agent to improve

compressive strength, while maintaining foam volume
and foam distribution.

EMPICOL ESC 3/Z

Sodium lauryl ether (3EO) sulfate

based on a narrow cut primary
natural alcohol

Provides excellent foaming and detergency properties to

a broad spectrum of formulations. Increase freeze/thaw
resistance.

0.01 to 0.1% by
weight of cement

SHRINKAGE REDUCING AGENTS

JEFFAMINE D-230
polyetheramine

Polyether diamine with an average

molecular weight of about 230

Enhance inhibition of drying shrinkage of cement

compositions while providing desired compressive
strength of the fully set composition.

1 to 3% by
weight of cement

Butyl di-GLYSOLV

Glycol ether

Reduces concrete cracking due to shrinking (especially

on high strength concrete with low w/c ratio)

2 to 4% by
weight of cement

MOULD RELEASE AGENTS

DEHSCOFIX CO95

Castor oil ethoxylates (HLB = 9.5)

Emulsifier components for vegetable oils, based on

natural feedstock.

DEHSCOFIX CO125

Castor oil ethoxylates (HLB = 12.5)

Emulsifier components for vegetable oils, based on

natural feedstock.

EMPILAN KLA6

Cetyl oleyl alcohol ethoxylates

Emulsifier components for mineral oils, based on natural

feedstock.

EMPILAN KBE3

C12-14 alcohol ethoylates

Emulsifier components for mineral oils, based on natural

feedstock

NANSA EVM 70/2E

Calcium dodecyl benzene sulphonate

Emulsifier components for mineral oils.

SURFONIC MW 100

Formulated castor oil ethoxylates

Emulsifier components for vegetable oils, based on

natural feedstock.

TERIC 421

Formulated blend

Ready to use cement grinding aids to improve grinding

efficiency and improve strength development in concrete

SURFONIC
EDA-4/80 amines

THEED (Tetra hydroxyethyl ethylene

diamine)

Provide water reducer up to 8% with normal set time.

Increase early and final strength development in concrete.

TEA

Triethanolamine

Enhance early hydration of cement, hence

increasing early strength development in concrete.

TIPA

Triisopropanolamine

Improve compressive strength of concrete at late

ages for cement more than 4% C4AF. The strength gain
is more pronounced with coarser cement

MDEA

Methyldiethanolamine

Speed up drying and increase early strength

development in concrete

10 to 90% of
emulsifier blend

CEMENT ADDITIVES

Features are for reference only. Please approach Huntsman for actual specifications.

0.01 to 0.05% by
weight of cement

Product Name

Description

Features 1

Dosage

MORTAR AND PLASTER ADDITIVES

AIR ENTRAINING AGENTS
NANSA HS 80/S

Dried powder sodium dodecyl benzene

sulphonate

Air entraining agent for limited introduction of air.

NANSA LSS 495/H

Dried powder sodium alpha olefin

sulphonate

Provides excellent foaming and detergency

properties to a broad spectrum of formulations.

EMPICOL LX/A

Dried powder sodium alkyl sulphate

Air entrainment improves workability and helps

produce dense, uniform, and close textured surface.

EMPICOL 0045/B

Dried powder sodium alkyl sulphate

A highly active air entraining agent for

spontaneous introduction of the smallest bubbles.

Sodium salts of Napthalene Sulphonate

Formaldehyde Condensate (NSF) in
powder form

A mortar containing superplasticisers requires less

water than usual to get the same consitency, hence
improve mortar strength.

0.1 - 0.5% by
weight of cement

Sodium aromatic sulphonate powder

Increase solubility of formulation containing calcium

stearate, hence producing lower adsorption,
increasing water repellency of the mixtures and
better overall appearance.

5 to 15% in
calcium stearate
formulation

Fatty alcohol ethoxylates

Enhance wetting and binding ability of cement

surface to enhance workability over time for mortar
and plaster application

0.1 to 1.0% by
weight of cement

0.05 to 0.03% by
weight of cement

SUPERPLASTICIZERS
DEHSCOFIX 158
DEHSCOFIX 161

CO-ADDITIVE FOR EFFLORESCENCE RESISTANCE

ELTESOL SX93

WETTING AGENTS
EMPILAN KM 25/PW
EMPILAN KM 50/PW

ADDITIVES FOR TUNNELING UNDERGROUND

FOAMING AGENTS
EMPICOL ESB 3/MX

Sodium alkyl ether sulphate

NANSA LSS38/AS

Sodium alpha olefin sulphonate

EMPICOL 0758

Sodium C10 alkyl sulphate

EMPILAN 2502

Coco diethanolamide

Excellent foaming agent for soil conditioning

formulations used in EPB machine to prevent clogging
of cutting disc and helps to maintain bored face.
Improve foam stability with enhanced lubrication
0.1 to 2.0 kg/m3

EMPIGEN BS/FE

Cocoamidopropyl betaine

Excellent foaming properties and good compatibility

with dissolved salts in solutions.

EMPICOL XCT 10

Formulated blend

Excellent foaming agent for soil conditioning

formulations used in EPB machine to prevent clogging
of cutting disc and helps to maintain bored face.

Contain primary amino groups attached

to the end of a polyether backbone
based on either propylene oxide (PO),
ethylene oxide (EO), or mixed PO/EO.

Can be used in clay additives formulations to support

anti-clogging and anti-adhesion properties of the foam.

ANTI CLAY AGENTS

JEFFAMINE
polyetheramine series

Features are for reference only. Please approach Huntsman for actual specifications.

Asphalt and Gypsum

Product Name

Description

Features 1

Dosage

ASPHALT / BITUMEN
CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATE FOR ADHESION PROMOTER AND CATIONIC EMULSIFIER
Aminoethylpiperazine
(AEP)

HN

Chemical intermediate for bitumen

antistripping agents to increase the adhesion
(active and passive) between the aggregate
surface (hydrophilic) and the bitumen
surface (hydrophobic) in the manufacture of
bituminous mixtures.

Highly stable antistripping agent for increasing

adhesion between asphalt and aggregates. It
has been specifically designed for use in the
manufacture of high performance emulsions,
cutbacks and hot mix. It may be used in
polymer asphalt systems.

0.1 to 1.0% by
weight of bitumen

Bitumen foaming agent for road repair. To

be used with specialized foam stabilization
machinery.

0.5 to 2.5% by
weight of bitumen

Creates stable bitumen emulsion in low

temperatures, can be applied with cold and
damp aggregates.

0.5 to 2.5% by
weight of bitumen

Creates stable bitumen emulsion in low

temperatures, can be applied with cold and
damp aggregates.

0.5 to 2.5% by
weight of bitumen

Dried powder sodium dodecyl benzene

sulphonate

Improve wetting and grinding efficiency prior

to calcination.

0.01% to 0.25% by
weight of gypsum

Aqueous solution of Naphthalene sulphonate

formaldehyde condensate (NSF)

Prevents agglomeration of gypsum particles

and reduces energy consumption by
reducing high levels of water.

0.1 to 1.0% by
weight of gypsum

Avoids areas of weakness and increasedstrength board by creating and stabilizing

small air bubbles.

0.005% to 0.1% by
weight of gypsum

Triethylenetetramine
(TETA)

H2N

Tetraethylenepentamine
(TEPA)
ETHYLENEAMINE
EA-300

NH2

H2N

H
N

H
N

N
H

N
H

NH2

H
N

NH2

Mixture of tetraethylenepentamine and higher

molecular weight ethyleneamine products

ADHESION PROMOTER

EMPIPHOS O3/D

Oleyl ethoxylate phosphate ester

FOAMING AGENT FOR BITUMEN

TERIC 311

Blended product

AMPHOTERIC EMULSIFIER
EMPIGEN BB

Alkyl betaines

EMPIGEN BS/FE

Cocoamido propyl betaine

NONIONIC EMULSIFIER
SURFONIC NB-557

High active nonyl phenol ethoxylates

GYPSUM PLASTERBOARD
GYPSUM GRINDING AIDS
NANSA HS80/s
FLUIDIZERS
MILLIFLUID C
FOAMING AGENTS

MILLIFOAM D

Formulated blend of ammonium alkyl ether sulphate

MILLIFOAM H

Formulated blend of sodium alkyl ether sulphate

Features are for reference only. Please approach Huntsman for actual specifications.

Asia Pacific Sales Offices

Australia
61 Market Road
Brooklyn,
Victoria 3012, Australia
Tel : +61-3-9933-6696
Fax : +61-3-9933-6656

New Zealand
P. O. Box 107 083
Airport Oaks
Auckland 2022, New Zealand
Tel : +64-9-275-8902
Fax : +64-9-275-8943

Asia Pacific
Huntsman Performance Products
150 Beach Road
#37-00 Gateway West
Singapore 189720
Tel : +65-6297-3363
Fax : +65-6296-3368

China Taiwan
Suites 4907-08
No. 19
49th Floor Maxdo Centre
Industrial Third Road
8 Xing Yi Road
Kuan Yin Industrial District
Shanghai 200336, P. R. China
Taoyuan, Taiwan
Tel : +86-21-2325-7988
Tel : +886-3-483-8616
Fax : +86-21-2325-7908
Fax : +886-3-483-6412
Singapore (SEA)
150 Beach Road
#37-00
Gateway West
Singapore 189720
Tel : +65-6297-3363
Fax : +65-6296-3368

Americas
Huntsman Corporation
10003 Woodloch Forest Drive
The Woodlands, Texas, 77380
USA
Tel : +1-281-719-6000
Fax : +1-281-719-6055

India
Research & Application House
Tex Centre, E -Wing, Saki Village
Chandivali Farm Road, Andheri (East)
Mumbai 400 072, India
Tel : +91-22-4050-6565
Fax : +91-22-4050-6300

Japan Korea
6th Floor, 5-5-2
9th Floor, Dukmyung Building
KIBC South Building
170-9 Samsung-dong
Minatojima Minamimachi, Chuo-ku
Gangnam-gu
Kobe 650-0047, Japan
Seoul, Korea
Tel : +81-78-304-3900
Tel : +82-2-3404-6800
Fax : +81-78-304-3970
Fax : +82-2-556-3263

Construction
Huntsman Performance Products supports
manufacturing and marketing efforts within the
construction chemical industry. We focus on
joint developments with our customers to solve
R&D issues and manufacturing challenges.
The innovations that arise from this work
include building blocks for polycarboxylate
dispersants, defoamers, accelerators, air
entrainers and shrinkage reducing agents.

Asphalt
As a global provider of intermediate chemicals,
Huntsman Performance Products supplies
ethylenamines to the asphalt industries for asphalt
emulsifier and adhesion promoters. We also
provide tolling services, which allow our customers
to order and take delivery of predetermined
chemistry shipments, whenever and wherever they
want them.

Europe, Africa and Middle East

Huntsman Performance Products
Everslaan 45
B-3078 Everberg
Belgium
Tel : +32-2-758-9544
Fax : +32-2-758-9946
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DEHSCOFIX, ELTESOL, EMPICOL, EMPIGEN,
EMPILAN, GLYSOL, JEFFAMINE, JEFFOX, NANSA,
SURFONIC and TERIC are registered trademark of
Huntsman Corporation or an affiliate thereof in one or
more, but not all, countries.

Gypsum plasterboard
MILLIFOAM and MILLIFLUID are the respective
trade names for our gypsum foaming agents and
fluidizers. Our expertise and resources allow the
development of these systems to suit production,
drying times and other economic, performance
and aesthetic considerations.

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