MCH

Characteristics

 

Thanks to their polar nature, MCH additives notably reduce the attraction forces of cement particles, the main cause of agglomeration inside tubular mills. They are also able to modify the hydrated structure of cement, thereby improving strengths.

The elimination or drastic reduction of agglomeration improves the granulometric distribution of the finished cement for better cement strength and enhanced efficiency in the separation process.

This allows for maximized production, power savings, and improvements of the specific surface of the finished cement.

Customized formulations of MCH additives allow for the modification of the hydration produced by the cement, thereby increasing the early and/or ultimate strengths.

 

Applications

 

MCH additives may be successfully utilized in all cases of pack-set phenomena (when not resulting from humidity) inside the mills, particularly in the grinding of Portland and limestone cements.

Production increases due to usage of MCH additives generally vary between 10% and 30%, depending on the cement fineness, the grinding system available, the clinker’s mineralogical composition, the additive dosage and other factors.

The low pack-set index obtained with MCH additives gives a better flowability of the dry cement powder with faster loading and unloading of trucks, railcars and barges.

 

Dosage: 0.02% to 0.07%

 

Cements, Type I and II: 0.02% to 0.04%

Cements, Type III: 0.04% to 0.07%

Blended Cements: 0.03% to 0.06%

The higher dosage threshold is recommended when the aim is maximizing the mill output and minimizing the pack-set index.

In any case, the optimum dosage must be determined through a reliable industrial trial, preferably with the help of MAPEI’s Cement Additives Division (C-ADD) technicians.

MCH additives should be added to the clinker conveyor belt or sprayed in the first mill compartment utilizing a suitable dosing system.

 

Packaging

 

MCH additives are available in plastic totes measuring 275 U.S. gals. (1 041 L) and in bulk tankers with 45,000 lbs. (20 412 kg) in capacity.

 

Storage

 

Maintain the additives at a temperature above 32°F (0°C). In normal conditions, shelf life for MCH additives is at least 2 years.

 

Technical assistance

 

MAPEI’s C-ADD specialists are available to optimize the grinding circuit during the industrial trials and to suggest the most suitable dosage system.

 

Safety instructions

 

During the usage of MCH additives, respect the usual rules of industrial hygiene and manipulation of the chemical products. 

PRODUCT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE.

 

Warning

 

Although the technical details and recommendations contained in this Technical Data Sheet correspond with the best of our knowledge and experience, all the above information must, in every case, be taken as merely indicative and subject to confirmation after long-term practical applications. For this reason, anyone who intends to use the product must ensure beforehand that it is suitable for the envisaged application.

In every case, the user alone is fully responsible for any consequences resulting from the use of the product.