Exilva: The Sustainable Rheology Modifier for Superior SCC Performance
Producers of self-compacting concrete often face significant hurdles, such as maintaining optimal viscosity and preventing blockages during pumping. These challenges can lead to costly delays and compromised structural integrity. Borregaard's cellulose fibrils product Exilva® is designed to tackle these issues, reducing segregation and bleeding while ensuring cohesion and homogeneity. With its improved workability and sustainability, Exilva is a unique rheology modifier for SCC.
Benefits offered:
- Enhanced stability and cohesion
- Improved workability
- Rheological benefits
- Reduced cost
- Sustainable/Environmentally friendly
Enhanced Stability and Cohesion
Exilva enhances the stability and cohesion of self-compacting concrete (SCC) by forming a robust cellulose fibril network that reduces segregation and bleeding. This ensures consistent mix quality and uniformity during pouring and placement
Improved Workability
Exilva improves SCC workability by enhancing flowability without compromising stability. This allows for easier placement and filling of complex forms and congested reinforcement areas, reducing labour and time.
Rheological Benefits
Exilva provides significant rheological benefits to SCC, enhancing viscosity control and flow properties. This ensures consistent performance during pumping and placement, reducing the risk of blockages and improving overall handling.
Reduced Cost
By improving stability, cohesion, and workability, Exilva reduces labour costs associated with concrete placement and finishing. Its efficiency also minimises the need for additional additives or adjustments, saving on material costs.
Sustainable/Environmentally friendly
Exilva is a sustainable alternative to synthetic products that will help reduce the environmental footprint of SCC mix design. It is derived from natural, renewable sources and contributes to lower CO2 emissions, aligning with sustainable construction practices and environmental regulations.
Documented performance
Exilva: performance in self-compacting concrete
Exilva, used as a rheology modifier in self-compacting concrete (scc), improves cohesiveness significantly.
Exilva: performance as viscosity modifier
Using exilva as an additive in mortar and concrete helps improve viscosity significantly.
Exilva: performance as strength enhancer
Using exilva as a strength enhancer in concrete helps improve the compressive strength development significantly.
Exilva: performance as yield stress enhancer
Using exilva as a viscosity modifying agent (vma) in mortar and concrete improves viscosity significantly without making the concrete or mortar sticky.
Sustainable construction
Borregaard is the world-leading producer of sustainable cellulose fibrils and lignin-based biopolymers for use in concrete, gypsum board and mortars.