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Versabind hydraulic binding material
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Versabind is a hydraulic agglomerate with a calcium sulphate base, having a short setting time and fine grain. Its properties resemble those of Portland Cement.


Versabind costs less than Portland Cement and its price is highly competitive regarding hydrated lime. It can be substituted for both, in applications in which price or availability limit the use of said materials.

Physical and chemical characteristics:

Chemical properties  Method Versabind
SiO 2 (%)     8.70
Al 2O 3 (%)     1.95
Fe 2O 3     1.20
CaO   ASTM C-114   49.50
MgO     0.70
SO 3     35.3
Alkalis such as Na 2O (%)     0.30
P.P.I.     0.87

Physical properties  Method Versabind
Amount sifted when using a No 325 (%) mesh ASTM C-430 99.0
Density gr/cm 3 ASTM C-188 3.0
Blaine (cm 2/gr) ASTM C-204 7750
Initial setting (minutes) ASTM C-191 22
Final setting (minutes) ASTM C-191 46
Mortar expansion 14 days (%) ASTM C-1038 0.04
Resistance to compression
24 hours (kg/cm 2
ASTM C-109 100
Resistance to compression
3 days (kg/cm 2
ASTM C-109 164
Resistance to compression
7 days (kg/cm 2
ASTM C-109 200
Resistance to compression
28 days
ASTM C-109 252


For better results it is recommended to dose Versabind regarding weight.
In concrete pourings, carefully cure and/or cover with plastic sheets in order to avoid cracks due to dryness caused by a quick evaporation is also recommended.

Versabind is a cementing material. It is recommended to store it in a closed, dry place. 

Versabind can be used as an agglomerate for ground stabilization, to manufacture light duty concretes, to produce masonry mortars and self-levelling floors (in conjunction with additives). It is also used as an anti-stripping additive in asphalt mixes, substituting hydrated lime.

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