Advanced Functional Additives

Novastar Spesialtilsetjingar

Novastar™ Specialty Additives are high-performance functional additives designed to optimize workability, durability, and long-term performance of dry-mix mortars, concrete systems, and industrial formulations. Each product is engineered for reliable quality, formulation compatibility, and consistent on-site performance.

Silisiumhydrofobisk Pulver
Vassavstøtande
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Silisiumhydrofobisk Pulver

SHP

Silicone Hydrophobic Powder is a free-flowing, highly effective water-repellent additive based on silane/siloxane technology. It significantly reduces water absorption while maintaining vapor permeability, improving durability and weather resistance in cement-based and gypsum-based materials.

Key Benefits

Excellent Water Repellency
Reduced Water Absorption
Maintained Vapor Permeability
Improved Weather Resistance

Typiske bruksområde

Dry-mix mortars Exterior wall systems Tile adhesives & grouts Renders and plasters
Pulver Defoamingsmiddel
Efficient Air Control
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Pulver Defoamingsmiddel

Defoamer

Powder Defoamer is designed to effectively eliminate and control unwanted air bubbles during mixing and application. It improves density, surface quality, and mechanical strength of mortars and cementitious systems without negatively affecting workability.

Key Benefits

Rapid Defoaming Performance
Reduced Air Entrainment
Improved Surface Appearance
Enhanced Mechanical Strength

Typiske bruksområde

Tile adhesives Self-leveling compounds Cement-based mortars Gypsum formulations
Gipsretarder
Setting Time Control
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Gipsretarder

Retarder

Gypsum Retarder provides precise and stable control of setting time in gypsum-based products. It ensures consistent workability, extended open time, and reliable setting behavior under varying temperature and humidity conditions.

Key Benefits

Controlled Setting Time
Stable Retarding Effect
Improved Workability Window
Konsekvent ytelse

Typiske bruksområde

Gypsum plaster Gypsum mortar Gypsum-based putty Decorative gypsum products
Hydroksypropyl Stivelses Ether
Workability Enhancement
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Hydroksypropyl Stivelses Ether

HPS

HPS is a modified natural polymer that enhances workability, water retention, and rheological performance of cement-based and gypsum-based systems. It works synergistically with cellulose ethers to improve application smoothness and resistance to sagging.

Key Benefits

Forbetra Arbeidseigenskapar
Enhanced Water Retention
Anti-Sag Performance
Synergistic with Cellulose Ether

Typiske bruksområde

Tile adhesives Wall putty Plaster and render systems Self-leveling mortars
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Binder & Film Formation
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Polyvinyl Alcohol

PVA

Polyvinyl Alcohol is a versatile polymer binder offering excellent film-forming ability, adhesion, and flexibility. It contributes to improved cohesion, bonding strength, and durability in construction materials and various industrial formulations.

Key Benefits

Excellent Film Formation
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Improved Cohesion
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Typiske bruksområde

Cement-based mortars cURL Too many subrequests. Adhesives cURL Too many subrequests.

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