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Tile Grouts

Tile grouts must offer enough durability and flexibility to withstand the stresses and movement associated with tile installations. They must resist staining and mold and ensure ease of application while meeting the aesthetic and functional requirements of consumers and professionals.

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Consistent color matching

BASF’s wide range of tile grout additives help customers create effective formulations for tile grouts. They enable manufacturers to ensure consistent color-matching in tile grout applications.

Our Starvis® S, HyCon® S and Vinapor® S grout additive brands offer:

  • Faster and easier mixing
  • Better workability
  • Reduced stickiness
  • Improved freeze-thaw resistance
  • Less crack formation and water absorption
  • Improved abrasion and scratch resistance
  • Improved durability and appearance

Highlight products

Starvis® RS 421/01 F
Starvis® RS 421/01 F is a powder based rheology modifying construction additive with internal water storage. The ready to use thickening compound provides an improved workability, prolonged open time and an outstanding sag-resistance.
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HyCon® R 6450 F

R+D HyCon® R 6450 F is a powder based retarding construction additive for non-sag dry mortar products in CAC/CSA containing binder systems (e.g. ternary systems). It selectively retards the hydration of CAC/CSA with only little impact on the OPC reaction

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R+D Starvis® S 2100 F
R+D Starvis® S 2100 F is a powder based rheology modifying construction additive. The salt insensitive superabsorbent ensures internal curing and provides an improved workability, prolonged open time and an outstanding sag-resistance.
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Technical Information: Preservation of Polymer Dispersions
Covering the selection of biocides for preservation to proper handling and storage techniques, ensuring the stability and quality of water-based polymer dispersions throughout their shelf life. Whether you are involved in production, packaging, transportation, or storage of polymer dispersions, this information will help you maintain optimal microbiological quality and ensure the longevity of your products.
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Technical Information: Handling and Storage of Polymer Dispersions
Polymer dispersions are increasingly processed in various industries. Bulk delivery by road or rail tanker is more convenient for processing facilities. This Technical Information provides an overview of the advantages of bulk delivery and requirements for storage tanks. It also describes measures for handling bulk deliveries of polymer dispersions.
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How to read your PCF statement

In this video, our sustainability expert Alexander Schenzel guides you through a typical Product Carbon Footprint data sheet and explains all the essentials. 
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