Abstract: A comb polymer is used as an inerting agent for swelling clays and/or non-swelling clays in gypsum compositions, the comb polymer includes: a) at least one poly(alkylene oxide) side chain-bearing monomer unit M1 without ionic groups, b) optionally at least one cationic monomer unit MC, wherein the molar ratio of the cationic monomer units MC to the side chain-bearing monomer units M1 is equal to or less than 10, c) optionally at least one anionic monomer unit MA, wherein the molar ratio of the anionic monomer units MA to the side chain-bearing monomer units M1 is less than 1, preferably equal to or less than 0.5, d) optionally, at least one non-ionic monomer unit M3, wherein the molar ratio of the non-ionic monomer units M3 to the side chain-bearing monomer units M1 is less than 5.

Abstract: A process for preparing powdered dispersants comprising at least 90% by weight of at least one copolymer CP of the polycarboxylate ether type. The powdered dispersants can be easily dispersed in water. The invention also relates to the use of such powdered dispersants in mineral binder compositions, in particular dry mortars, concrete or gypsum formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a copolymer as a dispersant for binder compositions based on calcium sulfate, the copolymer having a polymer backbone and sidechains bound thereto, and at least one ionizable monomeric unit M1 and at least one sidechain-carrying monomeric unit M2, characterized in that the copolymer has, in a direction along the polymer backbone, a non-random distribution of the monomeric units M1 and/or of the monomeric units M2.

Abstract: A method for producing improved comb polymers having a block or gradient structure. The comb polymers are highly suitable for dispersing fine powder.

Abstract: A copolymer, in particular a dispersant for hydraulically setting binder compositions, including a specific dicarboxylic acid based subunit and a specific polyalkylene glycol based subunit wherein the molar ratio of the dicarboxylic acid based subunit to the polyalkylene glycol based subunit is from 1.5-4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a copolymer as a dispersant for binder compositions based on calcium sulfate, the copolymer having a polymer backbone and sidechains bound thereto, and at least one ionizable monomeric unit M1 and at least one sidechain-carrying monomeric unit M2, characterized in that the copolymer has, in a direction along the polymer backbone, a non-random distribution of the monomeric units M1 and/or of the monomeric units M2.

Abstract: A comb polymer and use thereof for improving the processing of hydraulically setting compositions. The comb polymer has ester, amide and/or ether groups on side chains bound to a main chain and the main chain has at least one acrylic acid unit A or a salt thereof and at least one methacrylic acid unit M or a salt thereof. Processes for producing a hydraulically setting composition with longer processing time.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one comb polymer which includes side chains which have at least one cationic group, and does not include side chains having polyether groups, and which has a main chain which has carboxyl groups, as dispersant for hydraulically settable compositions. The invention also relates to hydraulically settable cement compositions, moldings, comb polymers and method for producing comb polymers.

Abstract: Additives selected from primary, secondary, and tertiary alkyl amines and quaternary alkyl ammonium compounds are added to argillaceous gypsum compositions comprising comb polymers to improve the workability thereof. Argillaceous gypsum compositions, dispersing agents, a method for producing argillaceous gypsum compositions, and molded parts that can be produced from the gypsum compositions are also described.

Abstract: Provided are cationic comb polymers, obtainable by polymerizing a monomer mixture, which contains at least one monomer having at least one cationic group covalently bonded to the monomer and which contains at least one monomer of the formula R1—O-[AO]n—R2, wherein R1 is an alkenyl group, R2 represents H, an alkyl group having 1 to 20 C atoms, or an aryl group or alkylaryl group having 7 to 20 C atoms, A independently of one another represents a C2 to C6 alkylene group, and n is a value from 2 to 300. Also provided are hydraulically setting cement compositions, shaped bodies, uses, and methods for producing comb polymers. Also provided are novel comb polymers with cationic side chains and structural subunits that comprise polyether components. Further provided are hydraulically setting cement compositions, shaped bodies, uses and methods for producing comb polymers.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one comb polymer which includes side chains which have at least one cationic group, and does not include side chains having polyether groups, and which has a main chain which has carboxyl groups, as dispersant for hydraulically settable compositions. The invention also relates to hydraulically settable cement compositions, mouldings, comb polymers and method for producing comb polymers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an additive for a hydraulically setting composition, comprising the following steps: (a) providing an aqueous solution containing at least one comb polymer, and (b) cleaving side chains of the comb polymers. The invention also relates to additives for the hydraulically setting compositions, to uses, selection methods and kits.

Abstract: A setting retarder for hydrate-forming binders is produced by reacting a first reactant A, including an amino acid and/or an amino acid derivative, with a second reactant C, including an amine-free carboxylic acid and/or an amine-free carboxylic acid derivative, in a reaction mixture to form a reaction product, the reaction mixture further containing at least one base, and alternatingly adding partial quantities of the at least one base and partial quantities of the second reactant C to the reaction mixture so that the reaction is carried out at a pH value in a range of from 7.5-11.5, wherein the setting retarder is in liquid or solid form.

Abstract: A method for producing a setting retarder for hydrate-forming binders, wherein a) a first reactant A, comprising an amino acid and/or an amino acid derivative, is reacted with b) a second reactant C, including an amine-free carboxylic acid and/or an amine-free carboxylic acid derivative, to form a reaction product, characterized in that the reaction is carried out at a pH value of 7.5-11.5 and the pH value is held constant in the specified range of 7.5-11.5 during the reaction. In order to hold the pH value constant in the specified range and to avoid fluctuations, in one process step an aqueous solution of reactant A is prepared and a pH of 7.5-11.5, preferably 8-11, in particular 8.5-10.5, is set by adding a base.

Abstract: Polymers P as dispersants, in particular as liquefiers, for hydraulically setting systems, and hydraulically setting systems including the polymer P. The polymer P includes at least one acid unit, at least one ester unit, and at least one unit containing terephthalate or naphthalate.

Abstract: A method for producing a setting retarder for hydrate-forming binders, wherein a) a first reactant A, comprising an amino acid and/or an amino acid derivative, is reacted with b) a second reactant C, including an amine-free carboxylic acid and/or an amine-free carboxylic acid derivative, to form a reaction product, characterized in that the reaction is carried out at a pH value of 7.5-11.5 and the pH value is held constant in the specified range of 7.5-11.5 during the reaction. In order to hold the pH value constant in the specified range and to avoid fluctuations, in one process step an aqueous solution of reactant A is prepared and a pH of 7.5-11.5, preferably 8-11, in particular 8.5-10.5, is set by adding a base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymers P as dispersants, in particular as liquefiers, for hydraulically setting systems, and hydraulically setting systems comprising the polymer P. The polymer P comprises at least one acid unit, at least one ester unit, at least one unit containing a tetrahydrofurfuryl group, and optionally at least one amide unit.

Abstract: A comb polymer and use thereof for improving the processing of hydraulically setting compositions. The comb polymer has ester, amide and/or ether groups on side chains bound to a main chain and the main chain has at least one acrylic acid unit A or a salt thereof and at least one methacrylic acid unit M or a salt thereof. Processes for producing a hydraulically setting composition with longer processing time.

Abstract: Additives selected from primary, secondary, and tertiary alkyl amines and quaternary alkyl ammonium compounds are added to argillaceous gypsum compositions comprising comb polymers to improve the workability thereof. Argillaceous gypsum compositions, dispersing agents, a method for producing argillaceous gypsum compositions, and molded parts that can be produced from the gypsum compositions are also described.

Abstract: A polymer P as a dispersant for gypsum compositions, as well as gypsum compositions including the polymer P. The polymer P includes at least one acid unit and at least one long side chain with a molecular weight of at least 1800 g/mol, including polyoxyalkylene groups, and has an acid content of 1.5 to 4 acid groups per gram of polymer.