Abstract: A concrete composition includes a hydraulic binder, wherein the hydraulic binder includes Portland clinker and mineral addition including limestone, or fly ash or combination thereof, the limestone and/or fly ash representing at least 50% by weight of the total weight of the binder; a cationic polymer having a cationic charge density greater than 0.5 meq/g, and an intrinsic viscosity less than 1 dl/g; a water-reducing additive comprising at least one phosphonic amino-alkylene group; aggregates, and water.

Abstract: An aqueous-based disinfecting composition is disclosed. The composition can include hydrogen peroxide at a concentration of 0.1 to 0.9% w/w, caprylic acid, or a salt thereof, at a concentration of 0.1 to 1% w/w, salicylic acid, or a salt thereof at a concentration of 0.1 to 1% w/w, and water. The composition does not include or is substantially free of a volatile C1-C7 alcohol, and the pH of the composition is from about 0.1 to about 6, and the composition is capable of exhibiting mycobactericidal activity against mycobacteria on a surface when the composition is in contact with the mycobacteria for at least 1 minute.

Abstract: An aqueous-based disinfecting composition is disclosed. The composition can include hydrogen peroxide at a concentration of 0.1 to 0.9% w/w, caprylic acid, or a salt thereof, at a concentration of 0.1 to 1% w/w, salicylic acid, or a salt thereof at a concentration of 0.1 to 1% w/w, and water. The composition does not include or is substantially free of a volatile C1-C7 alcohol, and the pH of the composition is from about 0.1 to about 6, and the composition is capable of exhibiting mycobactericidal activity against mycobacteria on a surface when the composition is in contact with the mycobacteria for at least 1 minute.

Abstract: Disclosed are low-level hydrogen peroxide aqueous-based disinfectant compositions that are substantially free of or do not contain volatile short chain (C1-C7) alcohols and exhibit broad spectrum antimicrobial/microbicidal activity against a variety of microorganisms including mycobacteria. Also disclosed are methods for using the compositions for the disinfection or sterilization of a variety hard surfaces such as those found in dental, hospital, and clinical environments or in food preparation environments.

Abstract: Disclosed are low-level hydrogen peroxide aqueous-based disinfectant compositions that are substantially free of or do not contain volatile short chain (C1-C7) alcohols and exhibit broad spectrum antimicrobial/microbicidal activity against a variety of microorganisms including mycobacteria. Also disclosed are methods for using the compositions for the disinfection or sterilization of a variety hard surfaces such as those found in dental, hospital, and clinical environments or in food preparation environments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydraulic composition comprising: at least one hydraulic binder; at least one first water-reducing additive comprising at least one phosphonic amino-alkylene group; at least one second water-reducing additive comprising at least one polymer with a comb structure, the concentration by weight of dry extract of the second additive being from 25% to 100% of the concentration by weight of dry extract of the first additive. A concrete comprising such a hydraulic composition and a fluidizing mix for such a hydraulic composition are two other aspects of the present invention.

Abstract: A process to inert non-swelling clays in at least one mineral component intended for the preparation of a hydraulic composition, including the addition, to the hydraulic composition, to the mineral component or to one of the other constituents of the hydraulic composition, of an organic molecule having a cationic charge density strictly less than 0.5 meq/g and including at least two atoms each being capable of forming at least one hydrogen bond.

Abstract: Examples disclose a method, executable by a computing device to calculate a weight for a media based on a social relevance of the media. The social relevance includes a number of interactions with the media. Also, the examples disclose the method provides the media displayable in a manner according to the calculated weight.

Abstract: A fast hydraulic binder comprising cement, at least one first superplasticizer, a calcium salt, and at least one second superplasticizer different from the first superplasticizer and comprising a main chain and pendant groups connected to the main chain adapted so as to separate from the main chain in a basic medium, wherein the result is that the second plasticizer has a fluidifying action which increases at least temporarily over time in a basic medium.

Abstract: A method includes using copolymers including at least polyoxyalkylenated monomer units and at least phosphorus-comprising monomer units as water-reducing agent in hydraulic binders.

Abstract: A mixture for a hydraulic composition, including an inerting agent for at least partially neutralizing the harmful effects of impurities in a hydraulic composition on the workability of the hydraulic composition; a first superplasticizer different from the inerting agent; and a second superplasticizer different from the first superplasticizer and the inerting agent and having a maximum plasticizing action at 20° C. developing after the peak of the plasticizing action at 20° C. of the first superplasticizer.

Abstract: A method includes adding at least one copolymer or a salt thereof acting as a plasticizer, blocking agent, or both a plasticizer and a blocking agent, to a calcium sulphate-based hydraulic binder. The copolymer includes an acrylic acid or a poly(oxy)alkylene copolymer.

Abstract: The invention mainly relates to the use of a (co)polymer having a main chain essentially consisting of (meth)acrylic units and polyoxyalkylated side-chains containing statistically-distributed hydrophobic units as an adjuvant for lowering the viscosity of hydraulic compositions.

Abstract: A method of using an admixture in hydraulic binders, in particular in plaster-based or anhydrous calcium sulphate-based compounds, the admixture being an acrylic polymer with controlled end chains.

Abstract: A mixture for a hydraulic composition, including an inerting agent for at least partially neutralizing the harmful effects of impurities in a hydraulic composition on the workability of the hydraulic composition; a first superplasticizer different from the inerting agent; and a second superplasticizer different from the first superplasticizer and the inerting agent and having a maximum plasticizing action at 20° C. developing after the peak of the plasticizing action at 20° C. of the first superplasticizer.

Abstract: A process to inert non-swelling clays in at least one mineral component intended for the preparation of a hydraulic composition, including the addition, to the hydraulic composition, to the mineral component or to one of the other constituents of the hydraulic composition, of an organic molecule having a cationic charge density strictly less than 0.5 meq/g and including at least two atoms each being capable of forming at least one hydrogen bond.

Abstract: A hydraulic composition includes at least one hydraulic binder; at least one first water-reducing additive including at least one phosphonic amino-alkylene group; at least one second water-reducing additive including at least one polymer with a comb structure, the concentration by weight of dry extract of the second additive being from 25% to 100% of the concentration by weight of dry extract of the first additive.

Abstract: The invention mainly relates to the use of a (co)polymer having a main chain essentially consisting of (meth)acrylic units and polyoxyalkylated side-chains containing statistically-distributed hydrophobic units as an adjuvant for lowering the viscosity of hydraulic compositions.

Abstract: A fast hydraulic binder comprising cement, at least one first superplasticizer, a calcium salt, and at least one second superplasticizer different from the first superplasticizer and comprising a main chain and pendant groups connected to the main chain adapted so as to separate from the main chain in a basic medium, wherein the result is that the second plasticizer has a fluidifying action which increases at least temporarily over time in a basic medium.

Abstract: A method includes using copolymers including at least polyoxyalkylenated monomer units and at least phosphorus-comprising monomer units as water-reducing agent in hydraulic binders.