Altus Materials delivers cutting-edge polymers for concrete admixture solutions, including slump retainer, SNF-based, and high-range water reducers. Our products are engineered to meet the needs of formulators, design engineers, and ready-mix producers, ensuring superior strength, durability, and workability for modern construction projects.
Precision Water Control for High-Strength Concrete
Achieve superior water-to-cement ratio control with our high-range water reducer PCE. The AltusFlow WR and HWR Series are designed to enhance compressive strength, durability, and workability, making them ideal for high-performance concrete applications.
AltusFlow WR
General-purpose water reducer with optimal balance between performance and economy.
EPEG-based low-viscosity concrete, ideal for congested reinforcement zones and intricate formwork.
Available in 50% solid content.
✅ Ideal for self-consolidating and pumpable mixes ✅ High dispersion for fine particle systems
Technical Document
AltusFlow HWR
High-range water reducer with slump retention. Tailored for precast, high-rise infra-grade application.
Available in 50%, 55%, 60%.
✅ Aggressive water reduction (up to 30%) ✅ Excellent for high-strength and precast concrete
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🕒 Slump Retainers – AltusFlow SR & SSR Series
Time-Tested Consistency for Long-Distance & Hot Climate Concreting
Our slump retainer PCE, including the AltusFlow SR and SSR Series, are specifically formulated to maintain workability under challenging conditions like long transport times, high temperatures, and complex placements. These solutions minimize retempering and ensure consistent performance.
AltusFlow SR
Standard slump retainer for conventional concrete mixes, ensuring extended workability & performance.
Available in 50%, 55%, 60%.
✅ Balanced slump retention ✅ Stable setting time
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AltusFlow SSR 465
Formulated for extreme conditions—long hauls, remote sites, or high temperatures.
Available in 50%, 55%, 60%.
✅ High slump retention for extended open times ✅ Maintains flow in hot weather and long delivery
Technical Document
AltusFlow SSR 527
Formulated for extreme conditions—long hauls, remote sites, or high temperatures.
Available in 50%, 55%, 60%.
✅ High slump retention for extended open times ✅ Maintains flow in hot weather and long delivery
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🔬 Specialty Polymers – AltusMax & AltusFlex
Accelerated Strength & Hybrid Solutions for Construction Efficiency
AltusMax and AltusFlex polymers provide specialized performance, including early strength development and dual-function admixture capabilities—ideal for fast-track and complex projects.
AltusMax ES
Early strength enhancer for precast, cold-weather, or fast-cycle projects.
Available in 50%.
✅ Accelerates initial set and strength gain ✅ Reduces formwork cycle time ✅ Speeds up finishing operations
Technical Document
AltusMax ES 503
EPEG-based early-strength PCE with enhanced rheology and low stickiness.
Available in 50%.
✅ Ideal for cold climates and precast ✅ High early strength with excellent workability
Technical Document
AltusFlex HBD
Hybrid PCE offering both water reduction and slump retention—ideal for simplifying formulations.
Available in 50%, 55%, 60%.
✅ Combines WR + SR in one additive ✅ Reduces inventory and dosage complexity ✅ High final strength and flow control
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Other Performance Enhancers for Specialized Concrete
Our AltusMax and AltusFlow CL range includes high-purity accelerators, corrosion inhibitors, grinding aids, and traditional SNF-based polymers—engineered to meet cold-weather demands, fast-track production cycles, and cost-effective concrete formulations.
🧪 SNF-Based Polymers – AltusFlow CL
Traditional Superplasticizer for Economical Concrete Mixes
As a leading SNF-based PCE manufacturer and supplier, we offer the AltusFlow CL Powder, a Sulphonated Naphthalene Formaldehyde (SNF)-based superplasticizer. This product ensures reliable water reduction, improved workability, and cost-effective performance for conventional concrete applications.
AltusFlow CL Powder | Salt content: ≤6% | Moisture: ≤10%
SNF powder for optimal cement dispersion, lower water demand, and durable concrete—ideal for cost-effective, consistent mixes.
✅ Cost-effective performance
✅ Excellent dispersion of cement particles.
✅ Compatible with RMC, batching, and bulk formulations
Technical Document
🧊 Calcium Nitrate – AltusMax CN
Cold Weather Set Accelerator
AltusMax CN ensures reliable hydration rates and strength development in cold weather conditions, making it ideal for winter pours and precast operations. Its high purity and low chloride content make it safe for reinforced concrete applications.
AltusMax CN Crystalline
An efficient calcium-based set accelerator designed to improve early-age strength and setting characteristics in low-temperature concreting.
✅ Enhances early strength & accelerates setting time, minimizing freezing-related delays ✅ Low-chloride, low-sulphate composition for reinforced concrete compatibility ✅ High calcium content (16.5%) ensures consistent performance
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🧂 Sodium Nitrate – AltusMax SN
Corrosion Inhibitor + Set Accelerator
AltusMax SN is particularly effective in cold-weather applications and structures prone to chloride exposure. High nitrate content resists rebar rust and speeds up setting.
AltusMax SN Crystalline
A dual-purpose product that accelerates setting while inhibiting corrosion of steel reinforcement.
✅ Inhibits corrosion of steel rebars in reinforced concrete ✅ Accelerates set time in low-temperature conditions ✅ High purity (>99%) white crystalline powder with good water solubility ✅ Compatible with most concrete mix designs
Technical Document
🧬 Sodium Thiocyanate – AltusMax ST
High-Performance Accelerator + Grinding Aid
AltusMax ST is ideal for precast plants and ready-mix operations looking to reduce cycle time and enhance production rates.
AltusMax ST Powder
Highly purified additive that accelerates setting and early strength in concrete; also enhances mill efficiency as a reliable cement grinding aid.
✅ Rapid acceleration of setting and hardening processes ✅ Improves early-age strength in precast and fast-track applications ✅ Functions as a cement grinding aid to enhance production throughput ✅ Ultra-low impurities with <0.005% water-insoluble matter
Technical Document
R&D-Driven Performance
At Altus, R&D isn’t a buzzword—it’s a core differentiator. Our team’s technical agility and deep expertise in polymer chemistry allow us to rapidly develop, customize, and deliver high-performance concrete PCE tailored to the most demanding client needs. Whether you’re facing regional challenges, performance gaps, or formulation constraints, our lab becomes your lab. Here’s how our R&D delivers results:
End-to-end in-house development of polymer molecules
Rapid prototyping and customization based on client requirement
2024–25 Achievements: Developed EPEG-based Water Reducer, Slump Retainer, and Early Strength Polymer
Future Pipeline:
Phosphated PCE for enhanced durability
Slump Retainer optimized for high-temperature environments
Guided by senior European consultants to meet global standards and stay ahead in concrete admixture trends.
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1. How do I choose between WR, SSR, SR, ES, and Hybrid (HBD) formulations?
Use WR (Water Reducers) for lowering water-cement ratio and improving strength.
Choose SR or SSR (Slump Retainers) when extended workability or long transport times are needed.
Select ES (Early Strength) for fast setting and strength gain—ideal for precast and cold weather.
HBD Hybrid products combine water reduction and slump retention in one additive for simplified dosing and inventory.
2. What’s the benefit of EPEG-based PCEs like WR 496 or ES 503?
EPEG-based polymers provide superior flowability, low viscosity, and excellent particle dispersion—making them ideal for self-consolidating concrete (SCC), pumpable mixes, and fine aggregate systems.
3. What are the available packaging and shipping options?
Altus admixtures are available in:
Bulk tankers (24,000 kg or 30,000 kg)
IBC totes (1,100 kg)
Drums (230 kg) We ship across North America from our Louisville, KY distribution hub.
4. Are these admixtures suitable for infrastructure or highway projects?
AltusFlow, AltusMax, and AltusFlex products are engineered for infrastructure-grade performance, including bridges, tunnels, pavements, and precast segments. High-range water reducers and slump retainers ensure durability and placement efficiency.
5. Can Altus develop a custom blend or modify an existing polymer?
Our formulation experts can create custom PCE or SNF blends based on your project’s compressive strength targets, workability window, setting time, and environmental factors. Simply share your mix design or performance criteria.
6. Where can I access technical data sheets (TDS)?
You can download TDS documents directly from the Product Page or request them through our Contact Form. Each listing includes solid content, viscosity, pH, and application recommendations.
7. What is Calcium Nitrate – AltusMax CN used for?
AltusMax CN is a set accelerator for cold-weather concreting. It speeds up hydration, improves early strength, and prevents freezing delays, making it ideal for winter pours and precast projects.
8. How is Sodium Nitrate – AltusMax SN different from Calcium Nitrate – AltusMax CN?
AltusMax SN accelerates setting in cold weather while also protecting steel reinforcement from corrosion. It’s perfect for reinforced concrete exposed to moisture or chloride.
9. What does Sodium Thiocyanate – AltusMax ST do?
AltusMax ST is a fast-setting accelerator and grinding aid designed for precast plants, fast-track construction, and cement manufacturing. It boosts early strength and improves production efficiency.
