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Functional Additives for Construction Formulations

Cellulose ethers, redispersible polymer powders and specialty additives for dry-mix mortar manufacturers, formulation engineers and distributors. Explore our materials and find a suitable starting point for your formulation evaluation.

Cellulose Ethers
Polymer Powders
Specialty Construction Additives
PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

Find the Material You Need

Start with a product family, then explore the function, application fit and technical details of individual grades.

LANDU hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose HPMC product
LANDERCOLL®

HPMC

Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose for water retention, workability and rheology control in mortar systems.

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LANDU hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose HEMC product
LANDERCOLL®

HEMC / MHEC

Cellulose ether grades for workability and water-retention management across varied application conditions.

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LANDU ACCURATE redispersible polymer powder product
ACCURATE™

RDP

Redispersible polymer powders evaluated for polymer modification, adhesion and flexibility requirements.

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LANDU specialty construction additive product
NOVASTAR™

Specialty Additives

PCE, defoamers, retarders, starch ethers and complementary functional materials for construction mixes.

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APPLICATIONS

Explore Additives by Application

Different mortar systems place different demands on open time, sag resistance, flexibility, flow and water retention.

Tile adhesive being applied in a construction setting
01 / CEMENTITIOUS APPLICATION

Tile Adhesive

Consider water retention, open time, slip resistance and polymer modification in tile-fixing mortars.

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Worker applying wall putty to a wall
02 / SURFACE FINISHING

Wall Putty & Skim Coat

Evaluate application smoothness, consistency, water retention and powder additive compatibility.

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Self-leveling compound application
03 / FLOORING SYSTEMS

Self-Leveling

Balance flowability and suspension stability while evaluating suitable rheology-control additives.

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Plaster and render application on a wall
04 / WALL APPLICATION

Plaster & Render

Review workability, water demand and sag control across hand-applied and machine-applied mixes.

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Waterproof mortar building application
05 / BUILDING PROTECTION

Waterproof Mortar

Explore additive options relevant to workability, substrate adhesion and water ingress resistance.

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Exterior insulation finishing system building installation
06 / EXTERIOR BUILDING ENVELOPE

EIFS / ETICS

Consider additives for insulation adhesive mortars and base coats in exterior insulation applications.

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LANDU supplies raw materials and functional additives for manufacturers. We do not supply complete mortar formulations, finished building systems or project-specific system certifications.

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A MORE INFORMED SUPPLIER DECISION

Manufacturing and Technical Support You Can Explore

For a new supplier relationship, clear technical information and evidence of manufacturing capability matter more than broad promises. Learn about LANDU and request the information relevant to your evaluation.

  • Manufacturing and company background for supplier evaluation
  • Technical data and product grade information on request
  • Sample discussions based on your application requirements
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT

A Clear Path from Selection to Evaluation

Tell us what you are making and which performance factors matter most. LANDU can help identify product information for your next evaluation step.

STEP 01

Share Your Application

Provide the mortar or material type, binder system and the performance issue you want to investigate.

STEP 02

Review Technical Data

Compare available grades and request relevant technical information, including a TDS where available.

STEP 03

Evaluate a Sample

Request a suitable sample for your own laboratory trials and assess compatibility with your formulation.

Final grade selection and finished-product performance should be verified in the customer's formulation and test conditions.

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TECHNICAL INSIGHTS

Resources for Better Material Decisions

Practical reading for material selection, supplier assessment and formulation troubleshooting.

CELLULOSE ETHER SELECTION

HPMC vs HEMC for Tile Adhesive in Hot Weather

Key distinctions to consider when comparing cellulose ether options under elevated temperatures.

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TECHNICAL PROCUREMENT

How Buyers Should Read a Cellulose Ether COA

Understand why test methods and specification context matter when evaluating cellulose ether quality.

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APPLICATION FORMULATION

How to Choose HPMC for Tile Adhesive

Connect product selection to practical application targets in cementitious tile adhesive systems.

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DISCUSS YOUR MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

Looking for the Right Additive Grade?

Share your target application and technical requirements. Start with product information, a sample request or a conversation with our team.