Construction Additives & Functional Materials

Explore cellulose ethers, redispersible polymer powders and specialty additives for dry-mix mortar, concrete and selected industrial formulations. Find the right material family, then review grades for your application.

Cellulose ethersPolymer powdersConcrete & gypsum additivesSpecialty materials
02 / Product Finder

Find an Additive for Your Formulation

Search by chemical name, abbreviation, functional role or common application. Every result links to an existing LANDU product page.

10 materials shown
LANDU HPMC product
LANDERCOLL® / Cellulose Ether

HPMC

Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose

Primary Technical Role
Water retention, viscosity build and workability modification
Typical Applications
Tile adhesive, wall putty, render and plaster
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LANDU HEMC product
LANDERCOLL® / Cellulose Ether

HEMC / MHEC

Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose

Primary Technical Role
Water retention and rheology control for mortar workability
Typical Applications
Tile adhesive, skim coat and cement-based render
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LANDU hydroxyethyl cellulose HEC
LANDERCOLL® / Cellulose Ether

HEC

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

Primary Technical Role
Thickening, suspension stability and viscosity adjustment
Typical Applications
Water-based coatings, cleaners and selected personal-care systems
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LANDU ACCURATE redispersible polymer powder
ACCURATE™ / Polymer Powder

VAE RDP

Redispersible Polymer Powder

Primary Technical Role
Polymer modification for adhesion and flexibility
Typical Applications
Tile adhesive, EIFS / ETICS, repair mortar and putty
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LANDU PCE superplasticizer powder
NOVASTAR™ / Concrete Admixture

PCE Superplasticizer

Polycarboxylate Ether

Primary Technical Role
Cement-particle dispersion and mixing-water reduction
Typical Applications
Concrete admixtures and selected cement / gypsum systems
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LANDU gypsum retarder material
NOVASTAR™ / Setting Control

Gypsum Retarder

Setting-time modifier for gypsum

Primary Technical Role
Adjusting gypsum setting time and working window
Typical Applications
Gypsum plaster, joint compounds and gypsum-based mixes
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LANDU hydroxypropyl starch ether HPS
NOVASTAR™ / Specialty Additive

HPS

Hydroxypropyl Starch Ether

Primary Technical Role
Thixotropy, consistency and slip-control adjustment
Typical Applications
Tile adhesive, putty and hand-applied renders
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LANDU powder defoamer
NOVASTAR™ / Specialty Additive

Powder Defoamer

Foam-control powder

Primary Technical Role
Foam suppression and entrained-air management
Typical Applications
Self-leveling compounds, cementitious and gypsum mixes
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LANDU silicone hydrophobic powder
NOVASTAR™ / Water Repellent

Silicone Hydrophobic Powder

SHP / powdered water repellent

Primary Technical Role
Hydrophobic modification to help limit capillary water uptake
Typical Applications
Waterproof mortars and cement-based renders
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LANDU polypropylene fiber
NOVASTAR™ / Reinforcement Additive

Polypropylene Fiber

PP Fiber

Primary Technical Role
Micro-reinforcement and plastic-shrinkage crack control
Typical Applications
Mortars, render and selected concrete systems
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Material functions above are general formulation guidance, not guaranteed finished-product performance. Grade selection and final suitability depend on the binder, aggregate, processing conditions and complete formulation.

03 / Material Selection

From Product Family to Application-Specific Evaluation

A good selection starts with the formulation objective—not simply the highest viscosity or strongest-sounding grade description.

STEP 01

Define the application

Identify the binder system, installation method and priority challenge: open time, slip, flow, air management or water resistance.

STEP 02

Shortlist suitable grades

Review technical data, functional characteristics and the intended use conditions of the candidate additive grades.

STEP 03

Evaluate and refine

Test candidates in your own formulation and process; use the results to refine grade selection with technical support.

LANDU application laboratory equipment
04 / Technical Resources

Technical Information for Better Material Decisions

LANDU can discuss material selection based on your application requirements. Share your target properties, binder system and evaluation conditions to request appropriate documentation or a sample for testing.

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