The impact of calcium stearate on characteristics of concrete

Moisture and aggressive ions transferring into concrete have detrimental effects on durability of reinforced concrete structure. To tackle this problem, damp-proofing admixtures, like calcium stearate, can be incorporated in the mixture design of concrete to restrict water and aggressive ions’ ingress into concrete. Calcium stearate is a damp-proofing admixture which can provide a water-repellent layer along the capillary pores.