The Working Mechanism of RDP in Mortar
December 9th 2024Redispersible powder (RDP), also known as redispersible latex powder (RLP), is a dry, free-flowing powder that is used as an additive in dry-mix mortar. It is typically made from a synthetic polymer, such as vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE), which is spray-dried to form a fine powder.
When RDP is mixed with water, it readily redisperses to form a latex emulsion, which acts as a binder in the mortar. This improves the mortar’s:
RDP is commonly used in a variety of dry-mix mortar applications, including:
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