CAL101

ATOM CAL101 — Calcium Chloride Liquid Accelerator

Maximum acceleration. Faster finishing. Built for speed where chloride is permitted.

How does ATOM CAL101 work?

ATOM CAL101 leverages the proven acceleration power of calcium chloride to drive rapid cement hydration. By introducing concentrated calcium chloride directly into the mix, it dramatically reduces initial and final set times, enabling faster finishing and stripping in cold weather or fast-track construction scenarios.

The result is higher early compressive strength, reduced bleed water, and improved productivity — especially valuable in precast operations where cycle time drives cost. Because CAL101 is a liquid, dosing is precise and distribution throughout the mix is uniform when added through the water line at the batch plant.

Important: ATOM CAL101 contains calcium chloride and is intended only for applications where chloride-based admixtures are permitted by the governing project specifications. It is not recommended for prestressed concrete, reinforced concrete, or other corrosion-sensitive applications unless expressly approved by the designer/owner and applicable codes.

Shipped direct from our Pickering, ON warehouse, CAL101 is available for GTA projects with short lead times.

Primary Benefits

Accelerates initial and final set time
Improves early strength development
Enhances cold weather concrete performance
Reduces finishing time and speeds construction
Reduces bleed water and improves productivity
Easy liquid dosing — compatible with most mix designs

Ideal Applications

Cold Weather Concrete Ready-Mix Requiring Rapid Set Precast Concrete Shotcrete & Repair Works Slabs, Pavements & Flatwork Fast-Track Construction Foundations & Structural Concrete

Typical Properties

AppearanceColorless liquid
pH9.0
Density~1.30 kg/L
Viscosity2–7 cP @ 25°C
Freezing Point-51°C to +21°C
Chloride ContentHigh — calcium chloride based
Dosage1–2% by weight of cementitious materials (trial mixes recommended)

Chloride Advisory

Contains Calcium Chloride ASTM C494 Type C

ATOM CAL101 is intended only for applications where chloride-based admixtures are permitted. Not recommended for prestressed concrete, reinforced concrete, or corrosion-sensitive applications unless expressly approved. Always consult applicable codes and the project designer/owner.

For chloride-free acceleration, see ATOM ACC200.

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