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NEW AQUACAST Ultimate Cement Offers High Performance and Quick Demolding Time

New AQUACAST™ Ultimate Cement from USG Corporation Industrial Products provides an extra-high-performance, time-saving solution for all types of water-holding applications.
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AQUACAST Ultimate Cement is excellent for fountain casting.

The casting material, which is made from a proprietary, non-gypsum-based formulation, can increase productivity by as much as 300 percent over conventional cements. It is ideal for applications ranging from birdbaths and fountains to flowerpots.

Extremely durable, AQUACAST Ultimate Cement duplicates fine detail with excellent resilience and chip resistance. It develops a compressive strength of 3,500 to 4,500 psi after only one hour, and reaches a maximum compressive strength of 7,000 to 9,000 psi after 28 days.

"The product's quick demolding time can substantially increase daily production levels for users," said Jim Messer, marketing manager for USG Corporation Industrial Products. "It also permits them to use fewer molds in the casting process, which reduces costs."

AQUACAST Ultimate Cement is offered in white and is compatible with all types of sealers. The product is easy to use and requires only the addition of water. After the slurry is mixed mechanically for between two and five minutes, it is ready for casting.

USG Corporation Industrial Products is a leading producer and marketer of a wide range of industrial products used in plastics, coatings, tooling, construction, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, food processing, statuary, road repair and other applications. For more information, contact USG Corporation Industrial Products at P.O. Box 806278, Chicago, IL 60680-4124 or call 1-800-487-4431.

USG Corporation is a Fortune 500 company with subsidiaries that are market leaders in their key product groups: gypsum wallboard, joint compound and related gypsum products; cement board; gypsum fiber panels; ceiling tile and grid; and building products distribution. For additional information, visit the USG Web site at www.usg.com.