Technical Documentation for Concrete Admixtures in Ukraine: What Manufacturers Should Provide?

What concrete admixture manufacturers should provide and which documents really matter for production.

In recent years, Ukraine has introduced significant changes in the regulation of construction products. Following the implementation of the Law of Ukraine “On the Placing of Construction Products on the Market”, manufacturers and users have gradually been moving towards a new system for declaring and confirming product performance, aligned with European approaches.

This article focuses on the technical documentation requirements applicable to concrete admixtures placed on the Ukrainian market. Although many of the principles are similar to European practice, certain procedures, declarations and marking requirements are specific to Ukrainian construction product legislation.

In practice, ready-mix concrete producers, precast concrete manufacturers and construction companies often ask a very practical question: what technical documentation should a concrete admixture manufacturer provide, and what information should these documents contain?

Below we review the main documents that help assess product performance, obtain the necessary technical information and ensure the correct use of admixtures in concrete production.

1. Declaration of Performance for construction products in Ukraine

One of the key documents in the current Ukrainian system is the Declaration of Performance for construction products. This is the document in which the manufacturer declares the product’s characteristics in accordance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements.

For concrete admixtures, such a declaration may include:

• the product name;
• the intended use;
• a reference to the applicable standard;
• declared performance characteristics;
• information about the manufacturer;
• details of the assessment and verification of product performance;
• the declaration registration number.

In European and international practice, a similar purpose is served by the DoP (Declaration of Performance). The Ukrainian Declaration of Performance for construction products is based on similar principles and contains information on the declared characteristics of the product.

In practice, this declaration contains not only information about the manufacturer and the intended use of the product, but also specific declared performance values determined in accordance with the relevant standards. For concrete admixtures, these may include the effect on setting time, early and final concrete strength, chloride content, corrosion behaviour, air content, water-reducing capacity and other characteristics covered by DSTU EN 934-2 (-3,-4,-5).

2. Construction product marking in Ukraine

Alongside the Declaration of Performance, construction products in Ukraine may also be accompanied by the relevant national conformity marking. For construction products for which a declaration has been issued, Ukrainian legislation provides for the use of the national conformity mark for construction products. Visually, it is known as a trefoil-shaped mark within a circle.

This mark is used in accordance with Ukrainian legal requirements and should not be confused with the European CE marking.

For end users and concrete manufacturers, however, the graphic mark itself is usually less important than access to the Declaration of Performance and the technical documentation. These documents contain the information needed to understand the product’s characteristics, intended use and recommendations for application.

3. What is a Technical Data Sheet?

For concrete technologists, one of the most useful documents is the product Technical Data Sheet, commonly referred to as a TDS.

A Technical Data Sheet usually contains:

• a product description;
• the intended areas of application;
• recommended dosage rates;
• physical and chemical characteristics;
• application guidance;
• storage conditions;
• recommendations on compatibility with other admixtures.

The TDS is the document most commonly used by technologists when developing mix designs, carrying out trial batches and introducing new admixtures into production.

4. Safety Data Sheet for chemical products

Another important document accompanying concrete admixtures and other chemical products is the Safety Data Sheet, usually referred to as an SDS.

A Safety Data Sheet contains information on:

• potential hazardous properties of the product;
• requirements for safe handling and use;
• transport and storage conditions;
• personal protective equipment;
• actions to take in emergency situations;
• rules for handling the product safely.

In accordance with chemical safety requirements, the SDS is an important document for informing the supply chain about safe handling of the product.

It is particularly important for products classified as hazardous, or containing components that may pose a risk to human health or the environment. In such cases, the product label may also include specific labelling elements, such as:

• hazard pictograms;
• signal words such as “Danger” or “Warning”;
• hazard statements;
• safe-use recommendations.

For concrete technologists, the SDS is not used to calculate mix designs or select admixture dosage rates. However, it is an essential document for occupational safety teams, logistics departments, warehouses, laboratories and other participants in the production process responsible for safe handling of chemical products.

5. Which documents may accompany concrete admixtures?

* Availability depends on the conformity assessment procedure, the type of product and the requirements of the specific market.

The documentation package may vary depending on the product type, market requirements and intended application. However, for professional ready-mix concrete producers and precast concrete manufacturers, access to up-to-date technical documentation greatly simplifies the process of selecting materials and implementing new technological solutions.

6. How to assess a concrete admixture manufacturer

When choosing a supplier, it is important to look not only at product cost or claimed performance, but also at the availability of technical documentation and the manufacturer’s willingness to provide the necessary information.

Before starting cooperation, it is advisable to check:

• whether Declarations of Performance are available for the relevant products;
• whether Technical Data Sheets are provided;
• whether Safety Data Sheets can be obtained;
• whether the standards used for product assessment are clearly stated;
• whether the manufacturer provides technical support and consultation;
• whether documentation is openly available without lengthy approval procedures.

Up-to-date documentation allows technologists to assess the product faster, compare its characteristics and make a well-grounded decision on its use in production.

7. What comes before registering a Declaration of Performance?

It is important to understand that a Declaration of Performance for construction products does not exist in isolation. Its registration is based on the results of product and production assessment in accordance with current legal requirements.

Depending on the type of product, the procedure may include:

• an audit of factory production control;
• assessment of the production control system;
• product testing;
• analysis of the results by a conformity assessment body;
• preparation and registration of the Declaration of Performance for construction products.

This is why the declaration should not be viewed as a purely formal document. It is the result of confirming product performance in accordance with applicable standards.

8. How this is implemented at MTC Concrete

MTC Concrete and Coalida LLC, which provides technical support and supplies the products on the Ukrainian market, place particular emphasis on transparency of technical information and confirmation of product performance in accordance with current Ukrainian legislation.

As part of this approach, conformity assessment procedures, factory production control audits and product testing have been implemented in accordance with the applicable requirements. In 2026, the production facility underwent a factory production control audit, resulting in the issue of a Factory Production Control certificate.

The products were subsequently assessed against the requirements of DSTU EN 934-2 and DSTU EN 934-3, with compliance supported by test reports issued by a conformity assessment body. Based on the assessment and test results, Declarations of Performance for the relevant MTC Concrete products were registered.

The conformity assessment was carried out with the participation of UkrCertification LLC, a conformity assessment body registered in Ukraine.

Most of the technical documentation is available for download directly from the relevant MTC Concrete product pages. For the convenience of partners, ready-mix concrete producers and precast concrete manufacturers, the following documents and materials are available:

• Declarations of Performance for construction products;
• Technical Data Sheets (TDS);
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS);
• supporting technical documentation;
• recommendations on application and dosage.

This approach allows users to obtain the necessary technical information quickly, without additional requests, and simplifies product selection for specific production tasks.

Where required, specialists from Coalida LLC provide technical consultation on admixture selection, optimisation of concrete mix designs and implementation of products into production processes.

As of 2026, the implementation of Declarations of Performance for construction products in Ukraine is still developing. The availability of a complete and up-to-date documentation package is becoming an important indicator of a manufacturer’s maturity and readiness to operate according to modern market rules.

9. Useful materials for concrete producers

If you are interested in regulatory requirements, admixture selection and concrete production technology, we also recommend reading other materials in the MTC Concrete information section:

• Is a certificate of conformity required for concrete admixtures in 2025?
• Why concrete does not gain strength: causes, mechanisms and technological solutions.
• Complex admixtures for concrete: advantages and application features.

Regularly reviewing technical information helps avoid common mistakes, improve production stability and achieve predictable characteristics in the finished concrete.

10. Conclusion

Modern concrete admixtures are not only chemical products. They are also accompanied by a set of technical documents that help users assess their characteristics correctly and ensure effective application in production.

The Declaration of Performance for construction products, the Technical Data Sheet, the Safety Data Sheet and other supporting documents all perform different functions. Together, they form a complete information package for ready-mix concrete producers, precast concrete manufacturers and construction companies.

Before choosing a product, it is important to pay attention not only to the declared performance characteristics, but also to the availability of technical documentation and the manufacturer’s ability to provide professional technical support.

The combination of product quality, transparent documentation and technical support helps concrete producers make informed decisions and achieve stable results in production.

Infographic: which documents should accompany modern concrete admixtures?

The infographic summarises the main documents that accompany modern concrete admixtures on the Ukrainian market: the Declaration of Performance for construction products, construction product marking, the Technical Data Sheet (TDS), the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and additional documentation confirming product performance and production stability.