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Construction chemicals are the fourth, but major component of a cementitious system, besides cement, water, and cement aggregates. These chemicals are designed to eliminate, alter, or reduce the properties and limitations of concrete and mortar.
Yes, there are different types of construction chemicals for different purposes. Some of the most commonly used construction chemicals in use today are sealants, admixtures, adhesives, coating, and waterproofing agents. Besides this, a vast range of accelerators, plasticizers, retarders, etc. are also included in construction chemicals.
Construction chemicals are used for a wide variety of purposes, including for roofing, flooring, concrete structure building, and in renovation and restoration projects.
Sakshi Chem Sciences performs extensive research and testing for its products. It uses highly-selected raw materials for producing the best quality construction chemicals. These are designed to be reliable, effective, and cost-efficient.
Admixtures are mixed with concrete to make it useful for multiple different purposes. For instance, admixture concrete enhances strength, workability, and durability of the construction. It also helps to delay or hurry hardening time.
Sakshi Chem Sciences’ admixture concrete is more beneficial as it improves the overall strength of the concrete. It also ensures a stronger bond between the steel and concrete, which prevents cracking, bleeding, etc.
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) is useful as a cement aggregate. It helps to thicken the concrete mix, ensure higher water retention and PH stability. It also forms films excellently, prevents sagging, and improves cohesion and dispersion.
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) contains a chemically-treated natural polymer, which is a non-ionic cellulose. It is an ideal additive in construction materials. HPMC is widely used in dry mix mortar, coatings, adhesives, self-leveling agents, as well as interior and exterior wall putty.
Generally, there are 4 (four) types of HPMC additives available in the market. These are classified according to their viscosity level, and used for different purposes.
Low viscosity HPMC (up to 400 mPa) is useful for self-leveling mortar. Medium to low viscosity HPMC (20,000 – 40,000 mPa) is used as tile adhesive, thermal insulation mortar, and joint-filler, etc. Medium viscosity HPMC (75,000 mPa – 100,000 mPa) is useful for wall putty. High viscosity HPMC (150,000 – 200,000 mPa) is useful for thermal insulation mortar powder. Besides, HPMC is classified into hot-dissolving, and fast-dissolving categories too.
Admixtures are chemical additives that are mixed into mortar or concrete to alter its original properties. These can quicken or slow down setting time, improve durability, and enhance workability.
Sealants and adhesives bind different construction materials together by providing watertight and structural connections.
Construction chemicals effectively help to enhance durability, sustainability, and aesthetics. They are also designed to ensure increased safety, and be cost-effective at the same time.
You can use construction chemicals during pre-construction, in-construction, and post-construction stages. It is used for enhancing or limiting specific properties of the cementitious system in use.
Construction chemicals are incredibly important components for waterproofing and repairs. These help to prevent water seepage, solve structural issues, and enhance the life of buildings.
Some of the most common ways that construction chemicals are used in repairing include crack repair, surface protection, restoration, spalling, and for delamination repair.
The factors to choose the best construction chemicals include considering performance, suitability, sustainability, environmental impact, durability, longevity, and application requirements.
Construction chemicals successfully prevent water infiltration by creating a uniform protective layer, sealing cracks and improving water-resistant properties of the cement.
Construction chemicals are usually made with non-toxic and non-hazardous ingredients. However, some construction chemicals can be harmful to humans if not handled properly. Hence, we advise you to always wear appropriate protective equipment and follow all given safety guidelines when handling construction chemicals.
Yes, construction chemicals are designed for use in both, commercial and residential building projects, which include a large variety of structures.
Yes, construction chemicals are useful for existing and new buildings, as they provide solutions that help at every stage of construction and repair.
Cracks form when buildings are subject to movement and settling. Such cracks can be prevented by using construction chemicals that provide flexibility and have crack-resistant properties.
Construction chemicals are vital to enhance the physical durability of buildings. By reinforcing construction materials, these chemical solutions help to prolong the life of buildings and make construction more durable.
The best way to use construction chemicals is to follow essential safety practices, mixing instructions, application guidelines, and maintenance and inspection standards.
An ideal construction chemical supplier should have local expertise, ensure product quality assurance, offer technical support, and timely delivery.