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The Catalysts

Construction chemicals market – Global growth 5% p.a.
India, market size - USD 1,100 million; Growing rate 17% p.a.
Construction chemicals provide solutions to several challenges:

Efficient waterproofing, White elastomeric acrylic Architects and builders
weather-resistant & roof coatings help reduce are using chemicals to
highly elastic roofing internal temperatures of reduce construction
solutions for new poorly ventilated and wastes and add aesthetic
buildings as well as uninsulated buildings, thus value to buildings
existing building eliminating the need for
air conditioning

Chemicals add strength, Construction chemicals Paints & Coatings are one
drastically reduce water enhance performance of of the biggest contributions
& cement consumption emerging building of chemistry to construction
and make buildings fire technologies such as industry. Companies are
safe thermoset hot-melts, developing numerous
structural tapes and offerings in sustainable
multipurpose adhesives paints

Corrosion prevention About 40% saving can Glass that is extensively
and control is a major be realized by using used in housing and
driving force behind polyurethane based commercial buildings is
the growing use of insulation for existing made up of 15% to 20%
construction chemicals buildings while about Soda Ash.
90% for new buildings

Photo Credit : BASF

28 Chemistry Everywhere
In Pursuit of Sustainable Development