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very points… Even though the use of these chemicals increases decisions can have enormous costs to public health. Many ▶ Wet Areas Vapor/ moisture permeable - moisture is
the overall cost of construction, its environmental benefits are retrospective studies have quantified the irreversible health, not entrapped, it evaporates easily
far greater. Apart from adding more strength to the buildings, societal, and economic costs of lead in household paint used ▶ External Walls exposed to Heavy Rains
these chemicals bring down the volume of water and cement from the 1950s until it was banned in 1978, leading to an estimated
used in the construction process at an exceptional rate. Another $953 billion in lead-based paint removal costs from US homes.
major reason behind the increased adoption of construction The use of polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardant
chemicals is that it enhances the performance of emerging chemicals in upholstered furniture led to widespread exposures in
building technologies like new cool roof, corrosion resistant and the US, and a health and economic analysis estimated 11 million
multi-purpose coatings and adhesives. IQ points lost and an associated cost of $266 billion in 2010.”
The growing awareness of the environmental effects of
All for ensuring sustainable expanse… conventional buildings and changes in government policies
Construction chemicals are one of the best things to be throughout the world are the two major reasons behind the large- ECMAS WBD Plaster ECMAS WBD -
introduced in the building construction industry. Its judicious use scale adoption of construction chemicals for buildings. Major 100% Waterproof ability
is sure to change the face of the global housing market and players in the construction industry are now paying increased
have a favourable impact on the environment. Water reducing focus on LEED ratings, green points, and sustainable buildings.
admixtures provide the following potential applications: (a) The
simple addition of a dosage of the admixture to a plain concrete Figures also tell the same story…
mixture increases its workability with only a small increase in the The global construction chemicals market size was valued at
strength of the concrete improving workability or plasticising $42.32 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $70.91 billion
action. (b) By adding a dosage of the admixture, the mixture may by 2026, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period.
have the same degree of work ability and strength by reducing The global green chemicals market revenue stood at $9,413.1
both water content and cement content to retain its original water/ million in 2020, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.9% High Breathability Excellent Dehumidifying
cement ratio saving cement. The cost of the cement saved is during 2020–2030. The key factors responsible for the growth ability
generally greater than the cost of the admixture used thus saving of the market include the increasing adoption of biobased
cost. packaging and rising concerns for fossil fuel depletion. These
Another research published in Journal of Exposure Science & chemicals are added to construction materials such as cement,
Environmental Epidemiology revealed a startling incident… “Not concrete, coatings and others, where they provide high strength & ECMAS CONSTRUCTION CHEMICALS PVT. LTD
incorporating toxicology and exposure science into building durability and increase the construction work and offer additional
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