Construction Chemicals & Speciality Coatings from Clean Coats
 
Construction chemicals, which were almost non-existent in the Indian construction industry till 1980s, are gaining increasing importance. The adaptability to the new technology has ultimately resulted in quicker growth of the construction chemicals sector.
 
‘Construction Chemicals’ is a generic term used for assorted chemicals that are used in pre as well as post-construction stages as an additive. In order to give the concrete structures special properties during both pre and post-construction stages, various chemistries and formulations are used for different applications. Adhesive, and Substrate support, Grouts, Water Proofing Compounds etc. are some of the examples of this kind.
 
Construction chemicals, which were almost non-existent in the Indian construction industry till 1980s, are gaining increasing importance. The adaptability to the new technology has ultimately resulted in quicker growth of the construction chemicals sector. The market for construction generally divided into buildings and infrastructure projects such as roads, dams and bridges. As far as the construction of buildings is concerned, there can be totally a new construction or renovation and rehabilitation of old buildings as well. In the same way, for the infrastructure projects also there can be repair and renovation of existing structures apart from making new ones. Rising awareness, changing lifestyles and, most importantly, the increasing spending power of end users will be the key drivers in the sustained expansion of the Indian construction chemicals market.
 
Waterproof or water-resistant describes objects relatively unaffected by water or resisting water passage, or which are covered with a material that resists or does not allow water passage. Even today, in India, there is lack of awareness amongst people regarding the importance of waterproofing. The level of consciousness on the benefits of waterproofing is not very widespread. There are different techniques to waterproof buildings and we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages for most of them.
 
Brick bat coba: The first love of the Indian construction industry is the use of brick bat coba for roofs. There is a myth that brick bat coba offers waterproofing and some insulation against heat. Nobody can rightly call it a waterproofing material because it is porous and allows the entry of water into it very easily.  Neither is it, by any stretch of the imagination, a thermal insulation product. In fact the heat absorbed by brick bat coba it is the same as that absorbed by concrete. Some other disadvantages of brick bat coba are that it
•      Imposes unnecessary load on the system,
•      Brings in cracks due to temperature variations and movements due to thermal stresses,
•      Causes noise and the inconvenience of disposal of debris and possible damage to the mother slab, upon removal.
 
·         Bitumen: The next commonly uses for waterproofing are bitumen and asphalt. The disadvantages of these and other thick toppings:
•      Blister formation due to out gassing of the slab or the presence of moisture
•      Poor resistance to chemical attack
•      De-bonding of Membrane where vapour pressures exceed bond strength. This is a particular problem with sheet applied adhesive membranes where vapour gets trapped
•      On exterior applications black surface increases temperature of slab, increasing slab thermal movement and cracking
•      Generally unstable on steep sloped application.
 
Chemical Waterproofing (polymer based flexible membrane): In construction, a building or structure needs waterproofing since concrete itself will not be watertight on its own. New technology in waterproof membranes relies on polymer based materials that are extremely adhesive to create a seamless barrier around the outside of a structure. This relies on the application of one or more layers of membrane that act as a barrier between the water and the building structure, preventing the passage of water. However, the membrane system relies on exacting application.
 
Crystallization Waterproofing: This technology can be used in new construction and also for repair of old structure.  Here the active chemicals with water penetrate into the structure and produces a catalytic action where the by-products of the structure come together to form non-soluble crystals within the capillary pores of the structure and effective blocks water transmission.
 
SOLUTIONS FROM CLEAN COATS:
Clean Coats Pvt Ltd is a technology driven company with an eye on the future. It’s product range consists of  latest technology construction chemicals and waterproofing products like Cementitious Acrylic Polymer based Flexible Membrane, Integral waterproofing admixture, synthetic rubber emulsion, concrete / mortar admixture, mould released agent , curing compounds, shotcrete admixture   Crack/spall and joint repair systems, specialty coatings, epoxy crack injection for leak repair and structural repairs and strengthening , adhesives, anchoring systems, cementitious and epoxy grouting and related specialty materials, non metallic floor top  hardener etc. It also has specialty coatings and membranes to seal and protect the concrete. 
Cleantech WP 101 – A single acrylic polymer emulsion for use in cement mortar, concrete repaired material. It is UV resistant in nature. Protect against water penetration, salt and carbonation.
Cleantech WP 104 – Polymer rich cement base two component water proofing slurry coating. It is flexible in nature. It is applied to concrete and mortar structures to prevent water infiltration and dampness.
Cleantech IR(M) – Low viscous injection epoxy resin system with high adhesive qualities and exceptional high compressive strength. It can be used in dry and wet conditions.
Sealtech AW – It is a high performance instant single component leak stop paste for emergency water stopping in terrace or roof areas. It has an unique capability of bonding on any type of substrate.
FLEXKOTE – Flexkote is a super high performance very specialized pure acrylic co-polymer flexible waterproof coating with ultimate protection of external walls in heavy rain fall. It has also superior anti-fungal, antibacterial properties.
Clean coats Pvt. Ltd have been the pioneer in popularizing hygiene coating and polymer flooring in India over the last several years.  The Company has a wide range monolithic and seamless polymeric flooring systems in epoxy and polyurethanes like Cement Based Levelers Cleantech SLCF, Epoxy Self Leveling System 1-3 mm thick Cleantech SLM, Epoxy Self Levelling Base Screed/Screed  Cleantech ESLS/Cleantech SLS, Economical Epoxy Coating like Cleantech HB 150 or Cleantech LBC, Anti Static Self Leveling Flooring Cleantech ASF(M), Decorative flooring Cleantech Terrazo  and many more. Clean Coats offers numerous products and solutions to protect from the various Chemicals like HCl, H2SO4 and other acids, alkalies and solvents like Cleantech CRC, Chemi Tech CR, Chemi Tech EP, Chemi Tech UC etc. Cleantech PW a higher DFT coating for drinking water tank is food grade and is also based on non-toxic pigment and polymer technology.
 
CLEAN COATS high performance coatings like Corro Tech GPM, Corro Tech LB, Cleantech PUC(M), Cleantech PU Super, Cleantech HPEC etc are based on the very latest polymer technology to protect metal surfaces operating in any harsh industrial environment. The company provides Walltech 2KWPU highest end two component water based Polyurethane wall coating having antifungal/anti bacterial, UV resistant, non-yellowing in nature. Water washable and with special microbiological characteristic against bacteria. Its latest introduction is Flex  U Tuff, next generation flooring with superior scratch resistance and UV resistance for existing /new epoxy floor.
 
In the construction activity, construction chemicals are sensitive products and therefore, their use requires basic technical expertise. The In-house R&D facility is a major step in this regard to maintain and improve the product quality as well as to develop new products and customize the products to meet specific requirements of the Customers. The Company favours green solutions, technologies and ecologically and environmentally friendly systems. Clean Coats products are eco friendly with minimal VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) that adhere to the LEED (EQ 4.2 standard) and Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) standards.
 
Contact:
 
Clean Coats Pvt. Ltd.
122, Creative Industrial Premises,
Sunder Nagar, Kalina,
Mumbai – 400 098
Tel: +91-22-30620047–51/ 26665576/ 3468
Fax: +91-22-26666062
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