gypsum mortar water retention
Learn practical ways to enhance the water retention of gypsum mortar using HPMC, starch ether, and proper mixing techniques to improve workability and reduce cracks… Continue reading
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Concrete Admixture Role
This article explains how concrete admixtures improve workability and durability: slump control, setting time adjustment, impermeability enhancement, and solutions for bleeding, segregation, and shrinkage cracks… Continue reading
SidleyChem to Showcase Comprehensive Additives Portfolio at Paintistanbul 2026, Istanbul
SidleyChem will exhibit at Paintistanbul 2026 in Istanbul (June 17-19, Booth 5CN53), showcasing its comprehensive additives portfolio including cellulose ethers, RDP, hydrophobic powders, and anti-cracking materials for the Eurasian coatings market. Visit us to explore sustainable, high-performance formulation solutions… Continue reading
Beckers Group, Through its JV Berger-Becker, Establishes New Renewable Resin Manufacturing Plant in India
Beckers Group opens a renewable polyester resin plant in Nagpur, India, with annual capacity of ~9,000 metric tons, serving coil coatings for construction and appliances. Industry brief… Continue reading
Extend gypsum setting time
Learn why gypsum mortar loses workability too quickly and discover practical solutions using gypsum retarders, HPMC, and formulation optimization to extend working time without compromising strength… Continue reading
Choosing the Right Cellulose Ether for Detergent Manufacturing
This guide provides a complete framework for selecting cellulose ethers in detergent manufacturing: comparing HEC vs. CMC performance, selection factors, and combination strategies, with SIDLEYCHEM customized product solutions… Continue reading
Concrete Slump Loss Causes& Solutions
This article analyzes four main causes of rapid concrete slump loss: high cement reactivity, high temperature, incompatible admixture systems, and long transport time, and provides slump retention solutions including PCE superplasticizers, retarders, and … Continue reading
Balrampur Chini Mills announced upcoming Kumbhi gypsum wallboard plant
Balrampur Chini Mills plans to build a gypsum wallboard plant in Uttar Pradesh, India, using lactogypsum as raw material. Expected to start in late 2027 with capacity of 7.6 million boards per year. Industry brief… Continue reading
SidleyChem Successfully Concludes Participation at Cement & Concrete Vietnam Expo 2026, Expanding Footprint in Southeast Asian Concrete Market
SidleyChem successfully concluded its participation at Cement & Concrete Vietnam Expo 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing tailored concrete admixtures for tropical climates – including PCE superplasticizers, shrinkage reducers, cellulose ethers, and more. Read the full recap and explore our solutions for the Vietnamese and Southeast Asian markets… Continue reading
Tile Adhesive Crack Resistance Solutions
This article analyzes 5 main causes of tile adhesive cracking: insufficient flexibility, poor water retention, excessive shrinkage, poor substrate preparation, and incorrect additive selection, with solutions including HPMC, RDP, and other crack-resistant additives… Continue reading