Industry news on dry-mix mortar, concrete, cellulose ether, and more; company news; raw material news; and other updates.
Dry-mix mortar is widely used in modern construction, from masonry and plastering to tile laying and self-leveling floors. However, in practical applications, dry-mix mortar often faces the following issues: Insufficient water retention → leading to premature moisture loss in the mortar and reduced bonding strength; Poor workability → Difficult to apply, requiring extra effort for … Continue reading
1.What is a Concrete Foaming Agent and a Concrete Defifier Agent? In the world of concrete construction, two additives often spark confusion: Concrete Foaming Agent and Concrete Defoamer Agent. While both influence the air content in concrete, their roles are fundamentally opposite. A Concrete Foaming Agent is a substance designed to intentionally introduce air bubbles … Continue reading
Shanghai, August 2025 — Vitchem, a global leader in concrete additive solutions, will showcase its high-performance concrete additive series at the 2025 World of Concrete Asia (WORLD OF CONCRETE ASIA).The exhibition will take place from August 13 to 15, 2025, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SHANGHAI NEW INTERNATIONAL EXPO CENTRE). Sidley cordially invites … Continue reading
Waterproof mortar crack resistance While ensuring the density of waterproof mortar, its crack resistance cannot be ignored. This will ensure better and longer-lasting waterproofing, as cracks make it easier for water to seep through. How can this be improved? 1.Latex powder Add an appropriate amount of high-quality latex powder to improve the flexibility and deformation … Continue reading
It is an additive that reduces the hydration rate of gypsum and prolongs the setting time. It is mainly used in gypsum building materials such as plastering gypsum, adhesive gypsum, gypsum wall putty, and gypsum products. There are three main types of commonly used retarders: organic acids and their soluble salts, alkaline phosphates, and protein-based … Continue reading
Expands into electrical insulation and automotive engine coatings. NCP Coatings LLC, a leading manufacturer of industrial and military coatings, announces it has acquired Glyptal Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance insulating enamel technologies serving the electrical and automotive markets. This marks NCP’s first acquisition since becoming private equity backed. It supports the company’s long-term strategy to … Continue reading
In modern architectural coating systems, HPMC (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) has become an indispensable key additive. Many people still view it solely as a “thickening agent,” but in reality, HPMC‘s functions extend far beyond this. Thickening — The “Scaffolding” for Stabilizing Coating Systems HPMC’s most well-known function is thickening. By forming a network structure, it significantly enhances … Continue reading
Bubbling after wall putty application is a common problem. It can be effectively solved by identifying the cause and taking targeted measures. The following are specific solutions: 1. First, identify the cause of the bubbling • Improper base treatment: oil stains and dust on the wall have not been cleaned, or the base is damp … Continue reading
Asian Paints announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. For 1Q FY’2026, Asian Paints’ consolidated net sales decreased by 0.2% to ₹8,924.5 crores ($1.02 billion). PBDIT [profit before depreciation, interest, tax, other income, and exceptional items] (before share in profit of associates) decreased by 4.1% to ₹1,625 crores ($187 million) from … Continue reading
In the production process of coatings, materials such as emulsions, dispersants, thickeners, leveling agents, wetting agents, and emulsifiers are actively used, causing the coatings to foam easily. Moreover, these bubbles have a stable and long-lasting effect. In particular, emulsifiers are added to water-based latex coatings, and the use of these emulsifiers can greatly reduce the … Continue reading
