Waterproofing membranes, chemicals, and admixtures are required for improving the waterproofing capability of structures constantly dealing with liquids. Waterproofing chemicals have different types of chemistries involved in the manufacturing of miscellaneous waterproofing systems/technologies. These chemistries include PVC, TPO, EPDM, bitumen, and others (crystalline waterproofing chemicals, liquid acrylic elastomeric waterproofing compounds, polymer modified waterproofing compounds, cementitious waterproofing compounds, and so on). These chemicals are assorted with definite additives or are put through certain chemical processes for the manufacturing of desired waterproofing system/technology for serving the end-use industries.
Bitumen is the most common type of waterproofing chemical used. It is extensively used in preformed membranes and coatings & LAMs as bitumen waterproofing membrane. Bituminous membranes and coatings offer exceptional waterproofing properties, and have high toughness, high resistance to water leakages, and excellent resistance to UV light. Increased government investments in commercial building & construction projects are driving the demand for waterproofing system/technology, which in turn drives the demand for bitumen, globally.
Increasing government investments for improved infrastructure is driving the demand for waterproofing processes. These aspects have encouraged companies to adopt strategies, such as new product launches, expansions, and agreements & contracts. Some of these major players are The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), and Wacker Chemie AG (Germany).
