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buildings, tunnels, bridges and prominent government buildings. bond the end product reliably and permanently, even on difficult
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Pidilite Industries strengthens its waterproofing portfolio by partnering substrates. Waterproofing membranes based on VINNAPAS 764
with GCP Applied Technologies. As a part of the partnership, Pidilite’s ED meet class O2 requirements as defined in EN 14891, which
Dr.Fixit will offer GCP’s PREPRUFE - differentiated, fully adhered establishes flexibility and crack-bridging properties for temperatures
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waterproofing membranes and SILCOR 1100 – fast and secure down to 20 degrees Celsius. Formulations using VINNAPAS 754
liquid waterproofing membranes in the Indian market. ED remain sufficiently flexible and bridge cracks at 5 degrees
PREPRUFE is a high performing, pre-applied waterproofing system Celsius, thus meeting the class O1 requirements specified in the
for critical below grade applications. Water can easily permeate standard. The viscosity of the product is also low, making two-part
through the seams of a poorly designed or installed membrane cementitious waterproofing membranes even easier to process.
and can adversely affect the foundation of building or structure. VINNAPAS 754 ED and VINNAPAS 764 ED are ideally suited for
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This is where application of a membrane like PREPRUFE can prove formulating two-component waterproofing membranes for
extremely effective. PREPRUFE is easy to install and provides a strong swimming pools, cellars and bathrooms, as well as water containers,
protection against migration of water, moisture and gas. It is also canals, tunnels and more. Neither product contains any additional
UV resistant and delivers great results even in harsh conditions or solvents, plasticizers or film formers. According to an assessment by
environment. the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), this makes
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SILCOR 1100 is a structural waterproofing membrane designed them suitable for contact with drinking water.
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for buried application and the protection of concrete structures. MCI -2019 is a 40% silane, solvent-based concrete water repellent
SILCOR 1100 is formulated by using the unique ESSELAC ® containing time-proven Migrating Corrosion Inhibitors™ (MCI ). MCI -
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advanced resin technology that has been used for several 2019 is a small molecule product that can easily penetrate into
prestigious projects across globe. It is economical, fast, easy to concrete, providing water repellency by chemically reacting with
apply, seamless, durable, and its unlimited overcoat time reduces cementitious substrates under proper application. MCI -2019 seals
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wastage and ensures longevity of the structure. surface pores which prevents intrusion of chloride and carbonation
Speaking on this association, Himanshu Kapadia, Chief Business and protects from the ingress of wind-driven rain. Treated areas
Officer - Construction Chemicals (Large User Business & Services), retain their original appearance and are fully breathable – retaining
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Pidilite Industries Limited, said, “We are their natural moisture-vapor transmission. MCI -2019 FD is a special
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delighted to partner with GCP Applied version of MCI -2019 containing a fugitive dye, which fades with
Technologies. Specialised waterproofing time, to confirm application.
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solutions for challenging and tough sites is a MCI -2019 combines a silane water repellent with Migrating
huge need gap in the Indian market. GCP’s Corrosion Inhibitor™ (MCI ) action. The silane component
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cutting edge products, complemented with penetrates into the surface, chemically bonding with the substrate
Pidilite’s brand strength and market reach to provide a high level of water and chloride ion screening. The
have the potential to unlock a huge opportunity in the Indian MCI component has been shown to penetrate to the depth
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waterproofing market. We are excited to chart this journey together.” of embedded, metallic reinforcement, forming a protective
One option for protecting balconies, bathtubs and other surfaces monomolecular layer on it. This protective layer delays the onset
from water penetration is to apply cementitious waterproofing of corrosion and reduces corrosion rates after initiation, greatly
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membranes. When these set, they form a self-contained, water- extending the service life of structures. MCI -2019 and MCI -2019
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repellent film which is flexible enough to bridge the cracks in the FD are recommended for use on exterior above-grade concrete,
subfloor that result when the building settles or when temperatures brick masonry, concrete masonry units, and some natural stones.
and other weather conditions fluctuate. Polymeric binders blended These innovative offerings only reflect a remarkable outlook for
in during the manufacturing process provide the necessary flexibility construction chemicals as the country is on course an impressive
and hydrophobicity. infrastructural development landscape. While these are only some
WACKER is presenting two new polymer dispersions to achieve of the few innovations happening around, the persistent spirit of
excellent processing properties and to bridge cracks, even at very chemical companies in bringing new age construction chemicals
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low temperatures. VINNAPAS 754 ED and VINNAPAS 764 ED. are is only making this journey more exciting and sustainable at the
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used as hydrophobic binders in two-part cements and help to same time!

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