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CONSTRUCTION & WATERPROOFING CHEMICALS
LEAD STORY

smart cities and 500 cities are likely to invite investments worth `2 Fast Facts
trillion in the next 5 years.
Looking at the promising potential, JSW Cement has entered the  Concrete admixtures are expected to hold nearly one-
construction chemical sector with the launch of a unique green fifth of the market in terms of product, by the end of
product range in the category. The sector offers new opportunities 2031.
for JSW Cement to combine innovation in concrete mix products  The robust expansion of the real estate sector and
with responsible construction as the product range consumes less increasing investments in residential construction
water during application. Also, it replaces use of river sand during projects will fuel the demand in the construction
concreting with screen slag, thereby conserving natural resources chemicals market.
and contributing to prevention of landslides, floods and air pollution.
This makes JSW Cement’s construction chemical products, one  The waterproofing chemical is widely used in residential
of the most environment-friendly range currently available in the construction. Waterproofing of structures helps in
market. minimizing humidity inside the house and reduces
Currently, there exists a critical need in the market for consistent damage due to water exposure. Waterproofing plays
quality and regular supply of raw materials for making concrete. an important role in improving the life span of the
building.
An unorganized market for the same also restricts the choice of
credible supplies for contractors and individual home builders. All  According to Industry Arc report, waterproofing
these issues are being addressed by JSW Cement’s Construction chemicals market size is forecast to reach $34 billion
chemicals products, which offer consistent and credible quality by 2025, after growing at a CAGR of 9.2% during 2020-
and availability throughout the year. 2025.

Increasing demand for concrete admixtures and cement grinding transporting, placing, and curing. This allows users to overcome
aids emergencies during concrete operations. According to the
Concrete admixtures are ingredients that are added to the European Standard EN 206-1, the permitted dosage of admixtures
concrete mixture before or during mixing. Concrete admixtures to concrete should be less than or equal to 5% by weight of the
reduce concrete construction costs by modifying the properties of cement. However, in conditions of low dosage, the admixture
hardened concrete, thereby ensuring better quality during mixing, quantities should be less than 0.2% of the cement. The admixture is

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