Construction Chemicals Aiding

Sustainable Construction
150 years

Himanshu Agrawal
Head of Business Development, Construction Solutions

BASF India Limited

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150 years

Megatrends in Construction
Innovation Challenges for the Chemical Industry

Fast & Easy Construction

Systems

Energy Efficiency

Design & Style

Green Building

Comfort & Health

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Focusing on the needs of market and customers

Adaptation for a broader
range of cements and
aggregates

Construction structures
with longer lifespan

Megatrends &
Voices of Customers

Lower construction
costs and faster
construction processes

Less material & energy

consumption in construction
and finished buildings

Approach: Develop innovative solutions that address the needs and trends

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Flooring

Reduce energy consumption

Reduce water consumption

Safety
Long life-span
Construction speed
Environment protection

waterproofing

Insulation

Coatings

Concrete
Additives

ADDRESSING THE MEGA

TRENDS

Tile Adhesives

Construction Chemicals Innovative solutions

across value chain, products, systems

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Construction Chemicals for

Concrete
 The Challenges
For the concrete producing industry, challenges around fresh and
hardened concrete are many fold:
Scarcity of resources (skilled workforce, sand, stone, water)
Ever increasing requirements with regards to cost efficiency
and speed of construction
Safety requirements on site increasing
Engineering limits pushed higher and higher
CO2 emissions related to the cement components of concrete


Solutions
Concrete Admixtures ensure quality solutions for the diverse
needs.

The Benefits
Enhanced resource, cost and time efficiency, safety, ergonomics,
strength and durability of concrete.

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Construction Chemicals for

Underground Construction
 The Challenges
In addition to cost efficiency and safety, each project in tunneling
and mining poses specific challenges, e.g.:
Geological conditions
Tight time frames
Individual design requirements
 Solutions
Sprayed concrete with admixtures for rheology control and
set acceleration for fast, efficient and safe spraying operation
Injection for ground stabilization, water stopping, cracks and
cavity filling
Waterproofing to prevent damages and to enhance durability
TBM chemical products for safe and efficient operations of
tunnel boring machines
 The Benefits
Further enhanced resource, cost and time efficiency, safety,
strength and durability in tunneling and mining

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Construction Chemicals for

Waterproofing and Sealing


The Challenge
Environmental influences (e.g. rain, snow, chemical
exposure) cause damage to concrete structure and their
contents

Solutions
Waterproofing Systems for:
Vehicle and pedestrian traffic areas
Water treatment, transmission and retention

The Benefits
Longer service life for structures and reduced maintenance
needs
Faster return to service with lower environmental impact
Higher return on investment, reduced consumption of
natural resources and energy

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Construction Chemicals for

Concrete Repair & Protection
 The Challenge
Environmental influences (e.g. frost/thaw) cause damages
in the concrete structure, leading to
corrosion and even structural failure
 Solutions
Protective Coatings protect concrete surfaces or the steel
re-enforcements from environmental influences
Structural Repair Systems reestablish the structural
integrity and restore the aesthetics of concrete structures
 The Benefits
Longer service lives of structures, lower maintenance
needs, less need to demolish and build new
Higher return on investment, lower cost, saved natural
resources and energy

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Construction Chemicals for

Grouting
 The Challenge
Heavy machines and other equipment, e.g. wind
turbines, need to be safely anchored and precisely
adjusted, be it horizontally or vertically
 Solutions
High Performance Grouts create strong and longlasting connections
 The Benefits
Higher productivity of machinery through longer
service lives at lower maintenance needs
Faster, safer, more cost effective installations
Higher return on investment

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Construction Chemicals for

Flooring
 The Challenge
Resilient floor, impact & chemical resistant, non-skid,
anti-static, weatherproof and available in range of
colors.
 Solutions
Synthetic Floor Toppings of Epoxy, PU, PUConcrete, etc.
 The Benefits
Provides monolithic floor surface
Resistant to scratch, impact & chemicals
Maintenance free

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Insulation Solutions for Energy

Conservation
 The Challenge
Flexible solution for building insulation to suit various
conditions
 Solutions
Synthetic Insulation made of Polystyremne,
Polyurethane, Neoprene, etc.
 The Benefits
Easy installation
High insulation value
Recyclable

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Solution for Aesthetics

Paints & Coatings
 The Challenge
Long lasting colors

Odorless, VOC free

No compromise on properties
 Solutions
Odorless Paints & Coatings provide the building
aesthetics without any harmful effects
 The Benefits
Formaldehyde free
Early occupation of room
Improves indoor air quality
Good stain resistance
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To sum it up, Chemicals deliver value in

Construction through6

150 years

 ... Efficiency
Construction becomes more economical

 ... Strength
Improves functionality of construction materials

 ... Beauty
Creates appealing surfaces and structures

 ... Safety
Protects structures and their users

 ... Value protection

Increases the life span of buildings

 ... Conservation of natural resources

Protects the environment through innovative products
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