Function and history of polycarboxylate ether (PCE) in dry mortar and concrete
In this guest blog by our partners at Sika, Dr Markus Arnolds describes the history and benefits of polycarboxylate ether (PCE) in concrete.
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In this guest blog by our partners at Sika, Dr Markus Arnolds describes the history and benefits of polycarboxylate ether (PCE) in concrete.
AEROSIL® from Evonik is widely used as a rheology modifier across our industry groups. This article goes into detail about how it works in thermosets and the benefits it can impart.
Hydrous kaolin and calcined kaolin are popular extenders for pigmented coatings because they improve various facets of coating performance and enable cost enhancement of the formulation. This article explains what they are, how they work and how to choose the right grade.
Necowel™ 4300 can be used as a VOC and APEO free sustainable stain-blocker to prevent bleeding
Markets embracing sustainability are popular among consumers, but with widespread greenwashing, what does it mean to be sustainable and what "eco-credentials" should you look for? Here, we explore this question in relation to the packaging Inks industry.
Abrasives, such as Kaolin can be used in the car care industry to provide physical surface preparation, or polishing, and cleaning, aiding in the levelling of a clear coat layer.