Govt. investment to boost infra and real estate projects will drive adhesives & sealants market growth.

- Ritesh Singh

Regional Sales Head (Maharashtra & Goa) and TM Head - Sealing & Bonding, Sika India

What are the factors driving the demand for adhesives and sealants in construction?

Factors driving demand for adhesive and sealants in construction are: Government push in construction segment through Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme coming under Housing for All by 2022/Affordable Housing Rental Scheme (AHRS); Increasing demand for green and sustainable adhesive and sealants; Government investment in urban infrastructure in road/WSS/metro projects and allied work under Smart Cities Mission; Growing urbanization and available disposable income; Rising demand for modular construction; Increasing brand awareness and demand towards modern lifestyle.

What types of adhesives and sealants are popular in Indian construction market?

Popular adhesives and sealants in Indian construction market are silicone sealants, acrylic/latex sealants, polysulphide, MS/STP (silane terminated polymer)/SMP (silane modified polymer) sealant & adhesive, polyurethane foam, polyurethane sealant, cyanoacrylates, water & solvent-based adhesives, and epoxies.

What are the latest products and solutions from Sika India?

Sika, as the leading producer of polyurethane resin-based sealants and adhesives, takes the health and safety of users of Sikaflex® and SikaBond® products very seriously. This has led to our development of a new range of polyurethane pre-polymers with an ultra-low monomer content, in order to allow continued unrestricted use of our products by professionals.

Restricted use of monomeric diisocyanates: The new European law will require professional construction and industrial users of products containing more than 0.1% of free monomeric diisocyanates to be trained, with instruction on the risks associated with working with diisocyanates and the corresponding risk management measures required.

Sika Purform® technology enables users to benefit from the unique performance of polyurethane, whilst eliminating the need for specific REACH health & safety training. The new Purform® technology is highly versatile, which enables us to create high performance, reliable and durable polyurethane adhesives, and sealants. The new Purform® technology makes Sikaflex® and SikaBond® systems even better.

What are the factors to look for while choosing an adhesive/sealant for construction application?

Important factor for choosing adhesive and sealant are: Movement capability, modulus, end-use type, tensile strength, elasticity, curing pattern, life expectancy, adhesion to different substrate, resistance to different chemicals, durability and abrasion resistance, and fire resistance.

What will drive the growth of adhesives and sealants in future?

Factors that will primarily drive growth of adhesive and sealants are government investment to boost infrastructure and real estate projects, manufacturing thrust, consumption growth, and labour skill development & customer brand awareness.

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