Construction Chemicals

How Does Ice Melt Damage Concrete? During winter, ice melt products (also called deicers) are commonly used to melt snow and ice. While they help keep roads and walkways safe, they can also harm concrete over time. Ice melt lowers the freezing point of water, which helps melt ice. But once the melted water gets […]

Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) might not roll off the tongue for everyone, but this versatile compound is a powerhouse in the world of manufacturing and formulation. If you’re in the market for a thickening agent, a stabilizer, or a film-forming agent, you’ve likely come across HEC. This article will break down what HEC is, its key

MIKEM Information Asia: Leading the Growth of Cellulose Ether Asia: Leading the Growth of Cellulose Ether According to the latest report from IHS Markit, the global consumption of cellulose ethers, water-soluble polymers produced by chemical modification of cellulose, was close to 1.1 million tons in 2018. Of the total global production of cellulose ethers in

MIKEM Information Asia Pacific: Leading The Recovery of the Global Construction Chemicals Market Asia Pacific: Leading The Recovery of the Global Construction Chemicals Market From the perspective of many market participants, if the situation of the COVID-19 epidemic does not deteriorate, 2021 will be the year of recovery for the construction chemical industry. In the

MIKEM Information Cellulose Ether Market Is Predicted to Reach to USD 235 Billion by 2026 Cellulose Ether Market Is Predicted to Reach to USD 235 Billion by 2026 Cellulose ether is made of refined cotton as the key raw materials by chemical treatment and the reaction of etherifying agents. Nowadays, it has been applied in

MIKEM Information The Skyrocketing, Out-Of-Stock Raw Material Market, MIKEM Chemical’s Solution for Cellulose Ethers The Skyrocketing, Out-Of-Stock Raw Material Market, MIKEM Chemical’s Solution for Cellulose Ethers This year’s “good start” is earlier than usual and even more prosperous. It will take time for US crude oil production facilities and refineries that have been damaged by

MIKEM Information The Application And Research of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete The Application And Research of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Steel fiber reinforced concrete is a composite material with steel fiber as the reinforcing material and concrete as the matrix. Fiber reinforced concrete structure is widely used and develops rapidly. Because of the unique properties

MIKEM Information Reasons Analysis for Collective Price Increase in Cellulose Ether Industry Reasons Analysis for Collective Price Increase in Cellulose Ether Industry Recently, the price of cellulose ether has continued to rise, and the cost of chemical raw materials has soared almost across the board since the beginning of 2021… It covers a wide range, and

MIKEM Information Study on the Effect of Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose on EPS Thermal Insulation Mortar Study on the Effect of Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose on EPS Thermal Insulation Mortar Cellulose ether, taking hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) as an example, is the etherification of natural cellulose. Because it has good water retention and thickening effects on mortars

MIKEM Information Analysis on the Application of Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Analysis on the Application of Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer With the rapid development of the construction industry, the concrete superplasticizer has put forward new and higher requirements. The polycarboxylate superplasticizer has emerged to tackle such needs, and its application scope and scale are increasing. Its advantages are obvious,