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  • Introduction to Polymer-Modified Concrete

    Introduction to Polymer-Modified Concrete

    Concrete is an ancient material. It was used in the Middle East as early as 6,500 B.C. to construct floors, housing structures and underground cisterns. In the Roman era, circa 600 B.C., concrete was used even more extensively. Roman engineers poured their mix into wooden forms and stacked the harde... read more

    Jun 12,2021 Industry News
  • The Next Generation of Polymer-Modified Concrete

    The Next Generation of Polymer-Modified Concrete

    As explained in the “Introduction to Polymer-Modified Concrete,” when polymers are added to concrete, the resulting material is known as polymer-modified concrete (PMC), polymer cement concrete (PCC) or, when it’s used specifically on bridge decking, as latex-modified concrete (LMC). The many advant... read more

    Jun 12,2021 Industry News
  • Introduction to Cementitious Waterproofing Membranes

    Introduction to Cementitious Waterproofing Membranes

    Concrete is the single most widely used material in the world. It’s strong, durable and versatile, capable of being formed into almost any shape. This makes it an ideal material for the construction of foundations, roadways, bridges, tunnels, dams, skyscrapers and more. But concrete isn’t imperviou... read more

    Jun 12,2021 Industry News
  • What Are Acrylic Polymers and How Are They Used?

    What Are Acrylic Polymers and How Are They Used?

    Acrylic polymer emulsions are one of the great success stories of modern industrial chemistry. The science behind this versatile class of polymers was perfected just after World War II, driven by an unprecedented housing boom and the demand for more versatile, more efficient paints. The result was ... read more

    Jun 12,2021 Industry News
  • What is an Acrylic Polymer Emulsion?

    What is an Acrylic Polymer Emulsion?

    When working with water based acrylic polymers, you will surely come across acrylic polymer emulsions. To better understand what exactly an acrylic polymer emulsion is, we should first look at what emulsions are. What is an Emulsion? The word “emulsion” is derived from the Latin word meaning “to mi... read more

    Jun 12,2021 Industry News

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