BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION

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The construction and building industry is a substantial consumer of chemicals and plastics - mainly for pipes, cables, roofing and flooring, windows and doors, insulation, and accessories such as washers. The main types of plastic used in the construction sector are acrylic, polycarbonate, polyethylene, polypropylene and PVC. High strength, corrosion resistance, durability, low maintenance, poor conductivity and low flammability make them suitable for a wide variety of applications.

PVC is one of the main plastics used in buildings and construction as it is strong, durable and fire resistant, ideal for wires and cable and flooring, and especially rainwater goods.

Rigid polyurethane foams are used to provide noise and thermal insulation in walls and roofs. Adhesives and sealants are used for many applications including carpet, floor underlay and ceramic tiles.

Concrete, mortar and grout utilise special additives such as VAM derivatives for bonding, temperature and water resistance and other applications. There is growing use of superplasticisers in concrete mixing.