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Construction

Evonik’s expertise in the world of construction is based on our extensive experience of interfacial phenomena within the construction industry.

Evonik enables a smarter way of building and our deep understanding of interfacial phenomena provides the basis for our development and use of high-performance construction additives. Leveraging our diverse range of molecular components enables us to develop customized new products and increasingly sustainable solutions for admixtures, mortars and a wide range of industrial building materials.

With our market leading SITREN®, SITREN AirVoid®, TEGOSIVIN®, TEGO® Addibit and TEGO® Antifoam brands we address the complex requirements of the construction industry for “Infrastructure & Waterproofing”, “Building structure” and “Interior Finishing & Repair”.

Main challenges of the construction industry our solutions address

  • Durability
  • Workability
  • Lifecycle management
  • Appearance
  • Resource efficiency
  • Cost efficiency
  • Eco-friendliness

Our specialty chemicals are based on a wide range of special organic surfactants and organo-modified siloxanes, providing process and performance additives for 

  • Defoamers
  • Air entrainers
  • Shrinkage-reducing agents
  • Water repellents
  • Release agents
  • Dispersing and wetting agents
  • Emulsifiers

Our latest SITREN® Selfheal additives for self-healing concrete combine traditional construction chemistry with cutting-edge biotechnology  using special bacteria to seal small cracks in concrete prolonging the useful life of buildings. 

SITREN® Selfheal - Microbial superheros to heal concrete cracks | Evonik

Our experienced technical specialists and sales managers are available to assist and advise our customers throughout the world.

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