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Q. What is a Sealant?

• A sealant is a type of mechanical seal which is used in between surface or joints to block the passage of fluids.

Q. Difference between Adhesives & Sealants?

• Sealants are usually used to seal joints and assemblies
• Sealants need to have adequate adhesion to the substrates and also resist any environmental conditions so that they remain bonded over the required life of the assembly
• Sealants characteristically have lower strength and higher elongation than the adhesives

Q. What are Sealants used for?

• Sealants are used in a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial applications such as Woodworking, Consumer/DIY, Automotive & Transportation, Assembly, and Others.

Q. What are the major resin types in the Sealants market?

• The major resin types are:
  • Silicone
  • Polyurethane
  • Plastisol
  • Emulsion
  • Polysulfide
  • Butyl

Q. What are the difference between One-component and two-component Sealants?

One-Component Sealant

• One-component sealant composes of one base-component and is not needed to be mixed with anything before application.
• Offers ease of preparation before fixing
• To cure, it requires exposure to moisture in the air

Two-Component Sealant

• Two-component sealants are generally used in waterproofing applications.
• The sealant composed of a base component and an activator component and these sealants required mixing equipment for preparation and application.
• These sealants can be quickly cured without exposure to air
• Have extended shelf-life

Q. Who are the major players in Sealants market?

In the Sealants market, the significant players are:

• Henkel
• 3M
• HB Fuller
• Bostik
• Sika
• Wacker
• Dow
• BASF

Primary Respondents

Q. Why Silicone Sealants are more preferred than other resin types?

• Silicone sealants are majorly used due to their unique characteristics, and also they are cheaper than the other competitive sealants.
• Silicone sealants can be used over a wide temperature range without loss of its properties

Q. Which is the major application of sealant?

• Sealants are majorly used in construction applications such as flooring & joining, glazing, sanitary & kitchen, and others. Increasing demand from these applications has spurred the growth of the sealants market.
• Newer applications such as anchoring application, ductwork, and structural glazing in the building and construction industry are also driving the sealants market. The significant applications of construction sealants are in window framing, floor systems, expansion joints, panels, and walls. Under varying atmospheric conditions, they provide stress-bearing capability and prevent cracking.
• Also, increasing construction activities such as bridges, dams, airports, and metro stations are even driving the demand for sealants for expansion joints, panels, flooring, and other applications.

Related Reports:

Adhesives & Sealants Market by Adhesive Formulating Technology (Water-Based, Solvent-Based, Hot-Melt, Reactive), Sealant Resin Type (Silicone, Polyurethane, Plastisol, Emulsion, Butyl, Polysulfide), Application, Region - Global Forecast to 2024

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