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share of the overall marine sealants market on account of their versatility and high
degree of cohesion with almost all the hardware materials.
Silicone based sealants are basically used in above-the-waterline caulking applications
and are characterized by minimum thickness and strong vinegar-like smell which is
caused by acetic acid. Owing to their property of being extremely resistant to
chemicals, these types of sealants are highly preferred for separating unrelated
surfaces. However, on account of their acid-curing properties, some of the silicon
based sealants are not recommended for use on metal hardware.
Polyurethane sealants are differentiated by their strong and permanent adhesion
strength on account which they are preferred for both above and below the waterline
applications. Owing to their high gluing strength and permanent bonding, the silicon
based sealants are highly sought after by ship-building and marine-infrastructure
development industry. However, impossible segregation of the attached items after use
and incompatibility with plastic items are expected to remain prime constraints in the
product growth.
Butyl based marine sealants are basically recommended for above the water-level
sealing applications. They are highly compatible with almost all the caulking products
and thus are highly preferred for any hardware above the waterline. Congruency with
any hardware and cost-effectiveness are the prime factors expected to drive the
product demand. However, sensitivity to other chemicals and weak adhesion strength
may hinder the product growth over the forecast period.
Polysulfide based sealants are much more flexible and elastic but possess less
adhesive strength as compared to their other counterparts. Their special adhesive
properties with teak make them highly preferable for bedding wooden material like
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