What Chryso Saint-Gobain Brasil does

Chryso Saint-Gobain Brasil operates the Brazilian arm of Saint-Gobain's specialty construction chemicals business, having been formed through Saint-Gobain's September 27, 2022 acquisition of GCP Applied Technologies (formerly Grace Construction Products, spun off from W.R. Grace & Co. in 2016) and its subsequent integration with the Chryso brand. The Brazilian entity is headquartered in Sorocaba, São Paulo and operates the gcpat.com.br platform, employing approximately 60 staff focused on local sales, technical service, and distribution across multiple product categories.

The company's product portfolio spans pre-applied and post-applied waterproofing membranes (PREPRUFE, BITUTHENE, SILCOR, BETEC, DE NEEF), air barriers (PERM-A-BARRIER), fireproofing (MONOKOTE), roofing underlayments (GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD), concrete admixtures (ADVA, CONCERA, ECLIPSE, MIRA, STRUX, DCI, V-MAR, CLARENA), cement additives (TAVERO, OPTEVA), the VERIFI transit concrete management system, the TYTRO shotcrete system, and residential weather barriers (VYCOR). Underlying technology is built on proprietary formulations in rheology control, material science, and analytical chemistry, with patented enabling technologies such as ADVANCED BOND TECHNOLOGY, RIPCORD split-release, and CO2ST Reducers, and with sustainability positioning supported by Declare labels and LEED-citable attributes.

The business model is B2B with an enterprise field-sales motion supplemented by an authorized distributor channel and embedded technical service programs (Blue360sm Advantage for producers, Blue360sm Design Advantage for specifiers). Pricing is quote-based and project-specific rather than tiered or published, with no public fee structure. Customers include concrete producers, general contractors, architects and engineers, distributors, building owners, precast and cement producers, and infrastructure and underground construction projects, served across dedicated Latin American country operations including Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela. The Brazilian subsidiary is a wholly owned regional unit within the Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals division, which was further expanded by Saint-Gobain's February 2025 closing of the FOSROC acquisition.

Name

Chryso Saint-Gobain Brasil

Legal name

GCP Applied Technologies Inc.

Website

https://gcpat.com.br

Company type

Public

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Chryso Saint-Gobain Brasil is the Brazilian subsidiary of Saint-Gobain's specialty construction chemicals division, selling concrete admixtures, waterproofing membranes, cement additives, fireproofing, and shotcrete systems to concrete producers, contractors, and specifiers across Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Construction Chemicals

NAICS

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Chemicals (Additives, Admixtures & Grouts) (IMAEABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sealants (Construction & Industrial) (IMAEAGAI), Construction Sealants (Joint, Façade & Perimeter) (IMADAOAB), Concrete Repair, Crack Injection & Grouts (IMADAOAD)

Keywords

• Specialty construction chemicals
• Concrete admixtures
• Waterproofing membranes
• Cement additives
• Building envelope systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Alpharetta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Specialty Construction Chemicals and Materials: GCP generates revenue through the sale of specialty construction chemical products including concrete admixtures (ADVA, CONCERA, MIRA, ECLIPSE, STRUX), cement additives (TAVERO, OPTEVA), waterproofing systems (PREPRUFE, BITUTHENE, SILCOR), air barriers (PERM-A-BARRIER), fire protection (MONOKOTE), roofing underlayments (GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD), and specialty products. Revenue is derived from product sales to concrete producers, cement manufacturers, contractors, architects, and distributors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Chryso Saint-Gobain Brasil (GCP Applied Technologies Brasil, based in Sorocaba, São Paulo) develops, manufactures, and sells specialty construction chemicals and materials including concrete admixtures (ADVA, CONCERA, ECLIPSE, STRUX, MIRA, DCI, V-MAR), cement additives (TAVERO, OPTEVA), waterproofing membranes (PREPRUFE, BITUTHENE, SILCOR, DE NEEF), air barriers (PERM-A-BARRIER), fire protection (MONOKOTE), roofing underlayments (GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD), shotcrete systems (TYTRO), and concrete management technologies (VERIFI, CLARENA, AIRTRAC, TOP-CAST) for commercial, residential, and infrastructure construction projects across Brazil and Latin America.

Product overview

GCP Applied Technologies (part of Saint-Gobain) offers a comprehensive portfolio of specialty construction chemicals and materials organized into distinct solution categories: (1) Waterproofing solutions including PREPRUFE® pre-applied membranes, BITUTHENE® post-applied membranes, SILCOR® liquid waterproofing, BETEC® grouts/mortars, and DE NEEF® injection materials; (2) Building envelope solutions including PERM-A-BARRIER® air barriers and VYCOR® flashing products; (3) Fire protection with MONOKOTE® products; (4) Roofing underlayments with GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD®; (5) Concrete admixtures including ADVA® superplasticizers, CONCERA® for self-compacting concrete, ECLIPSE® shrinkage reducers, STRUX® synthetic fibers, MIRA® water reducers, DCI® corrosion inhibitors; (6) Cement additives including TAVERO® grinding aids and OPTEVA® quality improvers; (7) Concrete management systems including VERIFI® transit management and CLARENA® returned concrete solutions; (8) Shotcrete systems under TYTRO® brand for tunneling and mining. The portfolio serves commercial, residential, and infrastructure construction projects across more than 100 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PREPRUFE®: Pre-applied waterproofing membrane system for below-slab and blind-side applications.
• BITUTHENE®
• SILCOR®
• BETEC®
• PERM-A-BARRIER®
• MONOKOTE®
• DE NEEF®
• GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD®
• ADVA®
• ECLIPSE®
• STRUX®
• VERIFI®
• CONCERA®
• CLARENA®
• DCI®
• MIRA®
• V-MAR®
• TYTRO®
• TAVERO®
• OPTEVA®
• TOP-CAST®
• AIRTRAC™
• VYCOR®
• CO2ST® Reducers

Products and services

• PREPRUFE® Pre-Applied Waterproofing Membrane Pre-applied waterproofing membrane system with ADVANCED BOND TECHNOLOGY™ providing permanent integral adhesion between the membrane and structural concrete to prevent lateral water migration in below-slab and blind-side applications. Designed for contractors and specifiers on commercial and infrastructure projects.
• BITUTHENE® Post-Applied Waterproofing Membrane Self-adhered cold-applied HDPE composite film waterproofing membrane with nearly 50-year history of protecting substructures against water, chemicals, and vapor. Used by general contractors in below-grade applications.
• SILCOR® Liquid Waterproofing Liquid-applied waterproofing system providing seamless, joint-free protection for roofs, decks, and balconies through spray or hand application. Targeted at commercial building contractors.
• BETEC® Grouts and Cementitious Mortars Grouts and cementitious mortars used for structural protection and repair applications in construction projects.
• Waterstops Hydroexpansive waterstops preventing water ingress through construction joints in concrete substructures, used in below-grade waterproofing applications.
• PERM-A-BARRIER® Air Barrier System Air and vapor barrier membrane system for building envelopes that protects buildings from uncontrolled air movement causing corrosion and mold while improving energy efficiency. Includes liquid-applied and sheet membrane versions.
• MONOKOTE® Fireproofing Spray-applied fireproofing products in standard, medium, and high-density formulations that isolate structural steel and concrete to delay loss of structural integrity during fire events.
• DE NEEF® Waterproofing Injection Solutions Injection materials including hydrophilic and hydrophobic resins for waterproofing and sealing concrete joints, cracks, and substructures in tunneling, mining, and civil infrastructure projects.
• GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD® Roofing Underlayment Original self-adhered roofing underlayment composed of rubberized asphalt adhesive with slip-resistant HD polyethylene film, featuring RIPCORD split-release technology. Protects against ice dams and wind-driven rain on residential and commercial roofs.
• TYTRO® Shotcrete System Next-generation shotcrete system with rheology control including TYTRO RC, SA, RM, WR, and AE admixtures designed for underground mining, civil tunneling, and mass transit construction applications.
• ADVA® High-Range Water Reducers / Superplasticizers Superplasticizer admixture invented in 1992 that disperses cement particles evenly to improve concrete workability and enable efficient cement and water use in ready-mix concrete mixtures.
• ADVA® Cast High-Range Admixtures High-range water-reducing admixture specifically formulated for precast concrete manufacturers requiring consistent performance for high-quality precast elements.
• CONCERA® High-Flowing Concrete Admixture Admixture enabling self-consolidating concrete with high flow characteristics without altering conventional mix proportions, targeted at ready-mix concrete producers.
• ECLIPSE® Shrinkage-Reducing Admixtures Industry's first shrinkage-reducing admixture that minimizes concrete cracking and improves durability in ready-mix and flooring concrete applications.
• STRUX® Synthetic Macrofibers Synthetic macrofibers providing post-crack control, impact resistance, and fatigue performance as a replacement for steel fibers or wire mesh in concrete reinforcement applications.
• VERIFI® Transit Concrete Management System Industry-first in-transit concrete management system using real-time sensors on trucks and automated injection hoses to monitor temperature and slump, automatically adjusting water or admixture dosages to ensure consistent concrete quality at delivery.
• CLARENA® Aggregate Clay Management / Returned Concrete Solution Solution including CLARENA RC40 that treats returned plastic concrete and transforms it into dry granular recycled aggregate for road base, backfill, or partial virgin aggregate replacement, helping producers divert concrete from landfills.
• TAVERO® Cement Grinding Aids Cement grinding aids that reduce energy required for cement production, increase mill output, and reduce CO2 emissions for cement manufacturers.
• OPTEVA® Cement Quality Improvers Cement quality improvers that reduce carbon emissions by lowering the clinker factor in cement and concrete production, sold to cement manufacturers.
• VYCOR® Weather Barrier and Flashing Residential flashing and weather barrier product line including VYCOR® Plus for sealing windows and doors, VYCOR® enV-S™ weather resistive barrier, and VYCOR® Deck Protector for residential construction applications.
• MIRA® Mid-Range Water Reducers Mid-range water-reducing admixtures for ready-mix concrete that improve workability and reduce water content in concrete mixtures.
• DCI® Corrosion Inhibitor Admixture Admixture that protects reinforcing steel in concrete structures from corrosion, used in ready-mix concrete applications requiring long-term durability.
• AIRTRAC™ Real-Time Air Control System Real-time air control system that monitors and adjusts air content in concrete during production for precast concrete applications, ensuring consistent air entrainment for freeze-thaw durability.
• TOP-CAST® Top-Surface Retarder Top-surface retarder for precast concrete that delays surface setting to enable enhanced architectural concrete finishes, exposed aggregate looks, or bond preparation for subsequent toppings.
• V-MAR® Concrete Admixtures Concrete admixtures for ready-mix concrete applications to adjust and optimize concrete properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23 million tonnes of CO2 avoided by customers using GCP cement and concrete additives in one year, equivalent to removing ~7 million cars from roads daily
• +7 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Saint-GobaincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2022GCP Applied Technologies was acquired by Saint-Gobain, a global leader in light and sustainable construction. The acquisition was completed on September 27, 2022. GCP operates as a Saint-Gobain brand, combining with Chryso to create a comprehensive specialty construction chemicals portfolio. The merger strengthens Saint-Gobain's position in concrete admixtures, waterproofing, and specialty building materials globally.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mapei: Mapei is an Italian multinational specializing in construction adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for building — directly competing with GCP in concrete admixtures, waterproofing, and flooring systems, with similar specialty distributor-driven go-to-market.
• Fosroc: Fosroc is a global construction chemicals supplier specializing in admixtures, sealants, waterproofing, and concrete repair — recently acquired by Saint-Gobain in February 2025, making it a direct competitor now consolidated under the same parent as GCP.
• Bostik (Arkema): Bostik is Arkema's specialty adhesives and sealants business, with strong overlap to GCP's waterproofing membranes, roofing underlayments, and construction sealants — competing for similar construction and industrial bonding applications.
• Chryso: Chryso is a Saint-Gobain-owned concrete admixtures and cement additives specialist that was combined with GCP in 2022 — operating in identical product categories with overlapping customer segments, and is now the sister brand under the same Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals umbrella.
• Sika AG: Sika is a Swiss specialty chemicals company with a comprehensive construction chemicals portfolio including concrete admixtures, waterproofing, sealants, and roofing systems — directly comparable to GCP across product categories, customer segments, and global go-to-market model.
• Euclid Chemical Company: Euclid Chemical is a North American concrete admixtures, fibers, and repair products manufacturer serving ready-mix, precast, and infrastructure customers — directly comparable to GCP's ADVA, ECLIPSE, STRUX, and concrete repair product lines.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: BASF's construction chemicals division is a global leader in concrete admixtures, cement additives, waterproofing, and sealants — directly competing with GCP across most product lines and serving the same ready-mix, precast, and contractor customer base worldwide.

Broad incumbents

• RPM International: RPM is a diversified specialty coatings and sealants conglomerate whose Tremco, Carboline, and Stonhard subsidiaries overlap with GCP's MONOKOTE fireproofing, PERM-A-BARRIER air barriers, and waterproofing systems — broader portfolio but similar construction-channel distribution model.
• Hempel: Hempel is a global coatings supplier with construction, infrastructure, and waterproofing applications — comparable to GCP's PERM-A-BARRIER air barriers, SILCOR liquid waterproofing, and MONOKOTE fire protection in coating-intensive building envelope use cases.
• CEMEX: CEMEX is a global building materials leader with vertically integrated cement, ready-mix concrete, and admixtures operations — comparable to GCP as a downstream customer and adjacent player in the construction chemicals value chain, particularly in Latin America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/gcplatam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chryso-brasil
• Instagraminstagram.com/gcp_latam?igsh=Zm5oNW5vM3hyZ2Uy&utm_source=qr

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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