Press Photos

Lab test on color stability: alternating high and low temperatures, UV light and humidity simulate months of outdoor weathering in a lab environment. Even after 1000 hours, the test panel coated with the new dispersion PRIMIS^® AF 1000 formulation (right) is as brightly colored as before, whereas the commercial alternative (left) is showing clear signs of weathering.

The silicone resin emulsion in the SILRES^® WH line provides wood with long-lasting protection against moisture and damp, as evidenced by the beading effect on impregnated wood (right). In contrast, the untreated wood (left) becomes damp immediately. By providing long-term protection, SILRES^® WH greatly reduces the frequency of renovating and recoating exterior woodwork.

A transparent liquid waterproofing system based on the new silane-terminated polymer GENIOSIL^® XT 50 available from WACKER can protect tiles against moisture and frost damage. Such polymers are both highly elastic, yet extremely tear resistant. They also display very good crack-bridging properties.

Windshield bonding: GENIOSIL^{® XT} silane-modified polymers from Munich-based chemical group WACKER make it possible to formulate strong but highly elastic adhesives of the kind needed for direct glazing.

Gypsum joint in drywall: VINNAPAS^® 4800 G is a new dispersible polymer powder ideal for enhancing ecologically sound, gypsum-based joint fillers and jointing compounds for drywall applications. Gypsum mortars containing the powder yield smooth, crack-free surfaces, are easy to apply and offer excellent adhesion.