Empowering megatrends with silicones

Ready to discover how SILMIX^® can elevate your products? Schedule a meeting with us at the Global Polymer Summit

No compromises on quality, speed and efficiency. DEHESIVE^® release systems from WACKER are the key to successful branding.Discover our product portfolio at Labelexpo Europe in Barcelona. September 16 – 19, hall 3, booth 3A87.

Think EN 12004-2 has you covered? Think again. EN 12004-2 classifies tile adhesives using standard ceramic tiles and a standard concrete slab. But let’s face it – real-life conditions are rarely standard.Download our free PDF and find out what really matters when working on site and not in the lab.

WACKER presents its latest development in high-voltage engineering: POWERSIL^® 1900 A/B. Truly a novelty that pushes the boundaries in the production of large-scale insulators, the special high-consistency silicone rubber allows manufacturers to implement the extrusion molding process to produce high-precision composite insulators at a comparatively low cost.

Construction materials and water – it’s a complicated relationship. While water is essential for mixing cement and mortar, it quickly turns into a building’s worst enemy once construction is complete. How can we achieve surface and bulk protection from the very beginning? The ideal solution is to start with a dry formulation: SILRES^® POWDER additives protect building materials right from the mix.

No silicone, no function – live production of mouthpieces for air up bottles at the K 2025 trade fair.

At WACKER, we spend a lot of time testing our construction chemicals under real-life conditions. Why? To ensure they truly make a difference – for people and the planet. Our model house project in Dubai is a perfect example: it showcases the benefits of external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) and highlights their real-life potential, as projects in Saudi Arabia have demonstrated.

First impressions count – and that goes for buildings too. But it is not only the facade that determines whether a building appeals to us aesthetically. In many cases, its appeal hinges on how sustainable it is too. Because facades offer fantastic opportunities to put sustainable construction into effect.

When two individuals get together and the chemistry between them is right, each can bring out the best of their abilities and, together, they become a force to reckon with. What applies to people is also true for molecules. Vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) polymers are an excellent example: their special properties have made them indispensable in numerous industries and applications.

Large-format tiles are state-of-the-art in modern architecture. But with size comes precision: the larger the tile, the flatter the substrate needs to be. The solution? Self-leveling compounds (SLCs) modified with VINNAPAS^® polymer binders! Our video explains their application and benefits.

For more than 75 years, we have been among the top producers of silicone and silicone resins. For almost 60 years, our SILRES^® silicone resins have set standards in the quality of decorative coatings. This success story has been made possible by a unique chemical network – but even more so by a highly dedicated network of people.