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WACKER SILICONES

Silicones Are Truly Multi-Talented

We encounter them every day – in smartphones, cars, textiles, paints and coatings, but also in medical applications.

Strongest Divisional Sales with €2.74 Billion

Over 70 Years of Success in Silicones

The World’s Second Largest Silicone Manufacturer

2 Raw Materials

7 Product Groups

More Than 2,800 Silicone Products

16 production sites worldwide

16 Technical Competence Centers

The age of silicones began at WACKER more than 70 years ago. In 1947, we became Europe’s first silicone manufacturer; today we are number 2 in the global silicones business.

WACKER SILICONES offers customers our broadest range of products. Two raw materials – silicon metal and methanol – are the basis for making over 2,800 silicone products in seven product groups: silanes, siloxanes, silicone fluids, silicone emulsions, silicone elastomers, silicone resins and pyrogenic silica.

Multi-Talented Silicones for a Variety of Application Areas

Silicones have unique properties and are of unmatched versatility compared with other synthetic materials. Silicones withstand both heat and cold. Not only are they sealants and insulators, but also lubricants and release agents. They are flexible, water-repellent, elastic, UV-resistant and extremely durable. Thanks to their unique chemical and physical properties, they feature in many application areas and appear everywhere in daily life – even if we don’t usually notice them!

Products Made of Silicone – Indispensable in Everyday Life

360° Protection

Under attack: buildings are exposed to moisture from every direction. From the elements above and from groundwater below. High-performance SILRES® BS from WACKER make facades water-repellent and dry out damp masonry. Providing effective, all-round moisture protection for all types of masonry work.

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High-Definition Images

Pyrogenic silica is a key constituent of the dry toners used by laser printers and photocopiers. WACKER, together with its distributor Clariant, provides tailor-made solutions.

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Silicones: Artful Materials at Work!

Great art needs creative ideas – and of course the right materials to turn them into a reality. WACKER silicones are often used here. These extremely versatile “artful” materials stimulate creative ideas – in the culinary arts as well as in the fine arts. See for yourself!

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Moldmaking and Prototyping: Here’s How to Find the Right Moldmaking Compound

From chocolates to theater makeup, from gears to concrete wall coverings: with moldmaking and prototyping, just about anything is possible – provided you have the right silicone moldmaking compound. We’ve compiled eight questions here that will help you find the perfect ELASTOSIL® M product for your project.

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High-Tech Silicone Wound Dressings

Wound dressings coated with silicone prevent wounds from drying out. They are not sticky and adhere gently to the skin. What’s more, silicones can provide optimal conditions for wound healing and help accelerate recovery.

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Silicone Fluid Based on Biomethanol

TÜV certifies use of renewable materials at WACKER. Carbon footprint improved by dispensing with fossil fuels

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A Focus on Perfect Protection

Natural oils and fats, a diverse array of waxes and silicone derivatives: while this might sound like a recipe for a beauty mask, it actually describes the ingredients of construction coatings that WACKER has developed to perfection. Join us as we explore the secrets of beautiful, healthy walls.

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Our Greatest Strength?

The WACKER Service Principle

Do you need our technical expertise to develop new products or production processes? Or support for product formulation and approval, or for preparing logistics and packaging solutions?

We offer you so much more than just silicones. We are both your advisor and development partner. We respond to your needs, help you achieve your goals and place a real emphasis on innovation. This means we always have your entire production process in mind and can provide you with tailored support to optimize your business processes.

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By the Way:

A good quarter of our silicon metal is sourced from our production site in Holla, Norway. The advantages of this in-house production? It increases our supply security, making us a lot more independent.

“When It Comes to Silicones, Developers Always Contact Us First.”

Dr. Wolfgang Schattenmann, Vice President Hybrids & Sealants

Silicones – A World of Unlimited Potential

We encounter them every day – in smartphones, cars, textiles, paints and coatings, but also in lipsticks, detergents and medical applications – the 3,000 different silicone products that WACKER manufactures. They have unique properties unsurpassed in their versatility by any other polymer. They withstand both heat and cold. They are sealants and insulating materials, but also lubricants and release agents. They are water-repellent, elastic, UV-resistant and extremely durable. And they provide glossy surfaces while making textiles soft and supple.

Here you’ll find the right product for your application.