WACKER Increases Surcharge for Dispersible Polymer Powder

VINNAPAS® dispersions and dispersible polymer powders are applied in a broad variety of industries, ranging from construction, adhesives, caulks, nonwovens, paints and coatings to paper, carpet and textiles. Polymer powders are produced by spray-drying polymer dispersions. In contact with water, the dispersible polymer powder grains disintegrate and release the individual dispersion particles again. VINNAPAS® dispersible powders enhance adhesion, flexibility, hydrophobicity, low temperature film forming and other key properties of cementitious construction materials. Main application areas include cementitious tile adhesives and grouts, skimcoats, concrete modification and sealing slurries.

WACKER POLYMERS is a leading producer of state-of-the-art binders and polymeric additives based on polyvinyl acetate and vinyl acetate copolymers and terpolymers. These take the form of disper¬sible polymer powders, dispersions, solid resins, and solutions. They are used in construction chemicals, paints and surface coatings, adhesives, sealants, carpet applications and nonwovens, as well as in fiber composites and polymeric materials based on renewable resources.