Products in Paints & Coatings: Silicones

POWERSIL® 552 Browngreen is a one-component silicone dispersion that, upon curing, forms a tough high voltage insulator coating with excellent electrical properties. It exhibits very good resistance to weathering and outstanding tracking resistance. Additionally, POWERSIL® 552 Browngreen creates a long-term hydrophobic surface, preventing the formation of wet conductive films and minimizing the risk of pollution flashovers.

SILRES® BS 710 is a permanent anti-graffiti coating designed to protect concrete, masonry, wood, and pre-existing coatings. It is based on polyorganosiloxanes and provides excellent performance against exterior elements such as rain, sun, and temperature extremes. SILRES® BS 710 is a single-component product that cures at room temperature with ambient moisture. The cured coating offers excellent release properties and ease of removal for most permanent markers and aerosol paints.

POWERSIL® 79032 is an electrically conductive silicone rubber dispersion in xylene. It serves as both a conductive coating and an adhesion-promoting primer. This product is supplied as a ready-to-use, one-component system, making it convenient for application. It exhibits low volume resistivity and acts as an effective adhesion promoter. POWERSIL® 79032 is suitable for various coating techniques, including dipping, brushing, and spraying.

POWERSIL® 402 A/B is an electrically conductive silicone rubber dispersion in xylene. It is ideal for use as a conductive coating and an adhesion-promoting primer. This product offers a low volume resistivity and is suitable for various coating techniques such as dipping, brushing, or spraying.

POWERSIL® N 552 White is a one-component silicone dispersion that cures to form a tough high-voltage insulator coating with excellent electrical properties. It offers very good resistance to weathering and outstanding tracking resistance, ensuring its performance in various environmental conditions. Additionally, POWERSIL® N 552 White forms a long-term hydrophobic surface, effectively preventing the formation of wet conductive films and minimizing the risk of pollution flashovers.

POWERSIL® 577 Plus is a curable, one-component silicon-in-water emulsion that can be applied through spray application. Upon drying and curing, it forms a high voltage insulator coating with excellent electrical properties. This solvent-free product also creates a long-term hydrophobic surface, preventing the formation of wet conductive layers, minimizing electrical leakage current, and eliminating the risk of pollution flashovers.

SEMICOSIL® 988 TIC is a non-slump, thermally curable, one-part silicone rubber with excellent insulation properties. This product is optimized for insulation coating applications in disk power semiconductors. It is a ready-to-use system that exhibits thixotropic behavior, ensuring easy application and positioning. SEMICOSIL® 988 TIC is transparent, has a medium hardness, and offers high flexibility as a low-stress adhesive.

ELASTOSIL® N 2076 is a flowable, one-part silicone rubber for coating and encapsulation applications. When exposed to air moisture, it cures at room temperature to yield a permanently flexible silicone rubber with good heat resistance and excellent flame retardant properties. Fully vulcanized ELASTOSIL® N 2076 shows long-term stability against weathering, moisture, and UV radiation. The silicone elastomer may continuously be exposed to constantly changing climatic conditions, UV radiation, and temperatures as high as 180°C (356°F) without damage.

WACKER® Silicone Paste P 12 is a pure white, soft-consistency heat sink paste with marked thermal conductivity. It is electrically insulating. WACKER® PASTE P 12 is used especially in semiconductor technology as a heat sink paste. When there is a need for good heat transfer from a semiconductor to a cooling element, applying a thin coating of WACKER® PASTE P 12 is advisable. In the assembly of semiconductors such as diodes, transistors, and thyristors, microscopic irregularities may exist on the mating surfaces of the semiconductor and the cooling surface. These surface irregularities can hinder firm metal-to-metal contact when assembled.

SILRES® WH 80A is a water-reducible, solvent-free emulsion of siloxane that can be used to increase the beading and water repellency of cellulosic substrates. The modification of water-reducible organic polymers such as alkyds or acrylic latexes with SILRES® WH 80A will increase water repellency and beading after exposure to UV radiation.

POWERSIL® N 553 DarkGrey is a one-component silicone dispersion that cures to form a tough, high-voltage insulator coating with excellent electrical properties. It offers very good resistance to weathering and outstanding tracking resistance. Additionally, POWERSIL® N 553 DarkGrey creates a long-term hydrophobic surface, preventing the formation of wet conductive films and reducing the risk of pollution flashovers.

ELASTOSIL® E303 Transluzent is an acetoxy-cure, free-flowable, solvent-based RTV-1 silicone dispersion. It cures at room temperature or at elevated temperatures by reacting with air humidity to form a flexible silicone coating. A typical application is the selective coating of heat exchangers (automotive radiators).

SILRES® BS SMK 2101 is a solventless silicone microemulsion concentrate based on silanes and siloxanes that is diluted with water to yield a microemulsion. Dilute aqueous solutions of SILRES® BS SMK 2101 are high-quality specialty water repellents for hydrophobic impregnation and priming normal and reinforced concrete, as well as water resisting admixtures for non-load-bearing manufactured concrete products.

ELASTOSIL® LR 6200 A/B is a liquid silicone rubber (LSR) that is solvent-free and free-flowing. It utilizes additive curing and consists of two components. This grade is specifically designed for textile coatings. ELASTOSIL® LR 6200 A/B has a very low viscosity, allowing for good penetration into the substrate and a dry surface touch. It is particularly well suited for textile coating applications that require enhanced flame retardancy.

POWERSIL® 567 is a one-component silicone dispersion that, upon curing, forms a durable high-voltage insulator coating with excellent electrical properties. It exhibits very good resistance to weathering and outstanding tracking resistance. Moreover, POWERSIL® 567 creates a long-term hydrophobic surface, effectively preventing the formation of wet conductive films and reducing the risk of pollution flashovers.

SILRES® BS 1001 A is a stable, VOC-compliant, 50% active silicone emulsion that reduces with water to form a stable, penetrating water repellent emulsion. SILRES® BS 1001 A is developed to treat a wide variety of mineral substrates, including architectural concrete, concrete block, split-face block, pavers, stucco, porous and dense brick, clay tile, and exposed aggregate concrete. It is particularly effective in the do-it-yourself (DIY) markets, where good water repellency, beading, ease of use, and stability are required. SILRES® BS 1001 A is not recommended for below-grade applications where hydrostatic pressure can be significant.

WACKER® HC 100 is a stable, VOC-compliant silicone emulsion with 50% actives. It can be diluted with water to create stable and penetrating water repellent emulsions. WACKER® HC 100 is specifically designed for treating various mineral substrates, such as architectural concrete, concrete block, splitface block, pavers, stucco, porous and dense brick, clay tile, and exposed aggregate concrete. This product is particularly effective in the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) market, where there is a need for good water repellency, beading, ease of use, and stability. However, it is not recommended for below-grade applications where there may be significant hydrostatic pressure.

SEMICOSIL® 949 UV A/B is a pourable, addition-curing, two-part silicone rubber with low viscosity. This product cures extremely fast when exposed to UV light, resulting in a soft silicone elastomer. SEMICOSIL® 949 UV A has a mixing ratio of 10:1 for its two parts and exhibits low viscosity, making it easy to handle and process. It offers the advantage of extremely fast curing at room temperature after UV activation. The cured elastomer has low hardness (Shore 00). Additionally, SEMICOSIL® 949 UV A contains a UV tracer, providing process control options during application.

SILRES® BS 16 is an aqueous solution of potassium methyl siliconate used in diluted form for the hydrophobic impregnation of mineral construction materials, making them water-repellent. The water-repellent properties of SILRES® BS 16 are developed through its reaction with atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2), forming polymethylsilicic acid. However, it should be noted that, like all siliconates, SILRES® BS 16 may cause a white deposit on the surface of colored construction materials if used outside the recommended application guidelines.

SEMICOSIL® 942 UV A/B is a sprayable, addition-curing, two-part silicone rubber with low viscosity. This product cures extremely fast when exposed to UV light, resulting in a soft conformal coating. SEMICOSIL® 942 UV A/B exhibits low viscosity and shear-thinning properties, making it suitable for spray applications. It offers the advantage of extremely fast curing at room temperature after UV activation, as well as the ability for shadow curing. Additionally, it contains a UV tracer, providing process control options during application.

WACKER® G 795 is a solution consisting of reactive siloxanes and silicone resins dissolved in a blend of isoalkanes. When the solvent evaporates, the remaining mixture forms a rigid film of silicone resin upon exposure to ambient or elevated temperatures and atmospheric humidity. This resin film firmly adheres to the substrate. Subsequently, when catalyzed silicone rubber is applied and vulcanized on top of the resin film, it forms a strong bond.

SILRES® IC 701 is an anti-graffiti coating intended for use in the professional market for the protection of concrete, masonry, and metal substrates. The cured coating provides excellent release and ease of removal for permanent markers and aerosol paints. SILRES® IC 701 is based on polysiloxane polymers and provides excellent performance against exterior elements such as rain, sun, and temperature extremes. It cures via the condensation reaction at room temperature by reacting with ambient moisture.

ELASTOSIL® LR 3153 A/B is a liquid, solvent-free silicone rubber designed for coatings on textile-braided cables and a primer for bonding silicone rubber on PEX surfaces. The product has good adhesion to glass fiber and common textiles. It provides a glossy surface and may be diluted with Isopar E or other aliphatic hydrocarbons.

SILRES® BS 720 A is a clear coating specifically designed to create a dry erase surface on various construction material substrates. It is formulated as a neat, solvent-free, one-part (1K) product with a silicone hybrid chemistry. SILRES® BS 720 A offers several advantages, including a very low odor and low VOC (volatile organic compound) content. When applied to compatible surfaces, SILRES® BS 720 A forms a dry erase surface, allowing users to write and erase with ease. This coating is suitable for use on a wide range of construction materials, providing versatility in application. Its clear formulation maintains the esthetic appearance of the substrate while offering the functionality of a dry-erase surface.

CHT Group ACC17 is a fast-curing, low-viscosity, low-volatile, 1-component, condensation-curing silicone coating. The uncured product can be applied by pouring or spraying and is readily cured into a tough, transparent rubber. It can be used to coat printed circuit boards to prevent the ingress of water and environmental contaminants.

CHT Group ACC15 is a low-viscosity, 1-component, condensation-curing silicone coating. The uncured product can be applied by pouring or brushing and is readily cured into a tough, transparent rubber. It can be used to coat printed circuit boards to prevent the ingress of water and environmental contaminants.

PerformaSil™ 300 Roof Coating is a water-based elastomeric silicone coating that provides protection against harsh weather elements, UV degradation, and ponding water issues. It provides a flexible seal that resists lateral movements of roofing structures due to thermal expansion and contractions of the roofing structure. It repels physical water while being very permeable to water vapor allowing the structure to “breath.” Suitable for a variety of roofing substrates, it provides easy water clean-up with no solvents required for tool clean-up or overspray. It can be sprayed or roll applied.

PerformaSil™ 200 Anti-Graffiti Coating is a single-component, water-based silicone elastomer that dries to form a tough, durable film that provides long-lasting, permanent graffiti and water protection. It cures to form a breathable membrane that is impervious to water and protects surfaces from spray paint, marker, and felt tip pens. Graffiti is easily removed with a power washer, scrub brush, or commercial graffiti cleaners. This coating can eliminate repainting costs and prevent properties from losing value.

Solvent-Free Conformal Coating ECC3011 is a one-component, low viscosity silicone conformal coating material that cures on exposure to atmospheric moisture to form a flexible elastomer protective coating. ECC3011 conformal coating cures quickly in ambient conditions without the need for curing equipment, and can achieve faster tack-free time with exposure to mild heat. ECC3011 conformal coating can help reduce the potential for corrosion of electronic components, and under certain test conditions* has been found to surpass other polymers such as acrylics, polyurethane, polyolefin and other silicone polymers in corrosion prevention.

Two part epoxy primer

Andisil® SPR 2833 Clear is a reactive silicone primer that can be used to improve adhesion of various RTV silicones to a variety of substrates including: metal, wood, glass, ceramics and many plastics. It is useful in formulations where a clear primer is preferred.

Staticide® 8695 Silicone Conformal Coating provides superior corrosion protection on flexible and ridged printed circuit boards. It is the perfect choice for high-temperature applications in high-humidity environments. Although not intended for outdoor use, this product provides protection against intermittent exposure to rain and salt on printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies. This tough, transparent coating will not fragment, chip, or crack and provides exceptional acid resistance. Its maximum dielectric strength is 1100 volts/mil.

USI Chemical USi-PDMS 30000 is a special product which has excellent physical and chemical properties.

USI Chemical USi-PDMS 0.65 is a special product which has excellent physical and chemical properties.

USI Chemical USi-PDMS 10000 is a special product which has excellent physical and chemical properties.

SC-550 Primer is general-purpose primer for use with most silicone elastomer. It is a one- component, solvent-based primer that is available clear or tinted for ease of visual inspection.