Brands in Construction Chemicals

Styrofan® types are styrene/butadiene dispersions that give non-wovens made of synthetic fibers their exceptional and different functional properties.

CAVAMAX® is the trade name for cyclodextrins from WACKER. We are the only company in the world to manufacture all three naturally occurring cyclodextrins – α, β and γ (CAVAMAX® W6, W7 and W8). CAVAMAX® cyclodextrins have unique properties resulting in a wide range of functionalities, such as stabilization, rheology control, masking of bitterness or increasing bioavailability and much more. This paves the way for innovative food, pharma and industrial applications.

20 Microns pioneered unique processing methods and applications expertise for calcination along with fine particle technology, and today our fine particle Calcined Kaolins are the most widely used worldwide in numerous applications from Coatings to Plastics and Paper to Construction and Adhesives to Rubber and Wire & Cable. Delivering the highest gloss, our ultra-fine Calcined Kaolins are the perfect complement in high Carbonate Coating formulations to optimize properties and Printability. 20 Microns offers a variety of Calcined Kaolins calcined at medium to high temperatures depending on end applications for its customers across the globe. Our Hyper series is Silane treated Calcined Kaolin with different organo silane as per the end application requirement. The highly pulverized and coating technology imparts excellent homogenous dispersion in polymeric and rubber compounds. These are high-performance reinforcing extenders providing better dispersion, significantly improving dielectric and mechanical properties like tensile strength, modulus, abrasion resistance, and shore hardness. It is widely accepted as a suitable replacement for conventional reinforcing fillers in the rubber industry.

The SILRES® brand comprises a wide range of silicones for coatings, paints and construction applications. The portfolio has been developed and continuously improved since the 1950's when the first silicone resins for building protection originated in WACKER laboratories. It features not only time-tested and innovative products, but also tailored solutions for a host of applications, climates and substrates. And it is supported by a range of extensive services available from our technical centers worldwide which provide further customization and customer-specific options.

Aktifit is an activated Silfit Z 91 produced by modifying the surface with functional silanes. The by-products split off during the treatment reaction are largely removed during the production process which firmly attaches the silane to the filler surface. This helps minimize undesirable side effects, as they are potentially encountered with in-situ mixing (direct addition of silane to the compound).

VARIPHOB® provides high performance silicone and wax based water repellents for various applications. Thanks to our many years of experience in the synthesis and emulsification of organically modified silicones and waxes, our products have unique combinations of properties. The VARIPHOB® product portfolio guarantees long-lasting and environmentally friendly protection of mineral surfaces, architectural paints and plasters.

Pluronic® types are chemically EO/PO or PO/EO block polymers used as dispersants. Pluronic® grades offer specialized properties making them ideal for improving electroplating processes.

Texicryl® emulsion used to enhance the workability and technical performance of products being supplied into the building and decoration market.A diverse range of thickeners and binders for the Artist Colors market. It can also be used in water-based styrene acrylic emulsion polymers and solid resins specifically developed for graphic art applications, as a rheology modifiers for Hand Cleanser applications.With over 60 years’ experience, our range of PVA / acrylic binders and inverse emulsion thickeners deliver high performance in textile and furnishing products.

STEOL® is a high active product useful in detergents, dishwash, laundry, shampoos, bath products, liquid hand soap and industrial cleaners

Pangel range bring to the market a complete tool-box of special clay based additives for paints and coatings, fertilizers and in a variety of different bitumen and asphalt based systems. Pangel products are highly pseudoplastic additives based in different silicate minerals for both water and solvent based systems.

TOLSA range of products for construction greatly improves the rheology of mortars and pastes. Cimsil additives improves workability as well as anti-sag and anti-settling without impact on any other fundamental mortar characteristics.

H-Quest® is a range of high-performance, eco-friendly chelating agents that meet strict environmental standards to achieve a "full green circle." These products have applications in alkaline metal cleaning, metal finishing, heavy-duty metal cleaners, alkaline bottle cleaning, and as a concrete additive.