Brands in Mortar & Gypsum Additives

SILFOAM® is WACKER’s innovative brand for smart foam control products. It covers silicone-based integrated system solutions for regulatingfoam-intensive applications, and thereby optimizing processes and end products. SILFOAM® foam-control systems are the result of a continuous process of applied R&D. SILFOAM® is carefully tested for its compatibility and effectiveness in the customer's formulations, thereby avoiding overfoaming in advance.

ETONIS® is WACKER’s brand for polymer-based concrete admixtures. Targeted for the concrete industry which values effectiveness and sustainability, ETONIS® yields a technology advance by combining outstanding durability and excellent adhesion properties.

Mailose™ MP series is Hydroxyporpyl Methyl Cellulose. It is widely used in drymix mortar industry. Could be soluble in water and form the transparent solution.  As the important additives in mortar, Hydroxyproypl methyl Cellulose could increase the water retention, increase the workability and increase open time etc.

BIO-TERGE® is an anionic surfactant providing excellent viscosity, foam characteristics and mildness. It is an ideal surfactant for a variety of HI&I cleaning and personal care applications, agricultural formulations, and construction products used for concrete bases, firefighting foams and dust control.

VINNACEL® is WACKER’s trademark for polymer binders that are supplied in the form of a complete additive solutions, tailored to specific customer needs. VINNACEL® products increase the adhesion, cohesion and long-term performance of cementitious systems in order to optimize the end application.

Rheovis® types are rheology modifiers that enable formulators to adjust the flow behavior of their automotive & industrial coatings products. That way they benefit from improved viscosity behavior and application characteristics.

The VINNAPAS® eco product line stands for polymer dispersions, dispersible polymer powders and solid resins derived from renewable raw materials via the biomass balance approach. VINNAPAS® eco grades are chemically identical to the corresponding basic VINNAPAS® products. VINNAPAS® eco dispersions, dispersible polymer powders and solid resins are manufactured using the biomass balance approach. This means that fossil raw materials are entirely replaced in the supply chain by renewable raw materials that are certified as sustainable. WACKER uses bio-based acetic acid that is a byproduct of the wood-processing industry and is certified as sustainable by PEFC® (Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification). The bio-based acetic acid is introduced at the beginning of the production cycle. The biomass balance approach mathematically determines the percentage of dispersions, dispersible polymer powders and solid resins made from renewable (non-fossil) raw materials. VINNAPAS® eco grades are certified to the REDcert2 standard and audited by TÜV NORD, an independent German technical inspectorate.

CEDEPAL® is an anionic surfactant with maximum foaming power. It is used a as foaming agent in wall board and finds application in concrete admixtures.

Kwark® is used as an additive / raw material and mixed in various formulations in order to improve key properties of the final product. Kwark® is available under several particle size distributions to match various applications. Incorporate Kwark® in your products and base materials to benefit from its properties. Kwark® is available in six particle size distributions from 0.01 mm to 3.5 mm. Packaging could be in bags, in big bags (FIBC) or loose bulk material. It comes in two forms: Granules or Powders.

AGOCEL® product portfolio guarantees reliable processing and environmentally friendly optimization of mineral building material systems and architectural paints.

VINNAPAS® is WACKER’s brand name for a versatile range of polymer-based dispersions, powders and resins that are used to improve the properties and performance of products in a wide range of industries. The portfolio has been continuously improved and optimized since the 1950s. Thus, VINNAPAS® products set the standard and are leading in many applications.

ALPHA FOAMER® is a new generation ammonium alkyl ethoxy sulfate containing a mix of oligomeric components that gives it unique properties in the manufacture of gypsum wallboard.

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.

Microgel Bentonite is pure sodium based bentonite. It is processed from selected ore with high montmorillonite content, the active ingredient of bentonite.

Often, fillers have to meet very special requirements. In such cases not only good dispersion characteristics are of importance, but also mechanical and dynamic properties of the final products. Improved electrical insulation resistance, better aging and fluid resistance in many materials and improved anticorrosion properties have a crucial role to play in many areas. At Hoffmann Mineral, we developed Aktisil to meet such customer requirements. This special filler is made by treating the surface of Neuburg Siliceous Earth with chemical agents, mostly silanes. The reaction by-products (e.g. alcohol) formed during the manufacture of the different products of Aktisil are largely removed right away during the process. The coupling reaction fixes the silane to the surface of the filler. Any undesirable side-effects that can occur during mixing by direct addition of the silane are virtually eliminated. So the customer can choose from a complete product range of many different types of Aktisil. This is the result of many years of in-house experience and of close cooperation with customers. Know-how for users’ benefit.

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.

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

BIO-SOFT® is a nonionic surfactant blend that is an excellent cleaner, degreaser, and detergent. It can be formulated into concentrates and ready-to-use products for household, industrial, and institutional applications.

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).

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.

SYNTRAN® is a modified-acrylic copolymer with improved flexibility, which is very suitable as a polymer for leather applications and glove coatings. Formulations based on SYNTRAN® for various applications are available upon request.