Products in Industrial Additives & Materials: Building Materials

SILRES® BS 50 is a solvent-free, water-thinnable emulsion of a special blend of silicone resin and polydimethylsiloxane. It is recommended as an additive for porous masonry coatings to make them water-repellent. SILRES® BS 50 is particularly suitable for silicate emulsion paints and plasters.

SILRES® BS 5350 is a pure liquid siloxane specifically designed to provide water repellency to autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) and effectively reduce its capillary water absorption. It is suitable for application on AAC with densities above 150 kilograms per cubic meter. Despite being a non-water-based product and free from surfactants or solvents, SILRES® BS 5350 is commonly used as an integral or in-mass hydrophobizing additive in the aqueous AAC slurry. It disperses within the mixer through the shear forces generated between the liquid and solid components.

SILRES® BS 3003 is a water-thinnable, solventless emulsion based on a mixture of silane and siloxane. Diluted solutions of SILRES® BS 3003 serve as high-quality general-purpose water repellents for impregnating and priming mineral surfaces. It can also be used for the mass treatment of non-load-bearing concrete products and as a post-hydrophobation agent for fiber cement products like fiber cement boards.

SILRES® BS 43 N is a water-dilutable silicone resin emulsion primarily used as a binder in the production of silicone resin emulsion paints and silicone resin plasters. It serves as the main binder in these formulations, playing a crucial role in their performance. When properly formulated with SILRES® BS 43 N, the resulting products exhibit several desirable characteristics. They demonstrate high permeability to water vapor and CO2, allowing for effective moisture and gas exchange. Additionally, these products have low water absorption coefficients, which help minimize water ingress and potential damage.

SILRES® BS 280 CF is a solvent-free silicone concentrate based on silane or siloxane. Like SILRES® BS 280, it can be diluted with organic solvents. Diluted solutions of SILRES® BS 280 CF serve as high-quality water repellents for impregnating mineral building materials, particularly silicate-free natural stones like limestone or gypsum. It also develops its water-repellent effect through a reaction with atmospheric humidity.

SILRES® BS 1316 is used undiluted as a water-repellent primer and impregnating agent for normal and reinforced concrete. It is a mixture of isomeric octyltrimethoxysilanes, with isooctyltrimethoxysilane as the main component. SILRES® BS 1316 is specifically recommended as a water-repellent impregnating agent and primer for normal and reinforced concrete in various applications such as bridges, roads, and buildings.

SILRES® BS 1042 is an aqueous emulsion of a reactive polydimethylsiloxane. Its purpose is to provide water repellency to materials such as glass wool mats or rock wool mats that are bound with phenolic resin. It can also be used for low-density bulk goods like perlite or vermiculite. The emulsion helps to impart water-repellent properties to these materials, enhancing their performance in moisture-related applications.

Caliber 159 (05059) is an acid-thinned dent corn starch designed as a versatile binder with applications in both building materials and paper and pulp. This starch offers excellent printability and enhances surface cure. It is well-suited for surface applications in paper and packaging grades, as well as serving as a binder in building materials.

Caliber 150 (05050) is an acid-modified starch derived from dent corn. It has found applications in dry-end applications within the paper industry and serves as a binder in building materials. Notably, it offers features such as good printability and the ability to improve surface cure, making it a valuable component in various industrial applications.

Versa-TL 72 is a hydrophobically modified copolymer.

SILRES® BS 30 A is a stable, VOC-compliant blend of 100% active siloxanes and silicone resin. It imparts water and stain repellency to substrates while enhancing their appearance. Developed for treating mineral substrates commonly used in the tile industry, such as tumbled marble, limestone, slate, and saltillo clay tile, SILRES® BS 30 A is currently produced in the USA.

SILRES® BS 2001 is a water-thinnable, solventless emulsion based on a mixture of silane and siloxane. It is a ready-to-use solution that serves as a high-quality water repellent for impregnating and priming mineral surfaces. After application, the emulsion undergoes hydrolysis, releasing alcohol and converting into a silicone resin.

SILRES® BS 1703 SQ (000096394) is also primarily intended for in-plant water-repellent treatment of fiber-reinforced cement products, such as fiber-cement boards. It exhibits a higher flash point and increased storage stability compared to SILRES® BS 1703. While it may have a slightly opalescent appearance with a slight yellowish discoloration, it does not affect the excellent performance of the product.

SILRES® BS 290 CF is a solventless silicone concentrate based on a mixture of silane and siloxane. Like SILRES® BS 290, it can be diluted with organic solvents. Dilute solutions of SILRES® BS 290 CF in organic solvents serve as high-quality general-purpose water repellents for impregnating and priming mineral and highly alkaline substrates.

SILFOAM® SD 8260 is a 100% silicone antifoam concentrate that is specifically developed to meet the requirements of the dispersion industry. It can be used directly or as a base for creating an antifoam emulsion. SILFOAM® SD 8260 is highly recommended for foaming systems that require excellent compatibility with the antifoam agent. It is suitable for applications that typically present challenges for silicones, such as paints, adhesives, and water-miscible cooling lubricants.

SILRES® BS 1052 is an aqueous and water-dilutable emulsion of a medium-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane. Its main purpose is to provide water repellency to materials such as glass wool (fiberglass) or stone wool. It can be used on both bound materials, where the wool is bound with a resin, as well as unbound materials without a resin. By applying SILRES® BS 1052, it helps to enhance the water-repellent properties of these materials, improving their performance in moisture-related applications.

SILRES® BS 1701 is a mixture of octyltriethoxysilane isomers, with iso-octyltriethoxysilane as the main component. It is used undiluted for the hydrophobic priming and impregnation of concrete and reinforced concrete. Additionally, SILRES® BS 1701 is suitable for the hydrophobic treatment of fillers and pigments.

SILRES® BS 1703 SQ (000010587) is specifically designed for the in-plant water-repellent treatment of fiber-reinforced cement products, including fiber-cement boards. Its main purpose is to greatly reduce the capillary water absorption of these construction materials once they have set and reached equilibrium moisture. The use of SILRES® BS 1703 SQ provides enhanced protection against water damage, contributing to the longevity and quality of fiber-reinforced cement products.

GENIOSIL® WP 1 is a polyether-based silane-terminated polymer suitable as a binder in moisture-curing formulations. It differs from conventional silylated polymers due to its high reactivity, which results from the structural proximity of the nitrogen atom to the silicon atom in the dimethoxy(methyl)silyl-methylcarbamate group (alpha-effect). It hydrolyzes in the presence of moisture to form a stable siloxane network initiated by mild catalysis, rather than heavy metal ions.

SILRES® BS 290 is a solventless silicone concentrate based on a mixture of silane and siloxane. It can be diluted with organic solvents. Dilute solutions of SILRES® BS 290 in organic solvents are high-quality general-purpose water repellents for impregnating and priming mineral and highly alkaline substrates.

SILRES® BS 1346 is a nonionic, solvent-free, water-dilutable emulsion of a reactive polysiloxane. It is used in its undiluted form as a hydrophobizing additive for aqueous masonry paints or plasters. Its purpose is to increase water repellency, water resistance, and water vapor permeability while also enhancing processability and antiblocking properties.

SILRES® BS 1340 is a nonionic, solvent-free, waterborne emulsion of a reactive polysiloxane. It is specifically used in the formulation of water-resistant coatings. SILRES® BS 1340 can be directly incorporated, without dilution, into waterborne masonry paints and plasters either during or after their production.

Texicryl® 13-620 is an APEO free pure acrylic copolymer emulsion designed for use in the building and construction industry. The polymer offers improved adhesion to various substrates and superior elasticity to relevant mixtures. It is designed for use in flexible mineral sealings, crack-bridging systems, waterproof coatings, fillers, putties, polymer-modified cement and mortar based mixtures of all kinds.

Texicryl® 13-074 is an APEO free styrene acrylic copolymer emulsion which has been developed for use in mixes containing portland cement for flooring applications. It imparts a higher degree of flexibility and also acts as a soft binder used in fabric glue formulations for tissues and papers.

Texicryl® 13-072 is a styrene-acrylic copolymer emulsion specifically developed for compatibility with cements, especially Portland-type cements. The principal advantages of Texicryl® 13-072 are enhanced adhesion and resilience, leading to improved impact of cements. It can be used in many types of cement based compounds to improve flexibility and resilience, giving improved impact resistance.

BIOTREND® BIT20-D is a 20% aqueous dispersion of benzisothiazolin (BIT), utilized to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi, including yeasts and molds. It serves as a highly effective biocide across various applications, such as preservation of latex paints, aqueous industrial preservation, polymer lattices, adhesives, joint compounds, and dispersed pigments like clays, titanium dioxide, and calcium carbonate. BIOTREND® GA50 is Zero VOC, devoid of formaldehyde, and does not generate MIT.

BIOTREND® GA50 is a 50% Glutaraldehyde solution, serving as a potent microbiocide for managing spoilage, odor-causing, corrosion-inducing, slime-forming bacteria, sulfate-reducing bacteria, fungi, yeast molds, and algae. It finds application in diverse settings such as paper mills and paper mill process water systems, water-based coatings for paper and paperboard, air washers, recirculating cooling water systems, heat transfer systems, oil well drilling, oil field processing, and pigments and filler slurries for food contact paper and paperboard.

BIOTREND® CMT1.5 is a broad-spectrum, fast-acting biocide formulation comprising 1.5% 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (CMIT) + 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (MIT). It is effective for preserving a wide range of industrial products.

Dispelair® CF 268 is a foam control agent with good dispersibility and excellent compatibility. It is used for aqueous adhesives and in the construction industry.

Dispelair® P 437 is used as a foam control for the construction industry. It is effective in many applications at low concentrations.

Dispelair® CF 219 is a highly effective foam control agent for aqueous adhesives and for very foamy systems.

Dispelair® CF 137 can be used in the manufacture of many types of polymers, polymer applications and regulatory requirements.

Dispelair® CF 147 is a foam control agent for aqueous adhesives. It has high dispersibility & excellent compatibility.

Dispelair® CF 128 is a foam control agent for aqueous adhesives. It has good dispersibility and high regulatory compliance.

Dispelair® P 430 is used as a foam control for the construction industry. It is effective in many applications at low concentrations.