Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
WACKER introduced vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) for caulks and sealants already in the 1980s. Today, WACKER is a technology leader in VAE applications for caulks and sealants. With the global trend towards more environmentally friendly products, there is a need for alternatives to products that are solvent-based. Recent regulations call for lower VOCs, such that low-VOC technologies are rapidly gaining favor. WACKER offers a high-quality, environmentally compatible product portfolio for HVAC applications.
Features
- Ease of application and cleaning, hence ideal for both professional and DIY use
- Especially suitable for interior use
- Can be formulated with various pigments, fillers, thickeners and lubricants to pass UL 181A and UL 181B standards
- Compatible with other latex dispersions, epoxy resins and water-based polyurethane dispersions
Benefits:
- High filler acceptance
- Excellent adhesion to aluminum, galvanized steel and stainless steel
- Low odor, low formaldehyde
- Paintable
- Ease of application and cleaning
Applications:
- Gap filling
- HVAC mastics
- Duct sealant
Features
- Good initial tack and adhesion to insulating materials and metal
- Formulation to higher solids levels reduces the amount of moisture in the product
- Enable formulators to meet UL 2395 and ASTM C916 standards
Benefits:
- Good adhesion to a variety of substrates (e.g., fiberglass, metal, wood, plastics)
- Low odor, low formaldehyde and produced without APEO surfactants, non-flammable
- Internally plasticized
- Ease of application
- Easy to clean with warm water and detergent
- Good initial tack
- Diverse application possibilities: brush, roller, extrusion or spray systems
Applications:
- Duct liner adhesives