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As a leading manufacturer of polysilicon and a pioneer in silicones, WACKER has been an important partner of the solar industry since its beginning. Today the company offers the solar industry a portfolio of future-proof products along the entire solar value chain.
- Outstanding purity (no other material in the world is produced on an industrial scale with this level of purity)
- Certified according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHRIS and OHSAS
- Complete spectrum of polysilicon products

Reliable and high-class components for a wide range of photovoltaic applications
Benefits:
- Adhesion to typical substrates (glass, aluminum, Tedlar®, EVA, etc.)
- Neutral crosslinking
- Long-term resistance to weathering and UV
- Easy processing
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Tear strength | Hardness Shore A | Tensile strength | Elongation at break | Product Rheology | Crosslinking Property | Vulcanizate | ||
ELASTOSIL® SOLAR 1101 | - - | 30[1] 30[1] | 2 N/mm²[2] 2 N/mm²[2] | 400 %[3] 400 %[3] | Thixotropic | - | - | |
ELASTOSIL® SOLAR 1109 BLACK | - - | 32[1] 32[1] | 2.5 N/mm²[2] 2.5 N/mm²[2] | 420 %[3] 420 %[3] | Thixotropic | - | - | |
ELASTOSIL® SOLAR 1109 WHITE | - - | 32[1] 32[1] | 2.3 N/mm²[2] 2.3 N/mm²[2] | 425 %[3] 425 %[3] | Thixotropic | - | - | |
ELASTOSIL® SOLAR 1200 | 7.1[4] 7.1[4] | 35[1] 35[1] | 2.1 N/mm²[2] 2.1 N/mm²[2] | 250 %[3] 250 %[3] | Shear thinning, Thixotropic, Non-slump | Condensation-curing, Two-component | Self-adhesive, Electrically insulating |
[1] Hardness Shore A | DIN ISO 48-4, [2] Tensile strength | ISO 37 type 1, [3] Elongation at break | ISO 37 type 1, [4] Tear strength | ASTM D 624 B, [] Suited, [] Well suited, [] Ideally suited
Benefits:
- Adhesion to typical substrates
- Very high transparency
- Rapid curing
- Long-term resistance to weathering and UV radiation
- No yellowing
Benefits:
- Low viscosity and rapid curing
- Low modulus for reducing thermomechanical stress
- Protection of bypass diodes against moisture penetration
- Improved heat dissipation
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Viscosity, dynamic | Pot life | Hardness Shore 00 | ||
ELASTOSIL® CAT UV | 1000 mPa·s[1] 1000 mPa·s[1] | ≥ 1 d[4] ≥ 1 d[4] | - - | |
SEMICOSIL® 949 UV A | 150.0 mPa·s[2] 150.0 mPa·s[2] | - - | 40[5] 40[5] | |
SEMICOSIL® 949 UV B | 150.0 mPa·s[2] 150.0 mPa·s[2] | - - | 40[5] 40[5] | |
SEMICOSIL® 950 UV B | 1000 mPa·s[3] 1000 mPa·s[3] | - - | 40.0[6] 40.0[6] |
[1] Viscosity, dynamic | 25 °C | ISO 3219, [2] Viscosity, dynamic | 25.0 °C | DIN EN ISO 3219, [3] Viscosity, dynamic | DIN EN ISO 3219 | A: SEMICOSIL® 949 UV A; B: SEMICOSIL® 950 UV B, [4] Pot life | Typical Value for 25°C for which doubling of mix viscosity in static mixing tube is referred to, [not exposed to UV light or ambient light, depending on addition curing silicone grade]; No processing with premix recommended, [5] Shore 00 | 23 °C | ASTM D 2240 | 10 sec 140 mW/cm² followed by 30 min 150°C, [6] Hardness Shore 00 | 23 °C | ASTM 2240 / Type 00 | Curing Conditions: 10 sec / 140 mW/cm2 followed by 30 min 150°C; measured@23°C, [] Suited, [] Well suited, [] Ideally suited
Applications:
- Molding of SOG (silicone on glass) Fresnel lenses panels (primary optics)
- Bonding of the secondary optical element to the solar cell
- Effective heat management by bonding the solar chip to the heat sink unit
- Glueing the primary optics and the back panel with the frame
Benefits:
- Excellent adhesion to typical substrates (glass, aluminum, multiple junction cells, etc.)
- Neutral crosslinking
- Long-term resistance to weathering and UV
- No yellowing
- Easy processing and rapid curing
- Outstanding heat resistance
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Tear strength | Hardness Shore A | Tensile strength | Elongation at break | Product Rheology | Crosslinking Property | Vulcanizate | ||
ELASTOSIL® SOLAR 1101 | - - | 30[1] 30[1] | 2 N/mm²[2] 2 N/mm²[2] | 400 %[3] 400 %[3] | Thixotropic | - | - | |
ELASTOSIL® SOLAR 1109 BLACK | - - | 32[1] 32[1] | 2.5 N/mm²[2] 2.5 N/mm²[2] | 420 %[3] 420 %[3] | Thixotropic | - | - | |
ELASTOSIL® SOLAR 1109 WHITE | - - | 32[1] 32[1] | 2.3 N/mm²[2] 2.3 N/mm²[2] | 425 %[3] 425 %[3] | Thixotropic | - | - | |
ELASTOSIL® SOLAR 1200 | 7.1[4] 7.1[4] | 35[1] 35[1] | 2.1 N/mm²[2] 2.1 N/mm²[2] | 250 %[3] 250 %[3] | Shear thinning, Thixotropic, Non-slump | Condensation-curing, Two-component | Self-adhesive, Electrically insulating | |
ELASTOSIL® SOLAR 3211 | 2.6 N/mm[4] 2.6 N/mm[4] | 54[1] 54[1] | 7.4 N/mm²[2] 7.4 N/mm²[2] | 80 %[3] 80 %[3] | - | Two-component | Highly transparent, Electrically insulating |
[1] Hardness Shore A | DIN ISO 48-4, [2] Tensile strength | ISO 37 type 1, [3] Elongation at break | ISO 37 type 1, [4] Tear strength | ASTM D 624 B, [] Suited, [] Well suited, [] Ideally suited
Benefits:
- Outstanding heat and weathering resistance
- Long-term stability to UV radiation
- Particularly suitable for applications involving harsh conditions
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Tear strength | Hardness Shore A | Tensile strength | Elongation at break | Product Rheology | Crosslinking Property | Vulcanizate | ||
ELASTOSIL® SOLAR 1101 | - - | 30[1] 30[1] | 2 N/mm²[2] 2 N/mm²[2] | 400 %[3] 400 %[3] | Thixotropic | - | - | |
ELASTOSIL® SOLAR 1109 BLACK | - - | 32[1] 32[1] | 2.5 N/mm²[2] 2.5 N/mm²[2] | 420 %[3] 420 %[3] | Thixotropic | - | - | |
ELASTOSIL® SOLAR 1109 WHITE | - - | 32[1] 32[1] | 2.3 N/mm²[2] 2.3 N/mm²[2] | 425 %[3] 425 %[3] | Thixotropic | - | - | |
ELASTOSIL® SOLAR 1200 | 7.1[4] 7.1[4] | 35[1] 35[1] | 2.1 N/mm²[2] 2.1 N/mm²[2] | 250 %[3] 250 %[3] | Shear thinning, Thixotropic, Non-slump | Condensation-curing, Two-component | Self-adhesive, Electrically insulating |
[1] Hardness Shore A | DIN ISO 48-4, [2] Tensile strength | ISO 37 type 1, [3] Elongation at break | ISO 37 type 1, [4] Tear strength | ASTM D 624 B, [] Suited, [] Well suited, [] Ideally suited

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HELISOL® heat transfer fluids allow for a significant power block efficiency increase in large-scale applications and raise the temperature limit up to 425 °C. Moreover, HELISOL® heat transfer fluids have a significantly reduced hydrogen formation during operation compared to organic thermal oils.
Benefits of HELISOL® heat transfer fluids
- Exceptional thermal stability
- Highest max. working temperature: 425 °C
- Very broad temperature range: -40 to 425 °C
- Low pour point: < -40 °C
- Lower hydrogen formation
- Low fouling potential
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Appearance | Application Stability | Product Type | Specific Features | ||
HELISOL® 10A | colorless, clear colorless, clear | Stable upon heating | Silicone Fluid, Fluid | Good heat stability, Heat resistant | |
HELISOL® 5A | colorless, clear[1] colorless, clear[1] | Stable upon heating | Silicone Fluid, Fluid | Good heat stability, Heat resistant | |
HELISOL® XA | colorless, clear colorless, clear | Stable upon heating | Silicone Fluid, Fluid | Good heat stability, Heat resistant | |
HELISOL® XLP | clear clear | Stable upon heating | Silicone Fluid, Fluid | Good heat stability, Heat resistant |
[1] Appearance and color