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ELASTOSIL^® silicone rubbers are true all-rounders. Aside from extremely heat-resistant and high-strength grades, the portfolio includes specialty grades that possess magnetic properties. Extrudable solid silicone rubber ELASTOSIL^® R 781/80 is detectable and can be used in a host of applications, such as magnetic closures.

New plant for specialty monomers at WACKER’s Burghausen site: Specialty monomers are key raw materials for the manufacture of specific dispersible polymer powders. With the construction of the new plant, WACKER is strengthening its position as a market and technology leader in this field.

Lab test on color stability: alternating high and low temperatures, UV light and humidity simulate months of outdoor weathering in a lab environment. Even after 1000 hours, the test panel coated with the new dispersion PRIMIS^® AF 1000 formulation (right) is as brightly colored as before, whereas the commercial alternative (left) is showing clear signs of weathering.

The silicone resin emulsion in the SILRES^® WH line provides wood with long-lasting protection against moisture and damp, as evidenced by the beading effect on impregnated wood (right). In contrast, the untreated wood (left) becomes damp immediately. By providing long-term protection, SILRES^® WH greatly reduces the frequency of renovating and recoating exterior woodwork.

A transparent liquid waterproofing system based on the new silane-terminated polymer GENIOSIL^® XT 50 available from WACKER can protect tiles against moisture and frost damage. Such polymers are both highly elastic, yet extremely tear resistant. They also display very good crack-bridging properties.