As a pioneer of modern chemistry, today we are a globally active company with state-of-the-art specialty chemical products. Our portfolio contains more than 3,000 products.
You, our customers, come from virtually every major sector. We develop intelligent solutions and cutting-edge technologies for you. Customer-oriented and innovative with a long-term vision, we aim to improve people’s quality of life around the world.
We offer a range of highly specialized products for concrete: From modifiers and additives that open up totally new applications by optimizing concrete’s key properties, to binders for repair mortars, through to water-repellent agents for bulk hydrophobization and in situ impregnation. Both our silane and silicone products and our polymeric modifiers are backed up by decades of expertise and comprehensive service that you can rely on.
For exterior paints, we offer solutions based on silicone chemistry, organic chemistry or a combination of both.
Our silicone-based water repellents for concrete and masonry provide the most effective protection against water damage by forming an extremely stable, and thus highly durable, three-dimensional silicone-resin network that repels water but is permeable to water vapor.
Our VAE co- and terpolymer dispersions are attractive alternatives to conventional acrylic and styrene-acrylic systems for outdoor applications.
We offer binders and additives for a number of plaster types, such as those based on cement- or silicone resin as well as ready-to-use dispersion-bound types. Our products improve important properties such as processability, adhesion, flexibility, mechanical resistance, hydrophobicity and resistance to weathering.
Our company is one of the pioneers in silicones and polysilicon. With a future-oriented portfolio covering the entire solar value chain, we are a global market leader and a key partner to the solar industry.
Sealants play a decisive role in many key industries. As a pioneer in the field, we have significantly advanced the development of sealants.
Our silicones are the ideal materials for use in extreme conditions, such as those found in automotive applications, especially e-mobility. Whether in electric motors, power electronics, displays, cables and plugs, fuel cells, batteries or sensors: our high-performance silicones have exceptional properties that enable our customers to secure pole position in their particular market.
We offer a comprehensive portfolio of peroxide- and platinum-cure HTV silicone rubber as well as addition-cure silicone gels for use as insulating material in various cables and wires.
With SILRES® BS, we offer water-repellent impregnations that reduce the absorption behavior of the substrate's pores. Unlike various film-forming coatings, water-repellent agents based on organosilicones do not block the pores so that breathability is maintained. At the same time, water can no longer penetrate the pores because water, as a polar liquid, cannot interact with the non-polar, hydrophobic surface.
SILRES® BS silicone emulsions improve the insulating properties of mineral building materials. When applied as a hydrophobic impregnation treatment, they form a hydrophobic silicone network bound to the surface. This reduces capillary water absorption and optimizes water-vapor permeability. Thermal conductivity is optimized, effectively protecting the treated insulation materials from moisture-related damage.
Temperature fluctuations, moisture and mechanical stress are a great challenge for external thermal insulation composite systems. Reliable functioning of modern external thermal insulation composite systems depends largely on the adhesive and base coats used. As polymer binders, VINNAPAS® dispersible powders and dispersions improve adhesion to many substrates, increase the flexibility and impact strength of the system, and provide protection and durability against external influences.
SILRES® BS silicone-based anti-graffiti coatings form a durable protective layer from which graffiti can be washed off with cold water and without additional cleaning agents. Unlike conventional systems, the SILRES® BS coating does not need to be reapplied after graffiti has been removed. Our technology is free of tin-containing catalysts and oxime crosslinkers.
VINNAPAS® polymer dispersions and dispersible polymer powders are particularly suitable for the formulation of smooth and durable 1- and 2-component self-leveling compounds and screeds. They comply with the requirements of European ecolabels such as Blue Angel or Emicode EC1 Plus.
We offer various solutions to protect the open-pored surface of concrete or screed against soiling.
Rheology modifiers control the viscosity and flow characteristics of the product in coatings and emulsion formulations. They prevent the paint from being as runny as water, from splashing everywhere during application by brush or roller, and from flowing unevenly before it has dried. Rheology modifiers can reduce dripping and splattering of the drying paint during application and can prevent pigment sedimentation in the container during transport and storage.
ELASTOSIL® 7000 N is a one-component, neutrally cross-linking, low-modulus silicone sealant with excellent adhesion, long storage stability and very good processing properties for the construction sector, for glass and window construction and for industrial applications.
ELASTOSIL® 7000 N cross-links at room temperature under the influence of air humidity to form a permanently elastic silicone rubber.
Different waterproofing systems can be formulated and optimized with our products. VINNAPAS® polymer dispersions and dispersible polymer powders are ideal for the formulation of 1-component, ready-to-use, pasty waterproofing membranes as well as 1- and 2-component cementitious systems. GENIOSIL® WP silane-terminated polymers are key to liquid waterproofing membranes. VINNEVA® polymer binders enhance the properties of bituminous-based liquid waterproofing systems.
The skin is not only the largest organ in the human body, it is also the most visible. Beautiful skin is attractive and reflects good health. That’s why people devote a lot of time and attention to looking after their skin, no matter what age and gender they are.
People and markets around the world want products that cater specifically to their different skin types and ages. Care, protection and aesthetics always play a role here.
Wacker Biotech is your CDMO partner for novel therapies, including messenger RNA (mRNA), plasmid DNA (pDNA) and formulations with lipid nanoparticles (LNPs). A strong team you can rely on!
The term “tissue” includes toilet paper, facial tissues, napkins, cosmetic tissues, and paper towels for both home and commercial use. As much as these products may differ, the expectations we have of them are equally high: they should be soft, economical, tear-resistant and naturally hygienic; ideally they should support good skin care and feel pleasant to the touch. This can be accomplished by using additives and lotions.
We offer binders and additives derived from different chemical platforms for formulating interior paints: silicone chemistry, organic chemistry or a combination of the two. These platforms are the foundation of both our broad portfolio of highly specialized solutions and our outstanding expertise, allowing us to offer combinations of desirable properties, such as strong adhesion, high hydrophobicity, scrub and stain resistance or low VOC values.
We offer various solutions to protect the open-pored surface of concrete or screed against soiling.
Select SILRES® BS grades offer both surface protection and an optical improvement. The 100 percent silane/siloxane mixture makes natural surface colors appear brighter and deeper, and a matt or glossy look is possible. It is easy to apply using a roller, brush or pump sprayer.
Long, short, layered or straight – hair needs proper care and styling.
When we are comfortable with our hair, we vital, healthy and attractive. Hair care is all about shine, suppleness and volume – and always about personal style.
A broad range of our silicone products are specifically aimed at perfecting the transformation from a simple head of hair to a personal hairstyle and a personal look. These highly effective additives are easy-to-process ingredients that will actively support you in creating winning properties for your products.
VINNAPAS® polymer binders improve the performance of tile adhesives, making the thin-bed method a real option for laying tiles. They also allow the tile adhesive to be customized to a variety of tiles and substrates. The properties of tile grouts are also optimized by adding VINNAPAS® polymer binders.
VINNAPAS® dispersions for nonwovens impress with their versatility. They give nonwovens outstanding properties such as excellent tear strength in dry and wet conditions, a pleasant feel, dimensional stability, good absorption properties and solvent resistance, thus ensuring optimum results in a wide range of applications. Our VINNAPAS® eco polymer dispersions offer more sustainable solutions based on renewable raw materials.
Turning their back on cholesterol, hardened fats and animal products, health conscious and environmentally concerned consumers are increasingly looking toward alternative foods. The growing market demand for innovative foods can be met with our CAVAMAX® multifunctional cyclodextrins and FERMOPURE® vegan cysteine.
Silicones are widely used in the kitchen and in the home. Household goods are almost unthinkable without seals, cables and tubes made of silicone. And it doesn’t end there. Practical kitchen accessories such as silicone ice cube molds, pastry scrapers and spatulas offer unbeatable advantages.
Silicone sealants are essential construction and installation products for today’s demanding world. More importantly, they are indispensable for nearly all key industries because they are sustainable products. From connection and movement joints to sanitary seals: ELASTOSIL® silicone sealants are the products of choice in construction and industry. The portfolio also features special-purpose sealants, such as flame-resistant grades and grades that are suitable for contact with natural stone or food.
The outstanding properties of silicones make ELASTOSIL® products ideal for high-end applications such as white goods, household appliances, small appliances and kitchenware. The application determines whether room-temperature curing or heat-curing silicone elastomers are the best choice.
SILRES® silicone resins give high-temperature coatings excellent properties, especially where extreme temperatures accompanied by rapid temperature fluctuations prevail. The properties of heat-resistant coating systems are mainly defined by binders, pigments and fillers. Coatings based on SILRES® silicone resins can easily withstand temperatures of over 600 °C without destroying the coating or losing adhesion.
Silicones are suitable for coating almost any kind of fabric. The art of formulation requires a great deal of experience and creativity, and a wealth of knowledge about relevant chemical and processing relationships. This is an area where our technical service excels: we will help you with the often tricky task of matching product, coating system and substrate to obtain the best results.
Whether ceramic hobs, shoes or furniture – painted, treated or untreated surfaces must be properly polished to achieve lasting protection and beauty. A high-quality polish cleans, maintains and protects, and is easy to use. Silicone-based additives for polishes meet this requirement profile. No matter what formulation system you employ – we have the formulation expertise and guideline recipes to help you with ready-to-use polishes.
Modern cleaning agents and detergents are highly specialized, complex products. Consumers expect them to be fully functional, easy to handle, and to reduce water consumption. This means that foam control is paramount: only those who can control foam effectively are capable of producing high-quality cleaning agents and detergents.
With VINNAPAS® polymer dispersions, GENIOSIL® silane-modified polymers and VINNAPAS® solid resins, we cover a wide range of applications such as floor assembly, prefabricated house construction and building components. All feature strong adhesion to a variety of substrates and flexible formulation properties. HDK® pyrogenic silica is used for rheology control in the various types of adhesives.
Silicate paints and plasters are proving to be a hit with ecologically minded property owners. New silicone additive SILRES® BS 338 makes them easier to use and boosts their storage stability.
A pleasant fragrance is part of a cultivated and well-groomed appearance – and helps make a positive impression.
Controlling the body’s natural odor over long periods plays an important role here.. It’s no coincidence, then, that deodorants and antiperspirants are essential to personal care for both women and men – and are thus successful on the market.
We offer binders and additives for a number of plaster types, such as those based on cement- or silicone resin as well as ready-to-use dispersion-bound types. Our products improve important properties such as processability, adhesion, flexibility, mechanical resistance, hydrophobicity and resistance to weathering.
For the formulation of adhesives, we have leading solutions in its portfolio with VINNAPAS® solid resins and polymer dispersions, HDK® fumed silica and GENIOSIL® silane-modified polymers. Key products here are VINNAPAS® vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) polymer dispersions and α-terminated GENIOSIL® grades, which combine top performance with environmental advantages. The VINNAPAS® eco product line stands for our polymer dispersions based on renewable raw materials.
VINNAPAS® dispersions based on vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) copolymers satisfy all the technical requirements for carpet-backing applications, both residential and commercial. They are suitable for tufted-carpet broadloom and tile production, as well as needlefelt and woven applications. In addition, VAE copolymer dispersions excel in their low odor and low emissions properties, and in their superior flame resistance. VINNAPAS® VAE dispersions for carpet backing adhesives are also available as binders based on renewable raw materials under the product line VINNAPAS® eco.
With VINNAPAS® polymer dispersions, GENIOSIL® silane-modified polymers and VINNAPAS® solid resins, we cover a wide range of applications such as floor assembly, prefabricated house construction and building components. All feature strong adhesion to a variety of substrates and flexible formulation properties. HDK® pyrogenic silica is used for rheology control in the various types of adhesives.
High purity combined with extremely low metal contamination make SEMICOSIL® electronic silanes a key material for the semiconductor industry. As one of the world’s largest producers of silanes, we boast an innovative portfolio of additives for producing microelectronic components, raw materials for process optimization and precursors for depositing insulating layers in CVD chambers.
High product quality and sustainable processes set our POLYSILICON division apart as a major technology driver.
Nearly half of all computer microchips contain our polysilicon.
Our room-temperature vulcanizing silicone elastomers reliably protect against external influences, which ensures the functional safety of electrical and electronic components. As one of the world’s leading silicone manufacturers with many years of experience, we are a competent partner of the industry and offer tailor-made solutions for potting, bonding, sealing and coating.