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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.

Windshield bonding: GENIOSIL^{® XT} silane-modified polymers from Munich-based chemical group WACKER make it possible to formulate strong but highly elastic adhesives of the kind needed for direct glazing.

It is the goal of Health Services to reintegrate employees quickly into their previous workplace once they have recovered from their illnesses. With physiotherapy services available on site, employees never have far to go to get help.