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Lab test of flame retardant properties: Paints and plasters formulated with the new dispersion VINNAPAS^® LL 3031 (left) are less combustible and burn more slowly compared to styrene-acrylate-based alternatives (right).

Determination of adhesion via peel test: Adhesives formulated with VINNAPAS^® EF 8860 are particularly rugged and long-lasting. This makes the new product an ideal dispersion base for flooring adhesives for flexible floor coverings such, especially for PVC floorings.

The rate at which pulp slurry is dewatered can be measured in drainage tests. WACKER’s new silicone tensid PULPSIL^® 968 S accelerates dewatering to unprecedented levels and improves the washing process during pulp making significantly.

Polyvinyl acetate solid resins are an essential component of modern, high-quality gumbase. WACKER produces them in compliance with strict quality and hygiene standards.

WACKER subsidiary Siltronic produces hyperpure silicon wafers for semiconductor and microelectronics applications. The wafers are sliced off perfect, highly pure monocrystals – so-called hyperpure silicon ingots – that have diameters of up to 300 millimeters.