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Water forms beads on impregnated materials – an effect that deteriorates with frequent washing. WACKER^® HC 303 silicone emulsion makes it possible to impregnate fabrics and to restore the water repellency of already impregnated textiles while laundering.

In the walk-in climatic chamber in Burghausen, experts test polymer-modified external insulation systems under extreme conditions – from -20 to +70 °C – to simulate differ-ent climate zones

A weathering wall is positioned at the new climatic chamber: WACKER has invested around €1 million in the expansion of its EOTA test center in Burghausen for certifying modern thermal insulation systems.

Header tank of a car radiator with silicone gasket made of ELASTOSIL^® RT 728 (light-colored bead). The new liquid silicone rubber, which is resistant to coolant, has been specially developed for the automotive industry. It is suitable for injection molding and for cured-in-place gaskets applied by dispensing equipment. (Photo: Wacker Chemie AG; part courtesy of MAHLE GmbH, Stuttgart)

For high-quality, low-emission tile adhesives: with the aid of VINNAPAS^® 8620 E, even modern large-format or very thin tiles, and porcelain or natural-stone materials, can be bonded reliably.