Building Bridges
with Organofunctional Silanes
Under the brand name GENIOSIL®, we offer a broad range of organofunctional silanes. They are indispensable in many applications and industries. Yet what makes them so special? How can you benefit from organofunctional silanes – and how do you choose the right GENIOSIL® product for your requirements? Download our comprehensive guide to find all the answers.
In a single molecule, organofunctional silanes combine the functionality of a reactive organic group with the inorganic functionality of an alkoxysilane. They serve as molecular bridges between organic polymers and inorganic materials (e.g., glass, metal, ceramics). The bridging property of organofunctional silanes is crucial in many applications.
Highly Functional, Highly Versatile
Used as adhesion promoters, curing agents and water scavengers, organofunctional silanes are an important component of adhesives and sealants, surface coatings and composites. They are also used for modifying fillers and producing crosslinkable polyethylene (PE) and (PP) in the plastics industry.
Download Our Guide for More Information
To fully understand how organofunctional silanes work and what makes them indispensable for numerous applications and industries, download our comprehensive guide. Please note the full functionality of the interactive pdf is only available after it has been downloaded. .
α- or γ-Silanes? Reactivity Matters
Many applications require highly reactive silanes. Therefore, we offer a unique portfolio of organofunctional α-silanes: in comparison with conventional γ-silanes, α-silanes show extremely high reactivity towards moisture. And what’s more, the corresponding α-silane-modified polymers do not require tin catalysts for fast curing, making α-silanes a more sustainable alternative. In our comprehensive guide, you will find relevant graphics explaining the α-effect and its benefits in detail.
The Perfect Fit for All Requirements
We offer a broad range of GENIOSIL® products for many applications and industries:
Choosing the Right GENIOSIL® Product
What GENIOSIL® product is the best for your application? The right choice depends on the desired function or the organofunctional group. To make things easy for you, our guide contains comprehensive overviews of all GENIOSIL® products ordered by application, function and organofunctional group, as well as a list of our complete GENIOSIL® product portfolio. Just click though the pdf and you will be guided to your perfect fit.