Construction Product Offerings for the Indian Market - Wacker Chemie
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ConstruCtion i Polymer Powders<br />
Creating tomorrow’s solutions<br />
VinnaPas ® ProduCt offerings<br />
india
Building tHe future<br />
Ever since man crept out of <strong>the</strong> caves<br />
and started to construct buildings he<br />
has been using mortar in some shape<br />
or <strong>for</strong>m. The first break through came<br />
in <strong>the</strong> 20th century with <strong>the</strong> use<br />
of liquid bonding agents and <strong>the</strong><br />
second more than 50 years ago with<br />
<strong>the</strong> development by WACKER of dry<br />
polymer binders – <strong>the</strong> dispersible<br />
powders. VINNAPAS ® polymer<br />
powders were pioneer products in <strong>the</strong><br />
area of drymix mortar technology.<br />
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VINNAPAS ® revolutionized <strong>the</strong> world of<br />
construction by introducing products<br />
that had previously been unthinkable,<br />
products with high mechanical strength<br />
and excellent adhesive power.<br />
VINNAPAS ® polymer powders are<br />
found in five major fields of application:<br />
tile adhesives and self-leveling compounds,<br />
exterior insulation and finish<br />
systems (EIFS), plasters/renders and<br />
water proofing membranes such as<br />
sealing slurries.<br />
As well as having superior intrinsic<br />
properties, VINNAPAS ® polymer powders<br />
are so designed to be <strong>for</strong>mulated<br />
in highly sophisticated construction<br />
products.<br />
Fur<strong>the</strong>r challenges are also on <strong>the</strong><br />
horizon: environmental compatibility,<br />
healthy living, living closer toge<strong>the</strong>r and<br />
aes<strong>the</strong>tics – <strong>the</strong>se are all aspects of<br />
construction that we continue to work<br />
on ensuring that we maintain our usual<br />
high standards.
VinnaPas ® is a registered trademark of wacker <strong>Chemie</strong> ag.<br />
Quality First 4<br />
Services 6<br />
Polymer Powders 8<br />
Environment 10<br />
Constructive Solutions 26<br />
Where to find us 27<br />
POLYMER POWDERS 12<br />
Tile Adhesives 16<br />
Tile Grouts 19<br />
Renders/Plasters 20<br />
Skim Coats 23<br />
Water Proofing Membranes 24<br />
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inimitaBly ProfitaBle:<br />
original waCKer Quality.<br />
In <strong>the</strong> construction business, quality is<br />
more than a simple classification: it<br />
can be a potent instrument to raise<br />
cost effectiveness. Through reduced<br />
material consumption, less labor<br />
costs, a higher building value or <strong>the</strong><br />
saving of future expenses like costs of<br />
maintenance or energy. In order to<br />
make <strong>the</strong>se opportunities available to<br />
our customers we have perfected<br />
quality in different dimensions, making<br />
„Original WACKER quality“ a synonym<br />
<strong>for</strong> economically optimal solutions.<br />
Quality of <strong>Product</strong>ion<br />
<strong>for</strong> Perfect Processability<br />
Our production follows worldwide <strong>the</strong><br />
same quality standards and procedures.<br />
This results in high product quality,<br />
ensuring smooth and economic processing<br />
on your side. Plus we are one of <strong>the</strong><br />
very few chemical corporations to produce<br />
both silicone and polymer products<br />
via two fully integrated technology plat<strong>for</strong>ms.<br />
This spectrum allows <strong>for</strong> individual<br />
customized solutions reverting to anorganic,<br />
organic and hybrid chemistry while<br />
<strong>the</strong> high backward integration increases<br />
your supply security.<br />
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Quality of Service<br />
<strong>for</strong> Individual Success<br />
To attend to your specific needs, we<br />
are where you are. With local experts<br />
combining both: local knowledge and<br />
global WACKER expertise. Our fully<br />
equipped Technical Center in Mumbai will<br />
support your market success, testing, <strong>for</strong><br />
example, <strong>the</strong> workability and properties<br />
of our products in your specific <strong>for</strong>mulations.<br />
Your production process can be a<br />
topic <strong>for</strong> cooperation, too: If needed we<br />
will work toge<strong>the</strong>r on improvements,<br />
drawing on our long experience around<br />
<strong>the</strong> globe. Even delivery <strong>for</strong>ms and logistic<br />
services can be adapted to suit your<br />
needs. At <strong>the</strong> Technical Center you will<br />
also find <strong>the</strong> WACKER ACADEMY where<br />
you can attend seminars and network on<br />
todays and tomorrow’s industry requirements<br />
in a unique combination of <strong>the</strong>ory<br />
and practice. What you learn in <strong>the</strong><br />
morning seminar can be put into practice<br />
in <strong>the</strong> afternoon.<br />
Quality of Research<br />
<strong>for</strong> Competitive Edge<br />
Compared to industry partners,<br />
WACKER is one of <strong>the</strong> world’s most<br />
research intensive companies. At present<br />
we have filed 4,355 patent applications<br />
and millions of people around <strong>the</strong> world<br />
enjoy our innovations. As a client you are<br />
first to profit from our research results.<br />
Toge<strong>the</strong>r with you, our local experts will<br />
develop new market products, testing<br />
and optimizing <strong>the</strong>m in professionally<br />
equipped Technical Centers.<br />
Quality of Growth<br />
<strong>for</strong> Longterm Partnerships<br />
WACKER is a family owned company.<br />
We operate on long term perspectives<br />
and are very interested in a long term<br />
partnership with you. We act fair and<br />
responsible regarding <strong>the</strong> environment,<br />
<strong>the</strong> safety of our employees and <strong>the</strong><br />
impact of our products. You can count<br />
on our commitment to see you succeed.<br />
To fully profit from our products<br />
and expertise watch out <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
„Original WACKER Quality“ emblem.
PeoPle, ProduCts, and serViCes<br />
tHat HelP your ideas grow<br />
The reason WACKER POLYMERS<br />
leads <strong>the</strong> world in polymer binders <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> construction industry is simple –<br />
we’re hands on. Whe<strong>the</strong>r it’s in our<br />
laboratory or our customers' laboratory,<br />
we are determined to deliver <strong>the</strong><br />
best in product design and customer<br />
service around <strong>the</strong> world.<br />
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Our door is always open<br />
The closer we are to you, <strong>the</strong> better we<br />
can support you. That is why we have<br />
over 100 sales offices around <strong>the</strong> world<br />
with native-speaking experts and stateof-<strong>the</strong>-art<br />
technical centers. In our fully<br />
equipped laboratories, we test your<br />
products <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> local market, developing<br />
<strong>the</strong> optimum <strong>for</strong>mulation.<br />
Our applications specialists will test<br />
<strong>the</strong> properties of your products by<br />
determing <strong>for</strong> example <strong>the</strong> adhesive and<br />
compressive strength, <strong>the</strong> workability or<br />
<strong>the</strong> long-term stability.<br />
Toge<strong>the</strong>r we can develop new products<br />
and applications to answer <strong>the</strong> trends<br />
of <strong>the</strong> global and regional construction<br />
market.<br />
3 locations. One standard<br />
In order that you can make full use of<br />
VINNAPAS ® , we will also support you<br />
with your logistics, storage and handling<br />
of our products. Professional quality<br />
management and over 90 years'<br />
production experience ensure uni<strong>for</strong>m<br />
quality at our production locations<br />
around <strong>the</strong> world (Burghausen, Calvert<br />
City and Nanjing). We are a reliable<br />
supplier, delivering <strong>the</strong> products <strong>for</strong> your<br />
specific needs on schedule, and we only<br />
work with <strong>the</strong> best shipping companies.<br />
Hands-on training<br />
The WACKER ACADEMY offers a unique<br />
opportunity to translate <strong>the</strong> fundamentals<br />
directly into practical experiments, thus<br />
linking <strong>the</strong>ory and practice.<br />
It gives experts <strong>the</strong> chance to meet and<br />
exchange notes, paving <strong>the</strong> way <strong>for</strong> new<br />
ideas.<br />
It builds bridges between continents:<br />
we learn from our various sites how<br />
know-how is applied in o<strong>the</strong>r countries,<br />
cultures and markets.<br />
And finally, it provides a gateway to<br />
interdisciplinary activities through which<br />
industries and specialist areas from<br />
different strands of chemistry can<br />
provide mutual inspiration.<br />
You’ll find <strong>the</strong> seminar program online<br />
at: www.wacker.com/wacker-academy<br />
<strong>Wacker</strong> <strong>Chemie</strong> India Pvt. Ltd.<br />
<strong>Wacker</strong> House, CTS No. 521,<br />
Village Pahadi, Sonawala Cross Road,<br />
Off I.B. Patel Road,<br />
Opp. Mistry Industrial Estate<br />
Goregaon (E)<br />
Mumbai-400 063, India<br />
Mumbai Technical Center<br />
Tel. +91 22 42365-500<br />
Fax +91 22 42365-570<br />
info.india@wacker.com<br />
Mumbai<br />
Tel. +91 22 42365-506<br />
wacker-academy.india@wacker.com<br />
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tHe addition of teCHnology<br />
The invention of polymer powder<br />
binders by WACKER in 1957 brought<br />
about a a revolution in building<br />
practices.<br />
For <strong>the</strong> first time dry mixes could<br />
be delivered directly to <strong>the</strong> site with<br />
only <strong>the</strong> addition of water needed.<br />
This significantly reduced mixing errors<br />
and increased productivity.<br />
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VINNAPAS ® Polymer powders are<br />
important because <strong>the</strong>y confer a number<br />
of additional properties on <strong>the</strong> cement<br />
that it did not previously possess,<br />
<strong>the</strong>se include:<br />
– Excellent adhesion to a wide range<br />
of substrates: The degree of<br />
adhesion being determined by <strong>the</strong><br />
type and amount of polymer.<br />
– Improved flexibility: The long-term<br />
durability and functionality of many<br />
systems depend crucially on <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
flexibility (or de<strong>for</strong>mability).<br />
– Simple and safe application: No<br />
mixing errors and ease of application<br />
even under a wide range of climatic<br />
conditions.<br />
– High quality mortar with a consistent<br />
composition: ensures abrasion<br />
resistance, ease of use and product<br />
warranty.<br />
– Improved productivity on site:<br />
Fast drying mortars, thin-layer<br />
techniques lower material consumption<br />
and allow <strong>for</strong> rapid application.
Picking <strong>the</strong> right product<br />
VINNAPAS ® binders offer <strong>the</strong> broadest<br />
product portfolio in <strong>the</strong> market <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>for</strong>mulating high-quality building materials<br />
with precisely defined technical properties.<br />
They enable <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>mulation of<br />
dry-mix mortars.<br />
All products help to optimize adhesion<br />
and flexibility, <strong>the</strong> individual product<br />
classes offer additional properties,<br />
such as neutral effect on rheology,<br />
hydrophobicity, thixotropy, improved<br />
leveling, and a superplasticizing effect.<br />
VINNAPAS ® is very versatile and can<br />
also be found as a liquid binder which<br />
is used in applications such as:<br />
Architectural and Industrial coatings,<br />
Adhesives, Engineered Fabrics and<br />
<strong>Construction</strong>. If you have any questions<br />
about possible applications please<br />
ask our experts.<br />
You will find fur<strong>the</strong>r in<strong>for</strong>mation at<br />
www.wacker.com/vinnapas<br />
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gloBal networK<br />
means gloBal resPonsiBility<br />
our mission<br />
WACKER is a globally active company<br />
that manufactures and sells chemical<br />
products, and engages in intensive scientific<br />
research. We are fully committed<br />
to sustainable development, a principle<br />
that is an integral part of our business<br />
thinking and practices. We structure our<br />
activities according to 8 Eco-Modules,<br />
which cover subjects from manufacturing<br />
efficiency to toxicity, which we will use as<br />
indicators to create less of an overall<br />
environmental footprint.<br />
And when it comes to environmental<br />
protection we believe prevention is<br />
always better than cure which is why at<br />
WACKER we focus more on prevention<br />
than remedial measures. This process<br />
begins as early as product development<br />
and plant planning stages. It also means<br />
that in accordance with <strong>the</strong> Responsible<br />
Care ® initiative, measures often go<br />
beyond what is legally required. We’re<br />
continually working on reducing energy<br />
consumption and conserving resources<br />
and keep <strong>the</strong> public in<strong>for</strong>med via our<br />
annual community meetings at our<br />
Nünchritz site and <strong>the</strong> Burghausen site’s<br />
yearly environmental reports.<br />
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sustainaBle<br />
deVeloPment<br />
When we develop new products or<br />
optimize existing products we are always<br />
thinking about <strong>the</strong>ir environmental impact<br />
now and in <strong>the</strong> future. Green building<br />
is a topic that is on everyone’s lips<br />
and we are constantly working on more<br />
sustainable products.<br />
And our commitment doesn't just<br />
stop with our products – we recently<br />
developed a PE bag <strong>for</strong> our polymer<br />
powders that contains 40% less PE.<br />
smaller footPrint<br />
Many of our products help to reduce <strong>the</strong><br />
carbon footprint along <strong>the</strong> life cycle of<br />
construction products. By suppling<br />
VINNAPAS ® polymer powders <strong>for</strong> exterior<br />
insulation and finish systems (EIFS)<br />
we help lower end-user heating costs,<br />
while cutting greenhouse-gas emissions.<br />
EIFS can reduce heating energy costs by<br />
60% and cut <strong>the</strong> energy lost by<br />
air-conditioners by as much as 72%.<br />
We ourselves managed to reduce<br />
<strong>the</strong> specific energy consumption in<br />
Burghausen by ~40% in <strong>the</strong> past 10 years<br />
and we will continue to pursue a target<br />
of increasing energy efficiency by 5% in<br />
all our factories worldwide.
standard and Plus ProduCts<br />
<strong>for</strong> your <strong>for</strong>mulations<br />
As a technology leader, WACKER<br />
have a very wide range of high<br />
per<strong>for</strong>mance products in <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
portfolio. All of <strong>the</strong>se products have<br />
been specifically designed to fulfil<br />
our standard offering<br />
By using VINNAPAS ® Standard polymer<br />
powders you can easily reach <strong>the</strong><br />
existing European application norms<br />
such as C1/D1 <strong>for</strong> tile adhesives.<br />
our Plus offering<br />
VINNAPAS ® Plus polymer powders<br />
provide you with unique solutions. Their<br />
specific properties allow <strong>the</strong>m to be used<br />
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your individual needs.<br />
To ensure that you find <strong>the</strong> right<br />
polymer binder in <strong>the</strong> shortest<br />
amount of time possible we have<br />
divided <strong>the</strong> VINNAPAS ® portfolio<br />
We are constantly working on novel<br />
innovative product solutions with <strong>the</strong><br />
best price-per<strong>for</strong>mance ratio in <strong>the</strong><br />
market.<br />
VINNAPAS ® N-Class – Neutral effect on rheology<br />
They provide a high degree of <strong>for</strong>mulation freedom and are ideal <strong>for</strong> various applications.<br />
in a wide variety of special conditions<br />
and requirements and ensure you remain<br />
competitive in your market. Naturally,<br />
VINNAPAS ® E-Class – Enhanced properties<br />
These products have enhanced properties in a number of applications and improve essential characteristics.<br />
They ensure improved workability, increased adhesion and water resistance, to name just a few.<br />
into Standard and Plus products.<br />
Each product is named according to<br />
its specific characteristics which<br />
means you’ll quickly find exactly <strong>the</strong><br />
right product <strong>for</strong> your application.<br />
In this respect, <strong>the</strong> VINNAPAS ® Standard<br />
products are known as being <strong>the</strong><br />
benchmark in <strong>the</strong> market.<br />
special usage requires special service,<br />
and we have tailor-made services to help<br />
you make <strong>the</strong> most of <strong>the</strong>se products.<br />
VINNAPAS ® H-Class – Hydrophobic excellence<br />
These products have remarkable hydrophobic properties making <strong>the</strong>m ideal <strong>for</strong> all types of plasters and tile grouts as well as <strong>for</strong> EIFS<br />
(exterior insulation and finish systems).<br />
VINNAPAS ® T-Class – Thixotropic expertise<br />
These products are used in thixotropic tile adhesives and in troweling compounds.<br />
VINNAPAS ® L-Class – Leveling optimization<br />
These products create smooth surfaces by displaying excellent leveling properties. They are <strong>the</strong>re<strong>for</strong>e ideal <strong>for</strong> self-leveling compounds.<br />
VINNAPAS ® F-Class – Flow superiority<br />
These products provide excellent flow properties without adding any additional syn<strong>the</strong>tic superplasticizers or casein.<br />
They are ideally suited to all applications requiring fast processing with a 2-in-1 solution.
How to find <strong>the</strong> right product<br />
As you have seen we have divided our<br />
polymer powders into differing product<br />
classes depending on <strong>the</strong>ir properties.<br />
In addition we have given <strong>the</strong>m a 4-digit<br />
number so you will know what <strong>the</strong>ir base<br />
Polymer is and how flexible <strong>the</strong>y are. The<br />
first two digits denote <strong>the</strong> polymer base<br />
and <strong>the</strong> second two its flexibility.<br />
If we take VINNAPAS ® 5044N as an<br />
example it breaks down as follows:<br />
Its polymer base from <strong>the</strong> table to<br />
<strong>the</strong> right shows it is VAc-E and from<br />
<strong>the</strong> flexibility table we can see that it<br />
is elastic.<br />
The example shown is representing<br />
<strong>the</strong> namingsystem of all our VINNAPAS ®<br />
products.<br />
Trademark + 4-digit number + <strong>Product</strong> Class<br />
VINNAPAS ®<br />
Digits 1+2:<br />
polymer base<br />
Digits 3+4:<br />
flexibility<br />
Polymer Base Flexibility<br />
10 – 14: VAc 00 – 09: Very hard<br />
15 – 19: A 10 – 19: Hard<br />
20 – 24: S-A 20 – 29: Medium<br />
30 – 34: VC-E 30 – 39: Flexible<br />
40 – 44: VAc-E 40 – 49: Elastic<br />
45 – 49: VAc-E 50 – 59: Highly elastic<br />
50 – 54: VAc-E<br />
55 – 59: VAc-E<br />
60 – 64: VAc-o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
70 – 74: VAc-E-o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
80 – 84: VC-E-o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
A = acrylate, E = ethylene, S = styrene, VAc = vinyl acetate, VC = vinyl chloride<br />
N, E, H, T, L, F<br />
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tHe Power of Powder<br />
Speed and reliability are important<br />
factors when architects and building<br />
contractors are choosing building<br />
materials. A product should also be<br />
easy to use – facilitating <strong>the</strong> work at<br />
<strong>the</strong> job site.<br />
When WACKER invented <strong>the</strong> polymer<br />
binder in <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>m of a powder in 1957,<br />
it became possible <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> first time<br />
to use a one-pack cement system. A<br />
dry mortar is modified with VINNAPAS ®<br />
dispersible polymer powder in <strong>the</strong><br />
factory, and only needs to be mixed with<br />
water on site. The result is a high-quality<br />
polymer-modified cement mortar with<br />
clearly defined properties.<br />
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Factory-premixed mortars can be<br />
produced with <strong>the</strong> correct proportions of<br />
cement, fillers, additives and VINNAPAS ®<br />
dispersible polymer powders. This eliminates<br />
serious construction-site mixing<br />
errors.<br />
VINNAPAS ® dispersible polymer<br />
powders ensure good adhesion,<br />
even to smooth, non-porous surfaces.<br />
Dry-mix mortars modified with<br />
VINNAPAS ® polymer powders have<br />
various advantages:<br />
– Easy to transport and store<br />
– The packaging is easy to dispose of<br />
– Not at risk from bacterial growth<br />
– Easy to use at <strong>the</strong> construction site<br />
– Only water needs to be added<br />
On <strong>the</strong> opposite page you can see<br />
<strong>the</strong> different applications in which our<br />
polymer powders are used and on<br />
which page you can find <strong>the</strong> relevant<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation.
Tile Adhesives<br />
Page 16<br />
Renders / Plasters<br />
Page 20<br />
Tile Grouts<br />
Page 19<br />
Skim Coats<br />
Page 23<br />
Water Proofing<br />
Membranes<br />
Page 24<br />
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tile adHesiVes –<br />
stiCK witH tHe Best<br />
Tiles come in lots of different shapes<br />
and sizes. They can be heavy or light,<br />
porous or non- porous. VINNAPAS ®<br />
polymer powders will ensure tiles<br />
adhere to differing substrates in a<br />
wide range of conditions.<br />
Regardless of <strong>the</strong> type of tile being<br />
used, <strong>the</strong> weakest point is <strong>the</strong> bond<br />
between <strong>the</strong> tile and <strong>the</strong> substrate.<br />
VINNAPAS ® N polymer powders<br />
eliminate this weakness by significantly<br />
VINNAPAS ® Plus polymer powders are<br />
often used with porcelain tiles and on<br />
substrates that are subject to a certain<br />
degree of shrinkage and de<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
movement. VINNAPAS ® Plus polymer<br />
powders are so designed that if you have<br />
a special problem with tiles we are more<br />
than likely to have a special solution <strong>for</strong><br />
you.<br />
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Our polymers give you a long open<br />
time and adjustment time even at high<br />
ambient temperatures.<br />
VinnaPas ® standard ProduCts<br />
VinnaPas ® Plus ProduCts<br />
improving <strong>the</strong> bonding strength of <strong>the</strong><br />
adhesive between both <strong>the</strong> substrate<br />
and <strong>the</strong> tile. They improve <strong>the</strong> workability<br />
as <strong>the</strong>y deliver long open and correction<br />
times. VINNAPAS ® polymer powder also<br />
improves <strong>the</strong> quality of <strong>the</strong> hardened tile<br />
One example is <strong>the</strong> use of VINNAPAS ®<br />
Plus polymer powders in <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>mulation<br />
of highly non-slump tile adhesives which<br />
enable large wall tiles to be laid without<br />
slipping.<br />
High internal cohesive strength can<br />
also be maintained over long periods<br />
in extreme conditions such as freeze /<br />
thaw or wet /dry environments.<br />
adhesive and <strong>the</strong>re<strong>for</strong>e <strong>the</strong> durability<br />
of <strong>the</strong> adhesive bond. Most importantly,<br />
though, a VINNAPAS ® customer<br />
representative will always be available<br />
<strong>for</strong> advice and premier service.<br />
In addition parquet adhesives <strong>for</strong>mulated<br />
with VINNAPAS ® products are very easy<br />
to process and stand out due to <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
very good adhesive properties.
tile grouts –<br />
remain fleXiBle<br />
Tile grouts serve a dual purpose.<br />
They can enhance <strong>the</strong> visual appeal<br />
of <strong>the</strong> tiling and <strong>the</strong>y can increase<br />
its durability. Since today's trend<br />
is toward colored grouts in various<br />
designs, it has become more important<br />
to help <strong>the</strong>m to stay clean and<br />
VinnaPas ® standard ProduCts<br />
Tiles are often subjected to different<br />
types of stress, from changes in<br />
temperature to vibrations and shrinkage<br />
of construction materials.<br />
VinnaPas ® Plus ProduCts<br />
VINNAPAS ® Plus polymer powder<br />
<strong>for</strong>mulations improve adhesion,<br />
cohesion, abrasion resistance and<br />
flexibility as well as enhancing water<br />
repellency.<br />
retain <strong>the</strong>ir bright color. The addition<br />
of VINNAPAS ® polymer powders to<br />
tile grout mortars makes <strong>the</strong>m more<br />
flexible and malleable.<br />
VINNAPAS ® dispersible polymer<br />
powders reduce <strong>the</strong>se stresses by<br />
optimizing adhesion to tile edges,<br />
increase de<strong>for</strong>mability and improve<br />
abrasion resistance.<br />
They reduce water absorption and<br />
protect against dirt, discoloration and<br />
efflorescence.<br />
Adhesion to tile edges is also greatly<br />
improved and shrinkage is reduced,<br />
protecting <strong>the</strong> substrate against<br />
penetration of water.<br />
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enders/Plasters –<br />
a great finisH starts Here<br />
As <strong>the</strong> external finish or skin of a<br />
building, exterior plasters per<strong>for</strong>m two<br />
different functions. They have to look<br />
good and at <strong>the</strong> same time <strong>the</strong>y must<br />
protect <strong>the</strong> substrate against wea<strong>the</strong>ring<br />
and moisture without sealing it –<br />
in effect allowing it to breath.<br />
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VinnaPas ® Plus ProduCts<br />
External plasters need to have good<br />
adhesion to <strong>the</strong> substrate while<br />
remaining flexible so as to prevent<br />
cracking. They have to have<br />
good water repellent properties and<br />
at <strong>the</strong> same time good drying<br />
characteristics.<br />
VinnaPas ® standard ProduCts<br />
VINNAPAS ® polymer powders are only<br />
added to plasters in small amounts<br />
but per<strong>for</strong>m important functions. They<br />
improve adhesion, enabling attachment<br />
Nothing damages a building more than<br />
water. Renders/Plasters containing<br />
VINNAPAS ® Plus polymer powders<br />
are <strong>the</strong>re<strong>for</strong>e <strong>the</strong> key to preventing<br />
wea<strong>the</strong>ring damage, as well as dirt<br />
Also Recommended<br />
If you are looking <strong>for</strong> VINNAPAS ®<br />
Standard and VINNAPAS ® Plus products<br />
<strong>for</strong> ETICS (exterior <strong>the</strong>rmal insulation<br />
to smooth or non-absorbent substrates.<br />
They allow plasters to be applied in very<br />
thin and more economical layers.<br />
pick-up on exterior plaster. Their strong<br />
hydrophobic effect e.g. reduces capillary<br />
water absorption greatly without altering<br />
<strong>the</strong> system's water vapor permeability.<br />
components systems) and <strong>for</strong> insulation<br />
renders/plasters please see:<br />
www.wacker.com/construction<br />
VINNAPAS ® Plus polymer powders also<br />
show excellent workability combined<br />
with good adhesion and flexibility and<br />
low stickiness.
sKim Coats –<br />
first imPressions Count<br />
You only get one chance to make a<br />
first impression, so <strong>the</strong> exterior or<br />
interior walls and ceilings of a building<br />
are important in creating a good<br />
impression.<br />
Skim coats have been used in Asia to<br />
create beautiful interior surfaces and<br />
facades <strong>for</strong> over 30 years.<br />
VinnaPas ® standard ProduCts<br />
To retain <strong>the</strong>ir es<strong>the</strong>tic appeal skim coats<br />
must satisfy many demanding physical<br />
and technical requirements. VINNAPAS ®<br />
polymer powders allow you to <strong>for</strong>mulate<br />
skim coats that: provide a smooth<br />
surface <strong>for</strong> paints and wall papers, have<br />
VinnaPas ® Plus ProduCts<br />
Protecting facades is essential to<br />
improving <strong>the</strong> longevity of a building.<br />
Unsealed facades absorb moisture,<br />
dirt and harmful substances, this leads<br />
to <strong>the</strong> flaking off of paint.<br />
Their popularity has been significantly<br />
increased due to <strong>the</strong> addition of<br />
VINNAPAS ® polymer powders. Skim<br />
coats modified with VINNAPAS ® can<br />
be applied to concrete, lightweight<br />
concrete, blockwork, rendered surfaces<br />
and surfaces of <strong>the</strong>rmal insulation<br />
systems.<br />
excellent adhesion to any substrate,<br />
enable high flexibility whilst maintaining<br />
high mechanical stability, increase<br />
wea<strong>the</strong>ring resistance and <strong>the</strong>re<strong>for</strong>e<br />
durability of facades.<br />
Skim coats modified with VINNAPAS ®<br />
Plus polymer powders with hydrophobic<br />
properties prevent moisture and dirt<br />
particles from penetrating <strong>the</strong> surface<br />
of <strong>the</strong> facades. They also show improved<br />
abrasion resistance.<br />
Skim Coats from 1 to 6mm are applied<br />
to substrates that are clean and free<br />
of loose particles. VINNAPAS ® polymer<br />
powders enhance <strong>the</strong> workability<br />
of skim coats and bestow excellent<br />
elasticity, this is essential in new<br />
buildings, where some movement is<br />
still to be expected.<br />
VINNAPAS ® polymer powders also offer<br />
a high degree of <strong>for</strong>mulation freedom<br />
and are suitable <strong>for</strong> both indoor and<br />
outdoor skim coats.<br />
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water Proofing memBranes –<br />
go witH tHe flow<br />
Water proofing membranes based<br />
on VINNAPAS ® polymer powders not<br />
only keep water out but also keep it<br />
in – whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>se are water pipes<br />
that need sealing or buildings that<br />
need lasting protection against damage.<br />
Not only that: <strong>the</strong>se membranes,<br />
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VinnaPas ® standard ProduCts<br />
With VINNAPAS ® polymer powders,<br />
you can do more than produce water<br />
repellent water proofing membranes.<br />
VinnaPas ® Plus ProduCts<br />
Cracks are not <strong>the</strong> problem <strong>the</strong>y used<br />
to be when you use highly elastic water<br />
proofing membranes modified with<br />
VINNAPAS ® Plus powders.<br />
applied <strong>for</strong> example as sealing<br />
slurries, also prevent dissolved salts,<br />
such as chlorides and sulphates, from<br />
penetrating into masonry.<br />
VINNAPAS ® polymer powders can<br />
also modify water proofing membranes<br />
so that <strong>the</strong>y keep out water<br />
The applications range from water proofing<br />
basement walls and foundations to<br />
sewer pipes and swimming pools. It only<br />
They accommodate small movements<br />
in <strong>the</strong> substrate which means <strong>the</strong><br />
elastic coating will not leak even if a<br />
component were to move<br />
under pressure, are water vapor<br />
permeable, bridge cracks and<br />
adhere excellently to many different<br />
substrates.<br />
They are thus superior in many<br />
ways to traditional solutions such as<br />
cement-only and bitumen seals.<br />
takes a layer a few millimeters thick to<br />
provide long-lasting protection against<br />
water damage.<br />
(<strong>for</strong> example, due to temperature<br />
fluctuations). The same applies to small<br />
cracks that <strong>for</strong>m due to shrinkage or<br />
substrate setting.
ConstruCtiVe<br />
solutions<br />
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