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CONSTRUCTION I WATERPROOFING I GENIOSIL ® AND WACKER ® POLYMERS

DISCOVER THE NEW POTENTIAL

FOR LIQUID WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS
GENIOSIL ® & WACKER ® POLYMER
Cold applied, liquid waterproofing
systems have become indispensable
in the construction industry.
Besides traditional single-ply rolled sealing
membranes, liquid waterproofing systems
have become popular, especially for
surfaces with many joints and wall pen-
etrations, as well as for more complex
shapes. Such liquid waterproofing systems
cure, following application, to a solid
material, forming a seamless waterproof
membrane that adheres to the substrate.
GENIOSIL® WP: The first low viscous
hybrid polymer for waterproofings
With the newly developed GENIOSIL® WP
polymers liquid membrane formulators
can now use the unique α−technology
to compound innovative waterproofings.
These products combine the advantages
of various liquid sealing systems currently
available on the market whilst avoiding
their drawbacks. Products will have the
application viscosity, curing and post-cure
properties of conventional one-component
polyurethane-based products thus pro-
viding long-term reliability. Being solvent-,
isocyanate- and tin-free formulated prod-
ucts meet all health, occupational safety,
and environmental requirements, espe-
cially if these become more stringent in
the future.
With the new hybrid polymer GENIOSIL®
WP 1 it is now possible to formulate
ETAG 005 compliant waterproofings
based on α−Silane technology.

Typical Applications of Liquid

Membranes Mechanical Properties of a GENIOSIL® WP 1 Sample Formulation
• Waterproofing of flat roofs Density (ISO 1183-B) 1.3 g/cm³
• Sealing of balconies and patios Hardness Shore A (DIN 53505-A-87) 70
• Waterproofing of interior and exterior Elongation at break 250%
basement walls Tensile strength (DIN 53504-85/S1) 2.3 N/mm²
• Air barrier coatings Resistance to further tearing ASTM D 624 B - 91 13 N/mm
• Waterproofing of cracks in roofs and Tensile adhesion strength in combination with tiles 1.4 N/mm²
(DIN EN 14891 A.6.2)
walls
Skin-over time 40 min
• Sealing of indoor and outdoor connec-
Water absorption (cured membrane 28 days stored in water) < 0.5%
tions, dome lights, guttering etc.
Viscosity at 25 °C (Brookfield, Spindle 6, 50 rpm) 5,000 mPa·s
• Moisture barrier under floor screeds
Crack bridging 2 mm
• Under-tile waterproofing

GENIOSIL® WP – Advantages at a Glance

For the formulator:
• Based on a-technology
–– Fast compounding
–– Non-hazardous raw materials
–– No tin catalysts
–– Long shelf-life
• 100% reactive material
• Low viscosity for easy handling
• Formulation in standard dissolver
• No special packaging needed
• ETAG 005 compliant products feasible
For the applicator:
• 1-component system, no mixing
• Solvent & NCO free
• Readily applied with roller or brush
• Processable under humid or cold
conditions
• Short drying times → fast working
• Excellent adhesion to many substrates
without primer
• No shrinkage

GENIOSIL® and HDK® are registered trademarks of

Wacker Chemie AG.
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GENIOSIL® XT The new polymers have been optimized The resultant compound is a one-compo-
With Outstanding Characteristics so as to be low in viscosity but displaying nent curing elastomer that can be applied
a high number of silyl groups per unit in several layers by spraying, brushing or
GENIOSIL® XT grades expand your for- volume. Consequently, the new polymers rolling. Waterproofing is a major issue as
mulation capabilities with silane-terminat- build up a solid, yet elastic network as moisture damage has become so com-
ed polymers. This is derived not only from they cure. The outcome is that water- mon in most buildings. Besides traditional
their low viscosity but also by the virtue proofing membranes based on these single-ply rolled sealing membranes, liq-
that they are compatible with all other polymers attain high inner strength, remain uid waterproofing systems have become
available GENIOSIL® silane-modified poly- extremely elastic and exhibit outstanding ever popular. Polymer AL 08 will be the
mers. They can be blended at various ra- tear resistance. product of choice where high temperature
tios depending on the desired property and UV stability are imperative.
profile. Model Formulation for a High Strength
Transparent Coating
Guide Recipe WACKER® Polymer AL 08
Base polymer GENIOSIL® XT
Both Types Display: 50 Product %
• Good adhesion to diverse substrates Shore D 36 WACKER® Polymer AL 08 59,5
• Low viscosity Elongation at break [%] 250 WACKER® Plasticizer 1000 26,0
• Unmatched transparency Tensile strength [N/mm²] 8.8 WACKER® Crosslinker ME 60 4,75
• Exceptional elongation Skin formation time [mins.] 95 WACKER® Stabilizer 43 0,5
• Outstanding tear resistance Tear resistance [N/mm] 50 HDK® V15 9,0
• Extreme hardness yet elastic Water absorption < 0.5% WACKER® Catalyst 41 0,25
(after 28 days)
100,0
Individual Formulations will Yield: Viscosity 800 mPa s
• Tin-free systems if desirable
• Re-coatable coatings WACKER® Polymer AL 08 – for Silicone Mechanical Properties Transparent
• High recovery values Coatings Formulation WACKER® Polymer AL 08
Mechanical properties ISO 37 – S2
• Unparalleled performance under
WACKER® Polymer AL 08 is the polymer Tensile strenght at break
dynamic stress 1,2
(MPa)
of choice for compounding of a silicone
Elongation at break (%) 250
Combining Flexibility With Strength roofing coating. This neutral curing poly-
Modulus 100% elongation
The new GENIOSIL® XT grades are silane- mer, can be formulated swiftly and eas- 55
(MPa)
terminated polyethers. As is typical for ily using standard production equipment.
such polymers, these products crosslink It is virtually odorless and meets many Shore A hardness 30
and cure upon contact with atmospheric health and safety requirements. Skin-forming time 15 min
moisture.

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