<b>WACKER opens adhesives and sealants laboratory in Moscow </b>

The Munich-based chemical group (WACKER) is expanding the product portfolio offered at its Moscow Technology Center to increase its market share in Russia. Wacker Chemie is setting up a new laboratory for silane-terminated polyether (hybrid polymer) adhesives and sealants, which are mainly used in the construction industry. In addition, the center's existing laboratories for dry-mix mortars, paints, coatings and architectural silicone applications have been certified by the Russian Federal Service for Certification as an official testing laboratory. Therefore, Wacker Chemie will be able to provide an independent test report, which provides the basis for the Russian government to issue a quality certification certificate. With this laboratory expansion and official certification, Wacker Chemie will be able to meet the growing demand from local customers for high-quality silicone and polymer products.

Modern sealants and adhesives are extremely versatile and are used in a growing range of industries, including construction, transportation and energy. The new laboratory at the Moscow Technology Center will help Wacker Chemie strengthen the use of its products in these fields. At the inauguration ceremony, Alexander Serov, Managing Director of Wacker Chemie Russia, said: "The market potential for sealants and adhesives in Russia is huge, which is the main reason why we decided to open a new laboratory. For Wacker, the most important reason We also want to provide our customers with technical support services as quickly as possible while meeting the needs of the local market.”

Wacker Chemie’s new laboratory enables the testing and development of complex formulations based on local fillers and additives become possible. Advanced planetary gears and asymmetric centrifugal mixers enable the preparation of adhesives and sealants of varying viscosities and thixotropy, which can be characterized using a rheometer. Using advanced equipment, the laboratory can also determine the tensile strength, adhesion, shear strength and Shore hardness of the product. In addition, the Moscow Technical Center has a climate chamber where samples can be tested under standard atmospheric conditions, providing reproducible results. All tests on liquid and cured adhesives and sealants can now be carried out according to international standards. The new laboratory will allow Wacker Chemie to identify and respond to the latest developments in the local market as early as possible, providing customers with tailor-made local solutions.

The new laboratory will complement the existing officially certified dry-mix mortars, paints, coatings and construction silicones laboratories at the Moscow Technical Center. This means that Wacker Chemie will be eligible to issue an officially recognized product test result report, based on which customers can apply for a quality certificate for their products. Whether in state or private construction projects, quality certificates for dry-mix mortar mixtures such as tile adhesives, paints, coatings, self-leveling mortars or plasters are becoming increasingly necessary. "With the Russian official certification, WACKER will be able to provide customers with more added value. Our third-party test results report can prove that VINNAPAS® and SILRES® brand emulsions and redispersible latex are used the quality of the powder-modified product”, says Dr. Alexander Serov. WACKER thus makes an important contribution to the promotion and development of modern, high-quality building materials.

Exclusively compiled by Tiantian Chemical Network, English news link: http://www.pudaily.com/News /NewsView.aspx?nid=70515