SURFACE FINISHES FOR TEX TILE APPLICATIONS

CRE ATING TOMORROW S SOLUTIONS

THERES ONLY ONE THING ABOUT A SILICONE RUBBER COATING THAT CAN STILL BE IMPROVED: ITS SURFACE

Der Anschmutztest mit Ru zeigt den Unterschied: die rechte Hlfte mit dem neuar tigen Topcoat nimmt deutlich weniger Schmutz an und lsst sich leichter reinigen.

SILICONE TEXTILE COATINGS

A topcoat is a coating on a silicone coating. It is used to modify particular surface properties of the silicone rubber according to requirements.

Silicone rubber products have a wealth of outstanding properties that make them ideal for finishing textiles or imparting functional properties to their surfaces. What is more, the surface of the silicone rubber finish itself can also be modified. That is the function of topcoats.

TOPCOATS FOR TEXTILE APPLICATIONS

Silicone topcoats provide silicone coatings with the ideal surface finish. The benefits include Dirt repellency Self-cleaning in rain Smoothness, with a low coefficient of friction Non-blocking Resistance to weathering and aging Possibility of bonding with silicone adhesives

ELASTOSIL 47005: The Topcoat with Hybrid Characteristics The dirt-repellent ELASTOSIL 47005 topcoat combines the benefits of a hybrid silicone and organic-polymer binder with the advantages of nanoscale components. This is an extremely promising innovation for many applications:

ELASTOSIL is a registered trademark of Wacker Chemie AG

In Architectural Textiles ELASTOSIL 47005 increases the self-cleaning effect of siliconecoated membranes, since the dirt particles are simply washed off by heavy rain. Its high weathering and aging resistance make the topcoat ideal for all outdoor textile applications, such as architectural textiles, tents and awnings. In Protective Clothing ELASTOSIL 47005 provides a smooth, non-blocking surface with excellent bonding and flexibility. The topcoat demonstrates these advantages particularly well when it is used in protective clothing.
Product Data Characteristic Special features ELASTOSIL 47005

In Airbags An ELASTOSIL 47005 coating reduces the coefficient of friction of silicone-coated airbag textiles, greatly facilitating the processing of new types of airbag. Where Else? WACKER SILICONES offers a wide range of topcoats, each matched to different base coats. Solvent-free grades with a low coefficient of friction are under development. Just ask us about them. We will be glad to assist you.

Silicone resin blend in organic solvents Repels soot and dirt; yields smooth surface with a low coefficient of friction; can be bonded with silicone adhesives

Appearance Solid content Viscosity Processing Application method Curing

Transparent 22 % 13 mm2/s Thoroughly mix with 5 % Crosslinker W Kiss-roll coating, spraying, dip coating, doctor blade After evaporation of the solvent, curing for 13 min. at 150 C

Wacker Chemie AG Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4 81737 Mnchen, Germany Tel. +49 89 6279-01 info.silicones@wacker.com www.wacker.com

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