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CREATING TOMORROW S SOLUTIONS construction I Polymer Binders I Europe Product overview VINNAPAS Polymer Powders

How do you want to improve your mortar? Mortars have come a long way from the first clay-plasters to today s high-tech building materials. A motor for this development is represented by polymer binders, which allow you to formulate mortars with completely new characteristics and highly specified property profiles. Modification range of VINNAPAS in cementitious systems: Adhesion Leveling Hydrophobicity Flexibility Open time Mechanical strength Thixotropy Flow properties Workability VINNAPAS polymer binders 2

In Europe, polymer binders were first used in the 1930s to improve the characteristics of mortars. After marketing successfully polymer dispersions, WACKER developed in 1957 a spray drying process that made it possible to deliver polymer dispersions as polymer powders, as well. This breakthrough was the beginning of polymer-modified dry-mix mortars. Today, WACKER offers a globally leading portfolio of polymer dispersions and dispersible polymer powders under the VINNAPAS tradename. To better serve your needs, WACKER produces VINNAPAS on three continents and maintains over 100 subsidiaries, sales offices and technical centers all over the world. Find out more about: The General Advantages of VINNAPAS 4 Dry-Mix Mortar Applications 8 Product Overview 26 VINNAPAS dispersible polymer powders are coand terpolymers such as vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) and vinyl chloride-ethylene (VC-E). They combine the performance of polymer dispersions with the handling advantages of a powder. Advantages of VINNAPAS Dispersible Powders Ideal for premixed dry-mix mortars, eliminating mixing mistakes on site Allow/enable easy transportation and storage of dry-mix mortars Easy handling on site VINNAPAS is a registered trademark of Wacker Chemie AG. To download or order the brochure Product Overview VINNAPAS Dispersions for Paints and Construction, please go to www.wacker.com/publications 3

What do you expect from us? Reliability You have no time or patience for mistakes? VINNAPAS is produced according to the same quality standards worldwide, securing a constant, reliable product performance. You can count on that as well as on our committment to your success. This is what unites us with our customers in some cases for decades of partnership. Performance Just tell us what you need! Based on over 50 years of application experience around the globe, VINNAPAS offers you a portfolio with perfect-fit solutions for the most varied of demands. Backed up by dedicated people and comprehensive services. With VINNAPAS, you will get everything you need to be successful with ETICS in Russia, low-voc renders in France, waterproofing membranes in Brazil or cementitious tile adhesives in Indonesia. Test us! 4

Creativity The status quo is never enough for you? You are constantly looking for ways to do things better? Then we could do this together. We are one of the most research-intensive chemical companies, strong in fundamental research as well as application-oriented innovation. Talk to us! With new VINNAPAS grades, we help to make new architectural and material solutions possible. See also: www.wacker.com/research Vision Do you believe in collaboration? We see no way around it in an increasingly global surrounding. Not surprisingly, VINNAPAS was the seedling from which the WACKER ACADEMY grew into a worldwide unique platform for exchanging knowledge and ideas. Today, VINNAPAS is present in all key regions of the world, enabling us to learn from one another and to envision what quality of life should be like for all of us. See also: www.wacker.com/wacker-academy 5

How can we make life easier for you? Our portfolio of VINNAPAS dispersible polymer powders has been developed and optimized in the course of over 55 years to offer you the perfect fit for your application, whether for today s or tomorrow s needs. To make it easier for you to choose the ideal product, we have divided our portfolio in product classes. Do you need to enhance the adhesion and flexibility of your product while maintaining neutral rheology and a maximum of formulation freedom? Then choose our VINNAPAS Standard Offering! For a high degree of formulation freedom and in various applications: VINNAPAS N Class Neutral effect on rheology Do you need more specific properties? Then choose our VINNAPAS Plus Offering! For enhanced properties in a number of applications and improved essential characteristics like improved workability, increased adhesion or water resistance: VINNAPAS E Class Enhanced properties For remarkable hydrophobic properties in all types of plasters and tile grouts as well as ETICS (External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems): VINNAPAS H Class Hydrophobic excellence For high thixotropy, desirable in thixotropic tile adhesives and troweling compounds: VINNAPAS T Class Thixotropic expertise For smooth surfaces with excellent leveling properties, e.g. self-leveling compounds: VINNAPAS L Class Leveling optimization For excellent flow properties without additional synthetic superplasticizers or casein, suitable for self-leveling compounds and fillers requiring fast processing with a 2-in-1 solution: VINNAPAS F Class Flow superiority 6

Our services are as innovative as our products. They have consequently developed, too. In one direction: toward you and your needs. If you have any questions, please contact us. How do you want to order? We adapt to your needs. You can order electronically via our e-solution login4more.com, via ELEMICA or by traditional methods, such as fax or phone whatever works best for you. Which delivery form suits you? It is your choice: VINNAPAS comes to you, for example, in small boxes for lab purposes, in special bags, bigbags, trains or tanks. Do you need technical advice? Our technical centers are located in all key regions and are fully equipped to assist you in adjusting formulations or testing products according to national and international standards. Do you want to talk to someone who really understands you? Our experts know our products and your market. They speak your language and are at home in your region and industry. WACKER ACADEMY and Technical Centers: Our Global Network of Experts USA MEXICO Germany UAE Russia Korea China India Singapore BraZil Australia 7

variety of Construction Applications ETICS (External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems) Page 18 Water Proofing Membranes Page 22 Tile Adhesives Page 10 Self-leveling Compounds Page 14 8

Renders and Plasters Page 20 Wall and Joint fillers Page 16 Tile Grouts Page 12 Concrete Repair Page 24 9

improve performance and Durability VINNAPAS enhances the performance of cementitious tile adhesives and optimizes the cost-benefit ratio. General Benefits Excellent adhesion to different substrates in a wide range of conditions Longer open and correction times even at high ambient temperatures Improved cohesive strength Improved flexibility to prevent cracking as a result of stress between the substrate and the tile Non-Porous Tiles and Porcelain Tiles VINNAPAS polymer powders provide cementitious tile adhesives with strong adhesion properties, e.g. between fully vitrified tiles and difficult substrates such as wood. Large Format Tiles Thixotropic VINNAPAS T polymer powders provide excellent non-slump properties for easy fixing of large heavy tiles. Deformability of Tile Adhesives at 23 C Application Range Floor & wall tiles Small & large format tiles Porous & non-porous tiles Mineral and non-mineral substrates Transverse deformability (mm) acc.to EN 12002 6 5.5 5 4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 S2 class S1 class 0.5 0 0 2 4 6 8 Polymer powder addition (%) VINNAPAS improves flexibility and thus adds to longevity. 10

Tile Adhesives VINNAPAS dispersible polymer powders initiated a technological leap in tiling. By using polymer binders, the thin-bed technique became an option, which consumes up to thirteen times less material and significantly less time. Product Recommendation Grade Product Benefit Performance Attributes Neutral VINNAPAS 4023 N VINNAPAS 5010 N Enhanced VINNAPAS 5028 E VINNAPAS 7210 E VINNAPAS 7220 E Thixotropic VINNAPAS 5012 T VINNAPAS 5021 T Good tensile adhesion strength on inorganic surfaces even after water immersion Very good tensile adhesion strength on inorganic surfaces especially after heat aging Long open time and good tensile adhesion strength after water immersion Long open time and very good tensile adhesion strength after water immersion and heat aging Very good workability and excellent tensile adhesion strength after water immersion Very good tensile adhesion strength after standard conditions Long open time and good tensile adhesion strength especially after water immersion Tensile Adhesion Strength after Open Time (EN 1346) Tensile Adhesion Strength after Heat Aging (EN 1348) s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s Tensile Adhesion Strength after Water Immersion (EN 1348) s s s Excellent s s Very Good s Good --- Neutral Please Note For increased flexibility, choose VINNAPAS 5044 N, VINNAPAS 7034 E or VINNAPAS 5046 T. For very lowemission and EC1-compliant ready-to-use tile adhesives, see our product information on VINNAPAS dispersions. It is available at: www.wacker.com/publications 11

Bright ideas for more durability VINNAPAS improves the durablity and visual appearance of grouts, especially with today s large-format tiles. General Benefits Higher flexibility and better mechanical properties Protection against penetration of water due to greatly improved adhesion to tile edges and reduced shrinkage Increased deformability and improved abrasion resistance Hydrophobicity and water repellency when using VINNAPAS H Class polymer powders Abrasion Resistance y = Abrasion ( mm 3 ) 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 0% VINNAPAS 2% VINNAPAS N 1% VINNAPAS N 4% VINNAPAS N Abrasion resistance of a cementitious tile grout mortar according to EN 12808-2. Application Spectrum Floor & walls tiles Small & large tiles Porous & non-porous tiles Indoors & outdoors Water Absorption y = Water absorption (g) 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 30 240 x = Water immersion (min) 0% VINNAPAS 1% VINNAPAS H 0.5% VINNAPAS H 2% VINNAPAS H Water absorption (g) of a cementitious tile grout mortar according to EN 12808-5 with an 8 x 4 x 4 cm mortar prism (stored for 28 days under standard climatic conditions), water immersion for 30 min and 240 min. 12

Tile Grouts VINNAPAS dispersible polymer powders optimize adhesion to tile edges, increase deformability and improve abrasion resistance. Product Recommendation Grade Product Benefit Performance Attributes Hydrophobic Effect Workability Cleaning Properties after First Setting Neutral VINNAPAS 5010 N Very good workability and very good cleaning properties after --- s s s s s s first setting Hydrophobic VINNAPAS 3030 H Excellent hydrophobic effect, very high mechanical strength and s s s s s s s low stickiness VINNAPAS 5518 H Strong hydrophobic effect, very good workability, high mechanical s s s s s s s s strength and good cleaning properties after first setting VINNAPAS 7031 H Hydrophobic effect and very good workability s s s s s s VINNAPAS 8031 H Slight hydrophobic effect, good workability and low stickiness s s s s VINNAPAS 8034 H Strong hydrophobic effect, good workability and low stickiness s s s s s Based on WACKER guide formulations s s s Excellent s s Very Good s Good --- Neutral n New Product Please Note We also offer ELASTOSIL silicone sealants which absorb very effectively movement between joints caused by temperature fluctuations, moisture, shrinkage or sound. For more details, visit www.wacker.com/elastosil Please also see our specialty VINNAPAS dispersions for tile grouts. Also refer to our VINNAPAS Dispersions Product Overview, available at: www.wacker.com/publications 13

Making Complex formulations simple VINNAPAS L and F dispersible polymer powders add functionality to self-leveling compounds and can reduce the number of additives you need. General Benefits Increased adhesion to different substrates Improved compressive and flexural strength Better abrasion resistance Increased tensile strength and deformation capability Enhanced flow and self-leveling properties Defoaming properties Stabilization against bleeding and sedimentation Application Range Fine smoothing compounds and thick-layer leveling screeds Self-leveling under- and overlayments Pumpable and hand-applied compounds Cementitious and gypsum-based formulations Industrial and residential applications Go for Perfect Surfaces Self-leveling compounds must create smooth, void-free surfaces. But that s not all. Perfect Surfaces With Less Ingredients VINNAPAS L Class polymer powders improve both the mechanical properties and the flow properties.they achieve very smooth, defect-free surfaces when used in combination with casein and synthetic super-plasticizers. They also reduce surface bleeding and segregation. VINNAPAS F Class polymer powders act both as a binder and a superplasticizer. This feature is particularly advantageous for pumpable compounds, where machine application cuts mixing time to a minimum. The required rheology can be adjusted to the right choice of F Class polymer powder, thereby simplifying handling and logistics. Eco-Labeling By using VINNAPAS L and F products, you will meet the requirements of European eco-labels such as Blue Angel, Emicode EC1 plus, etc. Compliance with such labels will be determined by the dosage level. 14

Self-leveling Compounds VINNAPAS -modified formulations can be applied in thinner coats, saving time during application and hardening. They result in void-free, smooth, abrasionresistant surfaces. Product Recommendation Grade Product Benefit Performance Attributes Flow Support Defoaming Stabilization Leveling VINNAPAS 4410 L Excellent defoaming properties for very smooth, flat surfaces and s s s s s s s s good stabilization against water over-dosage VINNAPAS 5023 L Good defoaming properties for smooth surfaces and specifically s s s s s recommended for end products with melamine sulfates VINNAPAS 5025 L Good defoaming properties for smooth surfaces and very good s s s s s s tolerance against water over-dosage VINNAPAS 5111 L Very good defoaming properties at low viscosity for very smooth, s s s s s s flat surfaces for end products with very low emissions VINNAPAS 5222 L Very good defoaming properties at low viscosity for smooth, s s s s s s flat surfaces Flow VINNAPAS 5014 F Instant plasticizing effect especially for pumpable systems with s s s s s shear-thinning rheology VINNAPAS 7016 F Instant plasticizing effect with casein-like rheology and very good self-healing effect especially for manually applied systems s s s s s s Based on WACKER guide formulations s s s Excellent s s Very Good s Good n New Product Also Recommended For 2-component self-leveling compounds and screeds, please see our product information on VINNAPAS dispersions available at: www.wacker.com/publications 15

For perfect adhesion without cracking Wall and joint fillers help to smooth out irregularities in ceilings and walls. VINNAPAS polymer powders optimize their performance. General Benefits Enhanced adhesion Increased cohesion Flexibility of joint fillers and prevention of cracking Suitable for different substrates Application Spectrum Gypsum plasterboards Floors & walls Suitable For Most Substrates VINNAPAS T polymer powders enable all joint fillers (including gypsum-based grades) to be used on a wide range of substrates, while at the same time maintaining excellent workability and adhesive properties. Improved Hydrophobicity VINNAPAS H polymer powders provide water repellency, protecting the substrate and improving durability. 16

Wall and Joint Fillers With VINNAPAS polymer powders, wall and joint fillers adhere reliably to the substrate. The flexibility and quality of the hardened filler is improved, too. Product Recommendation Grade Product Benefit Performance Attributes Hydrophobicity Thixotropy Workability Neutral VINNAPAS 5010 N Very good tensile adhesion strength on all surfaces and --- --- s s good workability Hydrophobic VINNAPAS 7031 H Hydrophobic effect, very good workability and very good s s --- s s s tensile adhesion strength Thixotropic VINNAPAS 5012 T Thixotropic, very good workability and very good tensile --- s s s s s adhesion strength VINNAPAS 5021 T Thixotropic, very good workability, long open time and --- s s s s s good tensile adhesion strength VINNAPAS 5046 T Strongly thixotropic, very good workability --- s s s s s s Based on WACKER guide formulations s s s Excellent s s Very Good s Good --- Neutral 17

Reduce a building S energy costs One of the most efficient ways to save energy in buildings is by ETICS. VINNAPAS improves the characteristics of the applied mortars: General Benefits Creation of a stable bond between the insulation board and the embedding mortar and the wall, respectively Increase of impact resistance in the embedding mortar Improved resistance and weatherability in the topcoat through the application of specific powders to provide hydrophobicity Application Range Adhesive mortar Embedding mortar Top coat Adhesion on EPS VINNAPAS polymer powders enhance the adhesion of mortar on all kind of substrates, e.g. EPS. Improved Tensile Adhesion Strength with VINNAPAS [N/mm²] 0.10 0.08 0.06 0.04 0.02 0 0% 2% 4% VINNAPAS 5044 N Tensile adhesion strength on EPS boards (N/mm 2 ) that have been stored for 12 days in sc (= standard climate: 23 C, 50% relative humidity) + 2 days in water market-oriented formulation. 18

Etics VINNAPAS polymer binders create a stable and flexible interconnection between the various layers of an External Thermal Insulation Composite System (ETICS). Product Recommendation Grade Product Benefit Performance Attributes Neutral VINNAPAS 5043 N VINNAPAS 5044 N Hydrophobic VINNAPAS 4042 H VINNAPAS 5048 H Very good tensile adhesion strength particularly on organic surfaces, very high impact strength, and good workability Very good tensile adhesion strength particularly on organic surfaces, very high impact strength, and very good workability versatile use in all ETICS formulations Slight hydrophobic effect, very good tensile adhesion strength particularly on organic surfaces and very high impact strength Strong hydrophobic effect, very good tensile adhesion strength particularly on organic surfaces and very high impact strength Tensile Adhesion Strength Impact Resistance s s s s s s --- s s s s s s --- s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s Hydrophobicity Based on WACKER guide formulations s s s Excellent s s Very Good s Good --- Neutral Please Note We also offer VINNAPAS dispersions that are ideal for ETICS. Please see our VINNAPAS Dispersions Product Overview available at: www.wacker.com/publications For more information, see also our webcast on ETICS: www.wacker.com/construction 19

For Renders and plasters that withstand the test of time VINNAPAS improves quality, prolonging the life of renders and plasters: General Benefits Improved adhesion to all substrates Improved hydrophobicity Improved Hydrophobicity VINNAPAS H polymer powders provide water repellency, protecting the substrate and improving durability. Water-Absorption Coefficient (WA) Application Range Indoor walls Facades kg/m² h 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 WA 1 h VINNAPAS 5010 N VINNAPAS 7031 H VINNAPAS 8034 H WA 24 h Water-absorption coefficient (WA24) [kg/m² h] as per EN ISO 15148, 1% dispersible polymer powder. 20

Renders/ Plasters VINNAPAS polymer powders improve adhesion and flexibility, preventing weathering damage. Product Recommendation Grade Neutral Product Benefit Tensile Adhesion Strength VINNAPAS 5010 N Very good tensile adhesion strength on inorganic surfaces and good workability s s s --- Enhanced VINNAPAS 7034 E Excellent workability and very good tensile adhesion strength s s s s Hydrophobic VINNAPAS 5048 H Strong hydrophobic effect and very good tensile adhesion strength s s s s s s VINNAPAS 5518 H Strong hydrophobic effect, very good workability and very good tensile adhesion s s s s s s strength VINNAPAS 7031 H Hydrophobic effect, very good workability and very good tensile adhesion strength s s s s s VINNAPAS 8034 H Strong hydrophobic effect, good workability and very good tensile adhesion strength s s s s s s Hydrophobicity Based on WACKER guide formulations s s s Excellent s s Very Good s Good --- Neutral n New Product Also Recommended We offer VINNAPAS dispersions for renders and plasters as well. Please see our VINNAPAS Dispersions Product Overview, available at: www.wacker.com/publications For silicone resin plasters, we lead the way thanks to SILRES BS silicone resins. Just visit: www.wacker.com/silres 21

Keeping water out and in VINNAPAS polymer powders provide long-lasting protection against water damage. General Benefits Keeping out water under pressure Water-vapor permeability Bridging of cracks due to shrinkage or substrate setting Accommodation of small movements in the substrate Excellent adhesion to many different substrates Application Range Basement walls and foundations Sewer and water pipes Swimming pools Showers and bathrooms Balconies and patios Flexible Grades for Crack Bridging Highly flexible water proofing membranes modified with VINNAPAS 5044 N or VINNAPAS 7055 E accommodate small movements in the substrate, which means the flexible coating will not leak even if a component were to move (e.g. due to temperature fluctuations). The same applies to small cracks that form due to shrinkage or substrate setting. Easy to Apply Application of VINNAPAS -modified water proofing membranes is easy: Apply one coat of the water proofing compound as a primer. Once the surface is touch-dry, apply the first coat of water proofing membrane. Apply the second coat of water proofing membrane in the opposite direction to that of the first coat. Crack-Bridging Ability as per EN 14891 [mm] Formulation with Resin/Cement Ratio of 1.45 Crack-bridging ability in mm 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 23 C VINNAPAS 5044 N -5 C VINNAPAS 7055 E 22

Water Proofing Membranes Water proofing membranes modified with VINNAPAS polymer powders need to be only a few millimeters thick to be superior to cement-only or bitumen seals. Product Recommendation Grade Product Benefit Adhesion on Critical (especially Organic) Surfaces Neutral VINNAPAS 5044 N Very good tensile adhesion strength on all surfaces and good crack-bridging properties s s s Enhanced VINNAPAS 7055 E Very good tensile adhesion strength particularly on all surfaces and s s s very good crack-bridging properties even at low temperatures Hydrophobic VINNAPAS 4042 H Slight hydrophobic effect and very good tensile adhesion strength s s s VINNAPAS 5048 H Very strong hydrophobic effect and very good tensile adhesion strength s s s VINNAPAS 5518 H Strong hydrophobic effect, very good workability and high mechanical strength s Based on WACKER guide formulations s s s Excellent s Good n New Product 23

Minding the gap For concrete renovation, mortars modified with VINNAPAS polymer powders combine crucial benefits. General Benefits Slower drying of the thin layers Increased impermeability to CO 2 and pollutants such as road salt Improvement of freeze/thaw resistance Ideal adhesion to installed concrete and steel Increase in deformability and flexural strength Drop in modulus of flexibility improved processability and wetting properties Application Range Walls Basements Bridges Concrete Repairs That Last As well as optimizing technical performance, modification with VINNAPAS polymer powder improves processability and wetting properties. Reliable and Easy Processing The first step is to re-shape the concrete with a repair mortar. An adhesive, cementitious slurry which has been modified with VINNAPAS is added to the mortar to ensure it adheres reliably and permanently to the cementitious substrate (concrete). The repaired concrete structures are generally covered with a layer of fine filler one to three millimeters thick. VINNAPAS dispersible polymer powder ensures good processing, prevents the thin layers from drying too quickly, raises the level of impermeability to CO 2 and pollutants such as road salt, and improves freeze/thaw resistance. 24

Concrete Repair VINNAPAS polymer powders make concrete stable and durable, thereby helping to meet the growing demand for concrete repair in the future. Product Recommendation Grade Product Benefit Neutral VINNAPAS 5044 N Enhanced VINNAPAS 7034 E Very good tensile adhesion strength on all surfaces Excellent workability and good tensile adhesion strength on all surfaces Please Note For silicone resin plasters, we lead the way thanks to SILRES BS silicone resins. Please visit: www.wacker.com/silres 25

Find your Perfect Fit With Vinnapas Dispersible polymer Powders Grade Product Benefit Neutral VINNAPAS 4023 N VINNAPAS 5010 N VINNAPAS 5043 N VINNAPAS 5044 N Enhanced VINNAPAS 5028 E VINNAPAS 7034 E VINNAPAS 7055 E VINNAPAS 7210 E VINNAPAS 7220 E Hydrophobic VINNAPAS 3030 H VINNAPAS 4042 H VINNAPAS 5048 H VINNAPAS 7031 H VINNAPAS 8031 H VINNAPAS 8034 H Thixotropic VINNAPAS 5012 T VINNAPAS 5021 T VINNAPAS 5046 T Leveling VINNAPAS 4410 L VINNAPAS 5023 L VINNAPAS 5025 L VINNAPAS 5222 L Flow VINNAPAS 5014 F VINNAPAS 7016 F Good tensile adhesion strength on inorganic surfaces Very good tensile adhesion strength on inorganic surfaces combined with good workability Very good tensile adhesion strength particularly on organic surfaces combined with good workability Very good tensile adhesion strength particularly on organic surfaces combined with good crack-bridging properties and good workability Long open time and good tensile adhesion strength after water immersion Excellent workability and good adhesion Very high crack-bridging properties even at low temperatures Long open time and very good tensile adhesion strength after water immersion and heat aging Very good workability and excellent tensile adhesion strength after water immersion Excellent hydrophobic effect with very high mechanical strength Slight hydrophobic effect with very good tensile adhesion strength particularly on organic surfaces Very strong hydrophobic effect with very good tensile adhesion strength particularly on organic surfaces Hydrophobic effect with very good workability Slight hydrophobic effect with good workability Strong hydrophobic effect with good workability Thixotropic with very good tensile adhesion strength Thixotropic with long open time and good tensile adhesion strength Strongly thixotropic with very good workability Excellent defoaming properties for very smooth, flat surfaces and good stabilization in the event of water over-dosage Good defoaming properties for smooth surfaces Good defoaming properties for smooth surfaces and very good tolerance of water over-dosage Very good defoaming properties at low viscosity for smooth, flat surfaces Instant plasticizing effect especially for pumpable systems Instant plasticizing effect with casein-like rheology and very good self-healing effect especially for manually applied systems New Vinnapas Grades for Even More Options VINNAPAS 5518 H Strong hydrophobic effect with very good workability and high mechanical strength VINNAPAS 5111 L Very good defoaming properties at low viscosity for very smooth, flat surfaces Please Note This table reflects only a part of our product offering. For more choice, please contact us: Infoline: +49 89 6279-1741, info@wacker.com 26

Recommended Applications Tile Adhesives Tile Grouts Self-Leveling Compounds External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) Renders / Plasters Wall and Joint Fillers Water Proofing Membranes Concrete Repair Highly recommended Recommended 27

Typical General Properties Polymer Flexibility Base Minimum Film-Forming Temperature (ISO 2115) Grade Neutral VAc-E Semi-flexible 1 C VINNAPAS 4023 N VAc-E Hard 4 C VINNAPAS 5010 N VAc-E Very flexible 0 C VINNAPAS 5043 N VAc-E Very flexible 0 C VINNAPAS 5044 N Enhanced VAc-E Semi-flexible 4 C VINNAPAS 5028 E VAc-E-others Flexible 0 C VINNAPAS 7034 E VAc-E-others Highly flexible 0 C VINNAPAS 7055 E VAc-E-others Hard 7 C VINNAPAS 7210 E VAc-E-others Semi-flexible 5 C VINNAPAS 7220 E Hydrophobic VC-E Flexible 0 C VINNAPAS 3030 H VAc-E Very flexible 0 C VINNAPAS 4042 H VAc-E Very flexible 0 C VINNAPAS 5048 H VAc-E-others Flexible 0 C VINNAPAS 7031 H VC-E-others Flexible 0 C VINNAPAS 8031 H VC-E-others Flexible 0 C VINNAPAS 8034 H Thixotropic VAc-E Hard 4 C VINNAPAS 5012 T VAc-E Semi-flexible 4 C VINNAPAS 5021 T VAc-E Very flexible 0 C VINNAPAS 5046 T Leveling VAc-E Hard 4 C VINNAPAS 4410 L VAc-E Semi-flexible 4 C VINNAPAS 5023 L VAc-E Semi-flexible 4 C VINNAPAS 5025 L VAc-E Semi-flexible 4 C VINNAPAS 5222 L Flow VAc-E Hard 4 C VINNAPAS 5014 F VAc-E-MMA Hard 7 C VINNAPAS 7016 F VAc-E Hard 4 C VINNAPAS 5518 H VAc-E Hard 4 C VINNAPAS 5111 L A = acrylate, E = ethylene, S = styrene, VAc = vinyl acetate, VC = vinyl chloride, MMA = methyl methacrylate 28

Find the right grade easily To make it easier for you, our product names reveal the basic product properties: Polymer Base Product Class VINNAPAS 5044 N Flexibility N = VINNAPAS N Class Neutral effect on rheology They provide a high degree of formulation freedom and are ideal for various applications. E = VINNAPAS E Class Enhanced properties These products have enhanced properties in a number of applications and improve essential characteristics. They ensure improved workability, increased adhesion or water resistance, to name just a few. T = VINNAPAS T Class Thixotropic expertise These products are used in thixotropic tile adhesives and in troweling compounds. L = VINNAPAS L Class Leveling optimization These products create smooth surfaces by displaying excellent leveling properties. They are therefore ideal for self-leveling compounds. F = VINNAPAS F Class Flow superiority These products provide excellent flow properties without adding any additional synthetic superplasticizers or casein. They are therefore ideal for self-leveling compounds which require an instant liquefying effect and a special rheology. H = VINNAPAS H Class Hydrophobic excellence These products have remarkable hydrophobic properties, making them ideal for all types of plasters and tile grouts as well as for ETICS (exterior insulation and finish systems). Polymer Base Flexibility 10 14: VAc 00 09: Very hard 15 19: A 10 19: Hard 20 29: S-A 20 29: Semi-flexible 30 39: vc-e 30 39: Flexible 40 49: vac-e 40 49: Very flexible 50 59: vac-e 50 59: Highly flexible 60 69: VAc-others 70 79: VAc-E-others 80 89: VC-E-others A = acrylate, E = ethylene, S = styrene, VAc = vinyl acetate, VC = vinyl chloride MMA = methyl methacrylate 29

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