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Q-T polysiloxane materials engineered to improve bonding between various interfaces, accelerate curing and boost durability across coatings, adhesives & sealants, composites and surface treatments.

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Siloxene Product Overview

Siloxene product families overview

XenCureTM

Reactive Q-T polysiloxanes for crosslinking, fast curing, wetting and strong adhesion on metals/minerals.

XenSlickTM

Hydrophobic Q-T polysiloxanes for improved slip/gloss/friction control, hydrophobization & emulsifying.

XenLinkTM

These Q–T polysiloxanes feature one reactive and one hydrophobic group, forming amphiphilic compounds.

XenBluTM

Water-dispersible Q-T polysiloxanes are VOC-free and surfactant-free. Available as resin concentrates or aqueous dispersions.

XenResTM

Hybrid co-resins combining Q-T polysiloxanes with Epoxy, STP, Acrylate or Isocyanate resins for improved performance.

XenCureTM

XenCure family

PERFORMANCE BENEFITS

The XenCureTM product family is designed to offer improved adhesion and curing characteristics in organic resins and polymer systems. Specifically, the products excel in the following aspects:

  • Fast cure speed
  • Crosslinking ability
  • Improved wetting and adhesion on metal and mineral substrates
  • Compatibilization between polymer resin and inorganic substrate or filler matrix
  • Boosts mechanical properties and durability of product formulations

APPLICATIONS

XenCureTM products are highly versatile and suitable for numerous applications. We particularly recommend them as formulation ingredient for the following applications:

  • Crosslinker, adhesion promoter and toughness modifier in Adhesives & sealants
  • Coupling agent and crosslinker in rubber and elastomer compounds
  • Binder and reactive diluent in mineral filled moisture curing formulations
  • Surface modifier for fillers and sizing / finish ingredient in fiber & textiles
  • Processing aid and reactive crosslinker in (reactive) polymer processing
  • Additive for thermoplastics processing and in hot melt adhesives

PRODUCT RANGE

XenCureTM products and their corresponding functionalities include:

  • XenCureTM A primary amino
  • XenCureTM A1/A2/A9 secondary amino
  • XenCureTM 2A aminoethyl-amino
  • XenCureTM S mercapto
  • XenCureTM V vinyl
  • XenCureTM G glycidoxy/modified glycidoxy
  • XenCureTM U methacryloxy

XenSlickTM

XenSlick family

PERFORMANCE BENEFITS

The XenSlickTM product family is designed to introduce hydrophobic properties whilst improving adhesion properties. Specifically, XenSlickTM products excel in the following aspects:

  • Hydrophobic properties
  • Self-emulsification
  • Enhanced surface properties in coatings
  • Defoaming properties
  • Oil in water / water in oil compatible
  • Cold processing ability (e.g. emulsifier in cosmetics formulations)

APPLICATIONS

XenSlickTM compounds can be employed in a variety of different applications. We particularly recommend them for the following uses:

  • Active hydrophobe:
  • Surface protection
  • Cement hydrophobization
  • Emulsifier
  • Water-based emulsions
  • Dispersant
  • Additive in coatings, lacquers and varnishes to enhance
  • Scratch and abrasion resistance
  • Surface properties (gloss, friction, surface free energy)
  • Additive for thermoplastic processing, hot melts, etc.

PRODUCT RANGE

XenSlickTM products and their corresponding functionalities include:

  • XenSlickTM M methyl
  • XenSlickTM P propyl
  • XenSlickTM iB iso-butyl
  • XenSlickTM O octyl
  • XenSlickTM iO iso-octyl
  • XenSlickTM R phenyl

XenBluTM

XenBlu family

PERFORMANCE BENEFITS

the XenBluTM product family offers next-generation functional colloidal silica technology in the form of ready-touse products. Key benefits include:

  • Highest adhesion across metals, minerals and polymers
  • Ability to control wetting, film formation, drying and durability in water-based formulations
  • Available as resin or premade dispersion for safe and simple use
  • Good long-term stability without the use of surfactants or additives
  • VOC-free, non-toxic and label-free
  • Instant hydrolysis in water, no waiting time required, consistent results

APPLICATIONS

XenBluTM products are recommended for use in the following applications:

  • Pretreatment / conversion coating for enhanced adhesion on the following substrates
  • Aluminum
  • Steel
  • Copper
  • Cement
  • Size treatments for inorganic and organic fibers
  • Activation of mineral materials such as oxides, cements, ceramics etc.

PRODUCT RANGE

XenBluTM products and their corresponding functionalities include:

  • XenBluTM CDC
  • XenBluTM CD
  • XenBluTM EDC
  • XenBluTM ED

XenResTM

XenRes family

XenResTM E

XenResTM E is a hybrid resin, consisting of Q-T polysiloxanes modified with epoxy resins. XenResTM E offers the following advantages:

  • Crosslinking ability
  • Curing speed improvement
  • Multimaterial compatibilization
  • Adhesion promotion

XenResTM E products are available in on various commodity resin grades, such as bisphenol-A diglycidyl ether, bisphenol-F diglycidyl ether, Novolac resins, cycloaliphatic resins and epoxidized vegetable oils. We recommend the use of XenResTM E in all epoxy resin applications, including:

  • Paints and coatings
  • Adhesives
  • Composites
  • Electronics
  • Fibre sizing

XenResTM H

XenResTM H is a hybrid resin featuring Q-T polysiloxane technology combined with silane terminated polymers (STP). XenResTM H products offer the following advantages:

  • Ultrafast moisture curing
  • Excellent adhesion on metal, mineral and various polymer substrates
  • Toughness and scratch resistance
  • Organotin-free composition

XenResTM H hproducts are available based on polyether, polyester and acrylic STP backbones with various molecular weights, as well as different terminal groups (di and trimethoxysilyl termination) as well as coupling chemistries. We recommend the use of XenResTM H in all STP applications, including:

  • Primers
  • Adhesives and sealants
  • Paints and coatings
  • Ambient, moisture curing binder chemistry

XenResTM U

XenResTM U is a hybrid resin combining of our polysiloxane technology with an acrylate or methacrylate building blocks. XenResTM U offers the following advantages:

  • High crosslinking ability
  • Cure speed improvement in radical polymerization binders
  • Compatibilization between polymer resin & inorganic substrate or filler matrix
  • Improved substrate adhesion

XenResTM U products are available in many variations based on common diacrylate, triacrylate and trimethacrylate reactive diluent precursors. We recommend the use of XenResTM U in UV- and radical cure formulations, including:

  • UV light curable photopolymers
  • 3D printable resins
  • Paints, coatings, lacquers
  • Packaging inks
  • Interface compatibilizer in mineralfilled radical cure preparations such as unsaturated polyester or vinyl ester resins

XenResTM I

XenResTM I is a hybrid resin consisting of our polysiloxane technology modified with isocyanate chemistry. XenResTM I offers the following advantages:

  • Ultra-low monomer content
  • Improved cure speed
  • Built-in adhesion promoter functionality
  • Excellent mechanical properties

XenResTM I products are available in the form of reactive adducts with most common siocyanate building blocks such as biurets, trimers or oligomers of IPDI, HDI, TDI and MDI. We recommend the use of form I in polyurethane, polyurea and polyamide based applications, including:

  • Paints and coatings
  • Adhesives
  • 1K and 2K polyurethane systems
  • Polyurethane foams
  • Polyaspartic coatings

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