VINNAPAS® PRODUCT OVERVIEW MIDDLE ... - Wacker Chemie

ConstruCtion i Polymer Powders and disPersions 

Creating tomorrow’s solutions 

VinnaPas ® ProduCt oVerView 

middle east and afriCa, 2011/2012

Building tHe future 

Ever since man crept out of the caves 

and started to construct buildings he 

has been using mortar in some shape 

or form. The first break through came 

in the 20th century with the use 

of liquid bonding agents and the 

second more than 50 years ago with 

the development by WACKER of dry 

polymer binders – the dispersible 

powders. VINNAPAS ® polymer 

powders were pioneer products in the 

area of drymix mortar technology. 

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VINNAPAS ® revolutionized the world of 

construction by introducing products 

that had previously been unthinkable, 

products with high mechanical strength 

and excellent adhesive power. 

VINNAPAS ® polymer powders and 

dispersions are found in five major fields 

of application: tile adhesives and self- 

leveling compounds, exterior insulation 

and finish systems (EIFS), plasters/ 

renders and water proofing membranes 

such as sealing slurries. 

As well as having superior intrinsic 

properties, VINNAPAS ® polymer powders 

and dispersions are so designed to 

be formulated in highly sophisticated 

construction products. 

Further challenges are also on the 

horizon: environmental compatibility, 

healthy living, living closer together and 

aesthetics – these are all aspects of 

construction that we continue to work 

on ensuring that we maintain our usual 

high standards. 

For ease of use, this brochure has been 

divided into two sections. In the first 

section you will find all you need to know 

about VINNAPAS ® polymer powders, and 

in the second everything about 

VINNAPAS ® dispersions.

Services 4 

Polymer Powders & Dispersions 6 

Environment 8 

Where to find us 55 

POLYMER POWDERS 10 

Tile Adhesives 14 

Tile Grouts 16 

Self-leveling Compounds 18 

Wall and Joint Fillers 20 

Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 22 

Renders / Plasters 24 

Water Proofing Membranes 26 

Concrete Repair 28 

Overview 30 

DISPERSIONS 34 

Composite Dispersions 37 

Tile Adhesives 38 

Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 40 

Renders / Plasters 42 

Primers 44 

Concrete Repair 46 

Water Proofing Membranes 48 

Cement Admix 49 

Overview 50 

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PeoPle, ProduCts, and serViCes 

tHat HelP your ideas grow 

The reason WACKER POLYMERS 

leads the world in polymer binders for 

the construction industry is simple – 

we’re hands on. Whether it’s in our 

laboratory or our customers' laboratory, 

we are determined to deliver the 

best in product design and customer 

service around the world. 

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Our door is always open 

The closer we are to you, the better we 

can support you. That is why we have 

over 100 sales offices around the world 

with native-speaking experts and stateof-the-art 

technical centers. In our fully 

equipped laboratories, we test your 

products for the local market, developing 

the optimum formulation. 

Our applications specialists will test 

the properties of your products by 

determing for example the adhesive and 

compressive strength, the workability or 

the long-term stability. 

Together we can develop new products 

and applications to answer the trends 

of the global and regional construction 

market. 

3 locations. One standard 

In order that you can make full use of 

VINNAPAS ® , we will also support you 

with your logistics, storage and handling 

of our products. Professional quality 

management and over 90 years' 

production experience ensure uniform 

quality at our production locations 

around the world (Burghausen, Calvert 

City and Nanjing). We are a reliable 

supplier, delivering the products for your 

specific needs on schedule, and we only 

work with the best shipping companies. 

Hands-on training 

The WACKER ACADEMY offers a unique 

opportunity to translate the fundamentals 

directly into practical experiments, thus 

linking theory and practice. 

It gives experts the chance to meet and 

exchange notes, paving the way for new 

ideas. 

It builds bridges between continents: 

we learn from our various sites how 

know-how is applied in other countries, 

cultures and markets. 

And finally, it provides a gateway to 

interdisciplinary activities through which 

industries and specialist areas from 

different strands of chemistry can 

provide mutual inspiration. 

You’ll find the seminar program online 

at: www.wacker.com/wacker-academy 

Wacker Chemie AG 

Johannes-Hess-Straße 24 

84489 Burghausen 

Technical Center Burghausen 

Tel. +49 8677 83-7979 

Fax +49 8677 83-8181 

info.polymers@wacker.com 

Burghausen 

Tel. +49 8677 83-6101 

wacker-academy@wacker.com 

Wacker Chemicals Middle East FZE 

Dubai Silicon Oasis 

P.O. Box 341071 

Dubai – U.A.E 

Dubai Technical Center 

Tel. +971 4 709 99 99 

Fax +971 4 709 99 11 


Dubai 

Tel. +971 4 709 99 99 

wacker-academy.uae@wacker.com 

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tHe addition of teCHnology 

VINNAPAS ® polymer powders and 

dispersions enhance your building 

materials with properties that include: 

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Excellent adhesion to a wide range of 

substrates. 

Flexibility – The long-term durability and 

functionality of many systems depend 

crucially on their flexibility (or deform- 

ability). For floors and walls lied with tiles, 

the mortar needs to be sufficiently flexible 

to absorb the stresses and loads occurring 

between the tiles and substrate. And 

in exterior insulation and finish systems, 

polymer-modified adhesives allow them 

to accommodate any sliding of the 

insulation board on the substrate that 

may occur with time. 

High abrasion resistance ensuring a 

long life and good looking surfaces. 

Improved workability which allow for ease 

of application even under a wide range of 

climatic conditions e.g. longer open time. 

The addition of VINNAPAS ® polymer 

powders increases your efficiency by 

delivering you: 

– Long-lasting products 

– Extended renovation cycles 

– Fast-drying mortars 

– Thin-bed mortars

Picking the right product 

VINNAPAS ® binders offer the broadest 

product portfolio in the market for formulating 

high-quality building materials with 

precisely defined technical properties. 

They enable the formulation of even dry, 

ready-to-use or admix systems. 

All products help to optimize adhesion 

and flexibility, the individual product 

classes offer additional properties, 

such as neutral effect on rheology, 

hydrophobicity, thixotropy, improved 

leveling, and a superplasticizing effect. 

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gloBal networK 

means gloBal resPonsiBility 

our mission 

WACKER is a globally active company 

that manufactures and sells chemical 

products, and engages in intensive scientific 

research. We are fully committed 

to sustainable development, a principle 

that is an integral part of our business 

thinking and practices. We structure our 

activities according to 8 Eco-Modules, 

which cover subjects from manufacturing 

efficiency to toxicity, which we will use as 

indicators to create less of an overall 

environmental footprint. 

And when it comes to environmental 

protection we believe prevention is 

always better than cure which is why at 

WACKER we focus more on prevention 

than remedial measures. This process 

begins as early as product development 

and plant planning stages. It also means 

that in accordance with the Responsible 

Care ® initiative, measures often go 

beyond what is legally required. We’re 

continually working on reducing energy 

consumption and conserving resources 

and keep the public informed via our 

annual community meetings at our 

Nünchritz site and the Burghausen site’s 

yearly environmental reports. 

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sustainaBle 

deVeloPment 

When we develop new products or 

optimize existing products we are always 

thinking about their environmental impact 

now and in the future. Green building 

is a topic that is on everyone’s lips 

and we are constantly working on more 

sustainable products. For example 

VINNAPAS ® 828 ND – a well established 

dispersion has been further developed 

as it is now produced without the 

addition of APEO, plasticizers and 

solvents which helps our customers 

to develop environmentally friendly 

products. 

And our commitment doesn't just 

stop with our products – we recently 

developed a PE bag for our polymer 

powders that contains 40% less PE. 

smaller footPrint 

Many of our products help to reduce the 

carbon footprint along the life cycle of 

construction products. By suppling 

VINNAPAS ® polymer powders for exterior 

insulation and finish systems (EIFS) 

we help lower end-user heating costs, 

while cutting greenhouse-gas emissions. 

EIFS can reduce heating energy costs by 

60% and cut the energy lost by 

air-conditioners by as much as 72%. 

We ourselves managed to reduce 

the specific energy consumption in 

Burghausen by ~40% in the past 10 years 

and we will continue to pursue a target 

of increasing energy efficiency by 5% in 

all our factories worldwide.

adVanCing your ProduCts 

As a technology leader, WACKER 

consistently introduces innovative 

polymer powders and dipersions 

to the market. 

our standard offering 

By using VINNAPAS ® Standard polymer 

powders and dispersions you can easily 

reach the existing European application 

norms such as C1/D1 for tile adhesives. 

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To ensure that you easily find the right 

polymer binder for your needs, we 

have developed a user friendly naming 

system. Basically we have divided the 

VINNAPAS ® portfolio into Standard 

We are constantly working on novel 

innovative product solutions with the 

best price-performance ratio in the 

market. 

VINNAPAS ® N-Class – Neutral effect on rheology 

They provide a high degree of formulation freedom and are ideal for various applications. 

and Plus products. Each product 

is named according to its specific 

characteristics. 

In this respect, the VINNAPAS ® Standard 

products are known as being the 

benchmark in the market.

our Plus offering 

VINNAPAS ® Plus polymer powders and 

dispersions provide you with unique 

solutions. Their specific properties allow 

them to be used in a wide variety of 

special conditions and requirements and 

ensure you remain competitive in your 

market. Naturally, special usage requires 

special service, and we have tailor-made 

services to help you make the most of 

these products. 

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 and water resistance, to name just a few. 

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 EIFS (exterior insulation and finish systems). 

VINNAPAS ® T-Class – Thixotropic expertise 

These products are used in thixotropic tile adhesives and in troweling 

compounds. 

VINNAPAS ® L-Class – Leveling optimization 

These products create smooth surfaces by displaying excellent leveling properties. 

They are therefore ideal for self-leveling compounds. 

VINNAPAS ® F-Class – Flow superiority 

These products provide excellent flow properties without adding any additional synthetic superplasticizers 

or casein. They are ideally suited to all applications requiring fast processing with a 2-in-1 solution. 

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tHe Power of Powder 

Speed and reliability are important 

factors when architects and building 

contractors are choosing building 

materials. A product should also be 

easy to use – facilitating the work at 

the job site. 

When WACKER invented the polymer 

binder in the form of a powder in 1957, 

it became possible for the first time 

to use a one-pack cement system. A 

dry mortar is modified with VINNAPAS ® 

dispersible polymer powder in the 

factory, and only needs to be mixed with 

water on site. The result is a high-quality 

polymer-modified cement mortar with 

clearly defined properties. 

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Factory-premixed mortars can be 

produced with the correct proportions of 

cement, fillers, additives and VINNAPAS ® 

dispersible polymer powders. This eliminates 

serious construction-site mixing 

errors. 

VINNAPAS ® dispersible polymer 

powders ensure good adhesion, 

even to smooth, non-porous surfaces. 

Dry-mix mortars modified with 

VINNAPAS ® polymer powders have 

various advantages: 

– Easy to transport and store 

– The packaging is easy to dispose of 

– Not at risk from bacterial growth 

– Easy to use at the construction site 

– Only water needs to be added 

On the opposite page you can see 

the different applications in which our 

polymer powders are used and on 

which page you can find the relevant 

information.

Self-leveling Compounds 

Page 18 

Tile Adhesives 

Page 14 

EIFS (Exterior Insulation 

and Finish Systems) 

Page 22 

Tile Grouts 

Page 16 

Renders / Plasters 

Page 24 

Wall and 

Joint fillers 

Page 20 

Concrete Repair 

Page 28 

Water Proofing 

Membranes 

Page 26 

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tile adHesiVes – 

stiCK witH tHe Best 

Tiles come in lots of different shapes 

and sizes. They can be heavy or light, 

porous or non- porous. VINNAPAS ® 

polymer powders will ensure tiles 

adhere to differing substrates in a 

wide range of conditions. 

Regardless of the type of tile being 

used, the weakest point is the bond 

between the tile and the substrate. 

VINNAPAS ® N polymer powders 

eliminate this weakness by significantly 

improving the bonding strength of the 

adhesive between both the substrate 

and the tile. They improve the workability 

VINNAPAS ® dispersions are ideal for 

formulating very low-emission and 

EC1-compliant dispersion adhesives – 

please see page 38 

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Our polymers give you a long open 

time and adjustment time even at high 

ambient temperatures. 

VinnaPas ® standard ProduCts 

Also Recommended 

as they deliver long open and correction 

times. VINNAPAS ® polymer powder also 

improves the quality of the hardened tile 

adhesive and therefore the durability 

of the adhesive bond. Most importantly, 

though, a VINNAPAS ® customer 

representative will always be available 

for advice and premier service. 

Parquet adhesives formulated with 

VINNAPAS ® products are very easy to 

process and stand out due to their very 

good adhesive properties. More details 

under www.wacker.com/construction 

High internal cohesive strength can 

also be maintained over long periods 

in extreme conditions such as freeze / 

thaw or wet /dry environments. 

VINNAPAS ® 4023 N 

The standard for tile adhesive 


Proven standard for a wide range of 

applications

VinnaPas ® Plus ProduCts 

It’s never been easier to fix large heavy 

tiles thanks to the excellent non-slump 

properties of thixotropic VINNAPAS ® T 

dispersible polymer powders. Our tile 

adhesives also act as a flexible buffer 

between tile and substrate compensating 

for thermal expansion and preventing 

cracking as a result of stress between the 

substrate and the tile. VINNAPAS ® Plus 

polymer powders are often used with 

porcelain tiles and on substrates that are 

subject to a certain degree of shrinkage 

and deformation movement. VINNAPAS ® 

Plus polymer powders are so designed 

that if you have a special problem with 

tiles we are more than likely to have a 

special solution for you. 

VINNAPAS ® 5028 E 

Proven ability for good adhesion 

and water resistance in C1 and C2 tile 

adhesives 


Benchmark for excellent water resistance 

for flexible premium C2 tile adhesives 

VINNAPAS ® 5012 T 

High sag resistance in C1 and C2 tile 

adhesives 


Thixotropic product with good adhesion 

and water resistance in C1 and C2 tile 

adhesives 

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tile grouts – 

remain fleXiBle 

Tile grouts serve a dual purpose. 

They can enhance the visual appeal 

of the tiling and they can increase 

its durability. Since today's trend 

is toward colored grouts in various 

designs, it has become more important 

to help them to stay clean and 

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VINNAPAS ® dispersible polymer 

powders optimize adhesion to tile edges, 

increase deformability and improve 

abrasion resistance. 


ELASTOSIL ® is one of WACKER's 

best established brands. It is ideal for 

absorbing movement between joints, 

which is caused by temperature 

fluctuations, moisture, shrinkage or 

sound. 

retain their bright color. The addition 

of VINNAPAS ® polymer powders to 

tile grout mortars makes them more 

flexible and malleable. 



applications 

More info at www.wacker.com/elastosil 

Adhesion to tile edges is also greatly 

improved and shrinkage is reduced, 

protecting the substrate against 

penetration of water.


Tile grouts formulated with VINNAPAS ® 

H-class products improve not only 

adhesion, cohesion, abrasion resistance 

and flexibility as well as enhanced water 

repellency. As a result, they reduce water 

absorption and protect against dirt, discoloration 

and efflorescence. 

VINNAPAS ® 8031 H 

Hydrophobic product for good 

workability and low stickiness 


Very hydrophobic product for good 


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self-leVeling ComPounds – 

it’s all HaPPening under your feet 

In the construction business, self- 

leveling compounds are used in nearly 

all buildings where flat, smooth and 

hard-wearing floors are required. 

With VINNAPAS ® polymer powders, 

you can formulate self-leveling 

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The floor of a building is usually the 

part that undergoes the most wear and 

tear. And any floor surface, whether it 

be wood, tiles or carpet, requires a 

sound subfloor. 

Self-leveling compounds eliminate any 

unevenness or flaws – which is 

particularly important when laying 

vinyl or linoleum floors. 


For 2-component self-leveling 

compounds and screeds, please see 

VINNAPAS ® dispersions on page 49 

in this brochure. 

compounds that are durable and firm 

enough to walk on soon after laying. 

They can be applied efficiently using 

a mortar pump, they adhere to many 

types of substrates and harden 

rapidly without cracking. 

The addition of polymer binders to 

modern self-leveling compounds makes 

it possible to spread a thinner coat of 

binder with increased adhesive and 

flexural strength. 

The number of demands placed on 

self-leveling compounds means they 

have necessarily become very 

complex compositions that must set 

and develop their strength very rapidly. 

VINNAPAS ® polymer powders help 

meet these special requirements. 

These smooth, abrasion-resistant 

floors are able to withstand severe 

loads and are sufficiently flexible to 

allow large areas to be worked faster. 



applications


VINNAPAS ® L-class polymer powders 

specially developed for self-leveling 

compounds 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 

for self-leveling compounds act as both 

a binder and a super-plasticizer. This 

feature is particularly advantageous for 

pumpable compounds, where mechanical 

mixing cuts mix times to a minimum. 

Another advantage of this binder is that 

it reduces shrinkage of cementitious 

flooring compounds and screeds. 

By using VINNAPAS ® L and F products 

you will meet the requirements of 

European eco labels such as Blue Angel, 

Emicode EC1 plus, M1 etc. depending 

on the dosage level. 

VINNAPAS ® 5011 L 

Leveling product with very low viscosity 

and especially recommended for end 

products with low emissions 

VINNAPAS ® 5023 L 

Specially recommended for end 

products containing melamine sulfonates 

VINNAPAS ® 5014 F 

Polymer powder specially for 

pumpable self-leveling compounds with 

shear-thinning rheology 

VINNAPAS ® 7016 F 

Polymer powder with rheology 

similar to casein, very good 

self-healing – especially recommended 

for manually applied self-leveling 

compounds 

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wall and joint fillers – 

stay smootH 

Modern polymer based fillers make 

quick work of holes and cracks in 

ceilings and walls. Fillers smooth 

out any irregularities and are 

differentiated according to the type 

of material they are used on: 

metal, wood, concrete etc. 

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VINNAPAS ® N polymer powders ensure 

that wall and joint fillers stick to the 

substrate. They also improve the 

flexibility and quality of the hardened filler. 


SILRES ® BS products also play a 

special role in rendering mortar plasters 

water repellent and rank among the most 

advanced facade coating systems. 

VINNAPAS ® enhances adhesion, 

cohesion and flexibility of wall fillers 

and thus prevents cracking. For safe, 

fast, durable installation, fillers are 

modified with VINNAPAS ® dispersible 

powders. 



applications 

These improve ease of manual application, 

enhance paper bond adhesion 

and reduce water absorption, ensuring 

smooth and crack free surfaces. Their 

flexible properties are of particular 

benefit for gypsum plasterboards.


VINNAPAS ® T polymer powders 

enable all fillers (including gypsum) to 

be used on a wide range of substrates, 

while at the same time remaining 

malleable and maintaining their adhesive 

properties. 

VINNAPAS ® H polymer powders 

provide water repellency, protecting 

the substrate and providing good 

protection against mold. 





Very hydrophobic product for good 



High sag resistance in wall and 

joint fillers 


Thixotropic product with good adhesion 

and water resistance 


Very thixotropic product with high 

flexibility and very good workability 

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eXterior insulation and finisH 

systems – ConserVing your energy 

The finite energy resources of the 

world are slowly running out. And as 

the search for renewable sources 

continues, the cost of energy continues 

to rise. One of the most efficient 

ways to save energy in buildings is 

by thermal insulation. The better the 

insulation the lower the running costs 

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For insulation systems to function 

properly they have to bond well to the 

substrate. Adhesive mortar modified 

with VINNAPAS ® polymer powders has 

three functions within this sandwich. 

First, it creates a stable bond between 

the insulation board and the wall. 

Second, it levels out irregularities of 

the substrate. 


The two new VINNAPAS ® LL 5048 H 

and VINNAPAS ® LL 4042 H polymer 

powders are based purely on vinyl 

acetate and ethylene and are ideal for 

highly flexible facade formulations. 

and environmental impact. Since they 

were first developed, VINNAPAS ® 

polymer powders, have played an 

integral role in the development of 

exterior insulation and finish systems 

(EIFS). These systems require the use 

of Polymer binders as they consist of 

several layers that need stable and 

And third, it’s flexible, allowing for 

expansion and contraction. 

The base mortar also plays another 

important role in rendering the EIFS 

system flexible and durable. 

A topcoat of silicone resin emulsion paint 

provides additional exterior protection 

especially for masonry. 

For VINNAPAS ® dispersions as plaster 

topcoats, see page 42 in this brochure. 

flexible interconnection. When 

fitted properly, exterior insulation 

and finishing systems can reduce 

energy costs of a building by as 

much as 60%. 


The standard for EIFS 


The benchmark for EIFS and highly 

flexible applications 

VINNAPS ® and SILRES ® BS can also 

be used as paint topcoats. For more 

information see: 

www.wacker.com/construction.


The exterior insulation and finish system 

is permanently exposed to the elements. 

The durability of the entire system 

depends heavily on the degree to which 

it is saturated with moisture. In order for 

the system and the underlying walls to 

be protected, the base coat must repel 

water. 


Enhanced impact resistance even at low 

temperatures 

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enders/Plasters – 

a great finisH starts Here 

As the external finish or skin of a 

building, exterior plasters perform 

two different functions. 

They have to look good and at the 

same time they must protect the 

substrate against weathering and 

moisture without sealing it - in effect 

allowing it to breath. 

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VINNAPAS ® polymer powders are only 

added to plasters in small amounts 

but perform important functions. They 

improve adhesion, enabling attachment 

to smooth or non-absorbent substrates. 

They allow plasters to be applied in very 

thin and more economical layers. 

External plasters need to have good 

adhesion to the substrate while 

remaining flexible so as to prevent 

cracking. They have to have good 

water repellent properties and at the 

same time good drying characteristics. 



applications


Nothing damages a building more than 

water. Renders / Plasters containing 

VINNAPAS ® H polymer powder are 

therefore the key to preventing weathering 

damage, as well as dirt pick-up on 

exterior plaster. Their strong hydrophobic 

effect reduces capillary water absorption 

greatly without altering the system's 

water vapor permeability. 


Product for excellent workability 

combined with good adhesion and 

flexibility 





Very hydrophobic product for very good 


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water Proofing memBranes – 

go witH tHe flow 

Water proofing membranes based 

on VINNAPAS ® polymer powders not 

only keep water out but also keep it 

in – whether these are water pipes 

that need sealing or buildings that 

need lasting protection against damage. 

Not only that: these membranes, 

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With VINNAPAS ® polymer powders, 

you can do more than produce water 

repellent water proofing membranes. 

The applications range from water proofing 

basement walls and foundations to 

sewer pipes and swimming pools. It only 

takes a layer a few millimeters thick to 

provide long-lasting protection against 

water damage. 


VINNAPAS ® LL 4040 E for water proofing 

membranes that are easy to apply, 

extremely flexible, elastic, strong and 

water-repellent. 

For uses involving direct contact with 

reinforced concrete, please contact your 

customer advisor. 

applied for example as sealing 

slurries, also prevent dissolved salts, 

such as chlorides and sulphates, from 

penetrating into masonry. 

VINNAPAS ® polymer powders can 

also modify water proofing membranes 

so that they keep out water 


Excellent adhesion and good crack 

over-bridging properties 

If you are looking for liquid water proofing 

membranes, just try GENIOSIL ® W 

for quick and efficient repairs indoors 

and outdoors in areas such as flat roofs, 

patios, balconies and wet rooms. 

under pressure, are water vapor 

permeable, bridge cracks and 

adhere excellently to many different 

substrates. 

They are thus superior in many 

ways to traditional solutions such as 

cement-only and bitumen seals.


Cracks are not the problem they used 

to be when you use highly elastic water 

proofing membranes modified with 

VINNAPAS ® . They accommodate small 

movements in the substrate which 

means the elastic coating will not leak 

even if a component were to move 

(for example, due to temperature fluctuations). 

The same applies to small cracks 

that form due to shrinkage or substrate 

setting. 


Enhanced crack over-bridging properties 

even at low temperatures 

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ConCrete rePair – 

mind tHe gaP 

Concrete and reinforced concrete 

have dramatically altered the face of 

the construction industry in recent 

decades and concrete is one of the 

most durable and stable building 

materials. However, even concrete 

buildings can be brought to their 

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Once the concrete has been treated 

with a primer, a cementitious repair 

mortar which has been modified with 

VINNAPAS ® polymer powder is applied. 

This is then covered with a fine finish 

layer of one to three millimeters. 

This layer which has been mixed with 

a 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. 

knees by moisture, the damage 

becoming visible in the form of cracks 

or rust. 

With the growing demand for concrete, 

there will be even more need for 

concrete repair in future. For concrete 

renovation, mortars modified with 


The benchmark for durable and 

long-term solutions 

VINNAPAS ® dispersible powders 

combine to offer crucial benefits: they 

improve adhesion to installed concrete 

and steel, increase deformability 

and flexural strength, lower the elastic 

modulus and improve processability 

and wetting properties.

adVanCing your ProduCts witH 

VinnaPas ® Polymer Powders 

VINNAPAS ® 

Product 

Polymer 

Powder 

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Your Product Advantages 

Neutral 

4023 N The standard for tile adhesive 

5010 N Proven standard for a wide range of applications 

5043 N The standard for EIFS (exterior insulation and finish systems) 

5044 N The benchmark for EIFS (exterior insulation and finish systems) and highly flexible applications 

Enhanced 

5028 E Proven ability for good adhesion and water resistance in C1 and C2 tile adhesives 

7034 E Excellent workability combined with good adhesion and flexibility 

7055 E Enhanced crack over-bridging properties and impact resistance even at low temperatures 

7220 E Benchmark for excellent water resistance for flexible premium C2 tile adhesives 

Hydrophobic 

8031 H Hydrophobic product for good workability and low stickiness 

8034 H Very hydrophobic product for good workability and low stickiness 

Thixotropic 

5012 T High sag resistance in C1 and C2 tile adhesives and other applications 

5021 T Thixotropic product with good adhesion and water resistance 

5046 T Very thixotropic product with high flexibility and very good workability 

Leveling 

5011 L Leveling product with very low viscosity; especially recommended for end products with low emissions 

5023 L Specially recommended for end products with melamine sulfonates 

Flow 

5014 F Polymer powder specially for pumpable self-leveling compounds with shear-thinning rheology 

7016 F Polymer powder with rheology similar to casein, very good self-healing – especially recommended for manually applied self-leveling compounds

Recommended Applications 

Tile 

Adhesives 

Tile Grouts Self-Leveling 

Compounds 

Highly recommended Recommended 

Exterior 

Insulation and 

Finish Systems 

Renders / 

Plasters 

Wall and 

Joint Fillers 


Membranes 


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Typical General Properties VINNAPAS ® 

Polymer 

Base 

Minimum 

Film-Forming 

Temperature, 

Approx. 

Product 

Glass Transition Polymer 

Temperature Powder 

Tg (DSC), 

Approx. 

VAc-E 1 °C 5 °C 

Neutral 

4023 N 

VAc-E 4 °C 16 °C 5010 N 

VAc-E 0 °C -7 °C 5043 N 

VAc-E 0 °C -7 °C 5044 N 

VAc-E 4 °C 10 °C 

Enhanced 

5028 E 

VAc-E-other 0 °C 5 °C 7034 E 

VAc-E-other 0 °C -14 °C 7055 E 

VAc-E-other 5 °C 15 °C 7220 E 

VC-E-other 0 °C 1 °C 

Hydrophobic 

8031 H 

VC-E-other 0 °C 1 °C 8034 H 

VAc-E 4 °C 16 °C 

Thixotropic 

5012 T 

VAc-E 4 °C 10 °C 5021 T 

VAc-E 0 °C -7 °C 5046 T 

VAc-E 4 °C 16 °C 

Leveling 

5011 L 

VAc-E 4 °C 13 °C 5023 L 

VAc-E 4 °C 16 °C 

Flow 

5014 F 

VAc-E-other 7 °C 20 °C 7016 F 

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The first two numerals identify the polymer base, 

while the last two numerals indicate the flexibility. 

Polymer Base Flexibility 

10 – 14: VAc 00 – 09: Very hard 

15 – 19: A 10 – 19: Hard 

20 – 24: S-A 20 – 29: Medium 

30 – 34: VC-E 30 – 39: Flexible 

40 – 44: VAc-E 40 – 49: Elastic 

45 – 49: VAc-E 50 – 59: Highly elastic 

50 – 54: VAc-E 

55 – 59: VAc-E 

60 – 64: VAc-other 

70 – 74: VAc-E-other 

80 – 84: VC-E-other 

A = acrylate, E = ethylene, S = styrene, 

VAc = vinyl acetate, VC = vinyl chloride 

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VINNAPAS ® N-Class – Neutral effect on rheology 

They provide a high degree of formulation freedom and 

are ideal for various applications. 


These products have enhanced properties in a number 

of applications and improve essential characteristics. 

They ensure improved workability, increased adhesion 

and water resistance, to name just a few. 

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 EIFS (exterior insulation and finish systems). 

VINNAPAS ® T-Class – Thixotropic expertise 

These products are used in thixotropic tile adhesives 

and in troweling compounds. 

VINNAPAS ® L-Class – Leveling optimization 

These products create smooth surfaces by displaying 

excellent leveling properties. They are therefore ideal 

for self-leveling compounds. 

VINNAPAS ® F-Class – Flow superiority 

These products provide excellent flow properties 

without adding any additional synthetic superplasticizers 

or casein. They are ideally suited to all applications 

requiring fast processing with a 2-in-1 solution.

disPersions – liQuid engineering 

Reliability and durability are important 

factors when architects and building 

contractors are choosing building 

materials. VINNAPAS ® dispersions are 

used in various high-performance 

construction materials. 

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They confer excellent adhesion, 

cohesion, flexibility, hydrophobicity, 

rheology and long-term stability. 

You’ll find them in all sorts of primers, 

exterior insulation and finish systems and 

synthetic resin bound plasters and 

renders, as well as mortar and concrete 

admixtures in e.g. repair mortars and 

water proofing membranes. 

new ProduCt Classes 

VINNAPAS ® products are consistently 

being updated and we’re regularly 

introducing new dispersions to the 

market. To ensure that you don’t get 

confused and can easily find the 

right dispersion for your needs, we’ve 

divided VINNAPAS ® dispersions into 

Standard and Plus categories, where 

each product is named according 

to its specific characteristics. 

The new naming system for our 

dispersions reflects product properties 

and is highly analogous to the 

nomenclature of dispersion powders. 

In future, the product name will consist of: 

VINNAPAS ® + 3 characters representing 

chemical properties (polymer composition/flexibility) 

+ 1 letter for the product 

class + the letter “D” for dispersion. 

Please refer to page 53 for details. 

On the opposite page you can see 

the different areas in which our 

dispersions are used and on which 

page you can find the relevant 

information. 

It is important to note that the old 

naming system will remain in place 

until September 1st 2011.

Cement Admix 

Page 49 

Tile Adhesives 

Page 38 

EIFS 

(Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems) 

Page 40 

Renders / Plasters 

Page 42 


Membranes 

Page 48 

Primers 

Page 44 


Page 46 

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ComPosite teCHnology witH 

oPtimum ComPosition 

The new composite dispersions from 

VINNAPAS ® very cleverly combine 

inorganic and organic components to 

produce a product which allows colors to 

remain bright and not fade on building 

facades, thereby reducing the total 

number of facade renovation cycles. 

The core of the dispersions is made up 

of inorganic silica particles (the basis of 

quartz and glass) only a few nanometers 

in size that are surrounded by organic 

polymer particles. 

Normally, if mineral particles are simply 

mixed into an organic dispersion, the 

particles can agglomerate during filming 

and subsequently develop an uneven, 

heterogeneous film. The organic shell 

of the new composite dispersion now 

prevents inorganic-particle agglomeration 

during the film-forming process. Thus, 

a homogeneous and stable film forms. 

The special organic/inorganic combination 

also lends specific benefits 

to the dispersion. The elastic, organic 

components have conventional binder 

properties – strong adhesion and 

cohesion, good mechanical properties 

and improved processability. The solid 

mineral components, for their part, 

have outstanding barrier properties, 

reducing dirt pick-up, ensuring 

long-lasting color shades and lowering 

the risk of algae or mold formation. 

Composite dispersions also feature 

improved scratch and abrasion resistance, 

high thermal stability, and optimal 

thermal conductivity and water-vapor 

permeability. Of particular note is their 

improved flame-retardancy due to the 

high non-flammable inorganic content. 

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tile adHesiVes – 

Creating tHe rigHt Bond 

As high-quality base polymers, 

VINNAPAS ® polymer dispersions 

provide excellent adhesive strength 

even under humid and wet conditions. 

Ready-to-use tile adhesives modified 

with VINNAPAS ® dispersions show 

excellent workability and adhere to 

difficult substrates such as chipboard, 

gypsum boards and tiles. 

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These dispersions can be used to 

produce highly water resistant tile adhesives 

(class D2 according to EN 12004). 


VINNAPAS ® polymer powders for 

1K cementitious tile adhesives – please 

see page 14. 

SILRES ® BS in joint-sealing compounds. 

Once applied, they readily develop a 

strong bond with the substrate. 

After drying, they remain flexible and 

provide excellent water resistance 

(D2 adhesives). They also impart 

excellent slip resistance, ensuring 

optimal adhesion of wall tiles. 

They also ensure excellent workability 

and, thanks to their unique rheology, 

provide good slip resistance without the 

need to add large amounts of additional 

thickeners. 

They are the right choice for: 

– New installation and renovation 

– All kinds of wall application, 

e.g. kitchen, bathroom 

– Clean job site, high convenience 

VINNAPAS ® 202 HD 

Product produced without ammonia, 

allowing the formulation of D2 tile 

adhesives with maximum freedom in 

the choice of coalescing agent 


The proven benchmark for D2 tile 

adhesives.

eXterior insulation and 

finisH systems – Controlling your 

temPerature 

Regardless of whether the building is 

being heated or cooled, thermal insulation 

offers the greatest potential for 

saving energy. External insulation and 

finish systems are among the most 

efficient ways to reduce a building's 

energy consumption. 

VINNAPAS ® dispersions are polymer 

binders that enhance the adhesive and 

reinforcing mortars and compounds in 

exterior insulation and finish systems. 

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They are designed to selectively 

modify the properties of adhesive and 

embedding mortar and compound. 

For adhesive mortars and compounds, 

2-components systems are usual, while 

in embedding mortars and compounds 

the dispersions can be used in readyto-use 

as well as in 2-component 

systems. Our dispersions are versatile 

due to excellent compatibility 

with cement. VINNAPAS ® dispersions 


Every layer (adhesive, embedding 

and top coat layer) of an EIFS system 

performs its own function. 

VINNAPAS ® dispersions can be used as 

binder for the EPS panel adhesive and 

for the base coat. In other words, only 

one dispersion is needed for the entire 

system. 


VINNAPAS ® polymer powders 

for EIFS – please see page 22. 

VINNAPAS ® modified plasters as 

topcoats – for polymer powders, 

please see page 24. 

Some of these dispersions also provide 

good fire resistance. 

promote good adhesion to all substrates, 

are flexible enough to accommodate 

differing expansion coefficients 

of the materials used, and therefore 

offer optimal durability. Since EIFS are 

constantly exposed to the weather, 

effective protection against water is 

essential. VINNAPAS ® dispersions 

can be used to modify these systems, 

enabling them to withstand differing 

climatic conditions. 

VINNAPAS ® 828 ND 

A well proven all-rounder offering good 

fire resistance and special rheological 

qualities


By using VINNAPAS ® H dispersions, 

you add a further function to the entire 

sytem by using just one component: 

VINNAPAS ® H provides good 

hydrophobic properties, conferring an 

even higher level of durability and 

protection on the facade. 


Excellent hydrophobic properties 

combined with very low flammability 

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enders/Plasters – 

looKing good and staying dry 

As well as ensuring that the facade 

of a building looks good, plasters also 

protect against water damage and 

pollution. 

In dispersion-based plasters and 

renders, the VINNAPAS ® dispersion 

takes on the role of the polymer 

binder, improving the property profile 

of the plaster. 

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VINNAPAS ® dispersions improve 

adhesion and protective characterstics 

of plasters and renders. Synthesic resin 

bound renders are the ideal vehicle for 

bright and brilliant color shades. 


SILRES ® BS products play a special 

role in renders and plasters, further 

reducing water absorption and improving 

hydrophobicity. They rank among the 

most advanced facade coating systems. 

The binders offer outstanding 

advantages: very good adhesion to all 

kinds of substrates, water repellency 

(hydrophobic dispersions), low 

flammability (especially in vinyl 

chloride-containing dispersions), 

high weathering resistance and high 

durability. 


A well proven all-rounder with good 

fire resistance and special rheological 

qualities


These dispersions have excellent 

pigment-binding capacities, very good 

adhesion to inorganic substrates and 

excellent water resistance. 

Consequently, plasters produced using 

these dispersions show excellent 

durability and outdoor performance. 



providing maximum freedom of choice 

in coalescing agent 


Excellent product for high-performance 

synthetic resin bound renders and 

silicone resin bound renders 


Excellent hydrophobic properties 


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Primers – Be PrePared 

Most buildings are built one layer 

upon the next, with primers consolidating 

the substrate to ensure the 

long-term durability of each subsequent 

layer. VINNAPAS ® dispersions 

confer the right properties to a wide 

range of primers for indoor and 

outdoor use. They ensure good 

adhesion and low absorption by the 

substrate surface. The modification 

can be a kind of impregnation, 

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These dispersions are very good at 

reducing the substrate's absorbency 

and enhancing adhesive properties. 

equalization, stain blocking and/or 

migration barrier. 

As a whole, polymer-modified primers 

reduce a substrate's absorbency, 

acting as a bonding agent between 

the substrate and the next layer. 

Primers under outdoor and humid 

conditions require water repellent 

properties, which is where hydro- 

phobic VINNAPAS ® dispersions come 

into play. 


A product which improves adhesion and 

regulates absorbency 

Polymer-modified primers for indoors 

are mainly used to consolidate open 

pore substrates such as concrete, 

cement and gypsum plasterboards. 

This gives emulsion paints and 

coatings an excellent hold, and the 

flexible properties of VINNAPAS ® help 

to bridge small cracks.


VINNAPAS ® dispersions can be used 

indoors and outdoors under a range of 

conditions. They are particularly good 

under water-vapor conditions. 



providing maximum freedom in the 

choice of coalescing agent 


The proven benchmark for primers 

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ConCrete rePair – 

ConCrete solutions 

Concrete is used more than any other 

man-made material in the world. As 

of 2006, about 7.5 cubic kilometers of 

concrete are made each year, more 

than one cubic meter for every person 

on earth. 

Concrete is a very durable construction 

material; however, in today's 

environmental conditions, it can be 

damaged by carbonation of the 

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These dispersions increase adhesion 

of the mortar to the concrete substrate. 

VINNAPAS ® dispersions for 2K 

cementitious systems ensure good 

processing, preventing the thin 

layers from drying too quickly, raise 


Architectural paints modified with 

VINNAPAS ® dispersions can also be 

used as topcoat – please see 

www.wacker.com/construction 

or www.wacker.com/vinnapas 

concrete and corrosion of the steel 

reinforcement. For concrete 

renovation, mortars modified with 

VINNAPAS ® dispersions offer crucial 

benefits: they improve adhesion to 

installed concrete and steel, increase 

deformability and flexural strength, 

lower the elastic modulus and improve 

workability and wetting properties. 

They also reduce the ingress of 

the level of impermeability to CO2 and 

pollutants such as road salt, and improve 

freeze / thaw resistance. 

substances causing carbonation of 

the concrete cover, and of substances 

that corrode the steel reinforcement. 

The first step is to clean the surface, 

remove all the affected concrete and 

sandblast the steel bars if required. 

A primer is then applied, followed by 

a base mortar. Then a finer mortar is 

applied prior to a final topcoat. 


A product which reduces the elastic 

modulus and enhances adhesion

water Proofing memBranes – 

finding tHe rigHt Coat 

VINNAPAS ® dispersions not only help 

to keep water out but also help to 

keep it in. They protect sewers, water 

pipes, cellar walls and basements as 

well as water reservoirs and tanks. 


As well as being water-repellent, these 

dispersions increase mechanical strength 

and significantly improve adhesion to 

the substrate. They are highly elastic, 

thus reducing the risk of cracks, and 

are resistant to weathering even at low 

temperatures. 

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VINNAPAS ® polymer powders for water 

proofing membranes see page 26. 

GENIOSIL W is a ready-to-use waterproofing 

liquid membrane that is solvent 

and plasticizer-free. 

Applications range from all kinds of 

wet rooms, to swimming pools and 

wellness areas, through to wastewater 

drains. 

VINNAPAS ® 250 ED 

Highly flexible product for excellent crack 


Water proofing membranes modified 

with VINNAPAS ® dispersions can 

bridge gaps wider than 0.75mm even 

at low temperatures. 


An all-rounder with very good cement 

compatibility and very high mechanical 

strength

Cement admiX – 

PiCK and miX 

Skyscrapers, bridges and dams all 

require the highest standards of 

engineering. Admixes help ensure 

that these standards are fulfilled. 

These mixtures are specially formulated 

products that are added in small 

amounts to mortar or grout on site 

during the mixing process in order to 

modify the concrete properties in the 

plastic and/or hardened state. 


These dispersions enhance adhesion 

of the mortar to the substrate. 


In addition, these dispersions 

significantly increase water repellency 

and mechanical strength. 

They enhance adhesion, have excellent 

crack over-bridging properties, good 

flexibility and low flammability. 

Our dispersions can be added to all 

types of mortar, from basic to ultrahigh 

strength. They improve placing, 

pumping, finishing, appearance and, 

in general, performance characteristics 

as desired. 


A product which reduces the elastic 

modulus and enhances adhesion 


Highly flexible product for excellent crack 



An all-rounder with very high mechanical 

strength 

They are also added to sealing 

slurries, self-leveling floor mixes 

and repair mortars to aid adhesion 

and enhance water repellency and 

flexibility. 


Excellent hydropobic properties 


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adVanCing your ProduCts 

witH VinnaPas ® disPersions 

VINNAPAS ® 

Product 

Dispersion 

Neutral 

50 

530 ND 

(EP 64) 

Your Product Advantages 

A product which reduces the elastic modulus and enhances adhesion 

828 ND A proven all-rounder with good fire resistant properties and special rheological qualities 

Enhanced 

250 ED 

(LL 496) 

825 ED 

(CEP 15) 

Hydrophobic 

202 HD 

(SAF 72) 

224 HD 

(SAF 54) 

822 HD 

(CEF 52 W) 

Highly flexible product for excellent crack over-bridging properties 

An all-rounder with very high mechanical strength 

Produced without ammonia, providing maximum freedom in the choice of coalescing agent 

The proven benchmark for a wide range of applications 

Excellent hydrophobic properties combined with very low flammability

Recommended Applications Typical Gene 

Tile 

Adhesives 

Exterior 

Insulation and 

Finish Systems 

Highly recommended Recommended 

Renders / 

Plasters 

Primers Concrete Repair Water Proofing 

Membranes 

Cement Admix Polymer 

Base 

VAc-E 

VC-E-other 

S-A 

VC-E-other 

S-A 

S-A 

VC-E-other 

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D

al Properties VINNAPAS ® 

Minimum 

Film-Forming 

Temperature, 

Approx. 

Glass Transition 

Temperature 

Tg (DSC), 

Approx. 

Stabilizing 

System 

0 °C 6 °C Protective colloid 

Product 

Dispersion 

Neutral 

530 ND 

(EP 64) 

4 °C 7 °C Protective colloid 828 ND 

0 °C -7 °C Emulsifier 

7 °C 10 °C Protective colloid 

18 °C 23 °C Emulsifier 



Enhanced 

250 ED 

(LL 496) 

825 ED 

(CEP 15) 

Hydrophobic 

202 HD 

(SAF 72) 

224 HD 

(SAF 54) 

822 HD 

(CEF 52 W) 

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VINNAPAS ® N-Class – 

Neutral effect on rheology 

They provide a high degree of formulation 

freedom and are ideal for various applications. 


These products have enhanced properties in a 

number of applications and improve essential 

characteristics. They ensure improved workability, 

increased adhesion and water resistance to 

name just a few. 

VINNAPAS ® H-Class – 

Hydrophobic excellence 

These products have remarkable hydrophobic 

properties making them ideal for all types of 

plasters and for EIFS (exterior insulation and 

finish systems). 

Besides the letter for the product class (N, E, H), 

the D shows, that you are opposed to a dispersion. 

wHat tHe 

numBers reVeal 

The first numeral identifies the polymer base, 

while the last two numerals indicate the flexibility. 

Polymer Base Flexibility 

0: VAc 00 – 09: Very hard 

1: A 10 – 19: Hard 

2: S-A 20 – 29: Medium 

3: VC-E 30 – 39: Flexible 

4: VAc-E 40 – 49: Elastic 

5: VAc-E 

6: VAc-other 

7: VAc-E-other 

8: VC-E-other 

50 – 59: Highly elastic 

A = acrylate, E = ethylene, S = styrene, 

VAc = vinyl acetate, VC = vinyl chloride 

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