WACKER's new cement and concrete technology capability center in Shanghai to help the silicone industry grow

China is the world's largest producer and consumer of cement and concreteHowever, under pressure from high energy consumption, market demand for environmentally friendly products and CO2 reduction, the huge cement and concrete industry is facing challenges, such as the need to improve the durability and corrosion resistance of cement and concrete products" WACKER's new research and development laboratory in Shanghai will help our customers meet these challenges and seize market opportunities in a timely manner"As a regional innovation platform focused on cement and concrete, the new laboratory will work with China's leading universities, research institutions and related industries to develop innovative products and solutions that will contribute to the sustainable development of China's building materials industry," said Paul Lindblad, President of WACKER Greater China"
with this new technology capability center, WACKER will further study how silicone chemistry can effectively protect cement and concrete from environmental impacts while improving its durability." For example, waterproofing technologies for cement and concrete are of great concern both in academia and in the industryThe most mature and widely used silicone surface treatment technology is availableThis technology prevents alkali aggregate reaction (ASR) on concrete surfaces and prevents weathering, graffiti and corrosionHowever, this surface treatment technique has limitations"One of the tasks of our laboratory is to develop new silicone products that enhance the water repellent and durability of cement and concrete, and solve other unresolved problemsSilicone, for example, can make cement water repellentA product developed by wacker India's Cement and Concrete Technology Capability Center has been successfully used to produce thousands of tons of water-repellent cement"As WACKER's first technical capability center dedicated to silicone dosing for cement and concrete, the new laboratory will leverage our expertise and resources around the world to support China's growing cement and concrete industry," said DrPeter Jerschow, Head of Global Product Development Team in the Building Silicone Business Unit"
because of its unique properties, silicone is widely used in building materials protection, can give building materials excellent water resistance, water vapor transmission, chemical resistance and UV radiation resistance, and has solid powder, solvent-free liquid and water-based emulsion and other formsApplications include water resistance of inorganic insulation materials, protective coatings, moisture-proof, pH regulators for coatings, and concrete waterproofs