CREATING TOMORROW S SOLUTIONS. The Technology of Choice for Waterborne Adhesives

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1 CREATING TOMORROW S SOLUTIONS adhesives I Europe I product overview dispersions Make the move to VAE dispersions The Technology of Choice for Waterborne Adhesives

2 ADD THE VAE ADVANTAGE TO YOUR ADHESIVES BUSINESS 2

3 Content WACKER Your Partner in a Changing Market 4 VAE The Adhesive Technology of Tomorrow 6 Our Vision for the Adhesives Industry 8 VINNAPAS Value Classes 11 Our Products and Solutions for Paper and Packaging 14 Wood and Wood-Based Materials 20 Flooring and Construction 26 Pressure-Sensitive Paper Labels and Automotive 30 WACKER in Your Region 32 Total Product Overview 34 About WACKER 37 VINNAPAS is a registered trademark of Wacker Chemie AG. 3

4 WACKER LEADER AND INNOVATOR IN A CHANGING ADHESIVES MARKET WACKER is a leading supplier of vinyl acetate-based polymer dispersions for waterborne adhesives. If there is one thing that describes WACKER today, it is future-focused. The permanently changing and ever challenging needs of the market drive the adhesive formulation industry and the manufacturing industries it supplies. Therefore, we continuously develop and revise our product range to reflect present and future market needs, the foremost of which are greater efficiency, flexibility and compliance with consumer health and environmental concerns. A Tradition of Innovation As early as the 1950s, WACKER scientists worked on polymer binders and by the mid 1960s, successfully developed vinyl actetate-ethylene copolymer (VAE) dispersions. Since then, WACKER has never stopped refining and improving its VAE technology. As a result, WACKER has continued to set the benchmark in copolymer dispersions. WACKER reinvests approximately four percent of sales revenue into R&D across the company. Over the past four years, WACKER has applied for patents on 528 inventions resulting in a patent portfolio of 5,000 patents already granted and another 2,900 patents pending. Broad Range of Products and Solutions WACKER s polymers business line specializes in dispersions based on vinyl acetateethylene co- and terpolymers (VAE) and polyvinyl acetate homopoly mers (PVAc). Today the WACKER VINNAPAS portfolio caters to the needs of adhesives suppliers to the paper and packaging, wood and wood-based materials, flooring and construction, pressure-sensitive paper labels as well as tapes and automotive industries. Such diverse application requirements call for a clearly differentiated and adapted product portfolio. Our VINNAPAS product range offers adhesive dispersions designed to fulfill this 4

5 demand. To highlight our cutting-edge products and latest innovations, we have introduced VINNAPAS Plus. Global Expertise with Local Focus We also give our customers the benefits of working with a global network that spans all key economic regions. WACKER is present with some 100 subsidaries and sales offices, and the WACKER POLYMERS business line runs nine technical centers and five manfacturing plants across Europe, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region. Although global in scope, we are local in focus with an in-depth understanding of local market needs and an emphasis on close relationships with our customers. A Dedication to Partnership and Knowledge-Sharing In accordance with our commitment to support the industry and our customers, we established the WACKER ACADEMY. This pioneering institution helps disseminate the latest ideas and technologies to our employees and industry colleagues through market-specific product training and interdisciplinary seminars. We also offer technical centers in all key regions. These laboratories are designed to assist customers with their applications and product modifications as well as in developing new systems and formulations. Dispersions from WACKER: Your Competitive Advantage Market and technology leader in VAE for adhesives World-class production sites near your market Partner for innovation and competitive advantage Local technical services for customized support 5

6 VAE The Technology Defining Today and Shaping Tomorrow WACKER developed VAE technology in the mid-60s and began industrial scale production in Today, WACKER still pioneers the technology s development and is responsible for one of the largest share of global VAE production. The High-Performance Choice Vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) technology is increasingly replacing other technologies due to the continuous refinement of its core benefits, which include high adhesion, broad formulation flexibility, high setting speed and excellent cost-in-use. Recent developments in the VINNAPAS range have extended its applicability beyond the traditional paper and packaging, wood working, flooring and construction markets to new markets, such as pressure-sensitive labeling and automotive adhesives. The VINNAPAS range offers a broad selection of products to enable adhesives manufacturers to formulate the right balance of cost and performance for their end-customer s adhesive application. Designed with Market-Leading Insight Due to their copolymer composition, vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer dispersions enable the formulation of adhesives with low migration potential and reduce or avoid the need for a film-forming agent. VINNAPAS dispersions are stabilized with colloid systems and/or surfactant systems. The most common colloid system used in adhesive applications is poly(vinyl alcohol), a large water-soluble molecule. It provides the optimum rheology for a wide range of adhesive applications, e.g. paper and packaging applications. Surfactant stabilized dispersions typically show higher shear thinning than PVOH stabilized dispersions. Their advantages include better adhesion to plastics, clearer films, higher water resistance and good spray ability. Superior Properties Enabling Long-Lasting Adhesives VINNAPAS VAE dispersions feature an excellent adhesion and cohesion balance as well as high degrees of wet tack. In addition, they bond to a wide variety of substrates. Specific VINNAPAS products also offer the advantage of being suitable for both roller applications and the nozzle technology that is replacing the roller technology in many markets. Environmental and Health Impact All of our VINNAPAS dispersions for the adhesives market are water-based, and produced without organic solvents or plasticizers. Furthermore, APEO surfactants are not used as stabilizers in the adhesive dispersion range. These characteristics put them in line with evertightening consumer health legislation, especially for food packaging, in this sector, the migration of constituents from packaging materials into food is under intense scrutiny. 6

7 VINNAPAS VAE Dispersion Key Benefits Future-proof technology based on vinyl acetate monomer and ethylene feedstocks Heat resistance, high degrees of wet tack, fast setting speed No need for plasticizer in the formulation, thus allowing adhesives with low migration potential 7

8 OUR VISION IS TO BRING THE BEST OF VAE TECHNOLOGY TO ADHESIVES MANUFACTURERS AROUND THE GLOBE The future belongs to more efficient, competitive and environmentally friendly adhesives and that is exactly what WACKER enables its customers around the world to deliver. Enhancing the Adhesives Industry WACKER offers a product range that includes suitable binders to support our customers so that their formulations can comply with the specific regulations for their target applications. Furthermore, it enables differentiated performance and, in most cases, cost-in-use advantages. As a market and technology leader for VAE in adhesives, we continue to innovate and develop our product portfolio always with current and future demands in mind. Supporting Industry Growth Through Product Innovations and Local Support WACKER is present worldwide. Not only do we have a long-established presence in Europe and North America, we are also helping to accelerate market development in high-growth markets such as Brazil, Russia, India and China. One simple but invaluable advantage of our locations is that we can ensure rapid and efficient delivery. Everywhere WACKER operates, we complement our market experience and leadership with a tradition for being a hands-on innovation 8

9 partner. We are one of the most researchintensive chemical companies in the world, with an R&D investment dedicated to maintaining both our innovative lead and that of our customers. We complement our research with a dedication to customer support. Our unique technical centers are a prime example, providing locally-based, globally networked, cutting-edge laboratories that support customers by modifying products to their specifications, testing different systems or developing new formulations. Expanding VAE Technology into New Fields As we enhance the capabilities of VAE technology, we increase its potential usage in other fields. VAE dispersions offer numerous performance and cost advantages over other monomer-based technologies, which is why they are being increasingly adopted in new areas such as the automotive or PSA industry. Our Commitment to Your Business To add value to the adhesives industry through product innovation and best-inclass dispersions To expand our global presence with strong local services To expand VAE technology into new application fields To support our customers development through technical centers and the WACKER ACADEMY 9

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11 VINNAPAS Two Value Classes Only First-Class Products Our VINNAPAS VAE and PVAc dispersions are specifically designed to address the changing needs of the modern adhesives manufacturer and end-user, together with overall market trends. Easier Product Selection and Differentiation In order to facilitate our customers product selection process, we classify all our VINNAPAS dispersions into two value classes: VINNAPAS Standard and VINNAPAS Plus. By doing so, we can offer a transparent product portfolio, in which we not only show the chemical properties of our dispersions, but also describe their benefits in the recommended applications. Adhesives formulators can now quickly identify the product that best meets their needs in terms of performance and application. While our VINNAPAS Standard grades are proven benchmarks covering a wide range of adhesive applications, VINNAPAS Plus dispersions are designed to meet the latest trends and to be used to formulate high-end adhesives. Between them, the two classes offer the ideal solution for the individual needs of adhesive formulation. VINNAPAS Standard dispersions set the industry benchmark in product quality, performance and reliability. VINNAPAS Standard Products The benchmark in proven products Consistent high quality Backed by over 70 years experience in vinyl acetate-based dispersion technology Products offer properties including adhesion, heat resistance, bonding on a wide range of different substrates, fast setting speed, high wet tack, reliable machinability, and a broad formulation latitude VINNAPAS Plus Products + Completes the overall VINNAPAS portfolio and includes products for high-end applications to meet high-end expectations + Products outperform basic properties, offering e.g. excellent adhesion on difficult substrates or very high setting speed + Exceptional properties and performance enable adhesives manufacturers to provide solutions for challenging applications VINNAPAS Plus dispersions are selected cutting-edge solutions for more advanced, high-end applications. 11

12 VINNAPAS Applications Wide-Ranging Benefits for Multiple Industries Paper and Packaging Wood and Wood-Based Materials 12

13 Flooring and Construction Automotive Pressure-Sensitive Paper Labels 13

14 Paper and Packaging High Performance for Safe and Secure Adhesion VAE-based VINNAPAS dispersions for the adhesives market offer futurefocused advantages including costin-use benefits and high performance for paper and packaging applications. 14 Safe and Secure Adhesion Whether for carton manufacturing or paper and film laminating applications, VINNAPAS VAE and PVAc dispersions from WACKER offer the versatility and specific attributes necessary to build an entire product line of adhesives for the packaging industry. Our product range is typically characterized by high setting speeds, adequate rheological properties and includes low Tg VAE dispersions. These VAE copolymers can be used without solvents or plasticizers and can be formulated in a way that they achieve safe and secure adhesion required in packaging food and manufactured goods. More Competitive Advantages With VINNAPAS VAE and PVAc polymer dispersions, WACKER offers a wide range of quality products. Specifically designed to have the adhesion/cohesion balance, viscosity and solids you require, our products provide competitive advantages for developing paper and packaging adhesives. Adequate rheological properties are needed to ensure adhesives run cleanly at high speeds for the variety of application technologies used.

15 Multiple benefits for a broad array of applications VINNAPAS Product Benefits VINNAPAS Standard Paper and Packaging VAE Technology Broad adhesion and heat resistance spectrum Bonding on a wide range of different substrates High setting speed Reliable, clean machinability Broad formulation latitude Compliant with food contact regulations VINNAPAS Plus Paper and Packaging VAE Technology + Excellent adhesion on low energy substrates like PET or PS + Very high setting speed + Excellent adhesion promotion + Outstanding nozzle compatibility Your Product Benefits in Paper and Packaging Please note: The benefits stated above are a summary of those possible. Not every individual product can fulfill all the benefits stated. Applications Paper and cardboard packaging Case and carton packaging Film to board lamination Tube winding and honeycomb Envelopes Bags Folded boxes Bookbinding Cigarette manufacturing 15

16 Enhancing adhesion across the paper and packaging industry With VINNAPAS dispersions, WACKER ensures first-rate adhesion for a wide range of paper and packaging products. VINNAPAS PVAc homopolymers and VAE copolymers are especially suitable for formulating paper and packaging adhesives due to a range of properties that include: strong adhesion on cellulosic surfaces paired with excellent heat resistance, high setting speeds and high formulation versatility. Typical applications are folded boxes, paper bags, paper lamination, tube winding, and bookbinding. High Adhesion The excellent adhesiveness of VINNAPAS VAE dispersions makes them an ideal base for adhesives for a variety of difficult surfaces within paper and packaging. Examples of these include envelope windows, folded boxes or film lamination on paper. VINNAPAS EP 8010, with its especially broad adhesion profile combined with excellent heat resistance, is particularly advantageous in this area. Machinability VINNAPAS VAE dispersions are suited to a broad range of paper and packaging adhesives for all types of application technologies. VINNAPAS EP 441 is especially versatile due its compatibility with both roller and nozzle technology. Food Safety Thanks to their copolymer composition, VAE dispersions enable the formulation of plasticizer-free paper and packaging adhesives with low migration potential supporting our customers so they can comply with European legislation for food contact materials. 16 VINNAPAS EP 441 demonstrates a good adhesion/cohesion balance and cleanability, a high setting speed, enhanced machine processing and excellent nozzle application performance.

17 Envelopes The styles and uses of envelopes have grown dramatically from just paper to include other specialized substrates. With such materials, VINNAPAS dispersions are vital to manufacturing envelopes and making sure that they stay together. Bags VINNAPAS VAE dispersions offer adhesives manufacturers the necessary balance of setting speed, adhesion, heat resistance and strength for complex multi wall bags. Bookbinding VINNAPAS dispersions offer the balance of adhesive and cohesive strength necessary, along with great flexibility and required rheological properties. Folded boxes VINNAPAS dispersions offer the strong adhesion/cohesion balance, low temperature flexibility, good wetting and setting speed necessary to make these packaging applications possible. 17

18 Paper and Packaging product overview VINNAPAS VINNAPAS Product Technical Data 1 Stabilization System Performance Attributes Grade Polymer Solids content Viscosity ph value Glass transition Protective Product benefit Overall Cohesion Setting Nozzle Cleanbase 1 ± 1% (DIN EN Brookfield (ISO 976) temperature colloid / adhesion & Heat behavior machin- ability ISO 3251) RVT at 23 C Tg (DSC) emulsifier spectrum resistance ability (residue after 20 rpm (ISO approx. [ C] system 2,3 drying) [%] 2555) [mpa s] VINNAPAS Products PVAc Technology VINNAPAS DP 500 VAc 50 ± 2 35,000 ± 5, PVOH Very low sedimentation, excellent plasticizer response VINNAPAS DP 600 VAc 60 ± 2 35,000 ± 6, PVOH Very low sedimentation, excellent plasticizer response VINNAPAS M VAc 50 1,000 ± PVOH / ST Very low sedimentation, excellent plasticizer response VINNAPAS Products VAE Technology VINNAPAS EP 11 VAc-E 50 5,000 ± 1, PVOH Specially designed for cigarette/tipping applications VINNAPAS EP 14 VAc-E 55 5,500 ± 1, PVOH All-around binder VINNAPAS EP 24 VAc-E 57 12,000 ± 3, PVOH High viscosity all-around binder VINNAPAS EP 400 VAc-E 55 2,400 ± PVOH All-around binder VINNAPAS EP 401 VAc-E 55 2,500 ± PVOH High performing all-around binder for a wide range of high throughput applications VINNAPAS EP 441 VAc-E 55 approx. 4, PVOH All-around binder with excellent nozzle machinability VINNAPAS EPN 865 VAc-E 56 2,500 ± 1, PVOH Low-blocking surface for e.g. wall covering VINNAPAS EP 8010 VAc-E 60 approx. 6, PVOH / ST Specially designed for difficult-to-bond substrates VINNAPAS EAF 68 VAc-E-A 60 ± 2 7,000 ± 2, ST Excellent adhesion promoter for VINNAPAS VAE grades n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 1 VAc = vinyl acetate A = acrylic ester E = ethylene 2 PVOH = poly(vinyl alcohol) ST = surfactant 3 All products are produced without APEO surfactants Legend for performance attributes excellent high medium n.a. = not applicable 18 19

19 Wood and Wood-Based Materials Exceptional Properties for Improved Functionality Whether they are used for gluing wood for furniture, veneer, wood flooring, doors and windows or laminating wood with either films or coated paper, VINNAPAS dispersions comprise an extraordinary range of properties, ultimately improve the functionality and performance of the end-product. Properties for Success Performance generally depends on the product, application and formulation of the adhesive. With VINNAPAS dispersions, WACKER offers a broad range of products for wood and furniture adhesives that are designed to perform to the highest standards. Their outstanding properties, including water, heat and creep resistance, contribute to high performance solutions for wood glues and adhesives used for wood lamination with foils, veneer or impregnated papers. Strong and Durable Today, we offer a diverse product portfolio with binders providing strong and durable bonding for the formulation of tailored wood adhesives and industrial wood-processing adhesives. 20

20 Diverse Products for More Durable Bonding VINNAPAS Product Benefits VINNAPAS Standard Wood and Wood-Based Materials Wood adhesives D2 to D4 Balanced overall properties meet the requirements of either D2 or D3 DIN EN 204 standards Excellent heat resistance Fast setting speed VINNAPAS Plus Wood and Wood-Based Materials Wood adhesives D2 to D4 + High performance meets the requirements of D4 according to DIN EN DPX Technology - No hardener required - ph value of Ultra low formaldehyde level of < 5 ppm - Discoloration-free Your Product Benefits in Wood and Wood- Based Materials VINNAPAS Standard Wood and Wood-Based Materials Vinyl, foil and paper lamination Good overall properties especially for impregnated paper or PVC lamination Excellent adhesion to PVC foils for wet lamination Can be used alone for wet lamination VINNAPAS Plus Wood and Wood-Based Materials Vinyl, foil and paper lamination + Excellent adhesion on difficult substrates + Very high setting speed Please note: The benefits stated above are a summary of those possible. Not every individual product can fulfill all the benefits stated. Applications Wood adhesives D2 to D4 Vinyl, foil and paper lamination 21

21 High Performance Solutions for Wood Adhesion From assembly to foil lamination, our extensive VINNAPAS portfolio for wood adhesive products ensures that we are able to provide solutions tailored to your adhesion needs. Wood Adhesives D2 to D4 High-performance PVAc dispersions ensure reliable, water resistant adhesion. They offer performance-oriented solutions for humid to damp-area applications (e.g. basements and bathrooms) as well as for exterior applications with direct water contact (e.g. windows). Based on 70 years of expertise and development, WACKER s dispersions have water resistance levels that can be adjusted to match the specific application areas of the wood-based materials. For example, the new VINNAPAS DPX 271 dispersion, a water resistant and ultra low formaldehyde binder, enables discoloration-free bonding of sensitive types of wood. 22

22 Vinyl, Foil and Paper Lamination Their good adhesion to impregnated paper, PVC and PP foils enables VINNAPAS VAE dispersions to be used for decorative foil wet lamination on chipboards, MDFs and hardboards. In some blends such as polyurethane dispersions, VINNAPAS VAE dispersions increase the green strength of the bond and yield adhesives for 3D vacuum forming. This provides good adhesion to vinyl foils, wood veneer and wooden substrates. 23

23 WOOD AND WOOD-BASED MATERIALS product overview VINNAPAS VINNAPAS Product Technical Data 1 Stabilization System Performance Attributes Grade Polymer Solids content Viscosity ph value Glass transition Protective Product benefit Water Heat Wood Setting Wood base 1 ± 1% (DIN EN Brookfield (ISO 976) temperature colloid / resistance resistance discolor- behavior to foil ISO 3251) RVT at 23 C Tg (DSC) emulsifier (D2, D3, D4) (WATT91 / ation lamination (residue after 20 rpm (ISO approx. [ C] system 2,3 DIN EN drying) [%] 2555) [mpa s] 14257) VINNAPAS Products PVAc Technology VINNAPAS DP 500 VAc 50 ± 2 35,000 ± 5, PVOH Very low sedimentation D2 no VINNAPAS DP 600 VAc 60 ± 2 35,000 ± 6, PVOH Very low sedimentation D2 no VINNAPAS H 65 VAc 65 30,000 ± 10, PVOH High setting speed, edge lamination D2 no VINNAPAS DPX 271 VAc 46 ± 2 approx. 10,000 approx PVOH Ultra low formaldehyde D3 1K, discoloration-free D3 no n.a. VINNAPAS DPN 15 VAc 52 15,000 ± 3, PVOH All-around D3 1K binder D3 yes n.a. VINNAPAS DPN 16 VAc 52 ± 2 12,000 ± 2, PVOH All-around D3 1K binder, reduced discoloration D3 reduced n.a. VINNAPAS DPN 17 VAc 48 11,000 ± 2, PVOH All-around D3 1K binder, longer open time D3 yes n.a. VINNAPAS DPN 47 VAc 50 ± 2 18,000 ± 4, PVOH D4 2K binder D4 yes n.a. VINNAPAS Products VAE Technology VINNAPAS EP 14 VAc-E 55 5,500 ± 1, PVOH Binder for film to board lamination, higher green strength when n.a. no used as blending component in PU-based adhesives VINNAPAS EP 17 VAc-E 60 3,800 ± 1, PVOH / ST Binder for film to board lamination, higher green strength when n.a. no used as blending component in PU-based adhesives VINNAPAS EP 400 VAc-E 55 2,400 ± PVOH Binder for film to board lamination, higher green strength when n.a. no used as blending component in PU-based adhesives VINNAPAS EP 441 VAc-E 55 approx. 4, PVOH Binder for film to board lamination, higher green strength when n.a. no used as blending component in PU-based adhesives VINNAPAS EP 8010 VAc-E 60 approx. 6, PVOH / ST Specially designed for difficult-to-bond substrates n.a. no 1 VAc = vinyl acetate A = acrylic ester E = ethylene 2 PVOH = poly(vinyl alcohol) ST = surfactant 3 All products are produced without APEO surfactants Legend for performance attributes excellent high medium n.a. = not applicable 24 25

24 Flooring and Construction High on Bonding VINNAPAS dispersions are ideal for formulating EC1-compliant dispersion adhesives for flooring. They are highly valued in bonding PVC, rubber, linoleum, polyolefin, cork and textile floor coverings. Textile Flooring and Elastic Covering Textile flooring and elastic coverings should be attractive, as well as fulfill functional requirements. Regardless if it is for carpets, cork, PVC flooring, or for office or residential applications, today s customers want products that are lowemission, pollutant-free, easy to clean, robust and long-lasting. VINNAPAS dispersions support our customers to comply with regulations and labels such as EC1. They have high initial tack with outstanding cohesion and the resultant dimensional stability when bonding elastic floor coverings. Wooden Flooring Wooden floors are surfaces with a natural flair and attractive appearance, but choosing the right wood-flooring adhesives is essential. Wood-flooring adhesives formulated with VINNAPAS dispersions feature a variety of advantages. Suitable for many different types of wood and substrates, wood-flooring adhesives formulated with VINNAPAS produce a perfect and stable long-term bond. These water-based dispersions exhibit high cohesion values paired with good corrective possibilities. 26

25 We cater to all your surface adhesion needs VINNAPAS Product Benefits VINNAPAS Standard Flooring and Construction PVAC and VAE Technology Formulation compatibility Long-lasting bond VINNAPAS Plus Flooring and Construction VAE Technology + Strong adhesion to various substrates + High cohesion + Outstanding workability + Excellent dimensional stability of bonded elastic floor coverings Your Product Benefits in Flooring and Construction Please note: The benefits stated above are a summary of those possible. Not every individual product can fulfill all the benefits stated. Applications Wood flooring Textile flooring and elastic coverings PVC Rubber Linoleum Polyolefin Cork Textile 27

26 Flooring and construction product overview VINNAPAS VINNAPAS Product Technical Data 1 Stabilization System Performance Attributes Grade Polymer Solids content Viscosity ph value Glass transition Protective Product benefit Workability Overall Cohesion / Setting Water base 1 ± 1% (DIN EN Brookfield (ISO 976) temperature colloid / adhesion Heat behavior resistance ISO 3251) RVT at 23 C Tg (DSC) emulsifier spectrum resistance (residue after 20 rpm (ISO approx. [ C] system 2,3 drying) [%] 2555) [mpa s] VINNAPAS Products PVAc Technology VINNAPAS DP 500 VAc 50 ± 2 35,000 ± 5, PVOH Very low sedimentation, excellent plasticizer response, suitable for parquet adhesives VINNAPAS DP 600 VAc 60 ± 2 35,000 ± 6, PVOH Very low sedimentation, excellent plasticizer response, suitable for parquet adhesives VINNAPAS Products VAE Technology VINNAPAS EP 11 VAc-E 50 5,000 ± 1, PVOH Suitable for parquet adhesives VINNAPAS EP 14 VAc-E 55 5,500 ± 1, PVOH Suitable for parquet adhesives VINNAPAS EP 17 VAc-E 60 3,800 ± 1, PVOH / ST Suitable for parquet adhesives VINNAPAS EP 400 VAc-E 55 2,400 ± PVOH Suitable for parquet adhesives VINNAPAS EP 441 VAc-E 55 approx. 4, PVOH Suitable for parquet adhesives VINNAPAS EAF 68 VAc-E-A 60 ± 2 7,000 ± 2, ST High performing binder for adhesives for flexible floor coverings such as textile, PVC, and linoleum 1 VAc = vinyl acetate A = acrylic ester E = ethylene 2 PVOH = poly(vinyl alcohol) ST = surfactant 3 All products are produced without APEO surfactants Legend for performance attributes excellent high medium 28 29

27 Automotive VAE Technology for Reliability VINNAPAS VAE dispersions are well designed for a variety of car interiors. They are used in adhesives for door paneling, headliners, parcel shelves and trunks. High Compatibility and Performance for Automotives The VINNAPAS solution for the automotive industry shows excellent compatibility with polyurethane dispersions and water dispersible polyurethane hardeners after adjusting the ph of the VINNAPAS dispersion. Applications Door paneling Headliners Parcel shelves Trunks 30

28 Pressure-Sensitive Paper Labels Versatile with Broad Compatibility Specific VINNAPAS dispersions are used for the formulation of pressuresensitive adhesives (PSA) either by themselves or in blends with acrylates. VAE as Formulation Lever for PSA VINNAPAS dispersions are compatible with many other additives which makes designing the desired level of adhesion, rheology, and dry film properties possible. It also makes them well suited for applications involving repositionable decals, labels and tapes. Applications Repositionable paper labels Permanent paper labels 31

29 WACKER IN western europe, russia and the middle east 32

30 WACKER in Europe The company s headquarters is based in Munich, Germany and includes administrative and sales offices. WACKER s corporate research facility is also based in Munich where it works in close cooperation with our R&D and application labs in nearby Burghausen. Burghausen is also home to the WACKER ACADEMY s head office. WACKER POLYMERS s European production sites are in Burghausen and Cologne. These sites produce polymer dispersions and powders for use in the adhesives, coatings, construction, and engineered fabrics industries. The German plants ship products all around the world with a primary focus on the European, CIS and Middle East/African markets. Like all WACKER sites, Burghausen and Cologne observe global chemical industry Responsible Care guidelines and boast a comprehensive quality & safety program. WACKER in CIS The CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) headquarters is based in Moscow, Russia. The facility houses administrative and sales offices as well as application labs and a WACKER ACADEMY center. WACKER in the Middle East/Africa The Middle East/African headquarters is based in Dubai, U.A.E. The Dubai facilities house administrative and sales offices as well as application labs and a WACKER ACADEMY center. 33

31 Total product overview VINNAPAS VINNAPAS VINNAPAS Product Technical Data 1 Stabilization System VINNAPAS Product Application Grade Polymer Solids content Viscosity ph value Glass transition Protective Product benefit Adhesives Adhesives Adhesives Adhesives Adhesives base 1 ± 1% (DIN EN Brookfield (ISO 976) temperature colloid / for paper and for wood for foil for flooring for pressurepackaging ISO 3251) RVT at 23 C Tg (DSC) emulsifier to wood to wood sensitive paper (residue after 20 rpm (ISO approx. [ C] system 2,3 lamination lamination labels / drying) [%] 2555) [mpa s] Automotive VINNAPAS Products PVAc Technology VINNAPAS Products PVAc technology VINNAPAS DP 500 VAc 50 ± 2 35,000 ± 5, PVOH Very low sedimentation, excellent plasticizer response VINNAPAS DP 500 VINNAPAS DP 600 VAc 60 ± 2 35,000 ± 6, PVOH Very low sedimentation, excellent plasticizer response VINNAPAS DP 600 VINNAPAS H 65 VAc 65 30,000 ± 10, PVOH High setting speed, especially suitable for edge lamination VINNAPAS H 65 VINNAPAS M VAc 50 1,000 ± PVOH / ST Very low sedimentation, excellent plasticizer response VINNAPAS M VINNAPAS DPX 271 VAc 46 ± 2 approx. 10,000 approx PVOH Ultra low formaldehyde D3 1K, discoloration-free VINNAPAS DPX 271 VINNAPAS DPN 15 VAc 52 15,000 ± 3, PVOH All-around D3 1K binder VINNAPAS DPN 15 VINNAPAS DPN 16 VAc 52 ± 2 12,000 ± 2, PVOH All-around D3 1K binder, reduced discoloration VINNAPAS DPN 16 VINNAPAS DPN 17 VAc 48 11,000 ± 2, PVOH All-around D3 1K binder, longer open time VINNAPAS DPN 17 VINNAPAS DPN 47 VAc 50 ± 2 18,000 ± 4, PVOH D4 2K binder VINNAPAS DPN 47 VINNAPAS Products VAE Technology VINNAPAS EP 11 VAc-E 50 5,000 ± 1, PVOH Specially designed for cigarette/tipping applications VINNAPAS Products VAE technology VINNAPAS EP 11 VINNAPAS EP 14 VAc-E 55 5,500 ± 1, PVOH All-around binder VINNAPAS EP 14 VINNAPAS EP 17 VAc-E 60 3,800 ± 1, PVOH / ST Binder for film to board lamination VINNAPAS EP 17 VINNAPAS EP 24 VAc-E 57 12,000 ± 3, PVOH High viscosity all-around binder VINNAPAS EP 24 VINNAPAS EP 400 VAc-E 55 2,400 ± PVOH All-around binder VINNAPAS EP 400 VINNAPAS EP 401 VAc-E 55 2,500 ± PVOH High performing all-around binder for a wide range of high throughput applications VINNAPAS EP 401 VINNAPAS EP 441 VAc-E 55 approx. 4, PVOH All-around binder with excellent nozzle machinability VINNAPAS EP 441 VINNAPAS EPN 865 VAc-E 56 2,500 ± 1, PVOH Low-blocking surface for e.g. wall covering VINNAPAS EPN 865 VINNAPAS EP 8010 VAc-E 60 approx. 6, PVOH / ST Specially designed for difficult-to-bond substrates VINNAPAS EP 8010 VINNAPAS EAF 68 VAc-E-A 60 ± 2 7,000 ± 2, ST High performing binder for difficult-to-bond substrates, e.g. flexible floor coverings; excellent adhesion promoter for paper and packaging applications VINNAPAS EAF 68 1 VAc = vinyl acetate A = acrylic ester E = ethylene 2 PVOH = poly(vinyl alcohol) ST = surfactant 3 All products are produced without APEO surfactants 34 35

32 EXPERTISE AND SERVICE NETWORK ON FIVE CONTINENTS sales and production sites, plus 20 technical centers, ensure you a local presence worldwide. WACKER is one of the world s leading and most research-intensive chemical companies, with total sales of 4.91 billion. Products range from silicones, binders and polymer additives for diverse industrial sectors to bio-engineered pharmaceutical actives and hyperpure silicon for semiconductor and solar applications. As a technology leader focusing on sustainability, WACKER promotes products and ideas that offer a high value-added potential to ensure that current and future generations enjoy a better quality of life based on energy efficiency and protection of the climate and environment. Spanning the globe with five business divisions, operating 25 production sites, WACKER is currently active in over 100 countries. The Group maintains subsidiaries and sales offices in 29 countries across Europe, the Americas and Asia including a solidly established presence in China. With a workforce of 17,200, WACKER sees itself as a reliable innovation partner that develops trailblazing solutions for, and in collaboration with, its customers. WACKER also helps them boost their own success. Our technical centers employ local specialists who assist customers worldwide in the development of products tailored to regional demands, supporting them during every stage of their complex production processes, if required. WACKER e-solutions are online services provided via our customer portal and as integrated process solutions. Our customers and business partners thus benefit from comprehensive information and reliable service to enable projects and orders to be handled fast, reliably and highly efficiently. Visit us anywhere, anytime around the world at: all figures are based on fiscal 2011.

33 Wacker Chemie AG Hanns-Seidel-Platz München, Germany Tel Infoline Fax info.polymers@wacker.com OO Wacker Chemie Rus Warschawskoye Chaussee 37a Moscow, Russia Tel Fax info.russia@wacker.com Wacker Chemicals Middle East FZE Dubai Silicon Oasis P.O. Box Dubai, U.A.E Tel Fax info.dubai@wacker.com 6869e/ The data presented in this brochure are in accordance with the present state of our knowledge but do not absolve the user from carefully checking all supplies immediately on receipt. We reserve the right to alter product constants within the scope of technical progress or new developments. The recommendations made in this brochure should be checked by preliminary trials because of conditions during processing over which we have no control, especially where other companies raw materials are also being used. The information provided by us does not absolve the user from the obligation of investigating the possibility of infringement of third parties rights and, if necessary, clarifying the position. Recommendations for use do not constitute a warranty, either express or implied, of the fitness or suitability of the product for a particular purpose.