GENIOSIL VTE

GENIOSIL VTE is an alkoxyvinylsilane that hydrolyzes in the presence of moisture (ethanol is released) to form silanols, which can then react with themselves to produce siloxanes. As a bifunctional molecule, GENIOSIL VTE is able to function as a molecular bridge between organic and inorganic substrates. The use of GENIOSIL VTE as a co-monomer in polymers results in binders which, among other advantages, exhibit muchimproved wet scrub resistance and abrasion resistance thanks to crosslinking and better adhesion to the substrate. Onexposure to moisture (e.g. water bath, climatic chamber), the silyl groups condense (ethanol is released) and function ascrosslinking and/or adhesion points. By treating fillers with GENIOSIL VTE, mineral-filled polymers can be obtained whichexhibit improved mechanical and electrical properties. In addition, the particles are rendered strongly water repellent, whichresults in improved filler dispersibility and thus facilitates processing.