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Silicone Chemistry
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Silicone resins are hydrophobic by nature and mix easily with water already present in the wood too. The silicone resin contains T-units to achieve a certain hardness but also D-units to maintain flexibility. Indeed, a 3D structure maintaining water vapor permeability, anti cracking resistance and water repellency. The alkoxygroups in the formula guarantee high reactivity, crosslinking en substrate adhesion.
Water uptake before and after QUV-weathering
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Beading effect after QUV1000u - 2000u
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Aquatron - Adherence
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Hydrophobation : Cross Cut Pics
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