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While concrete and screed floors are becoming more and more popular, their open-pored structure leaves them very susceptible to dirt. Efficiently preventing stains while allowing water-vapor permeability results in long-lasting floors, saving time and materials.

One of the key starting materials for our silicone sealants is methanol. Because sustainability is becoming an ever more important factor in construction materials, we make sealants from plant-based biomethanol based exclusively on certified biomass rather than on fossil raw materials.

Because lightweight silicone rubber can be deformed to generate power, it achieves significant energy savings compared to electromagnetic systems. These are silicone-based EAPs (Electro-Active Polymers) equipped with unlimited charging and recovery cycles.

With outstanding defoaming properties, silicones efficiently remove foam during the washing process—one of the key steps in recycling PET bottles and other waste plastics. This improves cleaning efficiency, reduces water consumption, and contributes to resource conservation.

Thanks to its anti-fouling and weather-resistant properties, silicone reduces the use of water and cleaning agents while lowering maintenance requirements. In addition, compared to porcelain insulators, it achieves approximately 70% weight reduction.

To be suitable for delicate applications such as medical and automotive use, low-volatility LSRs are required. These materials can reduce the energy and time consumed during post-curing, which allows for improved productivity.

Non-allergenic, breathable silicone adhesives can be worn longer than standard wound dressings.
Atraumatic removal improves compliance, which leads to faster healing and the use of fewer bandages.

Interest in sustainability is growing rapidly, and this trend is extending to cosmetics as well.
The BELSIL® eco series replaces 100% of the petrochemical raw materials required for silicone production with sustainable biomass sources. Specifically, in the manufacturing process, a mass balance approach (certified by TÜV NORD Standard REDcert²) is applied, using renewable plant-based biomass such as straw and grasses as starting materials.