Silyl Modified Polymers in Adhesives, Sealants & Coatings for High-performance & Safety

Whether you formulate adhesives, sealants or coatings, one of the significant issues is to avoid unreacted N=C=O group in your polyurethane formulations. This is driving the transition to safer silane hybrid polymers but it is slow. Acting as roadblocks are other challenges that remain regarding balancing properties (strength, elongation, viscosity control, stability in use…).

Now, with incremental progress seen in silane additives (coupling agent, adhesion promoter, moisture scavenger…) & silyl terminated polymers, better formulation designs are possible! Join this course today to:

1. Design high-performing, safer formulations with in-depth understanding of silanes (silyl modified polymers, silane additives…).


2. Gain a better understanding of moisture cure technology and & how to implement it in your adhesive/coating systems.


3. Learn how to achieve a good balance of mechanical properties (strength, controlled viscosity…) to boost the transition to safer silane hybrid polymers vs PU.

This course is useful for professionals in adhesive, sealant and coating industries including formulators, raw material suppliers looking to adopt silane hybrid tech or improve the balance of properties of silyl modified polymers


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• Background on Hybrid Polymers:
• Chemistry of silanes and silyl terminated polymers
• Why are hybrid (silyl terminated) polymers used?
• Different types of silanes


• Types of Silanes
• Amino silanes
• Methacrylate silanes
• Epoxy silanes
• Mercapto silanes
• Chlorine containing silanes
• Vinyl silanes
• Alkyl silanes
• Isocyano silanes
• Oligomeric amino silanes


• Reactions of silanes
• Hydrolysis
• Condensation


• Use of Silanes as Additives:
• Primer
• Adhesion promoter
• Crosslinker
• Moisture scavengers
• Coupling agent
• Dispersion aide


• Critical Tests and Standards for Sealants:
• ASTM C-920
• ASTM C-719
• ASTM C-793
• ASTM C-679


• Cure Chemistry and Moisture Cure Technology
• How to get fully cured hybrid?


• Commercial Formulation Examples featuring Silyl Modified Polymers:
• Sealants
• Kitchen and bath
• Window and door
• Molding and Paneling
• Masonry and brick


• Coatings
• Roof coating
• Use with ceramic tiles
• Foundation water proofing
• Garage floor coating
• Basement flooring


• Adhesives
• Construction adhesives – Panel, wall board to wood, flooring adhesive
• Transportation
• General assembly
• Repair adhesive


• 30 mins Q&A- ask your questions directly from the expert

Have a query? Email us for any help!