KEENESEAL 100 & THE GROWTH OF HYBRID SEALANTS
In recent years, the construction market has seen a rapid growth in the demand for product innovation. Amongst the list of targeted products were sealants. Those in the industry pushed for increased sustainability, eco-friendliness, and the ability to meet rising production speeds without compromising performance.
WHAT ARE HYBRID SEALANTS?
Hybrid sealants are silane-crosslinking organic polymers that combine the best properties of both silicone and polyurethane while eliminating their individual inherent weaknesses. For example, hybrid sealants combine the adhesive strength and paintability of polyurethane with the weathering resistance of silicones. Because of this, hybrids can bond successfully with a wide range of materials, including:
- Concrete
- Stone
- Wood
- Metal
- Plastic
- Tiles
WHY CHOOSE A HYBRID SEALANT?
Hybrid sealants in particular have improved performance, do not require the use of primers prior to application, and cure quickly, which helps speed up the assembly process. In addition to being paintable, hybrids are able to meet new performance regulations regarding mold, hurricanes, and other natural disasters. These capabilities make them a vital tool for anyone in the construction market, especially for those in building renovation.
Hybrid sealants are completely free of isocyanates, which are highly reactive, hazardous chemicals that can reduce the shelf life of your sealant and cause bubbling during cure. On the contrary, their high solids content makes them solvent-free, which enables them to have extended product lifetime and performance levels over sealants with higher solvent content. This also means they are not susceptible to shrinking during cure, further boosting their effectiveness and increasing their demand.
KEENESEAL 100
In the last few months Keene Building Products has experienced an increasing demand with the addition of its multipurpose hybrid sealant, KeeneSeal 100. Today we offer a variety of new colors and packaging options.
PACKAGING: Tubes and Sausages
COLOR OPTIONS: White, Limestone and Sandstone