Dow Corning® Z-2306 Silane Offers New Level of Concrete Protection
Midland, Mich. - August 25, 2006 - Dow Corning® Z-2306 Silane, a high-purity isobutyltriethoxysilane, can be used to formulate water repellent products that protect concrete structures from water absorption and chlorine ion ingress.
When diluted with an appropriate solvent and applied properly, the Dow Corning Z-2306 Silane solution will penetrate and provide water repellence by chemically reacting with the cementitious substrate. Treated substrates are hydrophobic and inhibit water absorption to increase resistance to cracking and retain their original performance and appearance.
Dow Corning Z-2306 Silane can be found in several commercially available products and is used to protect and seal commercial buildings, highways, bridge structures, parking decks and garages.
Dow Corning Construction
For more than 60 years, architects, building consultants, contractors and construction material providers around the world have turned to Dow Corning for its expertise and its silicon-based, performance-enhancing materials and additives for glazing, sealing, and weatherproofing new and existing construction projects. For more information about Dow Corning's complete line of products for the construction industry, contact http://www.dowcorning.com/construction
Dow Corning (www.dowcorning.com) provides performance-enhancing solutions to serve the diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers worldwide. A global leader in silicon-based technology and innovation, offering more than 7,000 products and services, Dow Corning is equally owned by The Dow Chemical Company and Corning Incorporated. More than half of Dow Corning's sales are outside the United States.
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