Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a solution comprising organofunctional siliconates, silicates and, optionally, the cocondensation products thereof, and to the solutions and an installation for the production thereof.

Abstract: Low-VOC compositions of dialkyl-functional siloxane oligomers, especially of methylalkylalkoxysiloxanes, and processes for producing them are provided. Additionally methods for hydrophobizing porous mineral substrates employing the low-VOC compositions, in the course of which few or no volatile organic compounds are released, are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition and a method for the production of the composition comprising block cocondensates of propylfunctional alkaline siliconates and silicates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydraulically setting mixture comprising: a) 6% to 25% by weight of cement, b) 50% to 90% by weight of at least one aggregate, and c) 0.01% to 8% by weight of at least one fluoroorganyl-substituted silicon compound, and also to materials produced from this mixture, more particularly components, concrete articles or mouldings. The invention further relates to the use of a hydraulically setting mixture of the invention for producing materials, more particularly components, concrete articles or mouldings, for example as facing concrete, where the surface of the materials exhibits only relatively low soiling tendency (“easy-to-clean” property) even on abrasion.

Abstract: Low-VOC compositions of dialkyl-functional siloxane oligomers, especially of methylalkylalkoxysiloxanes, and processes for producing them are provided. Additionally methods for hydrophobizing porous mineral substrates employing the low-VOC compositions, in the course of which few or no volatile organic compounds are released, are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable mixture suitable for obtaining “easy-to-clean” properties in the cured mixture, comprising at least one mineral binder, a powder comprising at least one fluoroorganyl-substituted silicon compound encapsulated in a water-soluble polymer, the amount of the silicon compound being 0.001% to 8% by weight, based on the present mixture, and optionally further adjuvants, and also to a process for preparing the mixture and to the use thereof. The invention further relates to a water-redispersible powder and also to a corresponding intermediate for use in the curable mixture in order to obtain “easy-to-clean” properties in the cured mixture. Also claimed, furthermore, is a process for preparing the powder, and the use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solution and to methods for producing the solution comprising propylfunctional alkaline siliconates, silicates and, optionally, the cocondensation products thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a solution comprising organofunctional siliconates, silicates and, optionally, the cocondensation products thereof, and to the solutions and an installation for the production thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition and a method for the production of the composition comprising block cocondensates of propylfunctional alkaline siliconates and silicates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solution and to methods for producing the solution comprising propylfunctional alkaline siliconates, silicates and, optionally, the cocondensation products thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluorine-free composition for hydrophobizing porous mineral substrates and for producing a water repellent effect on the surface of the substrate, the composition being based on at least one hydrophobizing active substance and at least one hydrophobic metal oxide. The invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of such a composition and the use of this composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydraulic setting mixture comprising: a) 6% to 25% by weight of cement, b) 50% to 90% by weight of at least one aggregate, and c) 0.001% to 8% by weight of at least one fluoroorganyl-substituted silicon compound, and also to materials produced from this mixture, more particularly components, concrete articles or mouldings. The invention further relates to the use of a hydraulic setting mixture of the invention for producing materials, more particularly components, concrete articles or mouldings, for example as face concrete, where the surface of the materials exhibits only relatively low soiling tendency (“easy-to-clean” property) even on abrasion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydraulic setting mixture comprising: a) 6% to 25% by weight of cement, b) 50% to 90% by weight of at least one aggregate, and c) 0.001% to 8% by weight of at least one fluoroorganyl-substituted silicon compound, and also to materials produced from this mixture, more particularly components, concrete articles or mouldings. The invention further relates to the use of a hydraulic setting mixture of the invention for producing materials, more particularly components, concrete articles or mouldings, for example as face concrete, where the surface of the materials exhibits only relatively low soiling tendency (“easy-to-clean” property) even on abrasion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for the hydrophobization, preferably the mass hydrophobization, of inorganic building materials, in particular substantially non-siliceous building materials containing inorganic alkali metals and/or alkaline earth metals, comprising at least one water-soluble amino- and alkyl-functional co-condensate siloxane and a bis(alkoxysilyl)amine, as well as to the hydrolysis products thereof, to a method for producing said composition, and also to the use of the composition for mass-hydrophobization, preferably of gypsum.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydraulically setting mixture comprising: a) 6% to 25% by weight of cement, b) 50% to 90% by weight of at least one aggregate, and c) 0.01% to 8% by weight of at least one fluoroorganyl-substituted silicon compound, and also to materials produced from this mixture, more particularly components, concrete articles or mouldings. The invention further relates to the use of a hydraulically setting mixture of the invention for producing materials, more particularly components, concrete articles or mouldings, for example as facing concrete, where the surface of the materials exhibits only relatively low soiling tendency (“easy-to-clean” property) even on abrasion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable mixture suitable for obtaining “easy-to-clean” properties in the cured mixture, comprising at least one mineral binder, a powder comprising at least one fluoroorganyl-substituted silicon compound encapsulated in a water-soluble polymer, the amount of the silicon compound being 0.001% to 8% by weight, based on the present mixture, and optionally further adjuvants, and also to a process for preparing the mixture and to the use thereof. The invention further relates to a water-redispersible powder and also to a corresponding intermediate for use in the curable mixture in order to obtain “easy-to-clean” properties in the cured mixture. Also claimed, furthermore, is a process for preparing the powder, and the use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for imparting water repellency to porous mineral substrates and for producing a water repellency effect on the surface of the substrate and to a process for the preparation of such a composition, said composition being based on at least one silane oligomer, at least one hydrolysis or condensation catalyst, at least one fluorine-containing polymer, optionally water and/or at least one organic solvent, optionally at least one emulsifier and optionally further auxiliaries.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition suitable for producing anti-graffiti coatings, comprising substantially water-soluble and substantially fully hydrolyzed oligomeric organosiloxanes and at least one polyoxyalkylene block copolymer as a coverage agent and water, to a method for producing same, and to the use thereof. The compositions according to the invention comprise improved film formation properties evident in that cohesive films can be generated during application, such as on porous mineral substrates, without forming droplets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluorine-free composition for hydrophobizing porous mineral substrates and for producing a water repellent effect on the surface of the substrate, the composition being based on at least one hydrophobizing active substance and at least one hydrophobic metal oxide. The invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of such a composition and the use of this composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for imparting water repellency to porous mineral substrates and for producing a water repellency effect on the surface of the substrate and to a process for the preparation of such a composition, said composition being based on at least one silane oligomer, at least one hydrolysis or condensation catalyst, at least one fluorine-containing polymer, optionally water and/or at least one organic solvent, optionally at least one emulsifier and optionally further auxiliaries.