Abstract: A sealing device including a waterproofing layer including at least one thermoplastic elastomer P1 and an outer layer of non-woven fabric directly adhered to at least portion of the second major surface of the waterproofing layer, wherein the outer layer of non-woven fabric including at least one polymer P2. Further, a method for producing a sealing device, to the use of a layer of non-woven fabric including or essentially consisting of polypropylene fibers for reducing blocking of a waterproofing layer including at least one propylene-based thermoplastic elastomer, and to a method for covering a roof substrate using the sealing devices of the present invention.

Abstract: A method for producing a foamed mineral binder composition includes the steps of: a) separately providing: (i) an aqueous foam; and (ii) an aqueous slurry including a mineral binder and a dispersed polymer; (b) mixing the slurry of the mineral binder with the aqueous foam to obtain the foamed mineral binder composition; whereby during the production of the foamed mineral binder composition, carbon dioxide and/or a carbonate is provided such that it is incorporated in the foamed mineral binder composition.

Abstract: A sealing device includes a waterproofing membrane, an adhesive sealant layer, and optionally a release liner, wherein the adhesive sealant layer includes at least one elastomer, at least one at 25° C. liquid polyolefin resin, and at least one inert mineral filler. An adhesive sealant composition is used to form the adhesive sealant layer. The sealant device may be used to waterproof a substrate and provide a fully-adhered roof system. The adhesive sealant composition may be used to provide a self-healing roofing membrane.

Abstract: A polymer material in manufacture of 3D articles by means of additive manufacturing, the polymer material including: a) at least one propylene polymer P having a flexural modulus determined according to ISO 178:2019 standard of at least 150 MPa, b) at least one propylene-based elastomer PBE having a flexural modulus determined according to ISO 178:2019 standard of not more than 100 MPa, and c) at least one solid inorganic compound SC.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition including a thermoplastic polymer component and at least one elastomer, wherein the thermoplastic polymer component comprises at least one propylene copolymer having a propylene content of at least 60 wt.-% and at least one ethylene copolymer having an ethylene content of at least 50 wt.-%. The invention is also directed to a sealing device comprising a waterproofing layer obtained by using the thermoplastic composition, to a method for producing a sealing device, to a method for waterproofing a substrate, and to a method for bonding a first substrate to a second substrate.

Abstract: A method for adhesively bonding two substrates by means of a moisture-curable adhesive composition, wherein at least one of the substrates includes at least 40 wt.-% of a mixture, said mixture consisting of: between 15 and 99 wt.-% of at least one thermoplastic polymer; between 1 and 85 wt.-% of at least one elastomer; and wherein the moisture-curable adhesive composition includes: at least one polymer containing silane groups; between 10 and 40 wt.-% of at least one polymeric plasticizer; between 0.1 and 5 wt.-% of at least one amino-functional alkoxysilane; between 0 and 5 wt.-% of at least one C1-C12-alkyl-functional alkoxysilane. The method yields adhesively bonded substrates without the requirements of using migrating plasticizers and pre-treating of the substrates.

Abstract: A method for producing a single-layer waterbar, use of a single-layer extruded profile as a waterbar, a method for sealing an internal or an external joint between two sections of concrete, and sealed construction; wherein the production method includes extruding a melt-processed starting composition through an extruder die to form an extruded profile, wherein the starting composition includes 35-75 wt.-% of at least one polymer and 25-65 wt.-% of at least one solid particulate filler.

Abstract: A composition including a melt blend of at least one thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and at least one non-crosslinked elastomer and optionally at least one catalyst for catalyzing chain extension and/or crosslinking and/or coupling reactions of the at least one non-crosslinked elastomer. Further, a method for producing a polymer composition, to a shaped article including a substrate layer composed of the composition, to a method producing a shaped article, and to a method for covering a roof using the shaped articles.

Abstract: A sealing device including a waterproofing membrane, a sealant layer covering at least a portion of the second primary exterior surface of the waterproofing membrane and an adhesive layer covering a portion of the outer major surface of the sealant layer facing away from the second primary exterior surface of the waterproofing membrane, wherein the sealant layer is composed of an adhesive sealant composition comprising at least one elastomer, at least one at 25° C. liquid polyolefin resin, and at least one inert mineral filler. A method produces a sealing device, a method waterproofs a substrate, and a waterproofed substrate.

Abstract: A sealing device including a waterproofing layer, a functional layer, and a reinforcement layer fully embedded into the waterproofing layer or located between the waterproofing layer and the functional layer and/or a second waterproofing layer located on the outward facing side of the waterproofing layer opposite the side of the functional layer. Further, a method for producing a sealing device, to a method for waterproofing a substrate using one or more sealing devices, and to a roof system comprising a roof substrate and a sealing device directly adhered to the surface of the roof substrate with a layer of adhesive.

Abstract: A method for adhesively bonding two substrates by means of a moisture-curable adhesive composition, wherein at least one of the substrates includes at least 40 wt.-% of a mixture, said mixture consisting of: between 15 and 99 wt.-% of at least one thermoplastic polymer; between 1 and 85 wt.-% of at least one elastomer; and wherein the moisture-curable adhesive composition includes: at least one polymer containing silane groups; between 10 and 40 wt.-% of at least one polymeric plasticizer; between 0.1 and 5 wt.-% of at least one amino-functional alkoxysilane; between 0 and 5 wt.-% of at least one C1-C12-alkyl-functional alkoxysilane. The method yields adhesively bonded substrates without the requirements of using migrating plasticizers and pre-treating of the substrates.

Abstract: A sealing device including a waterproofing layer including at least one thermoplastic elastomer P1 and an outer layer of non-woven fabric directly adhered to at least portion of the second major surface of the waterproofing layer, wherein the outer layer of non-woven fabric including at least one polymer P2. Further, a method for producing a sealing device, to the use of a layer of non-woven fabric including or essentially consisting of polypropylene fibers for reducing blocking of a waterproofing layer including at least one propylene-based thermoplastic elastomer, and to a method for covering a roof substrate using the sealing devices of the present invention.

Abstract: A sealing device including a waterproofing membrane, a sealant layer covering at least a portion of the second primary exterior surface of the waterproofing membrane and an adhesive layer covering a portion of the outer major surface of the sealant layer facing away from the second primary exterior surface of the waterproofing membrane, wherein the sealant layer is composed of an adhesive sealant composition comprising at least one elastomer, at least one at 25° C. liquid polyolefin resin, and at least one inert mineral filler. A method produces a sealing device, a method waterproofs a substrate, and a waterproofed substrate.

Abstract: A sealing device including a waterproofing membrane, a sealant layer covering a portion of the second primary exterior surface of the waterproofing membrane, and an adhesive layer covering a portion of the second primary exterior surface of the waterproofing membrane, wherein the sealant layer is composed of an adhesive sealant composition comprising 1-40 wt.-% of at least one elastomer, 10-60 wt.-% of at least one at 25° C. liquid polyolefin resin, and 5-65 wt.-% of at least one inert mineral filler. Further, a method for producing a sealing device, to a method for waterproofing a substrate, and to a waterproofed substrate.

Abstract: A sealing device includes a waterproofing membrane, an adhesive sealant layer, and optionally a release liner, wherein the adhesive sealant layer includes at least one elastomer, at least one at 25° C. liquid polyolefin resin, and at least one inert mineral filler. An adhesive sealant composition is used to form the adhesive sealant layer. The sealant device may be used to waterproof a substrate and provide a fully-adhered roof system. The adhesive sealant composition may be used to provide a self-healing roofing membrane.

Abstract: A sealing device including a waterproofing layer, a functional layer, and a reinforcement layer fully embedded into the waterproofing layer or located between the waterproofing layer and the functional layer and/or a second waterproofing layer located on the outward facing side of the waterproofing layer opposite the side of the functional layer. Further, a method for producing a sealing device, to a method for waterproofing a substrate using one or more sealing devices, and to a roof system comprising a roof substrate and a sealing device directly adhered to the surface of the roof substrate with a layer of adhesive.

Abstract: A sealing device including a waterproofing membrane and a protective film including a backing layer, which is directly attached to at least part of the bottom surface of the waterproofing membrane. The invention is also directed to a method for producing a sealing device, to use of a protective film comprising a backing layer for reducing blocking of a polymeric membrane, and to a method for covering a roof substrate using the sealing devices of the present invention.

Abstract: A composition including a melt blend of at least one thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and at least one non-crosslinked elastomer and optionally at least one catalyst for catalyzing chain extension and/or crosslinking and/or coupling reactions of the at least one non-crosslinked elastomer. Further, a method for producing a polymer composition, to a shaped article including a substrate layer composed of the composition, to a method producing a shaped article, and to a method for covering a roof using the shaped articles.