Binders

Of course, at IMC we continue and will continue to offer high-quality binders from other suppliers.

Levasil® is produced by NOURYON and is available in the following grades:

Type & Typical Value CS30-416P FX 300 FX 4063
Concentration 30 % 30 % 30 %
Na2O content 0,17 % 0,35 % 0,3 %
Specific gravity 1.205 g/cm³ 1.208 g/cm³ 1.181 g/cm³
Viscosity max. 5 mPA-S max. 7 mPA-S max. 7 mPA-S
Storage stability 18 months 18 months 12 months

LEVASIL® is available in 1,250-kilogram IBC containers.

IMC distributes ready-to-use-hydrolyzed Silester® AR and Silester® XAR binders from Wacker Chemie.

With their unique formulation, these binders give superior stability to your shells.

Properties Silester® AR Silester® XAR
Specific gravity (20°C) 0,92 g/cm³ 0,92 g/cm³
SiO2 content 20 % w/w 20 % w/w
H2SO4 acidity 0,07 % w/w 0,07 % w/w
Solvent Ethanol Ethanol/2-Propanol
Flash point < 21 C° < 21 C°
Freezing point <-70 C° <-70 C°
Shelf life 6 months 9 months

Silester® AR and Silester® XAR binders are available in 850-kilogram IBC containers.

We also supply Wacker TES40® WN binder: an ethyl silicate providing approximately 41% silicon dioxide (SiO2) upon complete hydrolysis.

Properties Silicate TES 40 WN
Specific gravity (20°C) Approx. 1,06 g/cm³
SiO2 content Approx. 41 % w/w
Acidity (ppm HcL) Max. 10
Flash point > 62 °C
Shelf life 36 months

TES40 WN is available in 1,000-kilogram IBC containers and in 15-ton tanks.

Do not hesitate to contact us for further information.