 | Sealants and caulks are used to fill joints, gaps, and cavities between two or more similar or dissimilar substrates. Today, the number of applications for sealants in construction, industrial and consumer markets are growing. These materials are required to seal and adhere to the appropriate mating surfaces over a wide range of temperatures, environmental stress and joint movement conditions. To ensure that the physical properties of sealants are maintained, it is necessary to prevent or retard the degradation of the sealant. Thermal Stability
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In addition, stricter fire safety levels in construction, aerospace and automotive markets have generated needs for flame retardant sealants and putties. Flame Retardancy
Sanitary requirements are also becoming increasingly more important for sealants and caulks. Antimicrobials
Ciba offers a wide range of stabilizers and specialty additives that are used in sealants and caulks.
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