1. Warm edge technology, the new global standard for high thermal insulation double glazing, uses Siliporite® molecular sieves mixed with a polymer matrix. By reducing the thermal bridges created by window frames, this solution offers far better energy performance than conventional double glazing and is a benchmark for energy efficient buildings.
2. Bostik solutions for indoor applications are free from toxic products, exceeding regulatory requirements. Water-based sealing foam (0% isocyanate, 0% polyurethane), tin-free silicone seals and adhesives for bio-based flooring that contain zero solvents and volatile organic compounds.
3. The Synaqua® range of decorative paint resins is made from a high proportion of bio-based materials—between 42% and 74%, and up to 96% for the new Synaqua® 4856 grade. Derived from non-food plant biomass, these formulations also have very low emissions of volatile organic compounds while providing the best finish in terms of look and feel.
4. In very hot conditions, cool roofing, a reflective white roof paint, greatly limits warming inside the building. A coating of UV- and moisture-repellent Kynar Aquatec® optimizes the efficiency and durability of white roofs, making it an effective ecological alternative to air-conditioning.
5. Produced with HFO (hydrofluoroolefin) chemistry, our Forane® 1233zd expansion agent is used to make foam panels with high insulation performance. Moreover, it has a global warming potential of just 1 CO2-equivalent, which is 1,000 times less than the previous generation of water-based HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons).
6. Our very high durability powder resins provide the basic components of paints and protective lacquers, maximizing the life span of metal surfaces exposed to moisture, including exterior pillars, roofs and concrete reinforcement rods. They are a recognized asset in sustainable construction.
7. Bostik’s insulating smoothing coating, a breakthrough innovation launched in 2020, contains hollow glass beads with remarkable insulating properties. It creates a thermal barrier between the wall and the coating, thereby eliminating the cold wall effect and reducing energy losses by up to 15%.
8. Bostik’s range of Panel Tack® primers and sealants allows any kind of exterior panel (cladding, insulation) to be installed without the use of mechanical fixings. This solution eliminates the thermal bridges created by the fixings and improves building insulation.
9. Sartomer’s photocure resins provide wooden floors and surfaces with long-lasting protection from scratches and abrasion, coupled with a highly efficient industrial UV application process. Once hardened, they do not emit volatile organic compounds.
10. Bostik’s Axios™ Tri-linking™ polymer technology makes it easy to lay solid timber floors and wall finishes. The membrane formed by these adhesives prevents the wood from splitting, protects it from moisture and dampens noise to improve soundproofing.
11. Ethacryl™ additives, which improve the dispersion of cement particles, reduce the amount of water required to prepare a cubic meter of concrete by 30% to 40%. They are also used in the manufacture of plasterboard, for the same reason.
