Under the brand Purform, Sika has launched a newly developed polyurethane technology. The new technology enhances the superiority of polyurethane regarding strength and durability and impresses through very low monomer content. The latter enables Sika to manufacture more sustainable products that meet future environmental and health regulations.
With the new Purform polyurethane technology, Sika set another milestone in terms of sustainable product development. The innovation enables Sika to lower substantially the monomeric di-isocyanate content in its products and to create solutions with content below 0.1%. Thus, Sika meets the new European Union REACH regulation (valid as of 2023), which is the regulation adopted to improve the protection of human health and the environment. With the Purform technology, users can benefit from the unique performance of polyurethane at lowest exposure and the highest level of work safety.
The new building blocks of Purform will give Sika's engineers the opportunity to further enhance the performance of well-known products as well as create solutions addressing new needs such as reduced surface preparation, stress-crack-free bonding of plastics, or best compatibility with sensitive natural stone. With this new technology, Sika is ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow with more durable sealants and adhesives. Polyurethane is the first choice for long-lasting, reliable sealing and bonding that withstands even the most adverse conditions.
As one of the largest producers of polyurethane sealants and adhesives for global construction and industrial applications, Sika is in control of the whole manufacturing process from pre-polymers to adhesives, enabling innovation from its roots. The natural superiority of polyurethane for many uses lies in its unique microstructure of flexible and hard phases, which can be adjusted according to requirements.
Purform products available in Australia are: Sikaflex PRO-3 Purform, a moisture-curing, elastic polyurethane sealant; and Sikaflex PRO-3 Purform PowerCure, a moisture booster pack that accelerates the curing time of Sikaflex PRO-3 Purform.
