Mapei has introduced an eco-version of its best-selling pure acetic silicone sealant – Mapesil AC ECO.  Manufactured using renewable energy and packed in recycled plastic cartridges, the solvent-free sealant provides all of the benefits of Mapesil AC technology – including exceptional strength and durability, resistance to mould and high elasticity – with a reduction in CO2 emissions of up to a quarter.

Mapesil AC ECO is designed to form elastic seals between construction materials in kitchens, bathrooms, swimming pools and other damp environments. It is impermeable to water and gases, resistant to high temperatures, resistant to slightly acid and alkaline substances and has very low emissions of VOC’s.

Certified for all uses in the building industry, Mapesil AC ECO can be used to seal glass, ceramic and anodised aluminium, and joints subject to movements of up to 25%. When combined with Mapei Primer FD adhesion promoter, it can also be used on wood, concrete, plastic, rubber, and painted surfaces. The new formulation is available in 12 colour options which coordinate with Mapei Coloured Grouts Collection.

Other complementary products include UltraCare Smooth Silicone which has recently joined Mapei UK’s Zero Line* of low environmental impact products, with CO2 fully offset in the entire life cycle.[1] A smoothing product for finishing sealants, UltraCare Smooth Silicone is specifically formulated to work with the BioBlock® in Mapesil silicone sealant and to protect and enhance its function, creating a pristine, residue-free finish with mould resistance properties.

 

For more information about Mapei innovations, please contact: info@mapei.co.uk or visit www.mapei.co.uk

 

 

*CO2 emissions – measured throughout the life cycle of products from the Zero line

in 2023 using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, verified and certified with

EPDs – have been offset through the acquisition of certified carbon credits in support

of renewable energy and forestry protection projects. The portfolio demonstrates

Mapei’s commitment to the planet, to people and to biodiversity.

 

Mapei UK

Headquartered in Halesowen, West Midlands, Mapei UK has a workforce of more than 300 employees. Mapei facilities have been certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards. An environmentally conscious manufacturer that reinvests significant revenue into R&D, Mapei offers training for architects, contractors, installers and distributors through Mapei Academy. For more about Mapei, please contact: info@mapei.co.uk or visit www.mapei.co.uk

 

Mapei

Founded in 1937 in Milan, Mapei is now one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chemical products for the building industry and has contributed to the construction of some of the most important architectural and infrastructural works worldwide. With 102 subsidiaries operating in 57 countries and 90 manufacturing plants in 35 different nations, the Group employs more than 11,900 staff worldwide. The Mapei Group’s consolidated revenue amounted to almost €4 billion in 2022. The foundations for the success of the company are specialisation, internationalisation, research & development and sustainability. www.mapei.com