ELOTEX® Redispersible Polymer Powders

ELOTEX® Specialty Powder Additives

Celvolit® Emulsion Polymers
for Building & Construction Solutions
PRODUCT PORTFOLIO ASIA PACIFIC 2025
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About us –
From product supplier to solutions provider

The company ELOTEX® redispersible polymer powders are homo- and co-poly-
We are a global technology and specialty materials company based in mers based on vinyl acetate, ethylene, vinyl versatate and other
Dallas, Texas, operating in key geographic locations worldwide. monomers. Our products act as organic binders and are mostly used
We are continuously working on innovation and process improvement in combination with cement, gypsum and hydrated lime. ELOTEX®
and are always looking for exciting new opportunities. In all the in- free-flowing polymer powders are produced by spray-drying of
dustries we serve, our products hold leading positions worldwide. aqueous polymer dispersions, allowing us to supply a wide range of
We offer an advanced product portfolio complemented by large glob- additives with different features. Our products are essential ingre-
al production capacity, operating efficiencies, proprietary production dients to enhance critical properties of modern dry-mix mortars such
technology and competitive cost structures. as adhesion, cohesion, flexibility and workability. Moreover, ELOTEX®
redispersible polymer powders allow manufacturers to formulate
Our two core business areas finished products with low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissi-
• Acetyl Chain: acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomer, other acetyl ons in accordance with demanding governmental regulations as well
derivatives, EVA polymers, emulsion polymers, redispersible poly- as requirements of internationally recognized environmental certifi- 4 ELOTEX® powders & Celvolit® emulsion polymers –
mer powders, specialty powder additives and cellulose derivatives cations and labels, such as LEED, *EMICODE® EC1PLUS and Blue Angel.
Essential additives for construction applications
• Engineered Materials: specialty thermoplastic and food ingre-
dients ELOTEX® specialty powder additives comprise a number of techno-
logies ranging from silane encapsulation to engineered formulated 6 Product overview
Advanced technology for a sustainable future additives. Our customers can experience unique improvements, such
At Celanese, we are uniquely positioned to improve the world through as improved water and stain resistance, superior water repellency,
the power of chemistry. As we embrace this opportunity, we demons- reduced efflorescence, enhanced workability and optimized levelling 8 Tile adhesives
trate our deep sense of responsibility to keep people safe and help properties by the use of these additives.
protect our planet. Combining innovation with chemistry, we are pro-
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ud to make products for a safer, cleaner and less wasteful world. Our Celanese emulsion polymers business
sustainability strategy is based on three pillars: advancing safe and Celanese manufactures one of the broadest portfolios of emulsions
sustainable customer solutions, investing in our people and commu- in the world, based on vinyl acetate, ethylene, vinyl versatate, vinyl 12 Flooring compounds & adhesives
nities and helping to preserve the environment. chloride, styrene and acrylic monomers. We utilize globally both
high-pressure (VAE) and conventional (atmospheric pressure) emul-
Celanese polymer powder business sion polymerization processes. Celanese polymer dispersions offer 14 Waterproofing membranes & slurries
The Celanese product portfolio comprises ELOTEX® redispersible progressive solutions for different construction applications, such as
polymer powders (RDP) and ELOTEX® specialty powder additives in ready-to-use tile adhesives, one- and two-component waterproofing
powder form. Whether used as standalone additives or in combina- membranes, joint fillers, primers and renders. Thanks to our inno-
16 Skim coats (wall putties)
tion with one another, our products offer a powerful toolkit for poly- vative chemistry, our products provide adhesion, cohesion, flexibility
mer modified building and construction materials such as modern and water resistance to building and construction materials. 18 Cement-based renders & plasters, bonding agents
dry-mix mortars. Typical applications are flooring compounds, tile
adhesives, tile grouts, external thermal insulation composite systems
(ETICS), renders, plasters, waterproofing membranes, joint fillers and 20 Concrete repair
repair mortars.

22 External thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS)

24 Joint fillers & plasters

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ELOTEX® powders & Celvolit® emulsion polymers

are essential additives for construction applications

1 Flooring 4 Tile adhesives 7 Concrete repair 10 Joint fillers & plasters

External thermal insulation

2 Bonding agents 5 Tile grouts 8 composite systems (ETICS) 11 Skim coats

3 Carpet adhesives 6 Waterproofing membranes & slurries 9 Renders & plasters

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Product overview
Products Characteristics Recommended Applications Products

Eco- Tile Waterpoofing

Flooring Skim coats Renders Concrete repair Joint fillers
MFFT friendly adhesives membranes
Redispersible Polymer Tile Bonding Redispersible
Polymer Powders Type approx. Additional features *EMICODE® ETICS
base grouts SLC/screeds, ready- cement- agents Polymer Powders
(⁰C) EC1PLUS cement- adhesive cement- non- gypsum- limestone-
mineral rigid flexible to-use lime- structural
suitability based ([Link]) based structural based based
binder-based (pasty) based

ELOTEX® 60W VA Hard 12 Excellent dry adhesion and workability ELOTEX® 60W

ELOTEX® AD0110 VA Hard 5 Outstanding dry and paper adhesion ELOTEX® AD0110
ELOTEX® FL1900 VA/VV Hard 3 Excellent defoaming, levelling, superior peel strength and surfaces ELOTEX® FL1900
ELOTEX® FL2211 VA/E Hard 3 Good defoaming, levelling, adhesion, smooth, even surfaces ELOTEX® FL2211
ELOTEX® FL3210 VA/E/VV Hard 5 Excellent defoaming, levelling, adhesion and improved surfaces ELOTEX® FL3210
ELOTEX® FX1000 VA/VV Semi-flexible 5 Excellent workability, open time, wet adhesion and deformation ELOTEX® FX1000
ELOTEX® FX2350 VA/E Flexible 0 Excellent workability, ahesion and impact resistance ELOTEX® FX2350
ELOTEX® FX2630 VA/E Very flexible 0 Excellent workability, adhesion and crack-bridging ELOTEX® FX2630
ELOTEX® HD1500 VA/VV Semi-flexible 0 Good defoaming, improved water resistance and adhesion ELOTEX® HD1500
ELOTEX® HD2040 VA/E Flexible 0 Good workability, water repellency, adhesion and good impact resistance ELOTEX® HD2040
ELOTEX® HD2000 VA/E Hard 3 Good workability, water repellency and adhesion ELOTEX® HD2000
ELOTEX® MP2050 VA/E Hard 3 Excellent workability and adhesion ELOTEX® MP2050
ELOTEX® ST2400 VA/E Hard 3 Slight anti-slip properties, good workability and adhesion ELOTEX® ST2400
ELOTEX® TITAN8100 A Hard 0 Excellent adhesion on difficult substrates, very fast redispersibility ELOTEX® TITAN8100

Specialty Powder Specialty Powder

Chemical base Functionality
Additives Additives

ELOTEX® ELOSET542 Starch ether Thickener ELOTEX® ELOSET542

ELOTEX® ERA200 Modified natural rosin Anti-efflorescence ELOTEX® ERA200

ELOTEX® FLOWKIT53 VA/E copolymer Rheology and adhesion ELOTEX® FLOWKIT53

ELOTEX® PAD3 Adhesion promoter Polystyrene adhesion promoter ELOTEX® PAD3

ELOTEX® OTA100 Formulated compound Open time extention ELOTEX® OTA100
ELOTEX® OTA200 Formulated compound Open time extention ELOTEX® OTA200
ELOTEX® SEAL200 Silane Hydrophobicity ELOTEX® SEAL200
ELOTEX® SEAL712 Silane Hydrophobicity ELOTEX® SEAL712
ELOTEX® SEAL81 Silane Hydrophobicity ELOTEX® SEAL81

MFFT Solids
Polymer Tg approx. Brookfield
Emulsion Polymers approx. Stabilization content pH Emulsion Polymers
base (⁰C) viscosity (mPa·s)
(⁰C) (%)

Celvolit® 1322 VA/E 16 4 PVOH/surfactant 50 100–1500 4.0–6.0 Celvolit® 1322

Celvolit® 1326 (SG) VA/E 3 0 PVOH 55.5 3000–5000 4.0–5.0 Celvolit® 1326 (SG)
Celvolit® 1328 (SG) VA/E 16 0 PVOH 60 700–2500 3.5–5.0 Celvolit® 1328 (SG)
Celvolit® 1350 VA/E -10 0 PVOH/surfactant 55.5 1500–3000 4.5–6.0 Celvolit® 1350
Celvolit® 1353 (SG) VA/E 3 0 PVOH 55.5 1400–2600 4.0–5.0 Celvolit® 1353 (SG)
Celvolit® 1369L VA/E 15 4 PVOH/surfactant 50 100–1000 4.0–6.0 Celvolit® 1369L
Celvolit® 1386 VA/E -5 0 PVOH/surfactant 55 1500–3500 4.0–5.0 Celvolit® 1386
Celvolit® 1490 VA/E -22 0 PVOH/surfactant 60 1000–3000 4.0–6.0 Celvolit® 1490

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Redispersible polymer powders = highly recommended = recommended = suitable

Products ELOTEX® MP2050 ELOTEX® ST2400 ELOTEX® FX1000

Chemical base VA/E VA/E VA/VV
MFFT (°C), approx. 3 3 5
Type Hard Hard Semi-flexible
Characteristics
Stabilization PVOH PVOH PVOH
Rheology Neutral Thixotropic Neutral
Eco-friendly *EMICODE® EC1PLUS EC1PLUS EC1PLUS
Open time
Adhesion after heat ageing
Performance
Adhesion after water immersion
Deformation
Class C1 –
Applications Class C2 (TE)
(ISO 13004) Class C2 (TE) S1

Tile adhesives Class C2 (TE) S2 –

Good workability and tensile
–
Very good workability and Excellent deformation and
adhesion strength, especially anti-slip properties combined tensile adhesion strength
Benefits
ELOTEX redispersible polymer powders enhance the performance characteristics of cementitious
® after heat storage. Suitable with good tensile adhesion, combined with good work-
for other applications. open time, and deformability. ability and long open time.
ceramic tile adhesives by improving adhesion, cohesion and flexibility. Thanks to their enhanced
workability, wet strength and broad adhesion even on difficult-to-adhere substrates, formulators can
easily develop new finishes that meet the requirements of the latest architectural and design trends. Specialty powder additives

Products ELOTEX® OTA100 ELOTEX® OTA200

Choosing the right polymer binder for adhesives is essential for Benefits
• Improved workability and ease of application Chemical base Formulated compound Formulated compound
ensuring a high-quality tiling application and meeting the most chal-
• Increased adhesive strength on different substrates even Characteristics Functionality Open time extension Open time extension
lenging specification requirements according to ISO 13007
Dosage range
(EN 12004). after exposure to different conditions (weight % on dry mortar)
0.2–0.5 0.2–0.5
• Increased cohesion, flexibility and deformability
Impact on rheology Neutral Minor
ELOTEX® redispersible polymer powders (RDP) are well suited for • Enhanced open time and correction time (at recommended dosage)
formulating one-component systems with many desirable features • Low VOC values - *EMICODE® EC1PLUS suitability Impact on early strength adhesion
Performance Neutral Neutral
and excellent durability, enabling the installation of a wide variety (at recommended dosage)
of ceramic tiles. ELOTEX® RDP modified tile adhesives offer many Typical applications Open time
advantages, such as: • Standard and high quality tile adhesives (ISO 13007) Substrate wettability
• Large and small formats of porous and non-porous Portland cement-based tile adhesives
• Creamy consistency floor and wall ceramic tiles Main application Fast-setting cement-based tile
• Easy, effective and reliable application even when applied • Interior and exterior tiling adhesives
by thin-bed methods • Standard and fast-setting ceramic tile adhesives Further Renders
• Significant improvement of adhesive strength between tiles • Mineral and non-mineral substrates applications Cement-based SLC
and substrates including plywood, even after exposure to various Extended open time, increased substrate Extended open time, increased substrate
conditions including freeze/thaw cycles Benefits wettability, delayed skin formation, longer wettability, delayed skin formation, longer
correction time. correction time.
• High mortar flexibility, which is essential for withstanding high
mechanical stresses and loads ELOTEX® RDP for cementitious tile adhesives

ELOTEX® OTA specialty powder additives are specially designed to

extend the open time (EN 12004) and preserve wetting and fresh workability
mortar properties of tile adhesives.

To this end, we offer a comprehensive range of products designed to

tensile adhesion
provide formulators various solutions to develop tile adhesives with slip (after water
optimal performance. resistance immersion)

external
applications deformation
(S2 class) (flexibility)

suitable for C2
(TE) S1 class

ELOTEX® MP2050 ELOTEX® ST2400 O

ELOTEX® FX1000

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Redispersible polymer powders

Products ELOTEX® MP2050 ELOTEX® HD2000 ELOTEX® HD2040

Chemical base VA/E VA/E VA/E
MFFT (°C), approx. 3 3 0
Characteristics Type Hard Hard Flexible
Stabilization PVOH PVOH PVOH
Eco-friendly *EMICODE® EC1PLUS EC1PLUS EC1PLUS
Adhesion
Performance Hydrophobicity -
Defoaming -
Excellent workability, good Good, long lasting water Excellent, long lasting water
adhesion and abrasion resi- repellency and reduced water repellency and reduced water
stance. Typically recommended absorption combined with absorption combined with
Benefits in combination with ELOTEX® good adhesion, and abrasion good adhesion and abrasion
SEAL additives for improved resistance. resistance.
water resistance. Suitable for
other applications.

Tile grouts
Tile grouts formulated with ELOTEX® redispersible polymer powders ensure professional finish for any Specialty powder additives
tiling work by significantly increasing adhesion, flexibility and durability of tiled substrates. Additionally,
our ELOTEX® specialty powder additives provide many performance benefits, such as improving the Products ELOTEX® SEAL81 ELOTEX® SEAL200 ELOTEX® ERA200
appearance of grouts, providing outstanding water resistance as well as reducing efflorescence. Characteristics
Chemical base Silane Silane Modified natural rosin
Functionality Hydrophobicity Hydrophobicity Anti-efflorescence
Hydrophobicity
Oleophobicity - -
Performance
ELOTEX® redispersible polymer powders provide superior protection Benefits Stain resistance - -
for grouted joints between tiles by reducing stress-induced cracking • Improved adhesion to tile edges Anti-efflorescence
as well as protect the surface against abrasion. By using our special • Increased flexibility and reduced shrinkage Excellent water repellency Superior water repellency Efficient against primary
range of hydrophobic ELOTEX® products, it is possible to reduce • Increased cohesive strength and pearl effect, long term and superior pearl effect, long and secondary efflorescence,
Benefits durability combined with term durability combined with reduced water absorption,
water absorption, prevent discoloration and efflorescence for exten- • Improved abrasion resistance very good wetting and mixing very good wetting and mixing good wetting and mixing
ded periods of time. • Higher hydrophobicity and water repellency when using properties. properties. properties.
hydrophobic ELOTEX® powder products, particularly
We offer a variety of products, which enables formulators to create ELOTEX® SEAL200
innovative grouting solutions that can meet or even exceed the most • Great color stability and reduced efflorescence
demanding industry requirements and standards. with ELOTEX® ERA200
• Low VOC values - *EMICODE® EC1PLUS suitability

Typical applications
• Interior and exterior tile grouting for flooring
and wall
• All format of tiles
• Porous, vitreous ceramic and natural stone tiles

without ELOTEX® ERA200

with ELOTEX® ERA200

ELOTEX® ERA200 for efficient efflorescence control ELOTEX® SEAL200 for outstanding hydrophobicity of tile grouts

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Redispersible polymer powders = highly recommended = recommended = suitable

Products ELOTEX® FL2211 ELOTEX® FL3210 ELOTEX® FL1900

Chemical base VA/E VA/E/VV VA/VV
MFFT (°C), approx. 3 5 3
Characteristics Type Hard Hard Hard
Stabilization PVOH PVOH PVOH
Eco-friendly *EMICODE® EC1PLUS EC1PLUS EC1PLUS
Defoaming
Self-healing
Performance Flow enhancement
Abrasion resistance
Surface appearance
Cement-based SLC
Applications Gypsum-based SLC
Screeds (cement/gypsum)

Flooring compounds & adhesives Good defoaming, levelling,

and adhesion for smooth,
even surfaces.
Excellent defoaming, levelling,
and adhesion with improved
surface appearance.
Excellent defoaming,
self-healing, and levelling
properties with outstanding
Benefits surface appearance, great ad-
ELOTEX® redispersible polymer powders, ELOTEX® specialty powder additives and Celvolit® liquid hesion, and high peel strength
between water–based adhe-
emulsions enhance the performance of mineral binder-based flooring compounds such as self-levelling sives and SLC.
compounds, providing smooth, nearly defect-free and mechanically strong foundations for successful
flooring installations.
Specialty powder additives

A smooth and flat floor surface is essential for easy installation and Benefits Products ELOTEX® FLOWKIT53
to maximize durability of floor finishes. Celanese polymer binders • Increased flowability, workability, and levelling,
provide solutions for formulating flooring products which are capable while lowering water demand Chemical base VA/E
• Improved defoaming properties and surface appearance Characteristics Functionality Rheology and adhesion
of adhering to many types of surfaces and harden quickly without
• Higher abrasion and crack resistance Eco-friendly *EMICODE® EC1PLUS
cracking, even when applied at very low layer thicknesses. With our
wide range of defoamed ELOTEX® redispersible polymer powders • Increased density and tensile bond strength on various substrates Flowability
(RDP), it is possible to formulate premium quality self-levelling • Enhanced flexural strength Performance Adhesion and cohesion
floor compounds with improved flow, adhesion, cohesion, abrasion • Low VOC values - *EMICODE® EC1PLUS suitability Defoaming
resistance and excellent aesthetic appearance. Cement-based SLC
Typical applications Applications Gypsum-based SLC
ELOTEX® specialty powder additives such as the FLOWKIT product • Cement and gypsum-based self-levelling compounds and screeds Screeds (cement/gypsum)
line help formulators to easily develop self-levelling compounds and • Residential and industrial flooring Multifunctional additive combining features of superplasticizers, defoamers and part of RDP.
floor screeds with a single multi-functional additive, reducing the • Pumpable and trowelable applications Benefits Excellent defoaming, excellent flow without bleeding or segregation, very good adhesion coupled
with reduced water demand, high strength development and decreased shrinkage.
number of ingredients needed in the formulations and overall com- • Adhesives with Celvolit® 1490 emulsion polymer
plexity. Our products improve flow without bleeding or segregation
and show excellent defoaming and levelling properties.
Emulsion polymers Flooring adhesive

Products Celvolit® 1490

Chemical base VA/E
MFFT (°C), approx. 0
Tg (°C), approx. -22
Characteristics Solids content (%) 60
pH value 4.0–6.0
Brookfield viscosity (25 °C) (mPa·s) 1000–3000
Stabilization Surfactant/PVOH
Adhesion
Performance
Shear strength
6 Applications Flooring adhesives (PVC floorings, carpets)
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4 High wet tack and fast-setting. Good adhesion on difficult substrates. Excellent
2 Benefits peel and shear strength for flooring adhesive. Low odor and extremely low VOC.
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ELOTEX® redispersible polymer powders ensure excellent performance 1 concrete substrate, 2 primer, 3 floor screed, 4 self-levelling compound,
of flooring compounds 5 carpet adhesive, 6 carpet

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Redispersible polymer powders = highly recommended = recommended = suitable

Products ELOTEX® HD2000 ELOTEX® HD1500 ELOTEX® FX2350 ELOTEX® FX2630

Chemical base VA/E VA/VV VA/E VA/E
MFFT (°C), approx. 3 0 0 0
Characteristics Type Hard Semi-flexible Flexible Very flexible
Stabilization PVOH PVOH PVOH PVOH
Eco-friendly *EMICODE® EC1PLUS EC1 EC1PLUS EC1PLUS
Water impermeability
Adhesion
Performance Defoaming – –
Crack-bridging +23 °C – –
Crack-bridging –5 °C – –
Rigid 1K cementitious
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membranes
Applications
Flexible 1K cementiti- – –
ous membranes

Waterproofing membranes & slurries Good water pressure im-

permeability and surface
hydrophibicity combined
Good defoaming, ex-
cellent water pressure
impermeability and
Good adhesion and
flexibility, good crack-
bridging properties at
Excellent workability,
improved flexibility and
crack-bridging properties
Benefits
ELOTEX® redispersible polymer powders and Celvolit® liquid emulsions enhance the performance with good adhesion. adhesion. room temperature. combined with great
adhesion and water
and reliability of one- and two-component cementitious waterproofing membranes. Thanks to pressure impermeability.
our broad product range, we offer advanced polymer technologies and solutions to prevent water
intrusion, withstand hydrostatic pressure, improve adhesion and provide long service life.
Specialty powder additives for 1K rigid waterproofing membranes

Exposure to wet conditions, loads and thermal expansion/shrinkage Benefits Products ELOTEX® SEAL81 ELOTEX® SEAL200
can make waterproofing buildings and other structural components • Excellent workability
challenging. Therefore, high quality polymer-based waterproofing • Excellent adhesion to various substrates Chemical base Silane Silane
Characteristics
membranes are essential for protection against water permeability • Reduce water vapor permeability Functionality Hydrophobicity Hydrophobicity
and subsequent water-induced damage. We offer a wide range of • Maintain water tightness under negative and positive hydrostatic Performance Hydrophobicity
RDP products for different waterproofing systems. pressures Applications Rigid 1K cementitious membranes
• Improved flexibility and crack-bridging performance
Excellent water repellency, long term durability Superior water repellency and long term
Rigid cement-based waterproofing membranes modified with our • Resistance to chemicals such as carbon dioxide, chloride ions, etc. Benefits combined with very good wetting and mixing durability combined with very good wetting
polymer binders are suitable for moisture-proof substrates with • Long-term durability properties. and mixing properties.
high compressive and flexural strength, and high resistance to water
penetration, providing long-term durability. Typical applications
• Wet rooms such as bathrooms, kitchen, toilets
Moreover, our very flexible ELOTEX® redispersible polymer powders • Flat roofs, terraces, basement walls Emulsion polymers
and Celvolit® emulsions are equally ideal for formulating flexible • Water tanks, water pipes
cement-based waterproofing membranes containing higher polymer • Swimming pools and spa areas Products Celvolit® 1322 Celvolit® 1326 (SG) Celvolit® 1350 Celvolit® 1386
loading (>20%), especially those used on difficult-to-adhere subst- • Surface-coating protection of structural concrete
rates that are also susceptible to movement. Our polymer binders Chemical base VA/E VA/E VA/E VA/E
provide excellent barrier against water, limit diffusion and protect MFFT (°C), approx. 4 0 0 0
against chemicals. Tg (°C), approx. 16 3 –10 –5
Characteristics Solids content (%) 50 55.5 55.5 55
pH value 4.0–5.0 4.0–5.0 4.5–6.0 4.0–5.0
Brookfield viscosity (25 °C) (mPa·s) 100–1500 3000–5000 1500–3000 1500–3500
Stabilization PVOH/surfactants PVOH PVOH/surfactants PVOH/surfactants
Elongation
Adhesion
Performance Water impermeability
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4
2 Crack-bridging –5 °C – –
3
2
1 2K cementitious waterproofing
Applications membranes
Versatile dispersion. Good compatibility Excellent crack- Excellent long term
Improved adhesion with cement. Excellent bridging ability and water immersion
and water pressure adhesion and water flexibility. Improved performance, good
impermeability. Good impermeability. Low adhesion and water crack-bridging ability
Benefits compatibility with VOC, low odor and pressure imperme- and flexibility. Im-
cement. Low VOC, low APEO-free. ability. Good compat- proved adhesion. Good
odor, APEO-free. ibility with cement. compatibility with
Low VOC, low odor and cement. Low VOC, low
1 concrete substrate, 2 primer, 3 floor screed, 4 waterproofing membrane, APEO-free. odor and APEO-free.
5 tile adhesive, 6 tiles with grouts

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Products ELOTEX® 60W ELOTEX® MP2050 ELOTEX® HD2000

Chemical base VA VA/E VA/E
MFFT (°C), appox. 12 3 3
Characteristics Type hard hard hard
Stabilization PVOH PVOH PVOH
Eco-friendly *EMICODE® EC1PLUS EC1PLUS EC1PLUS
Adhesion after dry storage
Performance Adhesion after water immersion
Hydrophobicity – –
Skim coats (powder) Interior
Applications
(mineral binder-based) Exterior
Good workability and Very good workability and Excellent, long lasting water
adhesion after dry storage. adhesion. Suitable for other repellency and reduced
Benefits applications. water absorption combined
with good adhesion.

Skim coats (wall putties)

ELOTEX® redispersible polymer powders and Celvolit® liquid emulsions greatly enhance the overall Specialty powder additives
performance of skim coats. The polymer acts as an organic binder to ensure good adhesion, cohesion,
flexibility, crack resistance and surface properties. Furthermore, our ELOTEX® specialty powder additives Products ELOTEX® SEAL81 ELOTEX® SEAL200 ELOTEX® ERA200

enable chemists to formulate higher-quality skim coats with improved water resistance and reduced Characteristics
Chemical base Silane Silane Modified natural rosin
efflorescence, resulting in durable and long-lasting foundation of interior and exterior walls. Functionality Hydrophobicity Hydrophobicity Anti-efflorescence
Hydrophobicity
Performance
Anti-efflorescence
Increasing the dosage of ELOTEX® redispersible polymer powders, Benefits Skim coats (powder) Interior
Applications
such as ELOTEX® MP2050, leads to improved paint adhesion, • Improved workability (cement-based) Exterior
increased abrasion resistance and reduced chalking. • Enhanced adhesion to various substrates, especially concrete Excellent water repellency, Superior water repellency Efficient against primary
• Increased cohesive strength long term durability com- and long term durability and secondary efflores-
• Improved flexibility and crack resistance Benefits bined with very good wetting combined with very good cence, reduced water per-
and mixing properties. wetting and mixing prop- meability, very good wetting
• Reduced chalking erties. and mixing properties.
• Improved abrasion resistance
• Reduced water absorption with ELOTEX® HD2000 or ELOTEX®
SEAL line
• Enhanced efflorescence resistance with ELOTEX® ERA200 Emulsion polymers
• Improved durability
• Low VOC values - *EMICODE® EC1PLUS suitability Products Celvolit® 1326 (SG) Celvolit® 1328 (SG) Celvolit® 1353 (SG)
Chemical base VA/E VA/E VA/E
Typical applications
• Exterior and interior skim coats (smoothing render, wall putty) MFFT (°C), approx. 0 0 0
0% ELOTEX® MP2050 with 1% ELOTEX® MP2050 with 2% ELOTEX® MP2050 Tg (°C), approx. 3 16 3
Characteristics Solids content (%) 55.5 60 55.5
Adhesion: Cross hatch test
pH value 4.0–5.0 3.5–5.0 4.0–5.0
Brookfield viscosity (25 °C) (mPa·s) 3000–5000 700–2500 1400–2600
Stabilization PVOH PVOH PVOH
Significantly improved water resistance of skim coats when using
our hydrophobically modified redispersible powder ELOTEX® HD2000. Performance Adhesion
Applications Skim coats (paste)
Versatile dispersion. Good Versatile dispersion. Low Versatile dispersion. Good
workability and adhesion. viscosity and good flow workability and adhesion.
Benefits Low VOC, low odor and properties. High solids Low VOC, low odor and
APEO-free. content. Excellent adhesion APEO-free.
and cohesion.

0% ELOTEX® HD2000 with 1% ELOTEX® HD2000 with 2% ELOTEX® HD2000

Water absorption: Karsten Tube test

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Redispersible polymer powders = highly recommended = recommended = suitable

Products ELOTEX® 60W ELOTEX® MP2050 ELOTEX® HD2000

Chemical base VA/E VA/E VA/E
MFFT (°C), appox. 12 3 3
Characteristics Type Hard Hard Hard
Stabilization PVOH PVOH PVOH
Eco-friendly *EMICODE® EC1PLUS EC1PLUS EC1PLUS
Adhesion
Performance
Hydrophobicity – –
Interior levelling renders
Interior finishing renders / skim coats
Applications
Exterior levelling renders –
Exterior finishing renders / skim coats –
Good workability and adhesi- Very good workability and Excellent, long lasting water
on after dry storage. adhesion. Suitable for other repellency and reduced water
Benefits applications. absorption combined with

Cement-based renders & plasters, bonding agents good adhesion.

ELOTEX® redispersible polymer powders, in combination with ELOTEX® specialty powder additives, are
ideal choices for boosting the performance and durability of cement-based renders & plasters. Many Specialty powder additives

performance upgrades can be obtained, including improved adhesion and flexibility, increased stability
Products ELOTEX® SEAL81 ELOTEX® SEAL200 ELOTEX® ERA200
of finished surfaces, as well as elevated waterproofing capabilities of interior and exterior walls.
Chemical base Silane Silane Modified natural rosin
Celvolit® VAE-based polymer emulsions, enable the production of bonding agents that deliver superior Characteristics
Functionality Hydrophobicity Hydrophobicity Anti-efflorescence
adhesion and durability. Hydrophobicity
Performance
Anti-efflorescence
Building elements are covered with rendering mortars for mecha- Benefits Interior levelling renders
nical and weathering protection as well as decoration. Celanese pro- • Enhanced adhesion to various substrates Interior finishing renders / skim coats
Applications
vides many polymer and additive solutions to satisfy a wide variety • Increased cohesive strength Exterior levelling renders
of project requirements. • Improved flexibility and crack resistance Exterior finishing renders / skim coats
• Reduced water absorption with ELOTEX® HD2000 or ELOTEX® Excellent water repellency, Superior water repellency Efficient against primary and
For example, in addition to improving bond strength on various SEAL81 long term durability combined and long term durability com- secondary efflorescence,
Benefits with very good wetting and bined with very good wetting reduced water permeability,
substrates, ELOTEX® HD2000 can also enhance hydrophobicity, provi- • Increased efflorescence resistance with ELOTEX® ERA200 mixing properties. and mixing properties. very good wetting and mixing
ding excellent water resistance. On the other hand, for everyday • Improved durability properties.
general-purpose formulations, ELOTEX® MP2050 would be an excel- • Low VOC values - *EMICODE® EC1PLUS suitability
lent choice for very good all-around performance characteristics.
Typical applications
Regarding our ELOTEX® specialty powder additives portfolio, • Exterior and interior walls for a broad range of substrates Emulsion polymers
ELOTEX® SEAL81 greatly enhanced hydrophobicity and water repel- • Base coat renders for surface levelling
lency. When a higher degree of efflorescence resistance is needed, • Textured and smooth finishing renders (e.g., stucco and skim coat) Products Celvolit® 1328 (SG) Celvolit® 1369L
our ELOTEX® ERA200 would be our first recommendation. • Insulating and fire-proofing renders
• Bonding agents with Celvolit® emulsion polymers Chemical base VA/E VA/E
MFFT (°C), approx. 0 4
Celvolit® 1328 (SG) and 1369L are VAE-based emulsion polymers de-
Tg (°C), approx. 16 15
signed to improve adhesion between surfaces, creating stronger
Characteristics Solids content (%) 60 50
bond between underlying surfaces and applied materials. This
pH value 3.5–5.0 4.0–6.0
prevents issues like peeling or delamination. Additionally, bonding
Brookfield viscosity (25 °C) (mPa·s) 700–2500 100–1000
agents based on Celvolit® emulsions serve as moisture barriers, ELOTEX® RDP for cement-based renders & plasters
Stabilization PVOH PVOH/surfactants
protecting surfaces from water damages.
workability Adhesion and cohesion
Penetration
Performance
Cement compatibility
Water resistance
Applications Bonding agent
external
applications
adhesion
Versatile dispersion. Low viscosity and good Excellent penetration and long open time.
(weathering flow properties. High solids content. Excellent Dilution stability, coupled with excellent
resistance) Benefits adhesion and cohesion. bonding strength. Low viscosity and good flow
properties. Low VOC, low odor and APEO-free.

internal hydrophobicity
with ELOTEX® ERA200 without ELOTEX® ERA200 1 cm applications

ELOTEX® ERA100 for perfect surface apperance of coloured renders ELOTEX® 60W ELOTEX® MP2050 ELOTEX® HD2000

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 = excellent = very good = good
Redispersible polymer powders = highly recommended = recommended = suitable

Products ELOTEX® MP2050 ELOTEX® HD1500 ELOTEX® TITAN8100

Chemical base VA/E VA/VV A
MFFT (°C), approx. 0 0 0
Characteristics Type Hard Semi-flexible Hard
Stabilization PVOH PVOH Acrylic copolymer
Eco-friendly *EMICODE® EC1PLUS EC1PLUS EC1
Hydrophobicity
Performance Defoaming –
Adhesion to difficult surfaces
Non-structural repair
Applications
Structural repair
Excellent workability and good Good defoaming, improved Fast redispersibility, particularly
adhesion. Suitable for other workability, and very good suited for applications which
applications. adhesion. Suitable for other require short mixing time.
Benefits applications. Excellent adhesion to various

Concrete repair substrates, including carbon

mesh combined with high
saponification resistance.

ELOTEX® redispersible polymer powders and ELOTEX® specialty powder additives offer solutions to
achieve superior physical performance and meet a broad range of challenging standard requirements of
Specialty powder additives
concrete repair mortars. They enable the improvement of many performance characteristics, such as
improved adhesion and cohesion, reduced cracking and long-term protection against intrusion of Products ELOTEX® SEAL81 ELOTEX® SEAL200 ELOTEX® ERA200
moisture and pollutants.
Chemical base Silane Silane Modified natural rosin
Characteristics
Functionality Hydrophobicity Hydrophobicity Anti-efflorescence
The successful repair and subsequent protection of damaged con- Benefits Hydrophobicity –
Performance
crete structures require the careful selection of polymer-modified • Improved workability and early strength Anti-efflorescence
cement-based mortars. The proper choice of polymer binders de- • Excellent bonding to the concrete substrates Non-structural repair
Applications
pends on several considerations, including the quality of substate, • Optimized flexural and tensile strength Structural repair
expected loads and performance requirement specified for the repair. • Reduced shrinkage and cracking Excellent water repellency, Superior water repellency Efficient against primary and
• Protection against moisture absorption, CO2 penetration long term durability combined and long term durability com- secondary efflorescence,
Benefits with very good wetting and bined with very good wetting very good wetting and mixing
The addition of Celanese RDP products to repair mortar ensure and pollution mixing properties. and mixing properties. properties.
quick and easy handling, extend the service life of the repair and
allow end-users to closely restore original structures. Typical applications
• Repair work on damaged or deterioration concrete structures
ELOTEX® TITAN8100 is a specially designed acrylic-based polymer (non-structural and structural concrete repair)
powder with outstanding adhesion even to difficult-to-adhere surfa- • For levelling and repair work on floors
ces such as an embedded reinforcing steel bar. Thanks to its great • Horizontal and vertical surfaces
chemical resistance, this product is the smart choice for protection
against weathering and cracking caused by volume changes for
extended periods of time.

ELOTEX® RDP for concrete repair

6
1 workability
5

high strength
applications defoaming
3 properties
2 (structural repair)

low strength, adhesion

aesthetic applications to difficult
(non-structural repair) surfaces
1 steel bar, 2 anti-corrosion slurry, 3 bonding primer,
4 repair mortar, 5 smoothing mortar, 6 concrete protection coat ELOTEX® MP2050 ELOTEX® HD1500 ELOTEX® TITAN8100

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 = excellent = very good = good
Redispersible polymer powders = highly recommended = recommended = suitable

Products ELOTEX® FX2350 ELOTEX® HD2040

Chemical base VA/E VA/E
MFFT (°C), approx. 0 0
Characteristics Type Flexible Flexible
Stabilization PVOH PVOH
Eco-friendly *EMICODE® EC1PLUS EC1PLUS
Hydrophobicity -
Adhesion after dry storage (23 °C)
Performance
Adhesion after water immersion
Impact resistance
Adhesive mortars
Applications
Embedding mortars
Excellent workability, adhesion and very Specially designed for hydrophobic ETICS
good impact resistance on polystyrene mortars featuring good water repellency and
substrates. Suitable for other applications. reduced water absorption combined with

External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems

Benefits
good adhesion and impact resistance on in-
sulation boards (e.g. polystyrene substrates).

ELOTEX® redispersible polymer powders and ELOTEX® specialty powder additives are essential for
creating high quality and long-lasting External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS). This is
Specialty powder additives
achieved by strengthening the bond between various prefabricated components and improving the overall
performance of the resulting system. With the help of our polymer technologies, formulated adhesives Products ELOTEX® PAD3
can achieve excellent bond strength between different construction layers, along with improved flexibility
Characteristics Functionality Polystyrene adhesion promoter
and impact resistance. As a result, sturdy and enduring building façades with high degree of structural
Flexibility
integrity can be obtained. Performance Adhesion to polystyrene
Impact resistance
ETICS are used to substantially raise the energy efficiency of many Benefits Adhesive mortars with EPS
buildings and have been credited for reducing heating and cooling • Enhanced adhesion between insulation boards to wall and mortar, Applications
Embedding mortars –
costs by as much as 50% or more for many decades. To obtain the especially boards made of expanded or extruded polystyrene
Outstanding adhesion to polystyrene substrates (EPS, grey EPS, XPS) after dry and wet
required thermal insulation performance and weather-resistance, (EPS and XPS) Benefits storage, highly effective at low dosage and easy to handle.
it is essential to use premium polymer technologies and solutions to • Improved flexibility, increased impact and crack resistance
construct high quality ETICS. • Reduced water absorption for base coats formulated
with ELOTEX® HD2040
Celanese provides many polymer binders and additive solutions to • Very good durability
formulate multiple layers within ETICS, including adhesives and • Low VOC values - *EMICODE® EC1PLUS suitability
embedding mortars. When a high degree of water resistance is
needed, ELOTEX® HD2040 would be our first choice due to its ability Typical applications
to increase hydrophobicity of many formulas. Moreover, we offer a • Adhesive mortars
solution to substantially increase adhesion to polystyrene insulation • Embedding mortars (base coats)
boards by using ELOTEX® PAD3 anchoring technology. • Renders (topcoats)

ELOTEX® RDP for ETICS

bond strength on EPS

6 7
5 4
4
3
1 2
economical ETICS
formulations impact
resistance

water repellent reduced water

ETICS formulations absorption

1 concrete substrate, 2 adhesive mortar, 3 insulation board,

4 base coat (embedding mortar), 5 reinforcement mesh, 6 primer, 7 topcoat ELOTEX® FX2350 ELOTEX® HD2040

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 = excellent = very good = good
Redispersible polymer powders = highly recommended = recommended = suitable

Products ELOTEX® 60W ELOTEX® MP2050 ELOTEX® AD0110

Chemical base VA/E VA/E PVAc
MFFT (°C), approx. 12 3 5
Characteristics Type hard hard hard
Stabilization PVOH PVOH PVOH
Eco-friendly *EMICODE® EC1PLUS EC1PLUS EC1PLUS
Adhesion to paper tape
Performance
Adhesion and cohesion
Plasters (gypsum or limestone-based)
Applications Smoothing compounds (gypsum or limestone-based)
Joint compounds (gypsum or limestone-based)
Good workability and Excellent workability Very good workability
adhesion. and adhesion. Suitable and outstanding adhe-
for other applications. sion, especially after
Benefits dry storage combined

Joint fillers & plasters

with very good abrasion
resistance.

ELOTEX® redispersible polymer powders, in combination with ELOTEX® specialty powder additives,
can be used to improve the quality and performance of powder joint fillers and plasters by boosting Specialty powder additives

adhesion, workability, flexibility as well as improving water resistance. On the other hand, our Celvolit®
Products ELOTEX® SEAL712 ELOTEX® ELOSET542
emulsions are broadly used to formulate ready mixed joint compound for drywall taping.
Chemical base Silane Starch ether
Characteristics
Functionality Hydrophobicity Thickener

Gypsum-based products are the preferred construction material for Benefits Hydrophobicity –
Performance
modern buildings due to their excellent thermal and sound insula- • Increased adhesion and cohesion Thixotropicity –
tion properties as well as their positive environmental impact. When • Enhanced flexibility and reduced crack formation Plasters
formulated with ELOTEX® products, powder joint fillers and plasters • Improved workability, enhanced anti-sagging and reduced Applications Smoothing compounds
exhibit high bonding strength on gypsum boards and paper wall joint stickiness with ELOTEX® ELOSET542 Joint compounds
tape, providing stable and flexible surfaces. • Reduced water absorption and imparted water repellency Designed for gypsum-based products Reduced tackiness, improved struc-
only, excellent water repellent and ture viscosity and workability for a
of gypsum-based products with ELOTEX® SEAL712 pearl effects, long term durability smoother and easier application,
Benefits
ELOTEX® AD0110 is an ideal polymer binder for interior gypsum or combined with very good wetting and enables the application in thick layers.
limestone-based joint fillers and smoothing compounds. Typical applications mixing properties.
Compounds formulated with ELOTEX® AD0110 exhibit very good • Joint compounds for interior gypsum walls and ceilings boards
workability and adhesive properties, even when formulated to meet • Interior gypsum applications for wet areas (ELOTEX® SEAL712)
the most stringent VOC regulations. • Ready-mix joint fillers with Celvolit® emulsion polymers
Emulsion polymers
ELOTEX® SEAL712 is our unique specialty additive designed to
increase hydrophobicity and is available in powder form. It increases Products Celvolit® 1326 (SG) Celvolit® 1328 (SG)
the water repellency of gypsum-based products efficiently and is
Chemical base VA/E VA/E
typically used in wet interior areas.
MFFT (°C), approx. 0 0
Tg (°C), approx. 3 16
Celanese emulsions Celvolit® 1326 (SG) and 1328 (SG) have been our
Characteristics Solids content (%) 55.5 60
go-to liquid polymer binders for the industry to formulate ready-
pH value 4.0–5.0 3.5–5.0
mix joint fillers. They provide very good workability and sandability, 2
Brookfield viscosity (25 °C) (mPa·s) 3000–5000 700–2500
excellent adhesion, as well as crack and shrinkage resistance.
Stabilization PVOH PVOH
3
Performance Adhesion and cohesion
Applications Joint compounds
Versatile dispersion. Excellent Versatile dispersion. Low
workability and adhesion. Low VOC, viscosity and good flow properties.
Benefits low odor and APEO-free. High solid content. Excellent adhesion
5 and cohesion.
4
2
1

1 plasterboard, 2 joint filler, 3 paper tape, 4 primer, 5 plaster

ELOTEX® SEAL712 for perfect pearl of gypsum-based mortars (smoothing compound = skim coat)

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Global reach Product testing and technical service

Understanding customer and industry needs Always a step ahead in innovation

The Celanese technical team worldwide consistently strives to meet As a market leader, Celanese is continuously investing in develop-
The global research and development center for ELOTEX® products These regional facilities enable us to rapidly develop new products the needs of our customers, including their formulated construction ment and improvement of new products and processes. We would be
is located in Sempach Station, Switzerland, and for Celanese and assist customers in the region with their development projects. products. Our application development team has many decades of happy to share our latest advances with you and provide you with the
emuslions in Frankfurt, Germany. The centers closely cooperate with We have manufacturing plants and technical support in all major experience and expertise in formulation development, testing and as- right tools to support your new developments.
the other Celanese regional application development centers in regions. sessment of mortar systems. We are constantly updating our labora-
Florence, Kentucky, USA and in Shanghai, China. tory with modern equipment to aid us in designing and adapting our
products to meet real-world application profiles and enable product
testing according to the latest standards and norms.

Canada Netherlands Germany

Quebec, Geleen Frankfurt
Boucherville EP&RDP · Global R&D for dispersions
EP · Regional application
technology
& technical service

Germany
Frankfurt
EP&RDP

Sweden
Perstorp Tensile adhesion strength EN 12004 Transverse deformation EN 12004 Crack-bridging ability EN 14891 Thin Layer Shrinkage System with
EP Tile adhesives Tile adhesives Flexible waterproofing membranes laser sensors
Self-levelling flooring compounds

USA
KY, Florence
Regional application
technology China
& technical service Nanjing
EP
USA
SC, Enoree China China
EP Shanghai
Shanghai RDP
Regional
application
technology
& technical
service

Switzerland
Sempach Station
· Global R&D for RDP&SA Abbreviations
· Global application
technology A = Acrylates
& technical service E = Ethylene
MFFT = Minimum film forming temperature
PVAc = Polyvinyl acetate homopolymer
Switzerland Singapore
Moosleerau Jurong Island PVOH = Polyvinyl alcohol
RDP&SA EP SLC = Self-leveling compounds
Tg = Glass transition temperature
VAE = Vinyl acetate ethylene copolymer
VOC = Volatile organic compound
VV = Vinyl versatate

Celanese Headquarter, Dallas, Texas, USA EP = Emulsion polymers

Technology sites RDP = Redispersible polymer powders
* Only full members of the GEV may label their products with EMICODE® seal after fulfilling certain conditions and testing. EMICODE® EC2, EC1 and EC1PLUS are registered
Production sites SA = Specialty powder additives trademarks of GEV. Note that the VOC emissions of the final dry mortar are impacted by formulation ingredients other than only redispersible polymer powders.

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