The Industrial Adhesive Market Is Entering a New Era

For decades, industrial buyers have mainly selected between two traditional technologies:

• Polyurethane (PU) sealants for strong adhesion and mechanical performance
• Silicone sealants for weather resistance and long-term flexibility

Both technologies have played important roles in construction, automotive, manufacturing and infrastructure.

However, modern

Industrial buyers today are looking for materials that provide:

• Strong bonding performance
• Long-term outdoor durability
• Lower environmental impact
• Easier installation
• Compatibility with multiple substrates
• Compliance with international regulations

This demand has accelerated the adoption of hybrid sealants, especiallyMS Polymer (Silane Modified Polymer) technology.

Hybrid sealants represent the next stage in industrial adhesive evolution by combining the advantages of polyurethane and silicone while reducing their limitations.

What Is Hybrid

Definition of Hybrid Sealant

A hybrid sealant is an advanced adhesive-sealant system that combines different polymer techno

The most widely adopted hybrid technology is:

MS Polymer (Modified Silane Polymer / SMP)

MS polymer sealants cure through moisture reaction and create a flexible polymer network that provides:

• High elasticity
• Strong substrate adhesion
• Weather resistance
• Paintability
• Low VOC characteristics

INGADA identifies MS Polymer as its core technology platform, combining sili

Why Are Hybrid Sealants Replacing Traditional PU and Silicone?

Industry Trend: The Shift From Single-Performance Materials to Balanced Solutions

Traditional sealants were

Technology	Main Advantage
Silicone	Weather resistance
PU	Mechanical strength
Hybri	Balanced performance

Modern industrial projects require multiple functions simultaneously.

For example:

A curtain wall project needs:

• UV resistance
• Joint movement capability
• Adhesion to different substrates
• Paint compatibility
• Long service life

A single traditional technology often cannot satisfy all requirements.

Hybrid sealants solve this performance gap.

Hybrid Seala

Performance Factor	Hybrid MS Polymer Sealant	PU Sealant	Silicone Sealant
Bonding Strength	Excellent	Excell	Medium
UV Resistance	Excellent	Medium	Excellent
Elastic Recovery	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Paintability	✅ Yes	Limited	❌ No
Isocyanate-Free	✅ Yes	❌ No	Usual
Primer Requirement	Low / Primerless options	Often required	Application dependent
Substrate Compatibility	Very broad	Medium	Medium
Environmental Positioning	High	Medium	Medium
Structural Adhesive Capability	Excellent	Good	Limited

Five Rea

1. Hybrid Technology Delivers Balanced Performance

Traditional procurement often required choosing between:

PU = strength
Silicone = weather resistance

Hybrid MS Pol

Industrial buyers no longer need to compromise between:

• Adhesion
• Flexibility
• W
• Appearance requirements

2. Better Outdoor Durability Than Traditional PU

Ou

• UV radiation
• Temperature changes
• Rainwater
• Freeze-thaw cycles

Traditional PU products may experience aging when continuously exposed outdoors.

Hybrid MS Polymer sealants provide improved weather resistance while maintaining elastic movement capability.

INGADA MS weatherproof series includes products designed for high-movement applications:

Product	Movement Capability	Key Application
MS-625	±25%	Expa
MS-635	±35%	Curtain walls, infrastructure
MS-650	±50%	Seismic and high-movement structures

3. Improved Sustainability Profile

Global procurement teams increasingly evaluate:

• VOC emissions
• Worker safety
• Environmental regulations
• Green building requirements

Hybrid sealants offer advantages including:

• Isocyanate-free chemistry
• Solvent-free formulations
• Lower odor
• Reduced migration risks

INGADA MS Polymer products are positioned with features including solvent-free formulation, primerless adhesion and eco-oriented characteristics.

4. Simplified Installation Reduces Total Project Cost

Material price is only one part of industrial procurement.

Total cost includes:

• Labor hours
• Primer preparation
• Rework risk
• Maintenance requirements

Hybrid sealants reduce installation complexity through:

• Primerless bonding capabili
• Multi-substrate adhesion
• Paint compatibility

This helps contractors improve project efficiency.

5. Hybrid Sealants Expand Application Possibilitie

Traditional sealants were often application-specific.

Hybrid technology allows one product family to serve multiple industries.

Construction

Applications:

• Facades
• Curtain walls
• Expansion joints
• Prefabricated buildings

Industrial Assembly

Applications:

• Metal bonding
• Panel installation
• Equipment assembly

Flooring Systems

Applications:

• Wood flooring
• PVC flooring
• Acoustic flooring

INGADA MS adhesive series includes solutions for construction bonding, vibration environments and industrial applications.

The Evolution of Industr

Stage 1: Traditional Silicone Era

Strengths

• Excellent weather resistance
• Long outdoor service life

Limitations

• Poor paint adhesion
• Limited structural bonding

Stage 2: Polyurethane Expansion Era

Strengths

• Strong adhesion
• Good mechanical properties

Limitations

• Isocyanate chemistry
• Lower UV resistance
• Often requires primers

Stage 3: Hybrid MS Polymer Era

Streng

• Silicone weather resistance
• PU-style bonding strength
• Paintable surface
• Flexible movement capability
• Better environmental profile

Application Selection Guide for Industrial Buyers

Project Requirement	Recommended Technology
High UV exposure	Hybrid MS Polymer
Need painting after installation	Hybrid MS Polymer
Heavy structural bonding	Hybrid MS Polymer / PU
Green building projects	Hybrid MS Poly
Glass curtain walls	Silicone / Hybrid dependi
Expansion joints	Hybrid MS Polymer

Procurement Checklist: How Global Buyers Evaluate Hybrid Sealants

Before selecting a supplier, industrial buyers should review:

Technical Performance

• Tensile strength
• Elongation
• Movement capability
• UV resistance

Compliance

• REACH
• RoHS
• VOC requirements
• ASTM-related standards

Supply Capability

• Product consistency
• Technical support
• OEM capability
• Documentation availability

INGADA operates under ISO 9001 quality management and supports international compliance documentation including REACH, RoHS, French

FAQ: Hybrid Sealant Questions from Industrial Buyers

Is hybrid sealant better than PU sealant?

For many modern construction and industrial applications, hybrid sealants provide a mor

Is hybrid sealant replacing silicone?

Hybrid sealants are not replacing every silicone application. Silicone remains impo

However, hybrid sealants are increasingly preferred where buyers require:

• Adhesion
• Paintability
• Low migration
• Environmental advantages

Why do contractors prefer MS Polymer sealants?

Because one product can often replace multiple materials:

• Sealant
• Adhesive
• Flexible bo

This simplifies inventory and installation.

Are hybrid sealants suitable for industrial exports?

Yes.

Global distributors increasingly p

Why INGADA Focuses on Hybrid MS Polymer Technology

INGADA develops MS Polymer adhesive and sealant solutions for global industrial markets.

Core capabilities include:

• MS adhesive series
• Weatherproof MS sealant series
• Structural bonding solutions
• International compliance support
• OEM and private label services

INGADA currently supports global markets across Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Americas.

Request Hybrid Sealant Technical Documents & Samples

For distributors, contractors and industrial procurement teams evaluating hybrid sealant solutions:

Contact INGADA technical engineering team for:

• Technical Data Sheets (TDS)
• Compliance documents
• Product samples
• Application recommendations

Email: hua@ingadabondpro.com