When choosing a brand of neutral silicone sealant, priority should be given to weather resistance/mold resistance/environmental friendliness/adhesion, and the most stable option should be selected based on budget and scenario. Below are three types of recommendations: international high-end, domestic first-line, and home decoration cost-effectiveness, with core advantages and applicable scenarios to help you make quick decisions.
1、 International high-end brand (top performance, budget sufficient preferred)
- Wacker (Germany)
Core advantages: Global silicone leader, neutral alcohol formula, 0-grade mold proof, low VOC, full environmental certification (French A+, FDA food contact), top-notch weather resistance/temperature resistance/elasticity recovery, long-term no yellowing, no oil leakage.
Representative products: GM, 121, 131, OS series; The preferred choice for kitchen, bathroom, countertop, and whole house edge finishing.
Applicable to high-end home decoration, anti mold kitchen and bathroom, food grade sealing, and scenarios with extremely high environmental/lifespan requirements. - Tao Xi (DOWSIL, Corning, USA)
Core advantages: Building sealing benchmark, neutral weather resistance/strong structural adhesive performance, UV resistance, high and low temperature resistance, strong displacement ability, suitable for outdoor and extreme environments.
Representative products: 791, 995, 991, NP series; Curtain walls, doors and windows, sunrooms, and exterior wall sealing are preferred.
Applicable: Large scale engineering, curtain walls, system doors and windows, outdoor weather resistant sealing. - Sika (Switzerland)
Core advantages: strong construction and industry, wide spectrum of neutral adhesive bonding, good aging resistance, chemical resistance, and stable engineering quality.
Applicable: Construction engineering, industrial equipment, kitchen and bathroom/countertop sealing.
2、 Domestic top tier brands (high cost-effectiveness, good reputation for engineering/home decoration) - Baiyun (BAIYUN, Guangzhou)
Core advantages: Leading domestic silicone adhesive, participating in the formulation of national standards, with excellent reputation for neutral weather resistant/anti mold adhesive, no oil leakage, strong weather resistance, and long-term natural exposure data.
Representative products: SS602, SS611, SS511; Home decoration, doors and windows, exterior walls, kitchen and bathroom universal.
Applicable: Suitable for home decoration, whole house, system doors and windows, exterior wall weather resistance, and cost-effectiveness. - SILBAO (listed in Chengdu)
Core advantages: Single champion in manufacturing industry, complete neutral adhesive product line, balanced performance in weather resistance, mold resistance, and structural adhesive, dual excellence in engineering and home decoration, and environmental compliance standards.
Representative products: 998, 999, 168, 556 series; Doors and windows, curtain walls, kitchens and bathrooms, sunrooms.
Applicable: High end home decoration, engineering, and door and window matching. - ANTAS (ANTAS, Jitai Chemical)
Core advantages: Expert in door and window system matching, strong adhesion of neutral adhesive to aluminum alloy, stainless steel, and PVC, environmental protection, good displacement ability, and complete channels and after-sales service.
Applicable: System doors and windows, external window sealing, kitchen and bathroom metal/plastic substrate parts. - Zhijiang (Hangzhou)
Core advantages: Established organic silicon enterprise, neutral weather resistance/structural adhesive stability, wide engineering applications, high cost-effectiveness.
Applicable: Construction engineering, curtain wall, doors and windows, home decoration sealing.
3、 Home decoration cost-effective brand (sufficient for household use, affordable price) - Submarine
Core advantages: Home decoration internet celebrity, 0-level anti mold, neutral alcohol type, low VOC, in line with French A+, temperature resistance -30 ℃~130 ℃, kitchen and bathroom specific, outstanding appearance and anti mold.
Representative product: 580 anti mold glass adhesive; Toilets, basins, shower rooms, and stoves are the preferred choices.
Applicable: Kitchen and bathroom anti mold, whole house edge trimming, environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing home decoration. - Pattex (Henkel)
Core advantages: International brand affordable line, neutral glue anti mold, waterproof, reliable bonding, commonly used in home decoration, easy to purchase.
Applicable: Ordinary home decoration, kitchen and bathroom, doors and windows, and skirting line sealing. - Huitian
Core advantages: both domestic industry and construction are strong, neutral glue is weather resistant, anti-aging, elastic, and can be used for engineering and home decoration, with high cost performance.
Applicable: Engineering, home decoration, doors and windows, outdoor sealing.
4、 Key indicators for purchasing (must see to avoid pitfalls)
Type: Home decoration/Kitchen and bathroom/Stone/Metal must choose neutral (alcohol/ketoxime), acidic glue will corrode metal and stone, and is prone to yellowing.
Mold proof: The kitchen and bathroom should be selected as Grade 0 mold proof (GB/T 1741), which will not mold in humid environments.
Environmental protection: Look for VOC ≤ 100g/L, French A+, and ten ring certification for safer indoor environments.
Weather resistance: Outdoor displacement capacity ≥ 20 level, UV resistance, high and low temperature resistance (-40 ℃~150 ℃).
Non oil leakage: Priority should be given to using a formula without white oil, which will not turn black or contaminate the substrate for a long time.
5、 Scenario based brand recommendation (direct photo selection)
Kitchen and bathroom anti mold (preferred): Wacker GM/121, Submarine 580, Baiyun SS611, Silicon Treasure 998
System doors and windows/exterior walls: Tao Xi 791, Baiyun SS602, Antai, Silicon Treasure 999
Whole house edge closure/environmental protection: Wacker OS, Bacardi, submarine
Engineering/Curtain Wall: Tao Xi 995, Baiyun, Silicon Treasure, Sika
Cost effective choices: Baiyun, Silicon Treasure, Antai, Huitian
VI. Summary
Pursuing top-level performance, environmental protection, and mold prevention: choose Wacker and Taoxi.
Pursuing domestic first-line+high cost-effectiveness+engineering grade: choose Baiyun, Silicon Treasure, Antai.
Home decoration, kitchen and bathroom anti mold+appearance+approachable: choose submarines or Baide.