The mode of preparation of silicones, their use and typical performances ar
e reviewed. Particular attention is given to their use as sealants and stru
ctural adhesives in construction and building applications where adherence
properties for assembling two substrates are important. An important part o
f this paper has been previously published ten years ago in French (Colas,
Chimie Nouvelle 8(30) (1990) 847-852) however the purpose with this paper i
s to bring some more up-to-date information's on the above subject. (C) 200
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