Air and water barrier

1. A cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition, for an air and water barrier coating composition, comprising

(i) a crosslinked polysiloxane dispersion of: a reaction product of (a) a siloxane polymer having at least two —OH groups per molecule, or siloxane polymer mixture having at least two —OH groups per molecule, having a viscosity of between 5000 to 500,000 mPa·s at 25° C., and (b) at least one self catalyzing crosslinker reactive with (a), and additionally comprising (c) a surfactant and (d) water;

together with one or more rheology modifiers and optionally together with one or more of the following ingredients:

(ii) one or more fillers selected from the group of colloidal silica, fumed silica, precipitated silica, diatomaceous earths, ground quartz, kaolin, calcined kaolin, wollastonite, hydroxyapatite, calcium carbonate, hydrated alumina, magnesium hydroxide, carbon black, titanium dioxide, aluminium oxide, vermiculite, zinc oxide, mica, talcum, iron oxide, barium sulphate and slaked lime or a mixture thereof; and

(iii) one or more stabilizers;

wherein the polysiloxane dispersion composition is a liquid, and

wherein the cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition, once dried on a substrate, meets the requirements of ASTM E2178-11, Standard Test Method for Air Permeance of Building Materials, having an Air Permeance (L/s per m 2 ) of less than 0.006 at a differential pressure of 75 Pa at thicknesses of 10 mil (0.254 mm) and 15 mil (0.381 mm).

2. The cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition of claim 1 wherein the air and water barrier coating composition is a vapour permeable air and water barrier coating composition.

3. The cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition of claim 1 wherein the cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition when applied on to a substrate at a wet thickness of from 20 mil (0.508 mm) to 60 mil (1.524 mm), dries subsequent to application to a dry thickness of from 10 mil (0.254 mm) to 30 mil (0.762 mm).

4. The cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition of claim 1 wherein the cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition once dried, has a Water Vapour Transmission of greater than 7 US Perm (400.5 ng·s −1 m −2 Pa −1 ), according to the Dry Cup Desiccant Method of ASTM E96/E96M-10 for both the 10 mil (0.254 mm) and 15 mil (0.381 mm) thicknesses; and, Standard Test Method for Water Vapour Transmission rate of Materials and in accordance with Water Vapour Transmission Wet Cup Water Method of ASTM E96/E96M-10, Standard Test Method for Water Vapour Transmission rate of Materials of greater than 30 US Perm (1716.41 ng·s −1 m −2 Pa −1 ) for coatings of 10 mil (0.254 mm) thickness and greater than 24 US Perm (1373.12 ng·s −1 m −2 Pa −1 ) for coatings of 15 mil (0.381 mm) thickness.

5. The cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition of claim 1 applied to a substrate, and wherein the substrate selected from construction sheathing substrate(s), metal substrate(s), masonry substrate(s), galvanized metal substrate(s) and wood framing substrate(s) and any combination thereof.

6. The cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition of claim 1 wherein the cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition comprises, excluding additives (i.e. on the basis that the (product of (a)+(b))+(c)+(d) is 100% by weight), 70 to 90% by weight of the reaction product of (a)+(b), 3 to 10% by weight of (c) and 7 to 20% by weight of component (d).

7. A method for decreasing the vapour permeability of a water and air barrier treated substrate by treating a substrate with a liquid applied, vapour permeable air and water barrier coating composition comprising a cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition comprising

(i) a crosslinked polysiloxane dispersion of: a reaction product of (a) a siloxane polymer having at least two —OH groups per molecule, or siloxane polymer mixture having at least two —OH groups per molecule, having a viscosity of between 5,000 to 500,000 mPa·s at 25° C., and (b) at least one self catalyzing crosslinker reactive with (a), and additionally comprising (c) a surfactant and (d) water;

together with one or more rheology modifiers and one or more of the following ingredients:

(ii) one or more fillers selected from the group of colloidal silica, fumed silica, precipitated silica, diatomaceous earths, ground quartz, kaolin, calcined kaolin, wollastonite, hydroxyapatite, calcium carbonate, hydrated alumina, magnesium hydroxide, carbon black, titanium dioxide, aluminium oxide, vermiculite, zinc oxide, mica, talcum, iron oxide, barium sulphate and slaked lime; and

(iii) one or more stabilizers;

wherein the cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition, once dried on the substrate, meets the requirements of ASTM E2178-11, Standard Test Method for Air Permeance of Building Materials, having an Air Permeance (L/s per m 2 ) of less than 0.006 at a differential pressure of 75 Pa at thicknesses of both 10 mil (0.254 mm) and 15 mil (0.381 mm).

8. The method in accordance with claim 7 wherein the cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition is applied on to the substrate at a wet thickness of from 20 mil (0.508 mm) to 60 mil (1.524 mm) and dries subsequent to application to a dry thickness of from 10 mil (0.254 mm) to 30 mil (0.762 mm)).

9. The method in accordance with claim 7 wherein the cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition, once dried on the substrate meets Water Vapour Transmission Dry Cup Desiccant Method in accordance with ASTM E96/E96M-10, Standard Test Method for Water Vapour Transmission rate of Materials of greater than 7 US Perm, for both the 10 mil (0.254 mm) and 15 mil (0.381 mm), and Water Vapour Transmission Wet Cup Water Method in accordance with ASTM E96/E96M-10, Standard Test Method for Water Vapour Transmission rate of Materials of 30 US Perm (1716.41 ng·s −1 m −2 Pa −1 ) for coatings of 10 mil (0.254 mm) thickness and greater than 24 US Perm (1373.12 ng·s −1 m −2 Pa −1 ) for coatings of 15 mil (0.381 mm) thickness.

10. The method in accordance with claim 7 wherein the substrate selected from construction sheathing substrate(s), metal substrate(s), galvanized metal substrate(s), wood framing substrate(s), masonry substrates, or gypsum board, wood, or plywood and any combination thereof.

11. The method in accordance with claim 7 wherein the substrate is an interior or exterior load bearing support or is located on either an interior or exterior load bearing support of a wall assembly.

12. The method in accordance with claim 7 wherein the cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition comprises, excluding additives (i.e. on the basis that the (product of (a)+(b))+(c)+(d) is 100% by weight), 70 to 90% by weight of the reaction product of (a)+(b), 3 to 10% by weight of (c) and 7 to 20% by weight of component (d).

13. The method in accordance with claim 7 further comprising evaporating water from the cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition after the cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion is applied to the substrate.

14. A wall assembly comprising a liquid applied, vapour permeable air and water barrier coating composition comprising a cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition comprising

(i) a crosslinked polysiloxane dispersion of: a reaction product of (a) a siloxane polymer having at least two —OH groups per molecule, or siloxane polymer mixture having at least two —OH groups per molecule, having a viscosity of between 5000 to 500,000 mPa·s at 25° C., and (b) at least one self catalyzing crosslinker reactive with (a), and additionally comprising (c) a surfactant and (d) water;

together with one or more rheology modifiers and one or more of the following ingredients:

(ii) one or more fillers selected from the group of colloidal silica, fumed silica, precipitated silica, diatomaceous earths, ground quartz, kaolin, calcined kaolin, wollastonite, hydroxyapatite, calcium carbonate, hydrated alumina, magnesium hydroxide, carbon black, titanium dioxide, aluminium oxide, vermiculite, zinc oxide, mica, talcum, iron oxide, barium sulphate and slaked lime; and

(iii) one or more stabilizers;

wherein the cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition, once dried on a substrate, meets the requirements of ASTM E2178-11, Standard Test Method for Air Permeance of Building Materials, having an Air Permeance (L/s per m 2 ) of less than 0.006 at a differential pressure of 75 Pa at thicknesses of both 10 mil (0.254 mm) and 15 mil (0.381 mm).

15. The wall assembly in accordance with claim 14 wherein the cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition is applied on to a substrate at a wet thickness of from 20 mil (0.508 mm) to 60 mil (1.524 mm) and dries subsequent to application to a dry thickness of from 10 mil (0.254 mm) to 30 mil (0.762 mm).

16. The wall assembly in accordance with claim 14 wherein the cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition, once dried on a substrate meets Water Vapour Transmission Dry Cup Desiccant Method in accordance with ASTM E96/E96M-10, Standard Test Method for Water Vapour Transmission rate of Materials of greater than 7 US Perm (572.135 ng·s −1 m −2 Pa −1 ), for both 10 mil (0.254 mm) and 15 mil (0.381 mm) thicknesses, and Water Vapour Transmission Wet Cup Water Method in accordance with ASTM E96/E96M-10, Standard Test Method for Water Vapour Transmission rate of Materials of 30 US Perm (1716.41 ng·s −1 m −2 Pa −1 ) for coatings of 10 mil (0.254 mm) thickness and greater than 24 US Perm (1373.12 ng·s −1 m −2 Pa −1 ) for coatings of 15 mil (0.381 mm) thickness.

17. The wall assembly in accordance with claim 14 wherein the substrate selected from construction sheathing substrate(s), metal substrate(s), galvanized metal substrate(s) and wood framing substrate(s), concrete masonry, foam plastic insulated sheeting, exterior insulation, pre-formed concrete, cast in place concrete wood framing, oriented strand board (OSB), exterior sheathing, preformed panels, plywood and wood or steel stud walls, roofing felting for roofing membranes, and non-permeable wall assembly.

18. A wall assembly comprising a silicone latex elastomer applied on a substrate, the silocone latex elastomer formed from evaporating water from composition comprising a cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition, the polysiloxane dispersion composition comprising:

(i) a crosslinked polysiloxane dispersion of: a reaction product of (a) a siloxane polymer having at least two —OH groups per molecule, or siloxane polymer mixture having at least two —OH groups per molecule, having a viscosity of between 5000 to 500,000 mPa·s at 25° C., and (b) at least one self catalyzing crosslinker reactive with (a), and additionally comprising (c) a surfactant and (d) water;

together with one or more rheology modifiers and one or more of the following ingredients:

(ii) one or more fillers selected from the group of colloidal silica, fumed silica, precipitated silica, diatomaceous earths, ground quartz, kaolin, calcined kaolin, wollastonite, hydroxyapatite, calcium carbonate, hydrated alumina, magnesium hydroxide, carbon black, titanium dioxide, aluminium oxide, vermiculite, zinc oxide, mica, talcum, iron oxide, barium sulphate and slaked lime; and

(iii) one or more stabilizers;

wherein the cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition, once dried on a substrate, meets the requirements of ASTM E2178-11, Standard Test Method for Air Permeance of Building Materials, having an Air Permeance (L/s per m 2 ) of less than 0.006 at a differential pressure of 75 Pa at thicknesses of both 10 mil (0.254 mm) and 15 mil (0.381 mm).

19. A cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition, for an air and water barrier coating composition, comprising

(i) a crosslinked polysiloxane dispersion of: a reaction product of (a) a siloxane polymer having at least two —OH groups per molecule, or siloxane polymer mixture having at least two —OH groups per molecule, having a viscosity of between 5000 to 500,000 mPa·s at 25° C., and (b) at least one self catalyzing crosslinker reactive with (a), and additionally comprising (c) a surfactant and (d) water;

together with one or more rheology modifiers and optionally together with one or more of the following ingredients:

(ii) one or more fillers selected from the group of colloidal silica, fumed silica, precipitated silica, diatomaceous earths, ground quartz, kaolin, calcined kaolin, wollastonite, hydroxyapatite, calcium carbonate, hydrated alumina, magnesium hydroxide, carbon black, titanium dioxide, aluminium oxide, vermiculite, zinc oxide, mica, talcum, iron oxide, barium sulphate and slaked lime or a mixture thereof; and

(iii) one or more stabilizers;

wherein the polysiloxane dispersion composition is a liquid, and

wherein the cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition once dried, has a Water Vapour Transmission of greater than 7 US Perm (400.5 ng·s −1 m −2 Pa −1 ), according to the Dry Cup Desiccant Method of ASTM E96/E96M-10 for both the 10 mil (0.254 mm) and 15 mil (0.381 mm) thicknesses; and, Standard Test Method for Water Vapour Transmission rate of Materials and in accordance with Water Vapour Transmission Wet Cup Water Method of ASTM E96/E96M-10, Standard Test Method for Water Vapour Transmission rate of Materials of greater than 30 US Perm (1716.41 ng·s −1 m −2 Pa −1 ) for coatings of 10 mil (0.254 mm) thickness and greater than 24 US Perm (1373.12 ng·s −1 m −2 Pa −1 ) for coatings of 15 mil (0.381 mm) thickness.