Please visit: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
Mailing Address:
22 Corporate Woods Blvd.
Albany,
NY
12211
US
Phone:
614-986-2495
Toll-Free:
888-443-9466
Fax:
614-986-2496
Engel’s technical symposium in June attracted 2700 visitors from 35 countries to two days of technical presentations and 18 injection molding exhibits at the company’s plant in St.
Extended cure times for thick parts and temperature sensitivity of pharmaceutical additives are two challenges for silicone molding and extrusion that can be overcome with new low-temperature UV curing technology.
At the recent Fakuma 2011 show in Germany, Momentive Performance Materials Inc., Albany, N.Y., introduced three new LSR systems.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: At the recent Fakuma 2011 show in Germany, Momentive Performance Materials Inc., Albany, N.Y., introduced three new LSR systems.
Additives that render plastic compounds antistatic or electrically and/or thermally conductive are in hot demand.
It’s an unusual business model: “We take existing products or manufacturing processes and try to make them better.
New Niax L-655 silicone stabilizer (surfactant) is said to allow use of 10% to 30% less flame retardant in flexible polyether slabstock foams for bedding, furniture, and carpeting, and automotive use.
Silicone maker Momentive Performance Materials Inc. has moved from Wilton, Conn., to Albany, N.Y. (800) 295-2392 • www.momentive.com
Momentive Performance Materials, Albany, N.Y., has introduced highly transparent liquid silicone rubber (LSR) for optical applications like automotive LED lenses.
‘Zero-ODP’ is no longer enough. Now, PUR foamers are being asked to consider blowing agents with ‘low-GWP’ (global warming potential). Another environmental push is to expand use of bio-based polyols in rigid and flexible foams. Both were key topics at this year’s PUR conference.
New developments in liquid silicone rubber include a new low-durometer line and a novel technology that provides build-in antimicrobial protection.
The hot topic at this year’s PUR conference was rigid and flexible foams with increased biobased content. There was also news in one-component cast elastomers, surfactants, and TPUs.
Hard-surfacing options for molded plastic glazing now include plasma instead of wet coatings–and replacing coatings altogether with in-mold film lamination or multi-layer coinjection.
The silicones, quartz, and ceramics businesses of the former GE Advanced Materials, Wilton, Conn., are now called Momentive Performance Materials.