Dow Corning Corporation
Midland, MI 48686
Decorative Coating Additives provide water resistance.
Dow CorningÃ-® 87 and 88 create hydrophobic silicone network in paint that repels water but is permeable to water vapor coming from substrate. Consisting of silicone resin emulsion for waterborne paints, Dow CorningÃ-® 87 encourages water beading. When water reduction is primary requirement, Dow CorningÃ-® 88, consisting of silane/siloxane blend, can be used in acrylic emulsion paints...
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Stain Repellents offer environmentally sensitive protection.
Dow CorningÃ-® 6706W and 6707W are water-based fluorosilane post-treatments that provide environmentally sound water and oil repellency to porous construction materials like concrete, natural stone, pavers, mortar, and grout, without affecting their appearance. Small molecular size allows them to penetrate easily into material surface, where they chemically bond to most construction...
Read More »Dow Corning to Feature Silicone Solutions at the European Coatings Show
Date: March 12, 2009 MIDLAND, MICHIGAN, USA: Dow Corning Corporation, a leading supplier of silicone solutions, will feature innovations and products from its coatings and construction chemicals industry segments at the European Coatings Show, March 31-April 2 in Nuremberg, Germany. At the European Coatings Show, Dow Corning will offer: o Resources to design for versatility: Dow Corning offers...
Read More »Dow Corning-® Silicones in Their Element at Zero-Emission Princess Elisabeth Antarctic Station
Silicones Deliver Durability and Performance in Harsh Environments Midland, Michigan (March 6, 2009): Dow Corning-® window sealant technology is helping protect the new zero-emission Princess Elisabeth polar research station which opened in Antarctica last week to study climate change. The 20 million euro ($26 million) science station is totally energy self-sufficient and also aims not to emit...
Read More »Dow Corning Introduces New Silicone-Based Emulsion
2009.01.16 Dow Corning recently introduced Dow CorningÃ-® IE-2404 Emulsion, a new chemistry that improves performance in silicone resin emulsion paints when used as a co-binder. Formulators of paint and facade renders will achieve significant benefits using this emulsion, including lower water absorption, increased permeability to water vapor, improved weatherability, and reduced dirt pickup....
Read More »Dow Corning Introduces Silicone Design Opportunities at Materials at WSA Expo and Conference
Date: February 6, 2008 MIDLAND, MICHIGAN, USA: Dow Corning, a global producer of silicon-based performance-enhancing materials, will exhibit novel design solutions for the footwear industry at the Materials at WSA Expo and Conference in Las Vegas, February 19-21. Located at booth M531, Dow Corning will showcase the unique footwear design possibilities of silicone with innovative technologies,...
Read More »Dow Corning Wins Prestigious Techtextil Innovation Award
Dow CorningÃ-® Active Protection System takes New Applications prize MIDLAND, MICHIGAN, USA - An eight-member jury of leading textile experts named the Dow CorningÃ-® Active Protection System as a 2007 Techtextil Innovation Award winner in the New Applications category. The award was presented June 11 in the Congress Center Messe in Frankfurt, Germany. The patented Active Protection...
Read More »Process Aid targets chemical pulping applications.
Dow CorningÃ-® AF-7500 PulpAid Concentrate is high solids emulsion formulated from advanced silicone antifoam compound technologies and complies with FDA and BfR indirect food contact recommendations. Silicone antifoam concentrate is designed for easy dilution with either tap water or demineralized water along with antimicrobial agent to produce stable, low-solids emulsions.
Read More »Dispersion Filler Aid performs in wet and dry processes.
Multifunctional siloxane Z-6173 Filler Dispersion Aid improves material compatibility and is hydrophobic to reduce water absorption. Material requires no pre-hydrolysis or catalysts. With viscosity lowering effect on molten compounds, Z-6173 is suitable for use with silica, mica, wollastonite, glass, natural fibers, talc, calcium carbonate, and ferrous metals.
Read More »Additive and Intermediate offer alternative to solvents.
Providing environmentally friendly alternatives to solvents, Dow CorningÃ-® 930 consists of 100% active silicone fluid that maintains solid wetting and leveling performance in low-concentration UV-curing coatings. Dow CorningÃ-® 3217 low-molecular-weight, silicone-reactive intermediate offers thermal and weather resistance, making it suited for coil coatings, appliance finishes, and other...
Read More »Dow Corning Solar Solutions Launches Virtual Trade Show
New web-based experience allows visitors to explore from the comfort of their home or office MIDLAND, Mich., April 11, 2011 -- With the number of renewable energy-related trade shows constantly growing, no company can possibly attend them all. In response, Dow Corning's Solar Solutions team has unveiled a new Virtual Trade Show for the convenience of current and potential customers. The booth...
Read More »Decorative Coating Additives provide water resistance.
Dow CorningÃ-® 87 and 88 create hydrophobic silicone network in paint that repels water but is permeable to water vapor coming from substrate. Consisting of silicone resin emulsion for waterborne paints, Dow CorningÃ-® 87 encourages water beading. When water reduction is primary requirement, Dow CorningÃ-® 88, consisting of silane/siloxane blend, can be used in acrylic emulsion paints...
Read More »Dow Corning Joins the imec GaN Affiliation Program
Leuven, Belgium - January 20, 2011 - Dow Corning has formalized an agreement to enter the imec multi-partner industrial R&D program on GaN semiconductor materials and device technologies. The program focuses on the development of the next generation GaN power devices and LEDs. The collaboration between Dow Corning and imec will concentrate on bringing the GaN epi-technology on silicon wafers to a...
Read More »Dow Corning and WACKER Open China's Largest Integrated Silicone Manufacturing Site
World-class site brings innovation, efficiency and sustainability to China ZHANGJIAGANG, China, Nov. 18, 2010 - After four years of construction, Dow Corning Corporation and Wacker Chemie AG today officially inaugurated their joint integrated silicone manufacturing site in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province, China. The facility will serve fast-growing demand for silicone materials in China and Asia....
Read More »Dow Corning Experts Lead Maintenance Courses at NLGI Annual Meeting
Midland, MI - As part of its ongoing commitment to knowledge sharing and best practices, a team of Dow Corning experts presented lubrication and maintenance techniques to the 76th NLGI Annual Meeting, June 13-16 in Tucson, Arizona. Dow Corning recognizes the importance of sharing knowledge and expertise with the broader manufacturing community through organizations such as NLGI, said Dave Como,...
Read More »Dow Corning Creates Silicone Industry's Largest Online Portal
Company significantly expands XIAMETERÃ-® brand to help customers through economic recession and beyond Midland, Mich. (U.S.A.): Dow Corning will create the world's largest online portal for the purchase of silicone-based products to help customers deal with challenging economic markets. The company's XIAMETERÃ-® web-enabled business will more than double the number of products and give...
Read More »Dow Corning Transforms Business to Focus on Innovations in Sustainability, Efficiency and Alternative Energy
Midland, Mich. (U.S.A.): Dow Corning is transforming its business strategy to help customers to be more efficient, innovative and sustainable as they navigate dynamic economic, social and environmental megatrends. The company's new strategy is the culmination of extensive research and analysis of customers' needs, economic indicators and future social and environmental trends around the world....
Read More »Lawrence D. Carbary Named Industry Scientist
Date: April 24, 2009 MIDLAND, Mich.: Dow Corning Corporation has promoted Larry Carbary to the position of Construction Industry Scientist. In his new role, Carbary will work with global colleagues to deepen industry knowledge to extend beyond structural glazing technology used in curtainwall construction to include more advanced global building standards and practices. Larry is as an expert who...
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Stain Repellents offer environmentally sensitive protection.
Dow CorningÃ-® 6706W and 6707W are water-based fluorosilane post-treatments that provide environmentally sound water and oil repellency to porous construction materials like concrete, natural stone, pavers, mortar, and grout, without affecting their appearance. Small molecular size allows them to penetrate easily into material surface, where they chemically bond to most construction...
Read More »Dow Corning to Feature Silicone Solutions at the European Coatings Show
Date: March 12, 2009 MIDLAND, MICHIGAN, USA: Dow Corning Corporation, a leading supplier of silicone solutions, will feature innovations and products from its coatings and construction chemicals industry segments at the European Coatings Show, March 31-April 2 in Nuremberg, Germany. At the European Coatings Show, Dow Corning will offer: o Resources to design for versatility: Dow Corning offers...
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