Dow Corning Presenting at Coatings for Plastics Symposium
MIDLAND, MICHIGAN, USA - Dow Corning Corporation, an innovative leader in fluorosilicone technology for coatings and other industries, is participating in the 10th Annual International Coatings for Plastics Symposium(TM) this June. Steven R. Block of Dow Corning's Fluorine Business Program will present "New Chemistry Improves Surface Performance" at 8:30 a.m., June 15.
The presentation, based on work by Dow Corning and Daikin Industries, Ltd., will focus on recent developments that may offer exciting opportunities for coatings, specifically by taking advantage of synergistic effects between silicone and fluorine chemistries. Block will note that silicone-cure fluoro-polymer resins can broaden the plastic-coating application range by providing improved surface performance in construction, chemical processing, automotive, electronics, and other uses. The new technology will be shown to enhance the hydrophilic, anti-staining, low dirt-pickup, chemical resistance, ease of cleaning, and anti-graffiti properties of the coatings.
"This advanced technology also delivers some significant processing advantages," says Block. "These resins cure quickly at low temperatures to reduce cost and improve productivity. They are readily used in coating delivery systems with high-solids content or solvents that comply with strict environmental regulations. The end performance yields higher hardness and better flexibility than traditional high-performance coatings."
"New Chemistry Improves Surface Performance" is from a whitepaper report jointly developed by eight contributors from Dow Corning and Daikin Industries. Block will present findings from the companies' alliance, researching high-value silicone-fluorine coatings with sustainable advantages over other technologies.
The theme of this year's Coatings for Plastics Symposium is "Fusing Together Emerging Technologies," and a two-day technical program will explore trends and define technologies that will have an impact on the plastics industry's future. The event includes welcoming, symposium, and exhibit activities, and it will take place June 13-15, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Chicago, Illinois, USA. For more information about the program, visit www.coatingsforplastics.com.
Dow Corning Corporation is especially active in the plastics industry, offering a wide and growing range of silicon-based product and service solutions. With its versatile fluorosilicone technologies, the company is developing new or improved materials for driving customer growth in existing and new markets with high-value, differentiated products. This technology platform can provide distinct competitive advantages and offer an option for replacing regulated fluorine-based products. For more information about Dow Corning's silicone-fluorine coatings, contact Steve Block at steve.block@dowcorning.com. For more information about Dow Corning's plastics solutions, visit http://www.dowcorning.com/plastics.
Block is the sales development manager for Dow Corning's Fluorine Business Program. His responsibilities are to lead, manage, and direct global sales of new products, applications, and services involving fluorosilicone technologies for the Coatings, Textiles, Construction, and Automotive Industries. During Block's 22 years with the company, he has held positions in Strategic Business Development, Supply Chain Engineering, Technology Management, Product Development, and Application Engineering. He earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla and an M.S. in Engineering Management from Wichita State University in Kansas.
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Dow Corning (www.dowcorning.com) provides performance-enhancing solutions to serve the diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers worldwide. A global leader in silicon-based technology and innovation that offers more than 7,000 products and services, Dow Corning is equally owned by The Dow Chemical Company and Corning, Incorporated. More than half of Dow Corning's annual sales are outside the United States.
