Dow Corning Presents "New Chemistry Improves Surface Performance" at Protective Coatings Conference


MIDLAND, MICHIGAN, USA: Dow Corning Corporation, an innovative leader in fluorosilicone technology for coatings and other industries, will participate in the Protective Coatings Conference this October. Steven R. Block of Dow Corning's Fluorine Business Program will present "New Chemistry Improves Surface Performance" during Session 4: Applications in Service, taking place at 9 a.m., October 25.

The presentation, based on work by Dow Corning and Daikin Industries, Ltd., will focus on recent developments that may offer exciting opportunities for exterior coatings applications, specifically by taking advantage of synergistic effects between silicone and fluorine chemistries. Block will note that silicone-cure fluorine resin technology for coatings applications can significantly increase corrosion resistance of underlying substrates. Flexibility, high gloss and gloss retention, low dirt-pickup, and chemical resistance are other key improvements achieved with this new technology.

"This advanced technology delivers some significant processing advantages," said 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, which includes research of high-value silicone-fluorine coatings with sustainable advantages over other technologies.

The conference's theme is "Protecting the substrate and the environment" and includes a two-day technical program covering new developments in high-performance coatings for the protection of structural steel and concrete. The event will take place at the Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Aan de Amstel in Amsterdam. For more information about the program, visit pra-world.com/conferences/protectivecoatings.

Block's responsibilities are to lead, manage, and direct global sales of new products, applications, and services involving fluorosilicone technologies. 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.

With its versatile fluorosilicone technologies, Dow Corning 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 the Textiles, Construction, Electronics, Personal Care, and Automotive Industries. For more information about Dow Corning's fluorosilicone solutions, contact Steve Block at steve.block@dowcorning.com.

About Dow Corning

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, offering 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.

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