Dispensable Thermal Pads target LED lighting applications.

Dow Corning Corp.    Midland, MI 48686 0994
May 03, 2013 With Dispensable Thermal Pads, LED luminaire manufacturers can print layer of thermally conductive silicone compound in controllable thicknesses on complex substrate shapes while ensuring optimal thermal management. TC-4015 and TC-4016 offer thermal conductivity of 1.5 W/mK, while TC-4025 and TC-4026 offer thermal conductivity of 2.5 W/mK. Incorporating glass beads, TC-4016 and TC-4026 enable control over bond line thickness. All bond well with common lighting substrates like aluminum and PCBs.

Two-Part, Heat-Curable Optical Encapsulants enhance LED designs.

Dow Corning Corp.    Midland, MI 48686 0994
Dec 10, 2012 Delivering anti-silver corrosion capabilities, OE-6662 and OE-6652 optical encapsulants respectively offer Shore D 64 and Shore D 59 hardness. Gas barrier performance helps protect delicate silver-plated LED electrodes from sulfur attacks. With respective Shore D hardness of  26, 29, and 43, OE-7620, OE-7630, and OE-7640 provide mechanical protection for LED packaging designs. Thermal stability and photostability ensure consistent optical quality over lifetime of LED light source.

Siloxane Resin optimizes chemical resistance of coatings.

Dow Corning Corp.    Midland, MI 48686 0994
Oct 03, 2012 With Dow Corning® 3055 Resin, manufacturers can formulate low-VOC polysiloxane coatings with urethane, epoxy, polyester, alkyd, amine, and acrylic systems utilizing amine functionality. Liquid crosslinking resin does not require titanate/tin catalysts or ambient moisture to cure, and does not contribute to volatile by-products that can cause film stress and adhesion loss. Coatings formulated with Dow Corning® 3055 exhibit optimized chemical, thermal, UV, corrosion, and moisture resistance.

Silicone Optical Resins enable innovative lighting designs.

Dow Corning Corp.    Midland, MI 48686 0994
Sep 04, 2012 Featuring Shore A hardness of 74 and 52, respectively, Dow Corning® MS-1002 and MS-1003 offer alternative to optical plastics in LED lamp and luminaire applications. Both can be injection molded into complex shapes, thick parts, and undercuts. Combination of high temperature resistance, UV resistance, and non-yellowing effect can optimize lumen maintenance, making materials suited for indoor/outdoor lighting without risk of degradation.

Synthetic Bearing/Gear Grease survives water-rich applications.

Dow Corning Corp.    Midland, MI 48686 0994
Jun 18, 2012 Molykote® G-1502FM is formulated to reduce wear and corrosion and will stay in place, even with high-pressure equipment wash-down. In tests, this white and odorless product has demonstrated ability to minimize lubrication loss and wear scar at typical speeds as well as in 4-ball wear testing at slower (100 rpm) speeds. Corrosion tests showed ability to reduce rust by as much as 95%. Viscosity index is 145, specific gravity is 0.85 @ 25°C, and temperature range is -40 to +149°C.

Coatings Additive improves foam control and appearance.

Dow Corning Corp.    Midland, MI 48686 0994
Jun 08, 2012 Formulators of solventborne coatings and solventless radiation-curable coatings can use Dow Corning® 100F Additive - single fluorosilicone additive option - to control foam generation without causing surface defects or changes in gloss/haze of applied film. Additive utilizes surface tension of fluorosilicone technology to provide foam control in solvent-based and radiation-cured coating formulations, including high-solids systems.

Silicone Slip/Leveling Agents work on wood, furniture, and plastics.

Dow Corning Corp.    Midland, MI 48686 0994
Apr 16, 2012 Dow Corning® 205SL/204SL/401LS enable formulators of solventborne and UV coatings to achieve desired slip and hand feel performance without causing decreased recoatability. Dow Corning 205SL promotes hand feel and also functions as antifoam; Dow Corning 204SL provides slip performance in radiation curable coatings and allows for low-VOC levels as well as formulation flexibility; and Dow Corning 401LS promotes slip performance as well as wetting and leveling properties.

Silicone Water-Repellent adds softness to apparel.

Dow Corning Corp.    Midland, MI 48686 0994
Mar 22, 2012 In addition to water repellency, Dow Corning® DWR-7000 Soft Hydro Guard imparts softness to most textile substrates, without use of fluorine, solvents, or alkylphenol ethoxylates. Silicone-based emulsion exhibits no toxicological effects or evidence of bioaccumulation. Along with durability, product provides stability and compatibility with most textile auxiliaries. It requires no heat reactivation or additional performance extenders, softeners, or lubricants.

Decorative Coating Additives provide water resistance.

Dow Corning Corp.    Midland, MI 48686 0994
Mar 29, 2011 Dow Corning® 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 Corning® 87 encourages water beading. When water reduction is primary requirement, Dow Corning® 88, consisting of silane/siloxane blend, can be used in acrylic emulsion paints containing polar solvents and in solvent-based systems. Both are low-VOC, solvent-free, and APEO-free.

Silicone Flake Resin optimizes performance of cookware coatings.

Dow Corning Corp.    Midland, MI 48686 0994
Oct 20, 2010 Consisting of 100% silicone, hydroxyl-functional solid flake resin, Dow Corning® 255 optimizes heat stability and weatherability when used as binder in powder coatings. Product possesses high glass transition temperature of 56°C and residual silicon dioxide content of 62%. Compliant with FDA 21 CFR 175.300, resin also exhibits hot hardness, making it suitable for high-temperature powder coatings used for cookware and bakeware.