Polycarbonate Resins offer scratch and abrasion resistance.

Available in wide range of colors, Lexan DMX resins feature special polycarbonate co-polymer that provides surface hardness without need for hard coating. Materials eliminate secondary coating operations and environmental impact from VOCs. Resins are suitable for transparent applications such as soft keys, infrared lenses, bezels, and screens.

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Dow Corning-® Z-2306 Silane Offers New Level of Concrete Protection

Dow Corning-® Z-2306 Silane Offers New Level of Concrete Protection

Midland, Mich. - August 25, 2006 - Dow CorningÂ-® Z-2306 Silane, a high-purity isobutyltriethoxysilane, can be used to formulate water repellent products that protect concrete structures from water absorption and chlorine ion ingress. When diluted with an appropriate solvent and applied properly, the Dow Corning Z-2306 Silane solution will penetrate and provide water repellence by chemically...

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Plastic Resins target global automotive manufacturers.

Chemical, thermal, and impact resistant Valox iQ and Xenoy iQ resins are derived from 85% post-consumer plastic waste and manufactured with process intended to conserve non-renewable fuel resources and reduce CO2 emissions. Valox iQ is made with polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)-based polymers, while Xenoy iQ is alloy of polycarbonate and PBT-based polymers. Resins are suited for automotive...

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Adhesive is formulated for strength and flexibility.

Adhesive is formulated for strength and flexibility.

Epoxy-casting compound, TRA-CAST 316C01, is low-viscosity material that exhibits minimal residual stress and near-zero shrinkage. Able to bond to ceramics, glass, plastics, and metals, product offers self-sealing properties that make it useful for electronics and aerospace applications. Electrical insulator is resistant to water, weather, gases and vapors, petroleum products, mild acids and...

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Adhesive is suited for bonding semiporous materials.

Adhesive is suited for bonding semiporous materials.

Available in pre-mixed and frozen syringes, TRA-BOND 342-14T single-component, alumina-filled epoxy adhesive has low-viscosity formulation that exhibits thermal shock resistance. Material may be cured overnight at ambient conditions or at elevated temperatures for accelerated cure time. It adheres to various substrates and is suited for bonding materials such as ferrite, which require physical,...

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Masking Material protects metal component surfaces.

Masking Material protects metal component surfaces.

Available in gel, brush-on, or spray-on formulations, SpeedMaskÂ-® UV Curable Masking Resin provides surface protection from contamination caused by acids, alkalines, plating solutions, and ambient debris from air plasma spray, HVOF, grinding, peening, and grit blasting. Single-component, temporary masking resin is solvent-free, non-flammable, urethane-based, and water-soluble, and easily...

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With Alextra(TM), Allen Extruders Launches a New Composite Technology to Meet the Demands of Extreme Environments

GE Plastics' Lexan* SLX Resin Provides Stunning Aesthetics and Performance PITTSFIELD, MASS. - July 20, 2006 - Allen Extruders, one of the largest U.S. producers of custom thermoplastic sheet, today launches Alextra(TM), a revolutionary new line of thermoplastic sheet products that meets the demanding performance requirements of extreme environments. Through close collaboration with GE Plastics,...

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Alumina Adhesive can be used in applications up to 3,000-

Alumina Adhesive can be used in applications up to 3,000-

Resbond(TM) 989F combines 600 nm, Ultra Fine Alumina with high temperature colloidal ceramic binders. When cured at room temperature or in 5 min at 200Â-ºF, material exhibits electrical, moisture, chemical, and solvent resistance. Single-component material adheres to metals, ceramics, graphite, or glass and can be used in fine dispensers without clogging or mess. It can bond super fine...

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Epoxy Adhesive acts as electrical insulator.

Epoxy Adhesive acts as electrical insulator.

Model EP21 2-component, room temperature curing, epoxy adhesive allows adjustment of properties by altering mix ratio. Adhesive holds up to thermal cycling and resists chemicals including water, oils, fuels, acids, bases, and salts. With gap filling properties and operating temperature of -60 to 250Â-

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