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Silicon-Based Technology for the Coatings Industry – An Overview to materials such as vinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether (PFA). Reactive monomers can also be easily introduced into fluorosilicones during polymerization, allowing greater customization and enhancements to features such as stain repellency and cleanability (Figure 7). Lower cure temperatures, solubility and greater customization enable coatings formulators to better develop new technology solutions across different industries and provide several options for differentiating products from competitors. FIGURE 7 | Functionality of fluorosilicones. Conclusion SBTs have advanced coatings innovation in differentiated, customerfocused applications. Dow Corning is leading these efforts through both existing solutions and new research efforts, such as those in fluorosilicones. Leveraging six decades of SBTs experience, Dow Corning has worked with the industry to identify select needs and applications where the company’s expertise and products can make a difference. COMPLETE CLEAN AIR SYSTEM Reduces Emissions from Mixing to Storage Keeps Airborne Contaminants Out Low Cost – Low Maintenance Made from Clear Polyethylene Anti-Static Film Reduces Evaporation and Skimming Easy to Install Will Not Warp or Lose Seal Disposable Stock Sizes and Custom Sizes Available While the traditional attributes provided by silicon-based technology, such as foam control and adhesion, remain critical to many coatings formulations, the industry gains many other benefits from this chemistry. Formulators, leveraging Dow Corning’s technology and customer support, are finding new ways to differentiate their products and enhance product features such as better gloss/matte control, water/oil/stain resistance, slip/ mar resistance, texturing, and thermal/ weathering resistance. SBTs offer the best of two worlds, providing many of the performance qualities needed in all coatings applications while enabling new functionality and leveraging new advances in chemistry to advance the industry. References 1. Witucki, Gerald L., AETS Industry Specialist, Dow Corning Corporation, “The Evolution of Silicon-based Technology in Coatings”, 2003. 2. Hupfield, Peter, Dow Corning Ltd., UK; Kitaura, Eiji, Dow Corning Toray Co. Ltd., Japan; Masutani, Tetsuya, Daikin Industries Ltd., Japan; Nagato, Masaru, Daikin Industries Ltd., Japan, “Exploiting the Synergy of Flourine and Silicone for Stain Resistant and Easy Clean Coatings“, 2003. www.hendee.com PCI04084HEND.indd 1 800-231-7275 3/10/08 1:51:50 PM For more information, call 989/496.6000 or visit www. dowcorning.com Visit ads.pcimag.com 52 MAY 2008 | W W W . P C I M A G . C O M http://www.hendee.com http://www.hendee.com http://www.dowcorning.com http://www.dowcorning.com http://ads.pcimag.com http://WWW.PCIMAG.COM

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Paint & Coatings Industry - May 2008 Contents Viewpoint Industry News Calendar of Events Company News Mergers and Acquisitions Names in the News Charlotte Dining Guide Exhibits-in-Print Waterborne Alkyds Break Through the Performance Barrier New Matting Agents for Waterborne Coatings and Varnishes Silicon-Based Technology for the Coatings Industry High-Performance Microgrinding The Development of New SMA Esters as Pigment Dispersants for Waterborne Coatings and Inks The Right Choice New Coating Technology Expands Color Choices for Vinyl Building Products BioPreferred Federal Biobased Products-Preferred Procurement Program European Union's REACH Regulation Sustainability - The New Nano Improved Dirt Pickup Resistance Critical to Future Coating Innovation NanoNews Protective Coatings NDT - Energy-Saving Paint Static Electricity - The Hidden Danger in Hazardous Areas Wacker Chemie - A Profile of Success Materials Watch Products and Literature Classifieds Advertiser Index

Paint & Coatings Industry - May 2008

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