For more than 75 years we've fostered an unexpected, innovative way of looking at and solving challenges. From the soles of the boots that first walked on the moon to tires that more tightly hug the roads here on earth, we invent solutions that work- solutions that deliver real results.
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Innovations & Market “Firsts”
Industry Leadership through 70 Years of Silicone Innovation
First “direct process”
for making
methylchlorosilanes
1930s
First silane coupling
agents for fiberglass
and composites
1950s
First non-hydrolyzable
silicone surfactant for
polyurethane foams
1962
First construction
sealant that hardens
at room temperature
1964
First man walks on
moon in silicone
bootsoles enabled by
GE Silicones
1969
First true structural
silicone glazing for
architectural
applications
1974
First commercialized
silicone for 2-in-1
shampoo and
conditioner
1986
First silicone
polyethers introduced
for textile treatment,
laundry softeners and
personal care
1996
First successful one-
part addition cure
technology for
adhesives and
pharmaceutical tubing
2001
First introduction of
NXT* sulfur silane for
next generation
automobile tires
2004
First use of Silwet*
hydrolytically stable
super-spreader
silicones for in-can
pesticides
2008
75 Years of Silicone Innovation
*NXT and Silwet are trademarks of Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
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What We Do
Diverse global industry
presence
Innovative solutions that solve
customers’ challenges
Leveraging each industry’s
best practices
PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
CUSTOMER
SOLUTIONS
Environmentally sound
standards
Operate with the highest
integrity and ethics
COMMITMENT TO
EXCELLENCE & THE
ENVIRONMENT
24 manufacturing locations
5,000 associates
4,500 customers
Global Capability
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Business Units (BUs)
Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (MPM)
BASICS SECTOR
Basic Fluids Business Unit
QUARTZ & CERAMICS SECTOR
Quartz Business Unit
Ceramics Business Unit
ADDITIVES SECTOR
Specialty Fluids Business Unit
Personal & Home Care
Agriculture
Oil & Gas
Textiles, Leather & Nonwoven
Industrial
Silanes Business Unit
Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants
Tire & Rubber
Industrial
High Performance Polymers
Urethane Additives Business Unit
Molded Foam
Slab Foam
Rigid Foam
Specialties
FORMULATED PRODUCTS SECTOR
Elastomers Business Unit
LSR
Custom Compounds
HCR
Sealants Business Unit
Consumer
Construction
Electronics Business Unit
Consumer & Industrial Electronics
Optical
Coatings Business Unit
Hardcoats & Weatherstrip
PSA & Release Coatings
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Formulated Products Sector
Coatings Business Unit
Elastomers Business Unit
Electronics Business Unit
Sealants Business Unit
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Coatings
Portfolio Description
A complete portfolio of thermal and UV-curable release coatings, pressure sensitive adhesives,
hardcoatings and weatherstrip coatings that offers unique benefits related to end-use
performance of controlled adhesion, abrasion, and UV-resistance and processability under a
broad range of conditions.
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CoatingsPOTENTIAL APPLICATIONS, KEY PRODUCTS & TYPICAL BENEFITS
High-end specialty tapes for
electrical, flame spray and splicing
applications
Medical diagnostic tapes
PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVES
Automotive sealing systems
Architectural sealing systems
WEATHERSTRIP
COATINGS
Paper releasable label coating
Tape releasable label coating
RELEASE COATINGS
Automotive forward lighting
Automotive glazing
Architectural glazing
Mobile devices – polymeric
sheets and films
HARDCOATS
SilForce* silicone release coats
SilFORT* weatherable silicone
hardcoat system
SilGrip* silicone pressure sensitive
adhesive
Improved adhesion to the substrate
Superior smoothness and gloss
Excellent thermal, chemical and solvent resistance
High-slip characteristics for external applications
Long-term weathering (UV) protection
Excellent abrasion resistance
Vibration and noise reduction
Excellent gloss protection
*SilForce, SilFORT and SilGrip are trademarks of Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
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Elastomers
Portfolio Description
Sold to molders and fabricators that are either supplying to assemblers or are partially forward-
integrated to assemble parts for the transportation, energy, healthcare and consumer industries.
12. Tubing
Catheters
Wound dressings
Dialysis O-Rings
Respiratory/anesthesia
HEALTHCARE Fluid and drug delivery devices
Orthopedics/prosthetics
Wound drains and bulbs
Pharmaceutical closures/stoppers
Dental/surgical devices
Diagnostics/imaging
Infant care
Bake ware
Gaskets
Cubes
LED lenses/lighting
Mobile phones/portable
electronic devices
Computers/laptops
Displays and projectors
Keypads and printer rollers
CONSUMER
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ElastomersPOTENTIAL APPLICATIONS, KEY PRODUCTS & TYPICAL BENEFITS
Categories
Liquid Silicone
Rubber (LSR)
Heat Cured
Rubber (HCR)
Customized
solutions
HCR base
grades
Primers for LSR
and HCR
Color paste
Excellent heat resistance
Weathering resistance
Special electrical properties
Oxygen permeability
Sensory enhancement
Rapid cure
Chemical resistance
High clarity
Adhesion
Regulatory compliance
ENERGY
High-voltage insulators
Cable accessories and cable joints
Surge arrestors
Wire and cable
Gaskets
O-Rings
Hoses
Connector seals
Sparkplug boots
TRANSPORTATION
Fuel and oil
system valves
Air management
system gaskets
Profiles (aerospace)
Sub-categories
Addition cure
UV-cure-on-
command
Fluorosilicones
Ultra-clear
Self-bonding
Self-lubricating
Electrically
conductive
Anti-microbial
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Sealants
Portfolio Description
A diverse line of premier silicone and acrylic sealants manufactured under the General Electric
brand name that provides architects, builders and homeowners with effective solutions for
sealing the commercial building envelope and residences.
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Sealants
POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS, KEY PRODUCTS & TYPICAL BENEFITS
Sealing and coating products for DIYers and
residential contractors
CONSUMER
Air & water barrier
Anti-graffiti
Architectural
Back bedding
General purpose
Highway joint seal
IG secondary seal
Residential glazing
Roofcoat
Structural glazing
Weatherseal
CONSTRUCTION
Consumer
GE Supreme Silicone
caulk
GE Supreme
Paintable Silicone
GE Silicone II*
silicone caulk
GE Silicone II*
Paintable Silicone
caulk
GE Silicone I*
silicone caulk
Max* acrylic caulk
Painters acrylic caulk
*Silicone I, Silicone II, Max, SilPruf, SilShield, SilGlaze, UltraGlaze, UltraSpan and RapidStrength are trademarks of Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
Construction
SilPruf* silicone
sealant
UltraGlaze* silicone
sealant/adhesive
SilShield* silicone
coatings
SilGlaze* silicone
sealant
UltraSpan silicone
weatherstrip
RapidStrength*
silicone sealant
Permanently flexible and waterproof
Weather- and UV-resistant
Never cracks, never fades
Non-shrinking
Cold weather application and rain-ready
Fast-cure properties
Various textures and colors
Ethylene Glycol-free and low VOC
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Silanes
Portfolio Description
Enabling technologies for a wide range of industries and applications. Major value contributions
include extended product life, enhanced product performance and expanded range of utility that
allows materials to contribute to higher value applications.
22. POLYMER ADDITIVES
Cross linked potable water pipe
Low-voltage wire & cable jacketing
Anti-blocking & slip films
Light diffusion in LCD/LED displays
Low temperature impact resistance
plastics
ADHESIVE &
SEALANT ADDITIVES
Sealant adhesion
Paintable & primerless sealants
TRADITIONAL
INDUSTRIAL ADDITIVES
Fiberglass & composites
Artificial stone & marble
Mineral filler treatment
Foundry resin bonding
SilanesPOTENTIAL APPLICATIONS, KEY PRODUCTS & TYPICAL BENEFITS
COATING ADDITIVES
Coating adhesion
Improved appearance via flow and
leveling
High temperature resistance
Corrosion resistance
Durability via scrub, chemical and
UV resistance
TIRE ADDITIVES
Fuel savings & safety
Rolling resistance,
traction & wear
Processability in tire
production
MASONRY WATER
REPELLENTS
Façade & parking deck
treatment
Paver and roadway
protection
Water repellent add mix
components
Imparts and improves appearance,
physical, thermal, UV & corrosion
resistance properties
Extends product life
Enhances product performance
Expands product’s usefulness
Promotes adhesion, coupling or
crosslinking
Improves flow and leveling
NXT* tire silanes
SPUR+* hybrid prepolymers
CoatOSil* coating specialties
Amino, methacryl, vinyl & epoxy
silanes
Tospearl* spherical silicone resins
SR silicone resins for high-
temperature coatings
Silblock* masonry water-repellent
coatings
Silcat* and Pearlene* plastic
additives
*NXT, SPUR+, CoatOSil, Tospearl, Silblock, Silcat and Pearlene are trademarks of Momentive Performance Materials Inc. 22
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Urethane Additives
POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS, KEY PRODUCTS & TYPICAL BENEFITS
Niax* silicones and catalysts for
slabstock foams (conventional, high
resilience and visco-elastic)
Geolite* process modifiers for slabstock foams
Niax silicones and catalysts for molded foams
based on TDI, MDI and TM systems
Niax silicones, catalyst and special additives
for rigid foams
Niax additives for specialty PU applications
Fomrez† special PU catalysts
RIGID FOAMS
Fridge, cool store, water heater,
display units
Refrigerated trucks, reefer
containers
Construction panels, SIPs
Insulation panels, boards
Gap filling
Insulated pipe & tanks
Mining/grouting
Decorative, structural,
packaging, floral
MOLDED FOAMS
Automotive seating
Furniture
Pillows and mattresses
Improve reaction mix compatibility
Determine reaction rate and productivity
Provide bulk foam stabilization
Regulate cells size and openness
Make smooth surface of molded foam
Improve properties like fire, comfort
Improve dimensional stability of low-density PU
Help CASE systems for easy pouring and
faster cure
Make PU leather smooth and
abrasion-resistant
Enhance foam physical properties and
fire behavior
SLAB FOAMS
Furniture
Bedding
Technical foams
Laminated foams
SPECIALTIES
Carpet backing
Electronics
Footwear
Artificial turf
Artificial leather
*Niax and Geolite are trademarks of Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
†Fomrez is a trademark of Chemtura Corporation, used with permission by Galata Chemicals LLC.
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Quartz & Ceramics
Portfolio Description
Offers high-purity quartz for the semiconductor, lighting and telecommunications industries. Also offers
non-oxide ceramic powders & shapes based on boron nitride, titanium diboride and graphite material
systems for industries such as personal care and electronics.
31. Packaging
Solid lubrication
additives
Abrasives
INDUSTRIAL
APPLICATIONS
Refractory components
Release coating
Molten spray nozzles
METAL PROCESSING
Thermal management
RF/microwave
Automotive
ELECTRONICS
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Quartz & CeramicsPOTENTIAL APPLICATIONS, KEY PRODUCTS & TYPICAL BENEFITS
Cosmetic
ingredients
PERSONAL
CARE
Silicon wafer growing
Wafer processing
equipment
LED processing
equipment
SEMICONDUCTOR
Metal halide lighting
Automotive HID
lighting
Deposition tubes
for fiber optics
OPTICS
Fused silica tubing (OD 3-600mm)
and rod (OD 1-42)
Fused silica ingot (OD 1800mm x
500mm)
Fused silica crucibles (OD 14-32″)
Boron nitride powder
Boron nitride solid shapes
Pyrolytic boron nitride crucibles
Heaters & electrostatic chunks
Pyrolytic graphite shapes
Tantalum carbide coatings
Ceramics
Helps transfer heat away from critical
electronic components
Increases service life and reliability of
devices
Boron nitride adds smoothness and
shimmer to makeup
Quartz
Ultrapure and inert
Can operate at very high
temperatures (refractory material)
Defense/Satcom adv. therm. mgt.
Jet engine ablative seals
Brake pad friction modifiers
AEROSPACE
LED lighting
Li-Ion batteries
Medical devices
THERMALLY
CONDUCTIVE
POLYMERS
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*SilForce, SilFORT, SilGrip, NXT, SPUR+, CoatOSil, Tospearl, Silblock, Silcat, Pearlene, Silwet, AgroSpread, SAG, Silsoft, Velvesil, SilForm, Momentive Softouch,
Nuwet, Formasil, Silbreak, Magnasoft, SAGTEX, Max, RapidStrength, Silicone I, Silicone II, SilPruf, SilShield, UltraGlaze, UltraSpan, Niax and Geolite are trademarks of
Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
†Fomrez is a trademark of Chemtura Corporation, used with permission by Galata Chemicals LLC.
Momentive and the Momentive logo are trademarks of Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
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