Paints and Inks

Dow Corning China successfully showcased proven silicone coating additive solutions as well as newly developed products at CHINACOAT 2011 last week.

Dow Corning featured a broad range of multifunctional silicone-based materials and sustainable solutions for all aspects of the coatings industry. As well as featuring Dow Corning® brand silicone additives, the company introduced newly developed products including Dow Corning® 87 Additive and Dow Corning® 88 Additive with water beading and water repellency properties.

The new products, as well as new families of additives for wetting and for leveling and slip,offer excellent performance in a variety of coatings systems.

The products were introduced during the seminar, “Dow Corning 2011: New Additive Product Introductions for the Paints & Inks Industry.” Robin Shen, Dow Corning Coating China Technical Expert, presented.

“We are so pleased to see China become one of the largest coatings market in the world. This creates a phenomenal opportunity for us to continue to serve our customers with innovative and eco-friendly silicone coatings additives in the future,” said Malone Yan, China Commercial Manager of Coatings Industry.

“Nowadays, customers are seeking a total solution provider to help their sustainable business growth. Dow Corning has the proven strength to meet their needs,” Yan said.

Dow Corning offers a comprehensive selection of innovative silicon-based additives, resins and binders for the coatings industry, plus a broad range of construction chemicals. In addition to materials, the company provides supportive services and solutions tailored to the specific business needs of the global coatings industry. To learn more about Dow Corning’s full range of coatings solutions, go to dowcorning.com/coatings.

About Dow Corning
Dow Corning (dowcorning.com) provides performance-enhancing solutions to serve the diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers worldwide. A global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, Dow Corning offers more than 7,000 products and services through the Dow Corning® and XIAMETER® brands. More than half of Dow Corning’s annual sales are outside the United States.