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Dow Corning Products and Professional Services Enable Building Designers to Create World Class Sustainable Architecture MIDLAND, Mich., June 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To support the growing demand of designing and constructing innovative, high-performance and sustainable structures, Dow Corning is strengthening its suite of construction solutions and services for building professionals. "We understand that building an energy efficient green building is not an easy task; it requires the...
A new series of silicone gel mounts from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC are highly effective for isolating electronic equipment. Applications include speaker systems, turntables, camera mounts, etc., New Hyde Park, NY (PRWEB) June 27, 2011 A new series of silicone gel mounts from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC are highly effective for isolating electronic equipment. Applications include speaker systems, turntables, camera mounts, etc., they isolate vibration in low...
U.S. health regulators said Wednesday that women who get silicone breast implants are likely to need additional surgery within 10 years to address complications like rupturing of the device. The Food and Drug Administration said it will work to revise safety labels for silicone breast implants after reviewing data from long-term studies. The agency said the studies confirmed its decision that implants can be used safely, but said the conclusions could be limited because some women dropped...
Agency highlights information women should know when considering implants SILVER SPRING, Md., June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a report today updating the clinical and scientific information for silicone gel-filled breast implants, including preliminary safety data from studies conducted by the manufacturers as a condition of their November 2006 approval. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090824/FDALOGO) While the report...
Two-part, white gel backfills electronics, boasts hydrocarbon resistance. Carpinteria, CA (PRWEB) June 09, 2011 NuSil Technology LLC (http://www.nusil.com), a global leader in silicone materials for the electronics, aircraft, automotive and aerospace industries, debuts its 100 mol% fluorosilicone gel. The gel is used to fill small gaps and backfill electronics in applications that require solvent and/or fuel resistance. FS-3502-1 is a two-part, white, fluorosilicone gel available in an...
SHENZHEN, China, June 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- To further offer more products with various designs and materials, Shenzhen Wuzhou Changlian International Trading Co. has now introduced a new series of cute rabbit iPhone 4 covers and a wide selection of tablet covers, and relative products. Shenzhen Wuzhou Changlian International Trading Co. is a trading company that specially introduces phone cases with various brands, phone accessories and tablet cases for the latest generation of...
ELGIN, Ill., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Simrit today announced that it will showcase its material and coating innovations that address abrasion and friction issues in critical aerospace applications during the 49th International Paris Air Show. Simrit, a global supplier of customized material and technology solutions for the aerospace industry, will demonstrate its new low-temperature polyurethane material and low-friction coating process during the show that runs from June 20 to 26 in Le...
Swell-resistant MED-6731 is ideal for healthcare applications Carpinteria, CA (PRWEB) May 19, 2011 NuSil Technology LLC (http://www.nusil.com), the global leader in silicone materials for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, introduces a new low-flow, high-consistency fluorosilicone grease for healthcare applications. MED-6731 is a silicone grease composed of a dimethyl methyltrifluoropropylsiloxane copolymer. It can be used in applications that require a solvent-resistant...
HARLEYSVILLE, Pa., May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Joint sealant failures are a common occurrence over the lifespan of a building and can result in substantial damage to the property. Repairing these failures can be extremely costly and time consuming particularly in exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS). Pecora's Sil-Span preformed silicone profiles provide an alternative to the traditional method of repairing failed sealant joints, eliminating the costly steps of removing the...
ELKHORN, Wis., May 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MedPlast, Inc.'s addition of silicone extrusion technology to its suite of services provides its healthcare industry customers with a powerful spectrum of production capabilities that becomes even more valuable as the design of medical grows increasingly sophisticated and cost pressures mount, according to Dan Winter, Director of Development for Elastomers. With the addition of silicone extrusion, MedPlast becomes one of a select group of...
