Description: Silicone adhesives and sealants are used for construction, automotive, macro and micro electronics, consumer durables and industrial applications. Silicones are used for applications in: construction - as weather sealants, structural glazing sealants and expansion joint sealants; automotive - as formed-in-place gaskets (FIPG) for engines and sealants for head lamps; macro and micro electronics - potting and encapsulants for circuits, junction coatings, adhesives and sealants for components assembly; and industrial - as general assembly adhesives for a variety of high performance industrial applications. These silicone adhesives and sealants are offered by Momentive Performance Materials, a company created by joining units of GE, Toshiba and Bayer, a specialty materials company, providing high-technology materials solutions to the silicones, quartz and ceramics markets. The company has worldwide operations, a robust product portfolio, industry-specific research and development capabilities, and a long tradition of service excellence. I
