Silicone surface additives enhance wetting, leveling, and surface tension control in coatings, improving performance across various industrial applications.
A new wetting agent enhances wetting behavior, particularly in wood coatings. The innovative approach is based on a comparative evaluation of silicone-free and silicone-based surfactants, focusing on surface tension and contact angle.
A new production site for silicones is to be built in Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic. The main drivers of this expansion measure are megatrends such as electromobility and renewable energies, which require silicones.
Siltech Corp. recently announced that in response to continued significant demand and growth across all markets, the company is transitioning both of its manufacturing facilities to a seven-day, 24-hour work schedule.
Elkem has launched its first Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report as an initiative to address the potential financial impact of climate risks and opportunities.
Silicone siloxane producer Elkem Silicones announced a strategic distribution partnership with IMCD, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients.
