Momentive Introduces Velvesil* FX Gel for Personal Care Products: Combines Expertise in Silicones and Boron Nitride Chemistries

Momentive Performance Materials today introduced Velvesil* FX gel

an innovative personal care gel that can enhance the benefits of boron
nitride powder by improving its processibility and spreadability as
well as the sensory experience of the consumer product.

Formulators of color cosmetics and skin products may find Velvesil
FX gel useful for optimization of the combined performance benefits of
boron nitride (excellent coverage, naturalness, line-blurring effects
and oil absorption) with the outstanding sensory attributes of
silicones (soft, smooth feel and gentle application). Additionally

Velvesil FX gel may streamline production by providing excellent
dispersion of boron nitride, with virtually no dusting.

"In developing Velvesil FX gel, we have leveraged Momentive´s
extensive expertise in boron nitride and silicone chemistries," said
Beatriz Blanco, global market manager, Momentive. "Velvesil FX gel is
a multifunctional product that effectively delivers the benefits of
both materials in a single formulation."

Velvesil FX gel can offer this array of combined performance
benefits for a wide range of personal care products, and potential
applications for it include foundation, eye shadow, anti-aging and oil
control products. It may be an excellent candidate to consider for use
in products in which the consumer is expecting line-blurring effects

excellent coverage and a soft, dry powdery feel.

Velvesil FX gel is the latest addition to Momentive´s extensive
line of Velvesil sensory enhancing products that offer unique
functionalities. To find out more about Velvesil FX gel, please call
800.295.2392 in North America (+607.786.8131 everywhere else) or visit
www.momentive.com.

About the Company

Momentive Performance Materials Inc. is a premier specialty
materials company, providing high-technology materials solutions to
the silicones, quartz and ceramics markets. The company, as a global
leader with worldwide operations, has a robust product portfolio, an
enduring tradition of service excellence, and industry-leading
research and development capabilities. Momentive Performance Materials
Inc. is controlled by an affiliate of Apollo Management, L.P.
Additional information is available at www.momentive.com.

*Velvesil is a trademark of Momentive Performance Materials Inc.