(This is an update to a release issued on September 6, 2007. It
includes new information on Silwet* Hydrostable* 611 superspreader, as
well as revised information on Silwet Hydrostable 68 superspreader in
paragraph two.)
Momentive Performance Materials Inc. today introduced Silwet
Hydrostable 68 and Silwet Hydrostable 611 superspreaders, two advanced
silicone surfactants that may help support a wide range of product
performance enhancements for home care, institutional and industrial
(HII) formulators. Formulators may use Silwet Hydrostable 68 and
Silwet Hydrostable 611 superspreaders to enhance the performance of
products such as dishwashing liquid, disinfectants, dishwasher
detergent, window cleaners, polishes, automatic car washes, car waxes
and other products for automotive surfaces.
Silwet Hydrostable 68 and Silwet Hydrostable 611 superspreaders
are organomodified silicones that offer surface tension reduction and
superspreading properties. Silwet Hydrostable 68 remains stable in
formulations ranging from pH 6 to 8, with improved stability relative
to conventional superspreader surfactants, while Silwet Hydrostable
611 is stable in formulations ranging from pH 6 to 11.
By providing immediate spread coverage more than 100 times greater
than the corresponding volume of water and 25 times greater than
solutions containing conventional surfactants,(1) Silwet Hydrostable
68 and Silwet Hydrostable 611 superspreaders may significantly improve
the penetration of a product's active ingredients into cracks and
crevices. Associated benefits typically include improved stain
removal, anti-fogging, sheeting, quick drying and hard water spot
elimination.
"With the introduction of these superspreaders, we are giving home
care formulators innovative alternatives to conventional surfactants,"
said Robert Ruckle, Global Marketing Manager, Momentive Performance
Materials. "Whether it is providing better drying and spot-free
properties for dishwashing formulas or enabling much greater
penetration of disinfectants, these silicone surfactants may give home
care formulators a performance edge in the marketplace."
Silwet Hydrostable 68 and Silwet Hydrostable 611 superspreaders
are the first in a series of Momentive Performance Materials
superspreader product introductions for HII formulators.
To find out more about Silwet Hydrostable 68 and Silwet
Hydrostable 611 superspreaders, please call 800.295.2392 in North
America (+607.786.8131 everywhere else) or visit www.momentive.com.
About Momentive Performance Materials
Momentive Performance Materials is a premier specialty materials
company, providing high-technology materials solutions to the
silicones, quartz and ceramics markets. The company is a global leader
with worldwide operations, a robust product portfolio,
industry-leading research and development capabilities, and a long
tradition of service excellence.
(1)Test data. Actual results may vary.
*Silwet and Hydrostable are trademarks of Momentive Performance
Materials Inc.
