Dow Corning Offers Free Technical WebSeminar: “Improved Filler Dispersion for Enhanced Performance o

    Dow Corning Corporation’s Materials Reinforcement Technical Service Representatives Manfred Gloeggler and Scott E. Miller will present a free, 90-minute technical WebSeminar on “Improved Filler Dispersion for Enhanced Performance of Plastic and Rubber” this June.

    The online seminar, hosted by SpecialChem.com, will focus on methods to improve filler dispersion with an emphasis on the dispersion mechanism, the fundamentals of silane chemistry and filler treatment, and the material compatibility and processing benefits that can be obtained with silane and siloxane treatment of fillers.

    The seminar will also introduce the properties and benefits of a new-generation, cost-reducing dispersion aid based on siloxane technology. Gloeggler said, “This new aid, which has traditional alkoxysilane functionality, delivers improved filler dispersion in organic rubbers and plastics. Acting both as a compatibilizer and a hydrophobe, it is low cost, easy to use, and has low VOC.”

    Silanes are widely used as coupling agents and adhesion promoters, as well as dispersing aids for fillers. The presentation will share relevant information that demonstrates the performance enhancements possible and the costs savings realized by formulating with silane- and siloxane-treated fillers.

    This WebSeminar is designed for compounders, masterbatch, and filler producers who want to reduce costs, improve dispersion efficiency, and increase productivity. Two sessions will be offered. The first, presented by Gloeggler, is scheduled for Wednesday, June 20, with convenient times for attendees in Asia and Europe. The second, presented by Miller, will take place Wednesday, June 27, with convenient times for attendees in the USA and Europe.

    For more information and to register, visit SpecialChem’s website at www.specialchem4polymers.com. For more information about Dow Corning’s silane technology, visit www.dowcorning.com/silanes.

    About the Presenters     Manfred Gloeggler     Manfred Gloeggler joined Dow Corning in 1995, holding various roles in R&D, technical service, and technical sales. Currently, his role is in Materials Reinforcement Technical Service, where his main focus is on technology and application of silanes, and silicone surface treatment agents. Gloeggler holds a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Applied Sciences in Reutlingen, Germany.

    Scott E. Miller     Scott Miller has 14 years of silanes-related experience, performing various roles in Dow Corning’s Manufacturing and Applications Engineering/Technical Service in a number of industries. He has been an industry specialist on the Materials Reinforcement global team for the past two years and supports customers in the plastics, glass, aerogel, and filler industries. Miller works with the SISC team – a group dedicated to developing the science and applications of silicone-based surface treatment and reinforcement chemistry. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University.

    Silane Solutions. Distinctly Dow Corning.     As the pioneer of organosilane technology, Dow Corning has been improving customers’ products and profitability for more than 50 years. With a full range of silane product, formulation, and application solutions, and dedicated global reach, reliable supply, and world-class manufacturing operations, Dow Corning can meet virtually any company’s silicone needs through its total solution offering and technology leadership. For more information, visit www.dowcorning.com/silanes.

    Dow Corning (www.dowcorning.com) provides performance-enhancing solutions to serve the diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers worldwide. A global leader in silicon-based technology and innovation that offers more than 7,000 products and services, Dow Corning is equally owned by The Dow Chemical Company and Corning, Incorporated.  More than half of Dow Corning’s annual sales are outside the United States.