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December 04, 2006 13:00 ET | Source: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.

Momentive Performance Materials Inc. -- Heralded Industry Leaders Become Global Specialty Materials Company

WILTON, Conn., Dec. 4, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Momentive Performance Materials Inc., the new company created by the sale of GE's Advanced Materials business to Apollo Management, L.P., will operate...
October 26, 2006 12:00 ET | Source: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.

GE Introduces Silblock WSR Masonry Water Repellent, Single-Product Innovation for Protecting Construction Materials

WILTON, Conn., Oct. 26, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- GE - Advanced Materials, Silicones today announced the introduction of Silblock (see Note) WSR masonry water repellent, an innovative silicone-based...
October 26, 2006 11:00 ET | Source: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.

GE Makes It Soft and Matte: Tospearl Resin Microspheres for Coating Leather, Vinyl and Other Materials

WILTON, Conn., Oct. 26, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- GE - Advanced Materials, Silicones today announced the introduction of Tospearl (see Note) resin microspheres for coatings. Tospearl microspheres can help...
October 26, 2006 10:00 ET | Source: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.

GE Advanced Materials Introduces CoatOSil Wetting Agents: High-Performance, Fluorine-Free Additives

WILTON, Conn., Oct. 26, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- GE - Advanced Materials, Silicones today announced the introduction of CoatOSil(a) Y-15790 and Y-15791 wetting agents; they are surfactants that are not...
October 26, 2006 09:00 ET | Source: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.

GE Introduces CoatOSil MP Aqueous Metal Pretreatment: Enhances Paint Adhesion and Corrosion Resistance

WILTON, Conn., Oct. 26, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- GE Advanced Materials, Silicones today introduced CoatOSil(see Note) MP aqueous pretreatment system for metal. The CoatOSil MP pretreatment system delivers...
October 11, 2006 09:00 ET | Source: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.

GE Introduces Silsoft Q Silicone Quat to Enhance Softening and Conditioning Benefits of Hair Care Products

WILTON, Conn., Oct. 11, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- GE - Advanced Materials, Silicones today announced the introduction of Silsoft(a) Q cationic amino quaternized silicone terpolymer ("silicone quat") that...
September 26, 2006 09:00 ET | Source: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.

GE Introduces SnapSil RTV230 Adhesive -- the 'New Glue' -- Delivering Higher Productivity for Industrial Assembly Applications

WILTON, Conn., Sept. 26, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- GE - Advanced Materials, Silicones today announced the introduction of SnapSil(a) RTV230A/B adhesive, a two-component, room temperature cure silicone...
August 07, 2006 09:00 ET | Source: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.

Photo Release -- GE Launches NXT Z(a) Silane, Enhancing Silica Tire Production with Greater Manufacturing Flexibility and Reduced Emissions

WILTON, Conn., Aug. 7, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- GE Advanced Materials, Silicones today announced the launch of NXT Z(a) silane, a breakthrough material that helps manufacturers of silica tires reduce...
July 06, 2006 09:10 ET | Source: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.

GE Helps Make Us Prettier

WILTON, Conn., July 6, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- GE Advanced Materials, Silicones today announced the latest additions to its well-balanced portfolio of Silsoft materials for personal care products....
May 10, 2006 09:00 ET | Source: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.

GE Feels Good: New Velvesil Plus Emulsifiable Silicone Gel Heightens Sensory Performance of Personal Care Products

WILTON, Conn., May 10, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- GE - Advanced Materials, Silicones today announced the introduction of patented Velvesil(tm) Plus emulsifiable silicone gel, an easy-to-process advanced...