Silicones and sealants by GE For more than 50 years, GE Silicones has been manufacturing and selling a unique family of materials including fluids and specialties, elastomers, sealants, and coatings.

The silicones family of engineered materials is man-made, with a chemical backbone similar to that of high temperature inorganic materials such as quartz, glass and sand.

The inherent benefits of silicones include moisture protection, UV, ozone and chemical resistance, and unique temperature cycling capabilities. Building on the benefits this molecular backbone provides, GE Silicones has developed versatile product families with additional user benefits and dramatic differences in product form.

GE Silicones serves industries and customers around the world. Their major application segments include:

• automotive - automotive exterior, interior, engine/powertrain, and electronics
• construction - commercial weathersealing, glazing and roofing
• consumer retail - residential sealing and weather protection
• healthcare and consumer goods – tubing and other devices, baby care products
• release coatings – paper release liner and film coatings for labels, and pressure sensitive adhesives for high performance tapes
• personal care – antiperspirants, shampoos, conditioners, lotions and cosmetics

GE Silicones serves customers in virtually every industry, in nearly every country in the world. Through their manufacturing facilities in Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Japan, Korea, Italy, the US and Canada, they serve the world. They also have global application development centers and a comprehensive network of sales and service offices on all five continents.

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