TAGS: Innovation in Flame Retardants
Momentive Performance Materials announces that Ravago Chemicals will serve as its authorized distributor of Momentive products into the plastics industry in the United States and Canada.
High-performance Masterbatches for Improved Processability
Ravago Chemicals will distribute Momentive's high performance PEarlene™ silicone gum master batches,
Silquest™ silanes,
XL-PEarl™ silane crosslinking systems and SFR™ silicone fluid flame retardants for plastic applications in the U.S. and Canada, effective immediately. Momentive's silicone-based polymer additives offer improved processability, enhanced surface and mechanical properties, and flame retardancy for both thermoplastic and elastomeric formulations.
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This alliance with Ravago Chemicals is a milestone for our polymer additives channel-to-market strategy in the United States and Canada," said Momentive's Global Marketing Director for Polymer Additives and Electronics Ammar Baray. "
Momentive will tap into Ravago's unique capabilities as both a compounder and distributor of complementary, specialty products to Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive, wire and cable, and polymer compounding companies."
Expansion in Channel Partnership
Ravago Chemicals has successfully represented Momentive in Europe for the past five years as an authorized distributor of materials including adhesives, coatings, elastomers, sealants, urethane additives and basic silicones.
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We're excited for the opportunity to expand our channel partnership by representing Momentive's polymer additives products throughout the United States and Canada," stated Ravago's Vice President of Business Segments & Strategy Hector Rodriguez.
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Momentive's high-quality, high-performance products will complement the current product offerings from Ravago Chemicals and will help us achieve our strategy of supporting our customers' formulation needs through innovation."
Source: Momentive Performance Materials