Momentive – Industrial Polymer Division
Momentive is an advanced materials company with a heritage in silicone technology. Its industrial polymer division focuses on high‑performance silicone‑based additives and speciality polymers that enhance processing and performance in plastics. Leveraging decades of silicone chemistry expertise, Momentive’s polymer additives increase throughput, reduce die build‑up and scrap, and improve strength and surface finish in polyolefin processingterchemicals.com.
- Company Snapshot: Momentive’s industrial polymer division delivers high‑performance silicone‑based additives and polymers that optimise processing and performance in plastics manufacturingterchemicals.com.
- Key Products Available Through Target: PEarlene™ silicone masterbatches; ExPearl™ silicone rubber modifiers; SFR™ halogen‑free flame retardants; Silcat™ crosslinkers; Silquest™ coupling and processing agentsterchemicals.com.
- Primary Applications: Polyolefin film and sheet extrusion, wire and cable insulation, automotive and appliance parts, masterbatch production and specialty compounds.
- Differentiators / Why It Matters: Additives increase throughput and reduce die build‑up and scrap, improving strength and finish; the PFAS‑free Silquest™ PA‑1 processing aid enhances processability at very low dosageterchemicals.com.
- Sustainability / Innovation Highlights: Development of PFAS‑free and halogen‑free additives; enabling thinner, lighter components to save material and energy.
- Value Proposition for Customers: Target offers innovative silicone and polymer additives with local technical support to enhance processing efficiency and product quality while reducing waste.
