Media Relations
2007 Archive
Oct 16, 2007
RTV Gel Expands NuSil Technology’s Line of Healthcare Silicone Materials
The low cure temperature of this material makes it ideal for incorporating heat-sensitive
additives such as pharmaceutical compounds, biocides, excipients and other functional
fillers. The MED-6380 firm RTV gel cures without heat and is filler-free. In addition, this
pourable, three-component gel can be molded or used as a soft, conformal coating...
Jul 17, 2007
NuSil Technology Unveils Line of Ultra Low Outgassing™ Silicone Materials
The aerospace industry has used silicone adhesives and coatings for more than five decades because of their ability to retain elasticity and low modulus over a broad temperature range (-130°C to 260°C). These properties provide excellent utility in space, where spacecrafts are repeatedly exposed to these extreme temperatures...
Apr 20, 2007
NuSil Technology Appoints Huntsman as Exclusive Distributor in Brazil
“NuSil feels that Huntsman has the facilities and technical personnel to grow sales of both custom and standard products,” said Brian Nash, vice president of Marketing and Sales. “We look forward to a prosperous relationship with Huntsman and expanding our brand into Brazil.”..
Apr 19, 2007
NuSil Technology Granted Patent for High Refractive Index Silicone Materials
The patent, No. 7,160,972, was granted Jan. 9, 2007 and cites several silicone material configurations with a refractive index exceeding 1.54...
Mar 15, 2007
NuSil Technology and Univar Pharma Ingredients Announce U.S. Distribution Agreement
The agreement maintains NuSil’s existing relationships with its Simethicone customers and provides Univar an opportunity to develop new business with the product line. This new relationship will benefit Univar’s current and prospective customers interested in evaluating NuSil’s Simethicone product line...
Feb 20, 2007
NuSil Technology Introduces Low Outgassing, Dielectric Gels Products for Electronic Packaging Applications
NuSil’s EPM-2480, EPM-2481 and EPM-2482 were designed for the encapsulation of chip packages in devices where outgassing-related contamination poses a problem. These products cure into a soft, compliant silicone, which helps reduce stress on electronic assemblies during temperature cycling, as well as protect against environmental factors and shock...
Feb 13, 2007
NuSil Technology Launches Extension to Color Masterbatch Line for Healthcare Silicones
The MED50-4800-X and MED50-4900-X series extensions consist of pigments dispersed in a vinyldimethyl-terminated, polydimethylsiloxane polymer and are offered in a range of translucent colors, consisting of black, white, red, orange, yellow, green, blue and dark blue. Custom colors, obtained through the blending of eight base colors, are available upon request...