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Momentive: Silicones for Moon Boots and Space Travel

When Neil Armstrong took his first small step on the moon’s surface on July 20, 1969, it wasn’t just a giant leap for mankind – it was also a giant leap for GE Silicones. Armstrong took that step in moon boots featuring soles made from GE’s advanced silicone rubber. And today, that silicone rubber and other material technologies pioneered under GE Silicones continue to be manufactured by Momentive and used on every manned U.S. space flight.

Momentive Silanes: Driving Tire Innovations Ahead

The road to innovation often begins with a simple question: “What if?” What if you could increase fuel economy? What if you could enhance safety? What if there was a better way to manufacture a tire? Momentive is prepared to explore all these questions.

Sustainability and Application Expertise Are The Key Elements of the New Momentive Niax ™ Polyurethane Foam Additives Products

Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (Momentive) announces the launch of the next generation of Niax polyurethane additives for a wide range of PU applications. These new products offer lower emission properties, while allowing manufacturers to maintain their process and final product performance.