NewsDAIKIN and Dow Corning Introduce Unidyne(TM) TG-5521 for Fabric Repellency and Softness
07/02/07 - PRNewswire
OSAKA, Japan and MIDLAND, Michigan, July 3 /PRNewswire/ --
DAIKIN and Dow Corning Corporation have jointly developed a new product
for fabric protection. The new Unidyne(TM) TG-5521 fabric treatment delivers
the advantages of two complementary chemistries - the superior oil and water
repellency of fluorine and the softness of silicone. Additionally, this
combination of performance benefits is available in the new C6 fluorine
platform, which enhances the product's environmental performance.
DAIKIN and Dow Corning created an alliance in 2005 to develop new
products that take advantage of the strong benefits of fluorine and silicone.
Transitioning protective chemistry to improve environmental performance
presented a natural focus. The alliance targeted a product with equal or
better oil and water repellency when compared to traditional protective
chemistry, an improved environmental footprint, and a luxurious feel.
Customers conducting trials with the new product report that it succeeds in
all respects.
Mike Ladd, DAIKIN AMERICA's Unidyne brand business manager, commented,
"People have had some success by mixing chemicals, but putting everything in
one molecule gives better all-around performance where a soft hand is desired
and allows the mill to concentrate on product quality and productivity.
Customer reaction from trial runs has been very good."
Tison Keel, vice president of Sales and Marketing for DAIKIN AMERICA,
said, "DAIKIN and Dow Corning share the priority of creating sustainability
and performance. This product offers a new way to solve an issue facing our
customers every day. The specifications were simple - 'Give us an
environmentally improved product with traditional performance.' With the
collaboration of great chemistries and great chemists, we achieved that."
John Torgerson, business development manager for Dow Corning's Fluorine
Program, said, "Dow Corning has a history of providing innovative solutions
to help textile brands compete in the global marketplace. Working jointly
with DAIKIN enables us to build on our strong silicon chemistry base and
extend the range of solutions we can offer not only to textiles but also to
the other industries we serve. This is the first of many market-leading
developments we expect to come from these great scientists working together."
The new Unidyne TG-5521 fabric treatment will be sold exclusively by
DAIKIN and will be available worldwide. Production is scheduled to begin in
early August 2007.
Additional information and product samples can be obtained by contacting
Mike Ladd by e-mail at ladd@daikin-america.com or telephone at
+1-256-260-6342.
More information about the technologies used to achieve this result will
be shared in a presentation at the 4th European Silicon Days Conference,
which will be held September 9-11, 2007, in Bath, England.
About DAIKIN
DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD., (www.daikin.com) is a leader in the
fluorochemicals industry, offering more than 2,000 products, including gases,
fluoropolymers, and elastomers, to customers worldwide. DAIKIN is committed
to developing new uses for fluorochemicals in the years ahead, both in
everyday products and advanced applications. With operations in Japan, China,
Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America, DAIKIN is positioned to meet the
needs of an increasingly borderless business environment.
DAIKIN AMERICA, INC. (www.daikin-america.com) is a wholly owned
subsidiary of DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD. DAIKIN AMERICA manufactures and sells
Unidyne plus other fluorine-based products, including repellents,
protectants, stain releases, fluoropolymers, and elastomers, to customers
worldwide.
DAIKIN and Unidyne are trademarks of DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
About Dow Corning
Dow Corning (www.dowcorning.com) provides performance-enhancing solutions
to serve the diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers worldwide. A global
leader in silicon-based technology and innovation that offers more than 7,000
products and services, Dow Corning is equally owned by The Dow Chemical
Company and Corning, Incorporated. More than half of Dow Corning's annual
sales are outside the United States.
Dow Corning is a registered trademark of Dow Corning Corporation.
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