A new distribution agreement between R.D. Abbott Company, Inc. and Dow Corning Corporation has been signed for the former to distribute Dow Corning Moldable Optical Silicone materials for manufacturers and fabricators in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. R.D. Abbott is a North American supplier and stocking distributor of materials used in rubber compounding and fabrication.
The agreement specifically includes Dow CorningMS-0002, MS-1001, MS-1002, MS-1003, and MS-2002 (White Reflector) Moldable Optical Silicone materials. These materials offer cutting-edge benefits for commercial and residential lighting, automotive and consumer goods applications.
Optical component designs have typically been limited to materials like glass, polycarbonate (PC), and PMMA. But with the market demands for more efficient, safer, longer-lasting, and durable lighting systems, Optically Clear LSR materials are providing an innovative alternative.
These flexible materials offer excellent optical clarity, can withstand heat and resist yellowing better than plastic, and are lighter than glass.