Japan’s Shin-Etsu Chemical says it has developed the industry’s first silicone resin that does not use emulsifiers — the water-based, fast-curing silicone resin KRW-6000 series. Silicone resins are used in such applications as paints and coatings because of their excellent…
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Shin-Etsu Chemical commits ¥100 billion investment to propel silicones portfolio, eco-friendly products line-up
Japanese chemical company Shin-Etsu Chemical is embarking on a bold new investment plan worth ¥100 billion to bolster its silicones portfolio, a pivotal component of its Functional Materials business segment. This significant move comes as the demand for advanced functional…
Shin-Etsu to invest US$700 mn in silicone output in Japan
Japanese firm Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. will implement over US$700 million in facility investments for its silicones business, one of its main businesses, with the aim of further expanding and strengthening this business. As a result of the announcement in September 2018…