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5 unusual facts about Dow Corning


Dilatant

Such behavior is currently being researched for use in body armor applications by companies like Dow Corning with their Active Protection System.

Two examples of dilatant materials being used in personal protective equipment are d3o, and 'Active Protection System', manufactured by Dow Corning.

James LeMunyon

He was an executive at two technology companies: Sterling Semiconductor, which he co-founded and which later was acquired by Dow Corning; and HexaTech.

Michael Szwarc

At SUNY he was a consultant for scientific projects conducted by Union Carbide, Dow Corning, Dow Chemical and 3M.

Stanley M. Chesley

Chesley won billions of dollars for his clients in other mass torts, representing clients suing Pan Am over the Lockerbie terrorist attack and clients suing Dow Corning in controversial breast implant litigation.


Silsesquioxane

Extensive research on silsesquioxanes as semiconductors, insulators and organic light emitting diodes (OLED) has been done by many companies and Universities, including Dow Corning, IBM, Honeywell, Japan Rubber Co, Hitachi, Mayaterials, Hybrid Plastics, University of Michigan and University of California-Irvine.


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