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ELECTRONICS SERVICES SUPPORT AVAILABLE Description Physical, Chemical and Elemental Analysis Materials analysis and characterization Surface analysis Volatiles analysis Microscopic examination of fillers, fibers and pigments Fast, accurate and reliable analytical testing from a world leader in siliconbased technology Contamination Determination Metals/ion contamination Cure inhibition Poor adhesion Foreign particles Appearance, odor Test Method Development Validate methodologies Provide written procedures Training Product Deformulation Qualitative or semiquantitative analysis for composition of competitive materials Contract Research Broad range of capabilities and expertise Focused effort to quickly deliver answers Dow Corning has extensive experience and expertise in analyzing silicones and silicon-based materials. We are also skilled in analyzing other chemistries, and continuously update our capabilities and analytical technologies to meet your changing needs. Consequently, we can offer you expertise and capabilities that are not only unique but also more diverse than those offered by typical contract laboratories. Benefits • Local service on a global scale • Enhanced ability to pursue new market opportunities • Faster, more cost-effective product commercialization • More effective solutions to product manufacturing and enduse application problems • Better manufacturing throughput • Improved productivity • Greater customer satisfaction • A more profitable operation Tailored Solutions, Positive Results These are only some of the many ways Dow Corning can help you innovate, grow and drive down costs. With decades of application know-how, global industry experience and technological expertise, the Dow Corning team can design a unique solution – comprised of services, materials or an integrated combination of both – tailored to your exact needs. Whether your company is large or small, global or regional, a startup or veteran, Dow Corning solutions can help you improve your operation and create value for yourself and your customers. Supporting Factors Industry Expertise – Dow Corning is a long-time supplier of material and technology solutions for the electronics industry. We have a first-hand understanding of the challenges, practices and standards that affect you. Breadth of Services – To provide you with application as well as testing solutions, Dow Corning’s Analytical Services are linked to Electronics Application and Development Centers in Europe, Asia and North America. … continued on back

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Analytical Services Overview Services Materials Characterization Physical, thermal and elemental analysis Contaminant determination Test method development Product deformulation Contract research Training Process analysis Composition • Extraction, elemental analysis, separation (chromatography), mass spectrometry, molecular spectroscopy Morphology • Optical, electron and scanning probe microscopy, elemental and surface analysis Bulk properties • Thermal, rheological, mechanical Surface/interfacial Sample State Analysis Tree Gas Liquid GC MS IR GC NMR LC AA MS XRF IR ICP UV/Vis TGA DSC Solid...

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Morphology and Surface Analysis Method Principal Applications Description Sample Requirements Comments, Limitations Optical Microscopy (Stereo, Conventional) Sample appearance including shape, size, texture and uniformity. Contaminant characterization/separation. Image is enlarged and viewed using reflected or transmitted light. Phase, DIC, polarized light, hot and cold stage capabilities. Solid or liquid. Few limitations. Magnification 5X to 1000X. 0.5 micron resolution. IR Microscopy Structure determination, identification, functional group analysis on small samples or small...

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Technology – Dow Corning possesses substantial intellectual property assets. To help you respond more quickly and effectively to the market’s growing and changing needs, we can license our patented materials and technologies to you and help you incorporate them into your products. Global Service – To provide the support you need, wherever that need exists, Dow Corning offers a wide range of capabilities through sales offices, manufacturing sites and science and technology laboratories around the world. Tell Us What You Need are standing in your way. We will listen, understand and act....

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