Momentive Showcases Groundbreaking Silicone Elastomer and High Performance Coating Solutions at Chinaplas 2010 in Shanghai

ALBANY, N.Y.--(Business Wire)--
Momentive Performance Materials exhibited its portfolio of advanced silicone
elastomer materials and hardcoat solutions at Chinaplas 2010, April 19-22 in
Shanghai. Momentive solutions on display included the new Silplus* elastomer
series, the StatSil* platform of antimicrobial products, the high transparent
LSR7000 family of platinum-catalyzed liquid silicone rubbers, and thermal and UV
curable weatherable hardcoat products.

Momentive`s versatile Silplus elastomer line, offered in a range of hardness,
consists of three platforms, each developed to meet the specialized needs of
different potential applications:

* Silplus MP multi-purpose silicone elastomers can help provide customers with
the flexibility to more easily compound or blend elastomers to achieve desired
properties, and may be considered for use in a wide variety of applications and
processing equipment.
* Silplus EX silicone elastomers can help provide enhanced green strength and
excellent extrusion performance, and may be considered for applications such as
hose, tubing, and profiles.
* Silplus HS silicone elastomers, developed for higher performance applications,
can help provide higher strength and enhanced mechanical properties.

The StatSil platform of antimicrobial HCR and LSR products is a family of
addition curable, high consistency rubber (HCR) and liquid silicone rubber (LSR)
products that can be considered for use in a number of healthcare applications
for built-in protection from microbial growth in or on the human body.

Momentive`s platinum-catalyzed LSR7000 series was originally introduced for
potential use in specialty electronics applications, including light guides or
optical lenses. Its high optical transparency and excellent physical stability
make it also an excellent material to consider for consumer, automotive and
healthcare applications, such as diving masks, sensor systems, endoscopic
devices, catheters, and respiratory components.

"These exciting new silicone elastomer products continue our rich, blended
70-year heritage of innovation, market firsts and deep expertise," said Holger
Albrecht, Global Marketing Director of Elastomers, Momentive. "The new Silplus
line gives us one truly global platform, enhancing strategic and performance
advantages for our customers, while the StatSil platform can help reduce
critical risks and costs across the global healthcare system."

Momentive also featured its enhanced custom elastomer service, which can meet a
customer`s precise specification of each silicone rubber compound they require
within a short lead-time, eliminating the need to compromise when designing
elastomeric components.

Momentive has a long history of developing hardcoat solutions for polymeric
materials, enabling their continuous use in exterior applications such as
automotive and architecture. Momentive`s hardcoats can help provide superior
abrasion resistance, long-term UV protection, and excellent chemical and solvent
resistance. The portfolio includes a range of thermal and UV cured products for
a multitude of potential application needs.

For more information about Momentive`s full range of silicone elastomer and
hardcoat solutions, please call 800.295.2392 in North America (+607.786.8131
everywhere else) or visit www.momentive.com.

About Momentive Performance Materials

Momentive is a global leader in silicones and advanced materials, with a 70-year
heritage of being first to market with performance applications for major
industries that support and improve everyday life. The company delivers
science-based solutions, by linking custom technology platforms to opportunities
for customers. Momentive Performance Materials Inc. is controlled by an
affiliate of Apollo Management, L.P. Additional information is available at
www.momentive.com.

*Silplus and StatSil are trademarks of Momentive Performance Materials Inc.

Momentive Performance Materials
Media Contact-Americas
Nancy Pitts, +001-203-801-0836
Nancy.Pitts@momentive.com
Media Contact-Europe, Middle East & Africa
Fabienne Verrey-Kalaidjian, +41 (0) 22 792 2856
Fabienne.Verrey-Kalaidjian@momentive.com
Media Contact-Asia/Pacific
Joyce Sun, +86-21-3860 4706
Joyce.Sun@momentive.com

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