When a leading electronics supplier in Taiwan needed to switch to a more environmentally friendly adhesive, Dow Corning supplied silicone material along with a new dispensing solution. The result was not only a more efficient process that helped the customer meet its sustainability needs, but also helped them achieve a significant reduction in their waste stream. The need for an alternate adhesive resulted from the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) environmental regulations in China, which restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Dow Corning believed that replacing the organic solvent-based adhesive the company was currently using with a silicone adhesive could help them meet their sustainability goals. However, due to an

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