Momentive
Momentive Performance Materials is a global manufacturer of advanced silicones and specialty materials, offering 50+ branded formulated products and additives for automotive, electronics, healthcare, construction, beauty, energy, and industrial markets, sold via direct sales, distributors, and e-commerce, and now operating as a subsidiary of South Korean conglomerate KCC Corporation.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersSchenectady, United States
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Momentive does
Momentive Performance Materials Inc. is a global specialty chemicals manufacturer of advanced silicones and specialty materials, organized into two main product categories: Formulated Products (adhesives, sealants, coatings, elastomers, encapsulants, thermal management materials, and optical bonding silicones) and Additives (release agents, surfactants, antifoams, polymer additives, polyurethane additives, and beauty/personal care additives). The company operates an extensive portfolio of 50+ branded product lines — including INVISISIL, UltraGlaze, HARMONIE, Geolite, Niax, Magnasoft, Silquest, CoatOSil, and Indusil — built on proprietary chemistries such as Snap Cure optically clear silicones, low-TDI polyurethane foam stabilizers, and copolymer-block textile softeners. Its products are specified into performance-critical applications across automotive, electronics, healthcare, construction, beauty, energy, and industrial markets, with marquee references including Apple Park, Central Park Tower, and the Shanghai Financial Center.
The company traces its origins to GE's silicone division, from which it was spun off as an independent entity in 2006. It serves customers through a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct enterprise field sales, a global authorized distributor network, and the MyMomentive.com B2B e-commerce storefront with a self-serve sample portal. Geographically, Momentive operates across the United States, Europe, Brazil, and Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India), supported by offices in Waterford (NY), Shanghai, Seoul, and Mumbai. In May 2024, South Korean conglomerate KCC Corporation acquired Momentive Performance Materials Group to consolidate ownership and pursue operational synergies, and in January 2025 KCC Silicone merged with Momentive Korea as part of ongoing internal consolidation. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set through direct negotiation, reflecting the custom specification nature of B2B specialty chemical sales.
Momentive firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Momentive
- Legal name
- Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
- Website
- https://momentive.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Momentive Performance Materials is a global manufacturer of advanced silicones and specialty materials, offering 50+ branded formulated products and additives for automotive, electronics, healthcare, construction, beauty, energy, and industrial markets, sold via direct sales, distributors, and e-commerce, and now operating as a subsidiary of South Korean conglomerate KCC Corporation.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Momentive industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Silicones and Performance Chemicals
- NAICS
- Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Adhesive Manufacturing (325520), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)
- SIC
- Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Coating & Adhesive Raw Materials (Resins, Additives, Solvents) (IMAEAGAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA), Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives (IMAEABAL), Specialty Polymers & Resins (Engineered Materials) (IMAEABAK), Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ), Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH)
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Where Momentive is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Schenectady
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Momentive business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Advanced Silicones and Specialty Materials: B2B manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicone and specialty material products sold to industrial customers across multiple end markets including automotive, electronics, healthcare, consumer goods, energy, and industrial production
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Momentive product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Momentive Performance Materials manufactures and sells advanced specialty silicones and performance materials globally. Its offering is organized into two principal lines: Formulated Products (adhesives, sealants, coatings, elastomers, encapsulants, optical bonding, pressure-sensitive adhesives, thermal management and construction sealants) and Additives (release agents, surfactants, antifoams, polyurethane additives, polymer additives and beauty additives). These materials are sold under proprietary brand platforms (e.g., UltraGlaze, INVISISIL, HARMONIE, Geolite, Indusil, Magnasoft, Niax, Silwet, CoatOSil, Silquest) and supplied to industrial customers across automotive, electronics, healthcare, consumer goods, energy and industrial markets.
Product overview
Momentive Performance Materials is a global leader in advanced silicones and specialty materials, offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into two main categories: Formulated Products and Additives. Formulated Products include adhesives and sealants (with UltraGlaze sealants used in iconic architectural projects like Apple Park and Central Park Tower), coatings, construction sealants, elastomers, encapsulations/coatings/gels/potting compounds (particularly for EV charger and power electronics applications), optical bonding materials (INVISISIL™), pressure sensitive adhesives, and thermal management solutions. The Additives portfolio encompasses release agent additives, adhesion promoters, coupling agents, crosslinkers, adjuvants for agriculture (including drone and biological formulations), silicone antifoams and defoamers, beauty and personal care additives, coatings/adhesives/sealants additives, demulsifiers, emulsifiers, mechanical fluids, lubricants, polymer additives, polyurethane additives (including Niax™ and Geolite™ brands), silicone surfactants, surface modifiers, and tire/rubber additives. Key sub-brands include HARMONIE™ for naturally-derived beauty ingredients, INVISISIL™ for optical applications, Indusil™ for industrial foam control, and Geolite™ for foam stabilization. Momentive serves automotive, electronics, healthcare, energy, consumer, and industrial markets with high-performance materials and technical expertise.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- UltraGlaze: Structural silicone sealant brand used in architectural glazing applications including iconic structures like Apple Park, Central Park Tower, and Shanghai Financial Center
- INVISISIL
- HARMONIE
- Geolite
- Indusil
- Magnasoft
- Niax
- Silwet
- CoatOSil
- Silquest
Products and services
- INVISISIL™
Quantifiable outcome
- INVISISIL Snap Cure systems cure rapidly at room temperature without UV exposure, eliminate shadow cure problems, enable rework for up to two days, and reduce thin panel warpage with typical shrinkage of less than 0.5%
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Momentive
Customer profileSegments15 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Momentive technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Momentive partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- KCC CorporationcoreKCC Corporation from South Korea acquired Momentive Performance Materials Group in May 2024, aiming to consolidate ownership and fully integrate Momentive's operations to enhance growth and innovation through operational synergies. This represents a significant ownership change with KCC taking full control of Momentive's global operations.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Momentive competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Momentive social profiles
Digital presenceMomentive financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Momentive leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Momentive subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Momentive funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Momentive M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Momentive
What does Momentive do?
Momentive Performance Materials manufactures and sells advanced specialty silicones and performance materials globally. Its offering is organized into two principal lines: Formulated Products (adhesives, sealants, coatings, elastomers, encapsulants, optical bonding, pressure-sensitive adhesives, thermal management and construction sealants) and Additives (release agents, surfactants, antifoams, polyurethane additives, polymer additives and beauty additives). These materials are sold under proprietary brand platforms (e.g., UltraGlaze, INVISISIL, HARMONIE, Geolite, Indusil, Magnasoft, Niax, Silwet, CoatOSil, Silquest) and supplied to industrial customers across automotive, electronics, healthcare, consumer goods, energy and industrial markets.
Is Momentive a public or private company?
Momentive is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Momentive founded?
Momentive was founded in 2006. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Momentive based?
Momentive is headquartered in Schenectady, United States, in the North America region.
How does Momentive make money?
One revenue line is on record: advanced Silicones and Specialty Materials.
Does Momentive have an API?
No public API is recorded for Momentive.
What industry is Momentive in?
Momentive's product category is Specialty Silicones and Performance Chemicals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAGAK, Coating & Adhesive Raw Materials (Resins, Additives, Solvents), with a secondary code of IMAEABAA, Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals. Its NAICS code is 3255 and its SIC code is 2891.