Bluestar Silicones to Make its Debut at MEDICA 2009 in Düsseldorf to Showcase the Silbione(R) Difference

LYON, France, November 12 - Bluestar Silicones will make its debut at MEDICA 2009 in Düsseldorf to
showcase its innovative and skin-friendly Silbione(R) range of silicones
products.

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Designed specially for the global healthcare market, the Silbione(R)
brand offers high quality silicones products and solutions to the medical
devices producers, from technical support to customized solutions, to
biocompatibility support.

For medical devices, Bluestar Silicones offers a complete range of
Silbione(R) silicones designed including liquid silicone rubber (LSR),
high-consistency rubber (HCR), room temperature vulcanized (RTV) elastomers,
adhesives, gels and specialty fluids. Silbione(R) LSRs offer the distinctive
advantages of easy processing, easy release and high performance physical
properties.

For Dental and Audiology, Bluestar Silicones materials are about high
fidelity, reliable reproduction and impression materials manufactured in a
dedicated white room. Bluestar Silicones VPS impression technologies combine
the best of both worlds with high thixotropy yet very flowable, providing
peace of mind to the professionals.

For Orthotics, Prosthetics & Comfort Care, Bluestar Silicones offers a
full of range of Silbione(R) soft silicone technologies that combine comfort
with high mechanical properties for producing a variety of devices for the
prosthetic market.

For Skin care & Wound Management, Silbione(R) skin adhesive gels gently
adhere to dry skin and are easily removed without damaging new skin
formation.

"MEDICA is one of the most important industry events," says Laurent
Dumont, Global Market Manager Health Care. Bluestar Silicones will take this
opportunity to present and showcase our innovative product range.

At Bluestar Silicones, we do more than just high quality silicone
products. We are dedicated people located around the globe committed to the
success of our clients. From technical support to customized formulations to
biocompatibility support, Bluestar Silicones has the people in place when and
where you need them", says Dumont.

To experience the Silbione(R) difference, visit Bluestar Silicones at
Medica from 18 to 21 November 2009 in Düsseldorf, booth 7AE10B.

Established in 2007 through the acquisition of Rhodia Silicones by China
National BlueStar Corporation, Bluestar Silicones is a EUR600 million global
silicones supplier with manufacturing operations in all regions of the world.
With more than 50 years of silicone expertise, Bluestar Silicones offers a
full-range of silicone products in the areas of release coatings, specialty
elastomers, health care, specialty fluids, emulsions and resins.

Press contact: Pascal Louis Caillaut, Phone : +33-4-72-13-19-09 - Fax : +33-4-72-13-19-44, pascal-louis.caillaut at bluestarsilicones.com