Empower Materials Inc.
Chemical ManufacturingDelaware, United States2-10 Employees
Empower Materials Inc. is a chemical manufacturer focused on developing and producing QPAC poly(alkylene carbonate) polymers, a class of thermally decomposable binders used in processing advanced technology products. The QPAC polymers are presented as a green alternative to petroleum-based materials, derived from carbon dioxide through copolymerization with epoxides. These materials can be processed with standard thermoplastic techniques and find use in applications such as processing of advanced ceramics, glass sealing, thick-film paste systems, powdered metals, composites, and MEMS structures. Headquartered in New Castle, Delaware, the company originated in 1991 as PAC Polymers Inc. and changed its name in 2001 to reflect its focus on QPAC binders. Empower Materials operates with a small team and serves customers worldwide through its headquarters and independent distributors. A notable property of QPAC polymers is their low-temperature decomposition with minimal residue and clean emissions, coupled with strong green strength.