With the rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) and large-scale energy storage systems, battery thermal management has become more critical than ever. High temperatures, dense current flow, and long-term cycling impose strict requirements on the safety and lifespan of battery packs. As a core component of thermal interface materials (TIMs), thermal silicone oil has emerged as an “invisible cha

As the global silicone market remains active, industry consensus is clear: new silicone capacity in 2026 will be extremely limited. Inner Mongolia Xingfa plans to bring approximately 100,000 tons of monomer capacity online, while no other large-scale projects are expected in other regions. For downstream silicone oil manufacturers and procurement teams, this implies that the supply-demand balan

In December 2025, global chemical giant Dow announced a 10%-20% price increase for its silicone products in the Greater China region. The move immediately stirred discussions across the industry: for companies heavily reliant on imported silicone, raw material costs are set to rise further. Meanwhile, the question emerges—can domestic silicone oils fill the gap and capture this emerging opportu

Many users wonder: Is the material produced by this company related to the silicone oil they encounter in daily life? The answer is: highly related—but far more advanced and specialized. Take semiconductor packaging as an example: the phenyl-modified silicone oil used must meet stringent requirements—metal ion content below 1 ppm, extremely narrow molecular weight distribution, and

As of the end of 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has officially included: in the SVHC Candidate List, citing “persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT)” properties for D4 and “long-term toxicity to aquatic environments” for D5. Submit a notification to ECHA, and Communicate safe use information down the supply chain. Rec

Traditional silicone-based defoamers are widely used for their low surface tension and rapid bubble-breaking ability. However, they often “malfunction” in complex coating formulations due to poor compatibility. The key lies in their hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB): If the EO content is too high, the silicone oil becomes overly soluble in waterborne systems, preventing it from

As the new energy vehicle and large-scale energy storage sectors accelerate, battery thermal management has become critical to safety and service life. As a core component of thermal interface materials (TIMs), silicone oil is not something that can be “added arbitrarily”—its viscosity selection directly determines the thermal resistance performance and long-term reliability of the therma

Under the U.S. regulatory framework, food-grade silicone oil must comply with 21 CFR §177.2600 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The core requirement involves testing under simulated food-contact conditions (e.g., immersion in hot oil for 7 days), ensuring that non-volatile residues remain below specified limits to prevent harmful migration. However, this standard does not includ

“Many factories assume that the ‘thicker’ the silicone oil, the better the performance—but it’s actually the opposite,” notes an organosilicon application engineer. Experimental data show that when release agents are formulated with silicone oils having viscosities above 1000 cSt (high molecular weight), they form relatively thick films (>1.5 μm) on mold surfaces. Due to their long polymer cha