Silicone is an inert synthetic compound that come in a variety of forms (oil, rubber, resin). Typically, heat-resistant and rubber-like, they are present in sealants, adhesives, lubricants, medical applications, cookware and insulation. Silicone is a polymer that contains silicon, combined with carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and, in some cases, other elements.
Silicone Properties
Silicone, due to its polysiloxane, provide several advantages:
Thermal stability (from -80°C to 250°C)
- Resistance to natural ageing (oxidation, UV)
- Resistance to fire, low emission of smoke and toxic fumes, self-protection, ceramization of ashes
Low surface energy
- Good wetting on many substrates
- Hydrophobia (beading effect)
- Release or adhesion properties, according to need
- Exceptional harmlessness for a wide range of applications
- Biocompatibility, well-suited for food contact and medical applications
- Safe and comfortable skin contact
- Flexible chain of up to -100°C for enhanced lubrication and gas permeability performance
- Easy processing, excellent spread and coating capabilities
- Available in a variety of forms – fluids, liquid silicone elastomers (LSR) and high-consistency rubbers (HCR)
